Ellis, Roy, A civic history of Kansas City, Missouri Springfield, Mo.: Press of Elkins-Swyers Co., 1930, 248 pgs. Chapter I. The founding of Kansas City Chapter II. The development of transportation Chapter III. The development of industrial enterprises and social institutions in Kansas City Chapter IV. The charters and the framework of the city government Chapter V. The city plan: streets, parks, and playgrounds Chapter VI. Public service corporations; The street railways, gas and electric companies, and telephones Chapter VII. The water supply and the fire department Chapter VIII. Law enforcement: Courts and police Chapter IX. Public health and public welfare Chapter X. Education in Kansas City; The public schools, and public library Chapter XI. Municipal finance in Kansas City Chapter XII. Politics in Kansas City Index