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William M. Damron Papers, 1905-1914 (SP0001)
.25 cubic feet (4 folders)

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The William Damron Papers consist of the diary of William Moses Damron, a Freewill Baptist minister in Jasper County. They detail his certification as a Freewill Baptist Minister, his calculations for mileage, notations for his sermons, and dates on which he preached.

 

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Daughters of Rebekah, Blendville Lodge No. 298, Joplin, Missouri Records, 1901-1986 (R0557)
17 volumes MICROFILM

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These are the minute books of the Daughters of Rebekah lodge at Blendville in Jasper
County, Missouri. The minutes begin with the organizational meeting on 28 May 1901 and
continue through 24 June 1986. Regular business included the initiation of members, work on the
various degrees of the order, and planning for assemblies and social functions with other Rebekah
and Odd Fellows lodges.

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Daughters of Rebekah, Blendville Lodge No. 298, Joplin, Missouri Records, 1986-2001 (R0811)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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These are an addition to the records of Daughters of Rebekah Blendville Lodge No. 298 at Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri. The records begin in 1986 and continue to the dissolution of the lodge in 2001. The earlier records of Blendville Lodge No. 298 have been previously microfilmed as WHMC-Rolla collection R0557.

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Daughters of Rebekah, Daisy Lodge No. 329, Chitwood, Missouri Records, 1903-1931 (R0535)
(2 rolls of microfilm)

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The Daughters of Rebekah, Daisy Lodge No. 329 Records are the records of Daisy Lodge No. 329 at Chitwood, Jasper County, Missouri ranging from 1903 through 1931.

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Daughters of Rebekah, Duenweg Lodge No. 266 Records, 1932-1963 (R0537)
(2 rolls of microfilm)

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The Daughters of Rebekah, Duenweg Lodge No. 266 Records are microfilmed minutes of meetings of the Daughters of Rebekah Lodge No. 266 at Duenweg, Jasper County, Missouri, from December 1932 through May 1963.

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Daughters of Rebekah, East Town Lodge No. 342, Joplin, Missouri Records, 1903-1930 (R0536)
(2 rolls of microfilm)

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The Daughters of Rebekah, East Town Lodge No. 342 Records are the microfilmed records of the East Town Lodge No. 342, Daughters of Rebekah, in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri, covering the years 1903 through 1930.

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Daughters of Rebekah, Jasper County, Missouri Records, 1892-1987 (R0513)
(3 rolls of microfilm)

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These are records of various lodges of the Daughters of Rebekah in Jasper County, Missouri.
The collection includes minute books, membership registers, and rolls of officers for eight different
lodges in Alba, Asbury, Carl Junction, Carterville, Neck City, Oronogo, and Webb City.

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Daughters of Rebekah, Joplin Lodge No. 97 Records, 1950-1995 (R0806)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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This is an addition to the records of the Daughters of Rebekah Lodge No. 97 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. Included are registers of officers and members, minutes of meetings, and financial records.

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Daughters of Rebekah, Joplin Lodge No. 97, Joplin, Missouri Records, 1892-1986 (R0558)
17 volumes MICROFILM

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These are the minute books and membership registers of Daughters of Rebekah Lodge No.
97 at Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. Lodge records begin with the organizational meeting of 7
April1892 and continue through 1986. The collection also includes annual reports to the state assembly,
1904-1940.

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Daughters of Rebekah, Past Noble Grand Club, Joplin, Missouri Records, 1950-1961 (R0560)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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The Daughters of Rebekah, Past Noble Grand Club, Joplin, Missouri Records contain the record book of the Past Noble Grand Club at Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri. The club consisted of past leaders of the various lodges of the Daughters of Rebekah in Jasper County.

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Daughters of Rebekah, Rebekah Homemakers' Club, Webb City, Missouri Records, 1933-1939 (R0559)
0.1 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The Daughters of Rebekah, Rebekah Homemakers’ Club, Webb City, Missouri Records are photocopies of minutes of meetings and membership records of the Rebekah Homemaker’s Club at Webb City, Missouri.

