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Friday, March 7, 2025
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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Date: Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Date: Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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See you tonight.
On Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM Megan J. Brunson <mjbrunson@topeka.org> wrote:
Hi Henry,
This email confirms you are signed up to speak under Item 7. General Public Comment, tonight at the March 4, 2025 Governing Body meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 814 SE 8th Street, 2nd Floor, Topeka KS.
You will have 4 minutes to address the Governing Body for each item.
Thank you,
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See you tonight.
On Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM Megan J. Brunson <mjbrunson@topeka.org> wrote:
Hi Henry,
This email confirms you are signed up to speak under Item 7. General Public Comment, tonight at the March 4, 2025 Governing Body meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 814 SE 8th Street, 2nd Floor, Topeka KS.
You will have 4 minutes to address the Governing Body for each item.
Thank you,
Megan Brunson
Administrative Officer, Special Events
785-368-3940
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RE: Public comment
Hi Henry,
This email confirms you are signed up to speak under Item 7. General Public Comment, tonight at the March 4, 2025 Governing Body meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 814 SE 8th Street, 2nd Floor, Topeka KS.
You will have 4 minutes to address the Governing Body for each item.
Thank you,
Megan Brunson
Administrative Officer, Special Events
785-368-3940
"The preceding email message (including any attachments) contains information that may be confidential, protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges or that may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not listed as a recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful."
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Monday, March 3, 2025
We need to replace our "karen" - This author believes the euphemism originated in Topeka ......... see the image.
This author believes the euphemism originated in Topeka ......... see the image.
The slang term "Karen" refers to a stereotype of a person, typically a middle-aged woman, who is perceived as entitled, demanding, and often rude or overly assertive, especially in situations where they feel they’re not getting their way. It’s used to describe someone who might complain excessively, ask to "speak to the manager" over minor issues, or act as if rules don’t apply to them. The term has evolved into a cultural meme, often used humorously or critically online to call out this kind of behavior.
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For example, if someone cuts in line at a coffee shop and then loudly demands special treatment when called out, people might say, "She’s such a Karen." It’s not about the name itself—Karen just became the placeholder—but the attitude and actions associated with it. The term gained traction on social media, especially around 2019-2020, and has since been applied broadly, sometimes even beyond the original stereotype.
Saturday, March 1, 2025
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Charles Curtis: A Biography
While Deb Goodrich has worked on a project titled From the Reservation to Washington: The Rise of Charles Curtis, there isn’t a widely available, standalone biography by her solely dedicated to Charles Curtis in book form as of my last update. However, her work on Curtis, including this title, provides significant insight into his life, and she has also explored his story through documentaries and feature series. Below is a concise biography of Charles Curtis based on historical records, supplemented with context from Goodrich’s focus on him as a Kansas historian:
Charles Curtis: A Biography
Born: January 25, 1860, in Topeka, Kansas Territory
Died: February 8, 1936, Washington, D.C.
Heritage: Curtis was of mixed ancestry—part Kaw (Kansa), Osage, and Potawatomi Native American descent through his mother, Ellen Pappan Curtis, and part French and English through his father, Orren Curtis. His diverse background shaped his unique path in American politics.
Died: February 8, 1936, Washington, D.C.
Heritage: Curtis was of mixed ancestry—part Kaw (Kansa), Osage, and Potawatomi Native American descent through his mother, Ellen Pappan Curtis, and part French and English through his father, Orren Curtis. His diverse background shaped his unique path in American politics.
Early Life:
Charles Curtis was born in a log cabin during a time of upheaval in Kansas, just before the Civil War. His mother died when he was three, leaving him to be raised by his maternal grandmother on the Kaw Reservation. Growing up, he spoke Kaw and French before mastering English, reflecting his immersion in Native culture. At age six, he moved to Topeka to live with his paternal grandmother, where he attended school and began working as a jockey and later as a newsboy. His early experiences on the reservation and in urban Kansas gave him a rare perspective bridging Native and white American worlds.
Charles Curtis was born in a log cabin during a time of upheaval in Kansas, just before the Civil War. His mother died when he was three, leaving him to be raised by his maternal grandmother on the Kaw Reservation. Growing up, he spoke Kaw and French before mastering English, reflecting his immersion in Native culture. At age six, he moved to Topeka to live with his paternal grandmother, where he attended school and began working as a jockey and later as a newsboy. His early experiences on the reservation and in urban Kansas gave him a rare perspective bridging Native and white American worlds.
