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Conley-Myers Bank Photograph, 1920 (P0293)
1 photograph
One image of the interior of the Conley-Myers Bank in Columbia, MO, circa 1920.
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John Waldo Connaway Letter, 1944 (C1828)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Clippings from the KANSAS CITY TIMES on the death of H.S. Sturgis, Neosho newspaper publisher, and remarks by Connaway.
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John Connelly Papers, 1810-1888 (C0257)
0.15 cubic feet (7 folders)
Patent issued under act of Congress providing relief for losses in the New Madrid earthquake; certificates of title and transfer of land originally belonging to Wilson Cummings; oath of allegiance, 1865; report of losses to a raiding band; tax receipts.
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Cooperation of Christian Churches of Boone County, Missouri, Records, 1908-1966 (C4273)
0.4 cubic feet (17 folders)
The records contain minutes, programs, church reports and some histories of individual churches, correspondence, financial records, resolutions, and newsletters.
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W. Robert Cope Papers, 1965-1968 (CG0018)
1.75 cubic feet
The papers of W. Robert Cope contain notes, outlines and final examinations produced as a student at the University of Missouri School of Law from 1965 to 1968.
Copher and Stidham Family Papers, 1784-1974 (C4290)
0.2 cubic feet (1 folder)
The records of the Copher and Stidham families contain dates of births, deaths, and marriages, wills, and military records. The volume contains both original records and transcriptions created by J.H. Stidham.
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Mrs. James R. Couch Postcard Collection, 1900-1915 (P0427)
19 postcards
Postcards of Columbia and the University of Missouri campus, ca. 1906-1915
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Donna Cowan Scrapbooks, 1957 (C4277)
0.2 cubic feet (4 folders)
The Donna Cowan collection includes two scrapbooks - one on conservation in Missouri, and one on Missouri Girls State, 1957. The Missouri Girls State was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Missouri, which provided Missouri girls citizenship training in order for them to better understand and participate in the functioning of the government. 1957.
William Joseph Cragin Papers, 1930s-2000s (CA6275)
19 cubic feet, 10 oversize folders
Papers of a Columbia architect who worked in private practice and for the Farmers Home Administration, 1960s-2000s. Includes files of Dave P. Clark, c. 1930s-1960s. Job locations are in Missouri unless otherwise noted.
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John C. Crighton Collection, no date (CA2812)
16 cubic feet
Papers of a Stephens College professor consisting primarily of research notes, with other research materials, for historical publications on Columbia and Boone County, MO, Stephens College, and health services in Missouri.
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Alice Clark Cross Postcard Collection, 1906-1909 (P0265)
7 postcards
Seven postcards of the University of Missouri showing quadrangle, columns, birds-eye view of campus, academic hall and Broadway in Columbia during busy day.
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Peter K. Cullins Postcard Collection, 1900-1918 (P0249)
32 postcards
Postcards of Columbia, Kansas City, St. Louis, and the 1904 World's Fair.
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Mary Kathy Dains Photographs, 1868, 1901-1990 (P0300)
3 folders
Photographs of Columbia, MO, the University of Missouri (1978-1986, including extensive coverage of Ellis Library construction in the 1980s), and historic sites and structures across Missouri. Also includes portraits taken or acquired by Dains.
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Walter William Dalton Papers, 1939-1979 (C4314)
0.2 cubic feet (3 folders)
The papers of Walter Dalton contain correspondence, miscellaneous papers, and newspaper clippings regarding Dalton, an Air Force Reserve officer, attorney, and civic leader.
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Warren R. Dalton Jr. Papers, no date (CA6379)
1 cubic foot
Papers of an author, columnist, and landlord from Columbia, Missouri. Collection largely consists of material pertaining to his writings, including research, correspondence, and drafts. Also includes some family material, including correspondence and miscellaneous papers of Walter William Dalton.
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Daniel Boone Regional Library Board Records, 1983-1990 (C4499)
0.4 cubic feet (7 folders)
A collection of records from the Daniel Boone Regional library Board of Trustees. The records include board meeting minutes and board member contacts. The records also contain budgetary proposals and expenditures. There are several records that list the library’s collections and the demography of the institution. The records also contain presented service goals, objective, and strategies for the library’s future operations.
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Daniel Boone Tavern (Columbia, Mo.) Formal Opening Program, 1917 (C3447)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The menu and formal opening program of the Daniel Boone Tavern.
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James T. Darrough Photograph Collection, 1905-1971 (P0428)
28 photographs
Photographs of Boone County, primarily Columbia ca. early 1900s and ca. 1970s
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Darst-Smith-Tindall Family Papers, 1880s-1973 (CA6559)
3 cubic feet
The papers contain letters, photographs, and genealogical material concerning the Darst, Smith, Tindall, and related families of St. Louis and Columbia, Missouri.
