Nyhart School 1901
Elizabeth Parkinson in Paris from the Bates County Museum archives. Beginnings Elizabeth McCollum Parkinson was born on 31 May 1878 in Greenfield, Dade, MO to John D. And Mary (Fulton) Parkinson. Her father practiced law in Dade county until 1872 , when he was elected Circuit Judge of the Twenty-fifth Judicial District. He served in that capacity until …
Bates County Museum Collection Europe Madame Mathilde Marchesi was the preeminent vocal teacher of her day. Her students included Emma Calve, Nellie Melba, and Emma Eames to name a few. All were women who would go on to have illustrious careers in the world of opera. Marchesi only accepted students with inherent vocal ability and those that showed promise. Elizabeth …
Happy Halloween
A collection of beautiful, vintage funeral cards on this All Hallow’s Eve. Have a safe and happy Halloween!
SOS: Save Our Steinway Committee presents pianist Mr. Blair Penney
The Save Our Steinway Committee invites the public to attend a free concert performance and fundraising campaign progress report to be held on Sunday afternoon, November 16th at 3:00 pm at the Butler Presbyterian Church, 301 N. Fulton, Butler, Missouri. Mr. Blair Penney, Piano Specialist with Schmitt Music of Overland Park, Kansas will present a performance on the church’s Steinway grand piano. …
Throwback Thursday-Landslides and Rip Van Winkle
Courtesy of the Eddie Herrman Archives David Albaugh DeArmond 1870-The nearly completed bridge over the Marais Des Cygnes river, Southwest of Butler, goes into the river because of a landslide. 1884-Robert McWade as Rip Van Winkle, at the Walton Opera House is superb. 1900-In the general election in the 6th district, David A DeArmond defeats Samuel W Jurden …