A vivid look at Missouri’s past, captured in a 1921 centennial program.
This edition compiles speeches, notices, and historical sketches from the Missouri Centennial celebration in Kansas City, offering a window into early statehood, local pride, and the people who shaped Missouri’s story.
The book presents a mix of official proclamations, brief biographical notes, and vivid scenes from a city and state in the midst of commemoration. It blends historical context with practical details of the era, including mentions of Missouria Day, early trade, and the role of frontier settlements in the region’s development.
- Reading highlights include the origin of Missouri Day and its statewide celebration.
- It features biographical notes on early Missouri figures and repeated references to key events around statehood.
- The volume documents a pageant and program material that illustrated Missouri’s growth, heritage, and civic identity.
- It provides a snapshot of how Missourians in 1921 viewed their history and their future.
Ideal for readers of local history, Missouri heritage, and 20th‑century commemorative programs who want a compact, documentary glimpse into a pivotal era.