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The Black Archives of Mid-America, located in Kansas City, Missouri, is a center for learning and research into the African American experience in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma and the Midwest at large.
We house a large collection of manuscripts and artifacts including photographs, personal correspondence, oral histories, and rare books that are available for research and study. Learn more...
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This Month in Kansas City Black History
Frank Duncan, a long-time catcher for the Kansas City Monarchs, is born on February 20, 1901. After retiring, he managed several clubs (including the Monarchs) and coached Jackie Robinson in 1945.