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December 5, 2011
Origin of “Jayhawk” (Kansas nickname)

Origin of “Jayhawk” (Kansas nickname) - summary

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: JayhawkerJayhawkers is a term that came to prominence just before the American Civil War in Bleeding Kansas, where it was adopted by militant bands affiliated…

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