Clay County Archives and Historical Library ~ Liberty, Missouri

Preserving the Past for the Present

Today's Date --  September 10, 2006

The Martinali Café in Liberty will be the site of the Clay County Archives and Historical Library’s annual membership meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 4th. 

Guest speaker Daniel M. Pence of Washington, D.C. will discuss the process of compiling and editing the writings of his great-grandfather, Samuel Anderson Pence. A Clay County native born in 1885, Samuel Pence wrote extensively about Jesse James, the James family and the people of Clay County whose lives they touched.

The cost for breakfast is $12 per person.  Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited to 60.

The Martinali Café is located in the Corbin Mill building at 131 S. Water Street in Liberty.  Call the Archives at 816-781-3611 or email Scott Cole at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to place reservations or for more information.