1920 - Vance Snodgrass, D.C.
Independence
Arrested and unsuccessfully tried for practicing medicine without license,
1914
Took a firm stand by saying to the newspapers, "I have a legal right to
practice my profession in Kansas, and I propose to do so."
Served on the KCA Board of Directors, 1913-1916
Served as KCA Vice President, 1932
1921 - B. J. Palmer, D.C., Ph.C.
Davenport, IA
One of the 9 original founders of the KCA on January 28, 1911
Returned to Kansas several times to testify on behalf of doctors of chiropractic
who were being prosecuted for practicing medicine.
Held one of the first meetings for state licensing board members which
was attended by Kansas board members Drs. Anna Foy and H. A. Post, 1919.
World renown chiropractic leader who often attended and spoke at KCA
conventions.
1922 - T. F. Ratledge, D.C.
Arkansas City
Early lobbyist who assisted in obtaining the Kansas licensing law
Founder of the Ratledge Chiropractic College in Arkansas City, 1909
Founder of the Ratledge Chiropractic College in Topeka, 1914
Arrested in California for practicing without a license, 1914
Instrumental in the passage by referendum of the California licensing law,
1922
Insisted on going to jail rather than accept guilt for what was alleged to
be the practice of medicine.
Founder of the Ratledge Chiropractic College in Los Angeles which was
relinquished to Carl Cleveland Sr., 1951.
Admitted to practice in Arkansas by a special exemption granted by the governor,
1963
1923 - Peter Nelson Hanson, D.C.
Wichita
Served 3 terms as KCA President, 1922, 1923, 1932
Served 2 years as KCA Vice President, 1921, 1946
Served 4 years on the KCA Board of Directors
Served as KCA Secretary-Treasurer, 1924
Served as a Director of the American Chiropractic Association, 1926-1930
1924 - Verna Gilmore, D.C.
Herrington
Served 11 years on the Kansas Board of Examiners, 1920-1931
Served 7 years as Vice President of the Board of Examiners
Served 2 years as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Examiners
Served 4 years on the KCA Board of Directors, 1919, 1922, 1923, 1925
1925 - Mary Alexander, D.C.
Topeka
Served as KCA President, 1925
First and only woman to serve as KCA President
The first compilation and printing of all doctors of chiropractic in the
state of Kansas was accomplished under presidency.
1926 - Joseph L. Colvin, D.C.
Wichita
Served 6 years on the Kansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1920-1926
Served as an officer of the Board of Examiners, 4 years
Served on KCA Board of Directors, 1919, 1922
Chiropractic college founder, 1915
1927 - Anna Sargent, D.C.
Wichita
Served 2 years as KCA Vice President, 1919-1920
Served 8 years as KCA Secretary, 1921-1923, 1925-1929
Served as KCA Director, 1929
1928 - A. J. Darling, D.C.
El Dorado
Served 3 terms as KCA President, 1924, 1927-1928
Served 10 years on the KCA Board of Directors, 1929, 1932-1940
1929 - Cora Plage Colvin, D.C.
Wichita
Served 6 years on the Kansas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1926-32
Served 5 consecutive terms as President of the Examining Board, 1927-32
Served 2 years as KCA Secretary-Treasurer, 1917-1918
Served 3 years on the KCA Board of Directors, 1923-1925
Chiropractic college founder, 1915
