Sports Collection (KU, Chiefs, KSU, etc.)
Kansas Women in History
- Amelia Earhart. Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas
- Erin Brockovich. Lawrence-born Erin Brockovich is the subject of the 2000 Julia Roberts movie by the same name
- Linda Brown. Photo by cbsnews.com
- Hattie McDaniel
- Ann Dunham
- Gwendolyn Brooks
- Lynette Woodard
- Carry Nation
**not a comprehensive list
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