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Daughters of Rebekah, Webb City Lodge No. 106 Records, circa 1928-1991 (R0538)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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The Daughters of Rebekah, Webb City Lodge No. 106 Records are applications for membership and transfer certificates from the Daughters of Rebekah Lodge No. 106 in Webb City, Jasper County, Missouri, as well as a smaller group of similar documents of the Carl Junction Lodge No. 253 during the 1940s after the two lodges merged.

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Daughters of Rebekah, Webb City Lodge No. 106 Records, 1961-1992 (R0807)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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These are the membership account ledger and minutes of meetings of the Daughters of Rebekah Webb City Lodge No. 106 at Webb City in Japser County, Missouri. The records end in 1992 with the consolidation of the Webb City Lodge with Blendville Lodge No. 298.

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Daughters of Rebekah, Zinc Lodge No. 369, Joplin, Missouri Records, 1904-1987 (R0556)
14 volumes MICROFILM

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These are minute books of the Daughters of Rebekah Zinc Lodge No. 369 at Joplin in Jasper
County, Missouri. The records begin with the organizational meeting, and continue through 10
December 1987. Routine business included the acceptance and initiation of new members, installation
of officers, and planning for special events.

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Daughters of Rebekah, Zinc Lodge No. 369, Joplin, Missouri Records, 1988-1993 (R0810)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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This is a minute book of the Daughters of Rebekah Zinc Lodge No. 369 at Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri. The minutes begin on January 14, 1988 and continue through June 24, 1993, after which Zinc Lodge consolidated with Blendville Lodge at Joplin.

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Daughters of the American Revolution, Joplin Chapter Records, 1912-1988 (R0561)
7 volumes MICROFILM

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These are the secretary's record books of the Daughters of the American Revolution chapter
in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. The records include minutes of meetings, membership and attendance
rolls, and miscellaneous papers.

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Perl D. Decker Papers, 1897-1939 (C0092)
0.7 cubic feet, 3 oversize volumes

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Speeches, news clippings, correspondence, and miscellaneous materials of a Joplin, MO, lawyer and Democratic congressman. Scrapbooks containing clippings, letters and other items related to his career. Also Anti-Saloon League material and platforms of the two major parties.

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Dixie School, Jasper County, Missouri Records, 1886-1902 (R0617)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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The Dixie School, Jasper County, Missouri Records contain a microfilm copy of the district clerk’s record book for District No. 6 in Jasper County, Missouri. The record book includes minutes of the annual meetings, proceedings of the board of directors, annual enumeration of the district, lists of resident taxpayers, oaths of officers, estimates of school expenses, teachers’ contracts, and records of expenses.

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Waldemar M. Dressel Papers, 1946-1986 (R1490)
0.5 cubic foot (19 folders)

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The Waldemar M. Dressel Papers contain publications, photographs, and maps from his years working for the U.S. Bureau of Mines based in Rolla, Missouri.

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Eagle-Picher Industries, Fibers and Minerals Division Collection, 1967 (R0833)
(1 folder)

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This contract is an 'Agreement between Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc., Fibers & Minerals Division, Joplin, Missouri, and Local Union No. 279, United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers.' The agreement was executed on May 3, 1967, effective from May 1, 1967.

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Fairview Friends Sabbath School, Jasper County, Missouri Records, 1884-1979 (R0892)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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These are minute books of the Sabbath School at the Fairvew Friends church, six miles northwest of Carthage in Jasper County, Missouri. The minutes note the number of teachers and studens in attendance.

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Farmers Cooperative League Collection, 1909 (R1154)
(1 folder)

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This is a booklet containing the national constitution and bylaws of the Farmers Cooperative League, an organization dedicated to improving the economic condition of farmers. W. R. Noble of Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri, served as secretary.

