Author of “Golden Rule Days, History and Recollections of 109 Closed Kansas High Schools,” James Kenyon presents at the Hansen Museum.
Logan, KS. 4/5/2023… Join us in the Hansen Museum Community Room for a free historic adventure as author Dr. James Kenyon D.V.M., presents his book “Golden Rule Days” on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. James Kenyon is a native Kansan who grew up on a farm caring for cattle, pigs, chickens, and horses in Graham County, Kansas, and graduated from Bogue Rural High School in 1966. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree at Kansas State University in 1975. Tied to Logan, Kenyon is a second cousin to the late Rose Gulick who served as the Logan City Librarian for many years.
Dr. Kenyon’s book about former Kansas high schools represents 12 trips to all 105 Kansas counties and contains one story from each county. This journey is a statewide perspective of the sociological and geographical changes in Kansas. Kenyon traveled on highways, county roads, gravel, and dirt roads to see old schools, if they were still standing, and talk to the people who attended these schools. During the presentation, Kenyon will review history by recounting charming and sometimes poignant stories connected to these old institutions.
In retirement, Dr. Kenyon has authored several books: “The Art of Listening to the Heart,” published in 2017; “A Cow for College and Other Stories of 1950’s Farm Life” in 2018; “Golden Rule Days, History and Recollections of 109 Closed Kansas High Schools,” which was named winner of the 2018 Martin Kansas History Book Award; “Echoes in the Hallways, History and Recollections of 99 Closed Iowa High Schools” in 2021; and “Kansas City Kitty” in the fall of 2021.
Enjoy refreshments while you are regaled by Dr. Kenyon’s antidotes about his book, “Golden Rule Days.” The Museum is open weekdays 9-12 and 1-4; Saturdays 9-12 & 1-5; Sundays and holidays 1-5. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The Museum is handicap-accessible and thanks to the generosity of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, there is never an admission fee.