InventoryCollection Number: 17183Building: Central LibraryCurrent Location: Missouri Valley Room Floor: 5th Object DescriptionArtist: Jorgen C. DreyerObject Type: SculptureDetails: Bronze bust of John Barber White. Framed: NoLength: 18 inchesWidth: 16 inchesHeight: 24.5 inchesDescription: This bronze bust depicts the lumber baron, John Barber White, and rests atop a green marble pedestal. John Barber White, researched and published his family genealogy and spent years collecting the finest books on genealogy and American history. In 1933, ten years after White's death, his descendants donated this collection to the Kansas City Public Library. This donation greatly enhanced the Missouri Valley Room's genealogical collection. Donated along with the volumes from his genealogical library was this bronze bust of White. Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: YesMake slides or videotapes for educational use: YesPermit the general public to photograph the work : Yes