Iolan Roger Carswell will speak about “Noted and Notorious” Kansans Tuesday for the Allen County Historical Society’s spring meeting.
Carswell, who retired in 2021 after serving 28 years as director of the Iola Public Library, will speak at 7 p.m. at the Frederick Funston Meeting Hall, 207 N. Jefferson Ave.
From the arts to business, from sports to politics, Kansans have made their mark.
Some are well known for their Kansas background such as Dwight Eisenhower, Amelia Earhart or Wyatt Earp.
Many others may be recognized, but not realize they are from Kansas: Vivian Vance, Ed Asner, Clint Bowyer. Others are less widely known (although they deserve to be): Earl Sutherland, Charles Curtis, Eva Jessye.
And then there are the notorious, such as Boston Corbett and the “goat gland doctor,” J.R. Brinkley
Carsweill will cover approximately 75 Kansas personalities in 60 minutes.
The meeting is free and open to the public. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
His presentation also will be streamed live on Facebook.
The historical society will be providing snacks and refreshments for the event, too. Also, it will be streaming “Live” on Facebook Live for those who cannot attend in person.
