Bust of John Barber White

Bust of John Barber White
Bust of John Barber White
Bust of John Barber White
Bust of John Barber White
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17183
Building: 
Central Library
Current Location: 
Missouri Valley Room
Floor: 
5th
Object Description
Artist: 
Joseph C. Dreyer
Object Type: 
Sculpture
Details: 
Bronze bust of John Barber White.
Framed: 
No
Length: 
18 inches
Width: 
16 inches
Height: 
24.5 inches
Description: 

This bronze bust depicts the lumber baron, John Barber White, and rests atop a green marble pedestal. John Barber White, researched and published his family genealogy and spent years collecting the finest books on genealogy and American history. In 1933, ten years after White's death, his descendants donated this collection to the Kansas City Public Library. This donation greatly enhanced the Missouri Valley Room's genealogical collection. Donated along with the volumes from his genealogical library was this bronze bust of White.

Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: 
Yes
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
Yes
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
Yes