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Daughters of the American Revolution, Columbian Chapter (Columbia, Mo.) Records, 1902-2010 (CA3109)
4.3 cubic feet, 3 oversize volumes, 20 audio cassettes
Meeting minutes, registrar's book, scrapbooks, yearbooks, financial records, and miscellaneous records of the chapter; and directories, bulletins, and programs of the state and national organizations, 1902-2003. Also included are oral history interviews conducted in 2002-2003.
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Daybreak Residential Treatment Center Records, 1980-1991 (CA6635)
0.1 cubic feet
Constitution, by-laws, incorporation papers, and minutes of a community-based non-profit founded in 1980 in Columbia, Missouri, to provide residential and other therapeutic services to persons with mental illness.
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Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Delta State, Beta Chapter (Columbia, Mo.) Records, 1930s-2010s (CA6458)
1.3 cubic feet
Records of an honor society for women educators include membership materials, newsletters, yearbooks, a history of the chapter, and miscellaneous material.
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Democratic Party Ballot, 1876 (C0812)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Regular Democratic ticket, Columbia, Missouri, November 7, 1876, giving candidates for president, vice-president, electors, governor, and other state and county officials.
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William R. Denslow Photograph Collection, 1898-1966 (P0023)
184 photographs
Photographic prints of events from ca. 1900: University of Missouri Agriculture and Engineering student activities, St. Louis World's Fair including construction of various buildings and people, Macon and Trenton scenes and scenes of Washington, D.C.
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Priscilla Dietrich Photograph Collection, 1939-1998 (P0419)
1 folder
Copy photos of Matthias C. Campbell property in Columbia, MO.
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Disabled American Veterans of the World War, Chapter No. 9 (Columbia, Mo.) Scrapbook, 1922-1923 (CA6364)
0.2 cubic feet
The scrapbook of a chapter organized by A.J. Westing includes history of the organization, photographs, writings, and clippings, 1922-1923.
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Disciples of Christ State Convention Minutes, 1845 (C2138)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Minutes of the state meeting of the Missouri Churches of Jesus Christ held in Columbia, October 17 and 18, 1845. List of the ministers present, the congregations represented, and those represented in 1844 but not in 1845.
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Carolyn A. Dorsey Papers, 1972-1995 (C4488)
2.8 cubic feet (58 folders)
The papers of University of Missouri educator largely concern affirmative action, student affairs, and minority programs.
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Dorsey-Fuqua Family Collection, 1851-1939 (C3830)
0.08 cubic feet (4 folders)
Correspondence and legal papers concerning Jerre S. Dorsey during the Civil War. Miscellaneous papers related to Columbia, MO, the University of Missouri, and a souvenir of Mark Twain's 70th birthday at Delmonico's in 1905. Volume is an illustrated atlas of Boone County, MO, from 1876, with handwritten notations.
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Douglass Family Collection, 1838-1990 (C3978)
1.4 cubic feet, 13 audio cassettes
The Douglass Family Collection contains oral histories, volumes, photographs, and correspondence dealing with farm life and agriculture in McBaine, MO. There are also a family tree, and documentation of a flour mill owned by Northcutt & Brothers in Mexico, MO.
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J.B. Douglass Article, 1853 (C2823)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Reply by J.B. Douglass to charges by Judge Persinger during the Boone County court elections in 1853.
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Joseph L. Douglass Studio Photographs, 1885-1911 (P0434)
0.3 linear feet
Photographs taken by Joseph L. Douglass, a commercial photographer in Columbia Missouri ca. 1890s-early 1900s. Includes images of the ruins of Academic Hall, the University of Missouri campus, and portraits of students and Columbia residents.
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Bettyann Dubansky Papers, 1962-1984 (C4353)
2 cubic feet (103 folders)
Papers of a faculty member of the University of Missouri School of Social Work and Director of Undergraduate Studies include correspondence, publications, committees, and reports, with the bulk of material dealing with the White House Conference on Handicapped Individuals which was held in Washington, D.C. in 1977, and also material from the Mid-Missouri Regional Conferences.
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Dorothy Castle Duggan Diaries, 1930-1939 (K0625)
0.25 c.f.
Diaries kept by a young women doing high school and her college years at the University of Missouri.
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Herbert E. Duncan Architectural Records, 1929-1992 (K0722)
32.11 c.f.
Architectural drawings of buildings designed by Herbert Duncan Sr. (1905-1972) and Herbert Jr. (1931- ).
