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I am Number Six
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Columbia, MD, USA
Casino cash: $-1480000
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Turning to the Great CP hive mind
OK, I've got an opportunity to do a pulp story set in Kansas City in the 1950s. Yes, I am going to do my own research, but any of you could point me in the right direction for things like big jazz clubs, jazz musicians, crime bosses, other city landmarks that were around in the 50s, etc., it would probably save me a whole lot of time tracking down stuff I might not need.
Besides, I need characters for the book. Let's just say, people who give me actually useful information might get a walk-on in the book. ![]() And look, just because Skip's not around doesn't mean some of you either know of or know someone who might be able to help out here. ![]() Thanks in advance. (This will be the second story I'm doing with these characters. If interested in the current incarnation, you can check it out here |
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You think you can get by this?
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Springfield, MO
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He's from the days when people knew and respected each other. Notice how people actually give him what he asks for? That's how things used to go around here.
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Stuff & Things
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: The Yukon
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My grandmother witnessed a mob hit in KC in the late 30's. I don't know much more about it since she died when I was really young.
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Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Johnson County
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Kansas City had a good size street car system up until 1957.
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Resident Glue Sniffer
Join Date: Nov 2003
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This is awesome.
Kurt has relatives who have blown many of dignitaries. KC rules
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Somewhere Kansas
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PM me and I put you touch with my dad.
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Tip of the hat LIV Champs
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: ks
Casino cash: $25421
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The person poured a glass of orange juice and drank it. The End.
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