Governors

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Gerald R. Massie Photographs, 1860-1980 (P0016)
0.83 linear feet

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Photographs of scenes across Missouri, many taken as part of Massie's work as Missouri's state photographer. Events highlighted include Winston Churchill's visit to Fulton, Governor Hearnes' inaugural celebrations in 1965 and 1969, and the Battle of Pilot Knob Centennial commemoration in 1964. The collection includes extensive coverage of the Missouri State Capitol building. Geographically, the collection covers much of Missouri, with particular focus on tourist destinations: St. Louis, Kansas City, Hannibal, Ste. Genevieve, and the Ozarks.

Jeremiah Massie Legal Papers, 1836-1838 (C3445)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The papers include transcripts of a court case in which Massie, formerly of Sangamon County, Illinois, was convicted of larceny from a steamboat; letters of support for Massie; a clemency petition signed by the citizens of Sangamon County, including Abraham Lincoln; and the pardon, signed by Missouri Governor Lilburn W. Boggs.

Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division, Photograph, no date (P0402)
1 photograph

Group photograph for National Adoption Month, ca. 1994-1998, with Governor Mel Carnahan and children.

Missouri Governor's Mansion Tour, 1970 (C4242)
1 16mm film

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A color film showcasing the Missouri Governor's Mansion and produced by Southwestern Bell in 1970.

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Missouri Governors' Proclamations, 1892-1898 (C3446)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains proclamations of Columbus Day by Governor David R. Francis; Thanksgiving Day and LaFayette Day by Governor Lon Vest Stephens, and calls for relief of flood-damaged Steelville, MO. These proclamations bear the seal of the State of Missouri.

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Oliver and Oliver Law Firm Records, 1760-2004 (CG0010)
296 cubic feet

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The Oliver and Oliver Law Firm Papers contain case files and correspondence of the firm from the 1880s to 1980s. This collection also includes the genealogy of the Oliver and Watkins families, family correspondence, and civic involvements with the Boy Scouts of America, Rotary Club, Sons of the American Revolution, and Presbyterian Church. In addition, this collection contains material related to the Little River Drainage District, Oliver Land and Development Company, and Mingo National Wildlife Refuge.

Gregory Allen Olson Photographs, 1997-2004 (P0201)
3 folders

Photographs of a 2004 Ioway encampment during Lewis and Clark Commemoration and Mel Carnahan's funeral, 2000.

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Guy Brasfield Park Papers, 1894-1951 (C0008)
28.2 cubic feet (2,341 folders)

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Official and personal correspondence and papers of Guy B. Park, Democratic governor of Missouri from 1933 to 1937. Also includes his work as an attorney for the Chicago Great Western Railroad Company, 1933-1946, as well as some personal papers of Eleanora Park.

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John S. Phelps Letter, 1876 (C1975)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains a letter to W. Halliburton, Milan, MO, from Springfield, MO, Apr. 20, 1876. The letter comments on work of the constitutional convention and ratification of new constitution, as well as asking for Halliburton's support for Phelp's candidacy for governor and for his opinion of Phelp's prospects. Also included is a negative photostat of the envelope.

John S. Phelps Scrapbook, 1876-1937 (C3058)
0.1 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and biographical information about Phelps, governor of Missouri, and his family. Includes some correspondence and photographs of family residences.

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Thomas Reynolds Papers, 1842-1843 (C1737)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The papers of Thomas Reynolds contain a certification of Lewis F. Linn's election as U.S. Senator from Missouri, and recommendations of persons to complete the unexpired term after Linn's death in 1843.

Thomas Reynolds Papers, 1841-1842 (C1770)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The papers of Thomas Reynolds contain Photostats of petitions for prison pardons, including one letter from David Rice Atchison requesting a shorter sentence for two men and discussion of other matters.

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Sainte Genevieve, Missouri Records, 1865-1883 (R0040)
0.02 cubic foot (2 folder)

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These are photocopies of miscellaneous city and county documents. Included are tax records, a census of school-age children, loyalty oaths, and ballots from the elections of 1876. There are also pamphlets containing a report on mining and manufactures to the Missouri legislature, 1881, and an address by Gov. Thomas T. Crittenden, printed in German, 1883.

Vincent A. Singleton Petition, 1870 (C1773)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains a petition to Governor Joseph W. McClurg from several citizens on behalf of Vincent A. Singleton, convicted of horse stealing.

Forrest Smith Papers, 1940-1953 (C2220)
72.6 c.f. (6658 folders), 2 oversize volumes, 8 card files

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Papers of a Democratic governor of Missouri, 1949-1953. Includes correspondence, reference material, speeches, and miscellaneous material.

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Catherine Stark Photographs, 1939, no date (P0310)
1 folder

Photographs of Lloyd C. Stark; photographs of associates of Stark from the U.S. Army and Navy (Naval Academy classmates).

Lloyd Crow Stark Papers, 1941-1972 (C0293)
1.9 cubic feet

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Personal and business papers of a prominent Louisiana, MO, nurseryman and former Democratic governor of Missouri, 1937-1941. These materials include personal correspondence, nursery and agricultural business papers, family correspondence, and miscellaneous photographs.

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Lloyd Crow Stark Papers, 1905-1941 (C0004)
170 cubic feet (12,401 folders), 5 oversize volumes, 2 card files

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Papers of a Democratic governor of Missouri, 1937-1941. Material relates to official business, campaigns, and personal affairs.

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Lon Vest Stephens Papers, 1897-1898 (C2455)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The papers of Lon Vest Stephens contain three letters to the governor of Missouri concerning Missouri state bonds; the financial state of the Security National Bank of Grand Island, NE; and a reorganization of the Florida State Militia.

Lon Vest Stephens Papers, 1897 (C1725)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Five letters and petitions to the governor of Missouri from T.J. Delaney, Judge W.D. Hubbard, members of the Springfield bar, and citizens of Christian County, MO, asking for commutation of the sentences of Amos Jones and William Stanley, convicted bald knobbers.

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William Joel Stone Papers, 1859-1935 (C0930)
1.6 cubic feet (114 folders), 1 oversize volume

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Papers of a Missouri congressman (1885-1891), governor (1893-1897), and U.S. senator (1903-1918). Includes information on Stone's early career in Nevada, MO; the 1908 senatorial election; his senatorial career; and his death.

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Leland S. Wood Photographs, no date (P0963)
3 photographs

Photos of Forrest Smith and his wife, Mildred, at Lake Taneycomo