Duncan-Hardin-Jenkins Family Papers, 1821-1860 (C0307)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Copies and transcriptions of letters between family members in Missouri and Kentucky relating to family business, crops, neighbors, and romantic interests. Mention of Bonne Femme Academy, Boone County, Missouri. Bible class organized by Mary B. Jenkins Hardin, including list of members.
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East Campus Neighborhood Survey (Columbia, Mo.) Records, 1992-1993 (CA5868)
0.2 cubic feet, 8 audio cassettes
Correspondence, proposals and other grant application material, resident contact information and other background material, and oral history recordings, notes, and logs related to a University of Missouri, Department of Art History and Archaeology sponsored architectural/historic survey.
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Roger D. Eastman Collection, 1950s-1980s (CA5477)
8 cubic feet, 22 oversize items
Materials relating to Eastman's work with Missouri Opinion Analysis which conducted a variety of public opinion polls and surveys. Also contains a variety of Missouri maps, several photographs, and materials relating to development on the Meramec River.
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Alberta Price Edmonston Photograph Collection, 1880, no date (P0361)
2 photographs
Group photograph of Christian College graduates, 1890s and group photo of Christian College students, ca. 1880s.
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Cliffton C. Edom Photographs, no date (P0313)
4 photographs
Exterior view of Ralls County Courthouse, New London, Ralls County, photographs of Chinese stone lions at the University of Missouri.
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Edwards Family Papers, 1849-1967 (C4484)
0.2 cubic feet (4 folders, 5 oversize items)
Papers of the Edwards family of Boone County include portraits, a family tree, letters, bills, deeds, licenses, and miscellaneous papers. Much of the material pertains to John M. Edwards.
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Election Returns, 1840 (C1736)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Missouri presidential election returns for Barry, Boone, Rives (now Henry), St. Charles, St. Louis, Warren, and Wayne Counties. Returns for state senator in Wayne County and circuit attorney in Rives and St. Louis Counties.
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Rory Vincent Ellinger Collection, 1951-1973 (C3555)
3.4 cubic feet (220 folders)
Papers of a student activist at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 1966-1972, who served as president of the Columbia branch of Students for a Democratic Society and was active in the New Democratic Coalition and numerous other organizations. SDS papers and SDS New Left Notes are included.
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William W. Elwang Papers, 1889-1939 (C1398)
0.25 cubic feet
The Elwang Papers consist of a scrapbook and the papers of a Presbyterian minister who was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, Missouri
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Victor Estevez Collection, 1982-1996 (C4261)
0.5 cubic feet (17 folders), 1 oversize volume
The papers of Victor Estevez contain material from organizations Estevez was a member of, newspaper clippings related to HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ activism, and personal papers. It also contains the papers of Carl Megl, a friend of Estevez and the first student at the University of Missouri, Columbia, to die of AIDS related complications.
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Rella Bright Evans Papers, 1715-1971 (C3626)
2.2 cubic feet (188 folders)
Personal papers, genealogical notes, and correspondence of a professional genealogist in Columbia, Missouri. Main names researched are Bright, Carter, and Haden. Secondary names are Bell, Black, Cave, Hansford, McClung, Turner, and Wood. Information on many other families is included.
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Everyday People, Inc. (Columbia, Mo.) Records, 1970-1986 (C3809)
3.5 cubic feet (187 folders), 4 audio cassettes
Records of a non-traditional, alternative social service organization which specialized in drug counseling and education, crisis intervention, and emergency food and shelter. Includes grant applications, financial records, minutes, training manuals, surveys, and correspondence concerning funding, recruitment and training of volunteer staff, and development of counseling procedures and programs.
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Fair Housing Ordinance (Columbia, Mo.) Collection, 1967-1972, 2018 (C2550)
0.05 cubic feet (4 folders), 47.5 GB of digital files, 1 DVD, 1 oversize item
Newspaper clippings and miscellaneous material pertaining to the Fair Housing Ordinance in Columbia, Missouri. Includes the video “Our Journey to Fair Housing,” created by the City of Columbia in 2018, as well as the raw interview footage.
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Family Service of Columbia, Inc. Records, 1900-1978 (C0868)
3.25 cubic feet (147 folders)
The records of the earliest social service agency in Columbia, Missouri. Name changes include Charity Organization Society, 1901-1922; Public Welfare Society, 1922-1934; Social Service Society, 1937-1957; and Family Service of Columbia, 1957-1984. Contains financial records, administrative records, casework files, correspondence, proposals, and publicity materials.
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Fancher Family Papers, no date (CA6325)
1 cubic foot
Family papers and genealogical records of the Fancher and Gremp von Freudenstein families of Miller, Maries, and Boone Counties. Also includes research material on the Mountain Meadows Massacre in Utah in 1857.