# A Kansas City museum uncovers the names of enslaved people

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Podcast: [Kansas City Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-today-4474135)
Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-08-21/a-kansas-city-museum-uncovers-the-names-of-enslaved-people
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## Resource

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.

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