This scrapbook was started by William McKinley Coates for his only grandson William Frederick Stephans. William McKinley Coates was very interested in firehouses and Wichita history. He lived in Wichita his whole life. He worked at the Wichita Stockyards Commission. After William's death, his wife Rachel May (Brooks) Coates finished the scrapbook; she wrote most of the notes.
Snapshot of two floats in the Emporia Parade of Progress
Handwritten on back: "Parade of Progress - Opening of Civic Auditorium, May 1940, Location - Corner of 12th Ave and Highland, Emporia. W. Edward Pitts (janitor), Nora Daniel, librarian, Mabel Edwards. Seated in back vehicle - Ralph Van Sickle, Bob Smith, Kathleen Fox, Grace Schwindt"
A small date book, with a page for each date (e.g. January 15,) on which Adrien Sautter recorded both family births, marriages and deaths, and interesting historical events. Adrien Sautter (1853-1944) was born in Switzerland and homesteaded in the Clearwater, Kansas, area.
Picture of the College Hill School Safety Patrol
Handwritten label on back says “Row1: Scott, Bob D., Gary D., Ronnie, John, Bruce P. Row2: Gary O., Joe, Mr. Peterson, Jay, Buss Row3: Dave, Tyson, Bill, Brian, Mike, Norman”
Portrait of a elementary school class and teachers
Handwritten label on back says “6th Grade 1956 Row 1: Linda, Ronnie, Gary D., Gary O, Jay, Joe, Johh, Scott, Dave, Mary K. Row 2: Mr. Peterson, Marilin, Diane, Sarah, Patty H., Patty K, Marka, Claudia, Nan, Janet, SueAnn, Miss Briggs Row 3: Charlotte, Kathy, Donna J, Tyson, Mike, Beth, Bill, Brian, Lucretia, Dona”
