Quantrill's Raid

As part of the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Quantrill's raid on Lawrence, the University of Kansas Libraries present selections from the Kansas Collection's holdings that illuminate this significant chapter in Kansas history.

This is an online version of a physical exhibit that was on display in Kenneth Spencer Research Library, August through October of 2013. The exhibit was created by Sheryl Williams, emeritis curator of the Kansas Collection. For more information or questions, contact ksrlref@ku.edu.

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Remaining Pioneers of Quantrell's Band

Reunion of Quantrill's guerillas, ca. 1909

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Lawrence [Kansas] Photo Collection, RH PH 18:L:8.6
The Williamson Haffner Co., Denver

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William Clarke Quantrill

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Lawrence [Kansas] Photo Collection, RH PH 18 K:411

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Reverend Richard Cordley

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Lawrence [Kansas] Photo Collection, RH PH 18:K:205(f)

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Destruction of Lawrence

An artist's sketch from Harper's Weekly.

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Lawrence [Kansas] Photo Collection, RH PH 18:L:8.5
Harper's Weekly

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Samuel and Kate Riggs

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Lawrence [Kansas] Photo Collection, RH PH 18:105 and RH PH 18:K:106