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Federal Lead Company, Mining Department Records, 1907-1913 (R0520)
2 cubic feet (17 volumes)

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These are letterbooks of outgoing correspondence maintained by Harry Adelbert Guess, general
manager of the Federal Lead Company's mine and mill at Flat River in St. Francois County,
Missouri. Topics include production, exploration, shipping, labor relations, and environmental pollution.

First Baptist Church, Joplin, Missouri Collection, 1926 (R0831)
(1 folder)

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This is the "Year Book 1926" for the T.E.L. Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church of Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri. Included are a list of officers and committee members, a schedule of meetings, and a membership roll.

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Mrs. Jesse Fox Photograph Collection, 1886, 1899 (P0707)
2 photographs

Photos of Tipton Farm near Alba, MO, and Sunny Side School students, 1899.

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Freemasons, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Orient of Missouri, Valley of Joplin Records, 1906-1914 (R0748)
(1 folder)

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This collection consists of booklets for the autumn convocation in 1906, the spring convocation in 1907, the fall convocation 1908, and a program for the Scottish Rite Banquet in 1914 for the Scottish Rite Masonic bodies at Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri.

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Frost Family Papers, 1862-1988 (R1404)
0.02 cubic foot (2 folders)

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The Frost Family Papers contain photocopies of compiled correspondence of Luther and Orville Frost from 1862 to 1889. Also include is a brief family history and genealogical information for the Frost family.

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Donald Charles Garrigues Papers, 1942-1945 (R0126)
(2 rolls of microfilm)

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The Donald Charles Garrigues Papers contain a microfilm copy of diaries and correspondence of a native of Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri. He served during World War II in the United States Army with the 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion.

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George I. Gird Photographs, 1938-1952 (P0149)
208 photographs

B/w aerial views of Clayton, Hermann, Independence, Joplin, Kansas City, Nevada, St. Louis, Springfield, Webb City, and Weston from around 1955.

Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Webb City, Missouri Collection, 1950 (R1187)
(1 folder)

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This is a small program booklet for the Girl Scout banquet held at Webb City in Jasper County, Missouri, on March 14, 1950. Mrs. Roy Lee served as toastmistress.

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Goodhealth Shoe Company Records, 1921-1945 (R0727)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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These are corporate records, mostly minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and shareholders, of the Goodhealth Shoe Company of Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri. Its purpose was to manufacture children's footwear and, after, to lease its factory to other manufacturers.

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Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Missouri, O.P. Morton Post No. 14 Records, 1882-1943 (C0141)
1.5 cubic feet

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Correspondence, accounts, financial and membership records, and minutes of meetings of a Post organized in Joplin, MO, in 1882.

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Great Western Normal School and Business College, Webb City, Missouri Collection, 1903 (R1082)
(1 folder)

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This is a souvenir program issued for a reception in honor of the teachers of the public schools of Jasper County, sponsored by the Webb City Commercial Club and held at the Great Western Normal School and Business College at Webb City in Jasper County, Missouri on October 8, 1903.

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Howard Gresham Papers, 1919 (R1111)
(1 folder)

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This is a letter dated May 29, 1919 from Howard Gresham, a wagoner in the Army of Occupation at Neuwied, Germany to Clara Carns in Jasper County, Missouri. The letter discusses life in the army and mutual friends and relatives.

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R.C. Grisson Photograph Collection, 1930-1956 (P0559)
0.125 linear feet

Photos of Carthage, MO, buildings, businesses, and features, ca. 1940s.

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Charley Hershey Papers, 1883-1888 (R0188)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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The Charley Hershey Papers contain microfilm copies of diaries written by a young itinerant peddler from Jasper County, Missouri. Charley Hershey and his brothers, Austin and Sam, canvassed the mining towns of Jasper County and in Kansas. They made a journey down the White River in Arkansas in 1884, went to California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado in 1886. The collection also includes fragments of a short story, “Goldeye’s Trip to the Hills.”

Harry C. Hood Collection, 1915, 1970s (R0035)
0.1 cubic foot (3 folders)

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The Harry C. Hood Collection contains photocopies of an unpublished manuscripts by Harry C. Hood, Sr., on lead and zinc mining in southwestern Missouri and the Southwest Missouri Railroad. There are also clippings of local histories written by Hood for the Webb City Sentinel.

