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Jayhawks were painted on the sides of bombers during World War II. This is a picture of Jay Smith standing beside his bomber.

Jayhawks were painted on the sides of bombers during World War II. This is a picture of Jay Smith in his bomber.

Jayhawks were painted on the sides of bombers during World War II. This is a picture of Harold Goss in his bomber.

Recent publication by Professor Frank Baron, University of Kansas, detailing the role of James Lane in the establishment of the term "Jayhawk," and its connection to Kansas'' territorial history.

Letter by John Henry Vansickle, a Bourbon County farmer and dry goods store owner, describing the political climate in Territorial Kansas. The letter includes a reference to a "Jayhawker" on the top of the second page.

Map depicting Kansas Territory and the state of Missouri.

Charles Jennison, a strong supporter of abolitionists John Brown and James Montgomery, came to Kansas in 1857. In 1861 he was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel of the 7th Kansas Cavalry Regiment, which became known as "Jennison's Jayhawkers."

Hank Maloy Jayhawker yearbook cartoons showing the KU bull dog's adventures against KU football opponents.

UDK cartoon showing the Jayhawk getting ready to kick the Aggie team.