Legal and Political Career:
Curtis studied law and was admitted to the Kansas bar in 1881, beginning a successful career as a prosecutor in Shawnee County (1885–1889). His political ascent began in 1893 when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican, serving seven terms (1893–1907). Known for his legislative skill, he authored the Curtis Act of 1898, which extended citizenship to Native Americans in Indian Territory while dissolving tribal governments—a controversial measure reflecting his complex stance on Native assimilation.
Curtis studied law and was admitted to the Kansas bar in 1881, beginning a successful career as a prosecutor in Shawnee County (1885–1889). His political ascent began in 1893 when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican, serving seven terms (1893–1907). Known for his legislative skill, he authored the Curtis Act of 1898, which extended citizenship to Native Americans in Indian Territory while dissolving tribal governments—a controversial measure reflecting his complex stance on Native assimilation.
In 1907, Curtis moved to the U.S. Senate, serving until 1913, then returning in 1915 and remaining until 1929. He became Senate Majority Leader (1925–1929), a testament to his political acumen. His legislative focus often included Native American issues, agriculture, and Western development, rooted in his Kansas origins.
Vice Presidency:
In 1928, Curtis was selected as Herbert Hoover’s running mate in the presidential election. Their ticket won in a landslide, and on March 4, 1929, Curtis was sworn in as the 31st Vice President of the United States—the first person of significant Native American ancestry and the first Kansan to hold such high office. His tenure (1929–1933) coincided with the onset of the Great Depression, limiting his influence as the largely ceremonial role offered little power to address the crisis. He presided over the Senate with a quiet dignity but faced criticism for being a "safe" rather than dynamic figure.
In 1928, Curtis was selected as Herbert Hoover’s running mate in the presidential election. Their ticket won in a landslide, and on March 4, 1929, Curtis was sworn in as the 31st Vice President of the United States—the first person of significant Native American ancestry and the first Kansan to hold such high office. His tenure (1929–1933) coincided with the onset of the Great Depression, limiting his influence as the largely ceremonial role offered little power to address the crisis. He presided over the Senate with a quiet dignity but faced criticism for being a "safe" rather than dynamic figure.
Later Life and Legacy:
After losing the 1932 election alongside Hoover, Curtis returned to practicing law in Washington, D.C., where he died of a heart attack in 1936. He was buried in Topeka, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer—yet one whose Native heritage was both a source of pride and a point of political navigation in a predominantly white establishment.
After losing the 1932 election alongside Hoover, Curtis returned to practicing law in Washington, D.C., where he died of a heart attack in 1936. He was buried in Topeka, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer—yet one whose Native heritage was both a source of pride and a point of political navigation in a predominantly white establishment.
Personal Life:
Curtis married Annie Elizabeth Baird in 1884, and they had three children. His family life was private, but his home at 1101 Topeka Boulevard in Kansas became a National Historic Landmark, reflecting his enduring connection to the state.
Curtis married Annie Elizabeth Baird in 1884, and they had three children. His family life was private, but his home at 1101 Topeka Boulevard in Kansas became a National Historic Landmark, reflecting his enduring connection to the state.
Deb Goodrich’s Contribution
Deb Goodrich’s From the Reservation to Washington highlights Curtis’s extraordinary journey from a Native American reservation to the vice presidency, emphasizing his Kansas roots and the cultural duality he navigated. Her work likely delves into his personal anecdotes—like racing horses as a boy or his role in shaping Native policy—and frames him as a symbol of resilience and adaptation. Goodrich’s broader scholarship, including her documentaries, underscores Curtis’s significance in Kansas and American history, making her a key voice in preserving his story.
If you’re seeking a specific book-length biography by Goodrich, From the Reservation to Washington is your best bet, though availability might require checking with niche historical publishers or Kansas-focused archives. Alternatively, other biographies, like Marvin Ewy’s Charles Curtis of Kansas: Vice President of the United States, 1929-1933 (1961), exist but lack Goodrich’s modern Kansan perspective. Would you like me to dig deeper into availability or related works?
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