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Hotel Connor Brochure Collection, 1940s (R1427)
0.1 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The collection consists of a brochure for the Hotel Connor located in Joplin, Missourifrom 1906 to 1978.

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Charles Henry Howerton Oral History, 1911-1950 (SP0011)
2 DVDs

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The Charles Howerton Oral History contains an oral history interview with Charles Howerton conducted by his daughter, Sue Howerton Victoria, and son-in-law, Doug Victoria. The interviews took place on June 30, 1995, July 4, 1995, and July 6, 1995.

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Hunter Family Papers, 1864-1880 (R0469)
0.3 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The Hunter Family Papers contain photocopies and typescript copies of correspondence of the Hunter and Hagler families of Jasper, Lawrence, and Polk counties in Missouri. The letters were written by Elizabeth Hunter and her daughters, Priscilla A. Hunter and Charlotte Elizabeth (Hunter) Hagler, and were addressed to another daughter, Margaret (Hunter) Newberry. Topics include news of family and friends, turmoil during the Civil War, farm life, and religious matters.

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Beta Phi Theta Rho Girl's Club No. 10, Joplin, Missouri Records, 1946-1950 (R0539)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Beta Phi Theta Rho Girls’ Club No. 10 Records is the microfilmed minute book of the Beta Phi Theta Rho Girls’ Club at Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri, spanning January 1946 through December 1950.

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Blendville Lodge No. 573, Joplin, Missouri Records, 1922-1926 (R0984)
(1 folder)

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These are the byLaws of Blendville Lodge No. 573 in Joplin, Missouri, approved on April 17, 1922. Also included is an official certificate of good standing for member R. A. Barton, indicating all dues and fees were paid through July 1, 1926. Blendville Lodge No. 573 was located at Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri.

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Canton Lincoln No. 17, Joplin, Missouri Records, 1895-1905 (R0533)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Canton Lincoln No. 17 Records is the minute book of the Odd Fellows (Patriarchs Militant) lodge in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri, covering the years 1895 through 1905.

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Carterville Lodge No. 314 Records, 1918-1930 (R0534)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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These are the papers of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 314 at Carterville in Jasper County, Missouri.
Included are business papers concerning the Carterville Lodge, and correspondence from
individual members, the Jasper County IOOF Association, the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and
conclaves at Kansas City and Butler, Missouri, and Pittsburg, Kansas.

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Carterville Lodge No. 314 Records, 1907-1911 (R0501)
(1 roll of mircofilm)

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These are the minute books of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Carterville in Jasper County, Missouri.
The volumes contain minutes of weekly meetings from 19 November 1907 through 10 October
1911. Lodge business included initiation of new members, work on the various degrees of the
order, payments of benefits to members, and discussion of matters concerning the lodge hall.

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Joplin Lodge No. 287 Records, 1917-1920 (R0967)
(1 folder)

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These are two booklets containing the bylaws adopoted in 1917 and 1920 by Joplin Lodge No. 287 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The lodge was located at Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri. Both bookklets contain articles devoted to fees, dues, benefits, attendance on the sick, salaries, non-payment of dues, miscellaneous rules, and the order of business.

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Webb City Lodge No. 79 Records, 1888-1961 (R0502)
(3 rolls of microfilm)

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These are the minute books of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Webb City in Jasper County, Missouri. The minutes begin with the organizational meeting on August 9, 1888 and continue through 31 January 1961. Lodge business included the acceptance of new members, payments of sick and funeral benefits, work on the various degrees of the order, matters concerning the lodge hall, and consolidations of the Alba, Carterville, and Duenweg lodges with Webb City.

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Nancy J. Irwin Postcard Collection, 1905-1930 (P0281)
11 postcards

11 postcards from the early 20th century with scenes of various places in Missouri including Joplin, Springfield, and St. Louis.

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