William Allen White was an American newspaper editor, politician, author, and leader of the Progressive movement. Between 1896 and his death, White became a spokesman for middle America.
White in 1924
White c. 1920–1925
Time cover, 6 Oct 1924
The William Allen White House, a Kansas state historic site
Emporia is a city in and the county seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 24,139. Emporia lies between Topeka and Wichita at the intersection of U.S. Route 50 with Interstates 335 and 35 on the Kansas Turnpike. Emporia is also a college town, home to Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College. It is home of two annual sporting events: Unbound Gravel and Dynamic Discs Open.
Downtown Emporia (2012)
Sixth Avenue c. 1912
Aerial image of Emporia, 1944
Plumb Administration Building & Albert Taylor Hall at Emporia State University (2012)