Episode
A Kansas City museum uncovers the names of enslaved people
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- Kansas City Today
- Published
- Aug 21, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 710
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Summary
For decades, the names of thousands of local enslaved people lay hidden in deeds, wills, probate records and bills of sale. A recent discovery is shedding new light on Missouri's history of slavery.