My oldest daughter gifted me Wichita 1860-1930 by Jay. M. Price, which is part of the Images of America collection showing photographic histories of communities across the United States. Having been born in Wichita in 1942, the book was a pleasure. It contains familiar and unfamiliar information alike. Mr. Price, who directs the Wichita State University Public History Program, has compiled a worthwhile pictorial collection.

Among the most interesting parts of the book to me was the 1929 photo that was taken when the Monrovians were playing baseball against the Ku Klux Klan. The Monrovians belonged to the Negro Baseball League. Mr. Price notes tht the Monrovians won that contest in which Catholics were hired to umpire. The choice of members of a church was supposed to show that there was no favoritism for either side. That a bizarre story may just prompt you to searching the Internet for more facts.

Kudos go to Mr. Price, and thanks to Michelle. This work dealing with early day Wichita was a pleasure.