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Liberty's Living Legacy front cover

The popular and long out-of-print book, "Liberty's Living Legacy" is available again for sale.  The City of Liberty first published this book in 2004 and copies of it sold briskly.  Even after 14 years, we still get queries about how to purchase it.  After getting permission from the City to re-print it, we now proudly offer this book for sale.

You can purchase your own copy by clicking here.

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Volunteers and Interns for summer help are earnestly sought. We would love to have extra help with our work here at the Archives. Please contact Jane Shepherd by calling 816.781.3611 Monday through Wednesday or emailing us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thanks so much!

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Today - August 12, 2016

As of August 12, 2016, a new addendum of the Divided Loyalties book has been released.  Please refer to this web page for information.

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Our newest book, "History of Clay County, Missouri", is now hot off the presses!   You can find it on our Merchandise page here.

The History of Clay County, Missouri was originally published in 1885 by the National Historical Company of St. Louis.  Over the years, this comprehensive work has proven to be an important resource for anyone wanting to explore the fascinating history of the frontier days in Clay County and northwest Missouri.  We have now reprinted it so that you can have your own copy of this essential work.


The book sells for $25 (on site) and $30 (mailed).  Please come by to pick up your copy or order it from us by a phone call (816-781-3611) or email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

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We have reprinted the 1922 book, "The Covered Wagon" and it is ready to be purchased on our website or at the Archives.

This classic American novel was written by Emerson Hough tells the story of a group of pioneers who made their way from Missouri, across the plains, through the mountains to Oregon and California. Real life and fictional characters from Clay County, Missouri are central to the story.

You can order it by clicking here.