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James Lane and the Origins of the Kansas Jayhawk, ca. 2012
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.
1941 Fighting Jayhawk
Dr. Eugene "Yogi" Williams updated the 1929 fighting Jayhawk in 1941 with a more refined, broader beak, fluffed out feathers, and buckles on his shoes.
Origin of the Jayhawk: Six Minute Radio Talk, December 1926
Transcript of radio talk given by F.W. Blackmar, Dean of the Graduate School, on the origin of the Jayhawk.
The American language : an inquiry into the development of English in the United States, Supplement II by H. L. Mencken, 1962
Mencken was prompted to include information about the Jayhawk in this book after seeing Kirke Mechem's book, The Mythical Jayhawk.
Bull Dog Adventures, 1912 Jayhawker Yearbook
Hank Maloy Jayhawker yearbook cartoons showing the KU bull dog's adventures against KU football opponents.
Jayhawk Kicks Drake, 1915
Jayhawk Kicks Drake cartoon in the 1915 Jayhawker Yearbook.
Jayhawk and Jinx UDK Cartoon Strip by Hank Maloy, November 8, 1912
Jayhawk and Jinx Cartoon Strip, by Hank Maloy, that appeared in the November 8, 1912, UDK.
Stuffed Jayhawk, 1926
Grey jayhawk with long red legs, red tail, yellow beak and button eyes. Gifted by Helene Ross Noland of the class of 1926.