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Man of the Month Fraternity Records, 1947-1985 (K0189)
0.16 c.f. (8 folders)

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Listing of members of the Man of the Month Fraternity, including biographical statements on many club members and articles on members which appeared in WHB's Swing magazine.

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Ernest Manheim Papers, 1899-2009 (K1249)
110 c.f.

professional papers/collection of UMKC professor of sociology (1940-1991)

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Manley Inc. Records, 1922-2002 (K0621)
0.26 c.f.

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Photographs, advertisements, catalogs, for the Kansas City company, makers of popcorn and popcorn machines.

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Manual Society of Debate Collection, 1898-1961 (K0337)
0.2 c.f.

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Manual High School debate society of Minutes, charter and other organizational papers, and printed material. Also records, rosters, and printed material relating to the Manual Debaters' alumni association.

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Joan S. March and Walter I. March Papers, 1976-2011 (K0746)
0.3 c.f.

Papers of active members of the Jewish Community in Greater Kansas City. Includes posters and photographs relating to events, particularly the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy of which Joan March was a founder.

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David Marcou Photographs, no date (P0140)
19 photographs

Photographs by David Marcou, a photojournalist and art photographer, of Missouri scenes and historic sites. Includes several photos of the Nelson-Atkins Museum and the Truman Library.

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Irene Whitley Marcus Collection, 1885-2019 (K0452)
40 c.f.

Personal papers, collected items, and photographs of an African American educator, whose collection documents the history of the Black community in Kansas City from the nineteenth century to the twenty-first century.

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Morris B. Margolies Papers, 1915-2010 (K0582)
11 c.f.

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Personal and professional papers including correspondence, letters, and cards to Margolies, Rabbi at Congregation Beth Shalom, and his wife Ruth, who was active in Hadassah, the Beth Shalom Sisterhood, and the Women's League for Conservative Judaism. Also lectures (VHS) Rabbi Margolies gave at Beth Shalom during and after his tenure as Rabbi.

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Sol E. Margolin Papers, 1959-1980 (K1196)
0.3 c.f.

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Margolin was executive director of the Jewish Community Center and civic leader in the community. Includes photographs, programs, newspaper articles, original art, and memorabilia relating to the Jewish Community Center of Kansas City.

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Marie Kelley-William J. Mack Dance School Photographs, 1930-1936 (K0616)
0.02 c.f.

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Group of photos of dance performances on stage by the school.

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Mariska Pugsley Marker Papers, 1813-2008 (K0500)
8 c.f.

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Family papers of descendants of John Campbell of Kansas City, in particular the Frederic and Charlotte Pugsley family and their daughter Mariska.

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Evelyn Belle Marks Biography, 2010 (K0504)
0.02 c.f.

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A memorial family history book honoring Miss Marks.

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Marlam Construction Company Records, 1908 (K0384)
1 c.f.

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Engineers' field books and documents relating to the surveying and construction of the Kansas City & Kansas Southwestern Railway, and electric interurban between Independence, KS, Topeka, KS and Kansas City, MO.

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Henry R. Marnett Railroad Collection, 1899-2012 (K0734)
6.19 c.f.

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The Henry R. Marnett Railroad Collection contains materials related to the life and interests of Henry R. Marnett. The collection consists of various materials including photographs, negatives, slides, postcards, and ephemera representing Marnett's family and his favorite hobby, trains.

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Dorothy Marra Research Collection, 1948, 1985-2007 (KA2603)
0.75 c.f.

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The Dorothy Marra Research Collection contains notes from Dorothy’s research for her book Cher Oncle, Cher Papa and a yearbook, The Alverno, from St. Francis Academy in Nevada, Missouri, dated 1948.

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James V. Marra Architectural Records, 1920-1990 (K0735)
14 c.f.

Architectural drawings and supporting documents including job files, specifications, financial records, and books, belonging to Marra, a Kansas City architect. Included are drawings from the firm of Wight and Wight.

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Martin C. Nielsen Architectural Collection, 1900, 1909, 1940-1942 (K0415)
3.13 c.f.

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Architectural drawings of homes in the Kansas City area built by Nielson, a local builder. Plans drawn plans by various architects.

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Dwayne R. Martin Papers, 1870-1890 (K0517)
1 c.f.

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Research notes, computer printouts, and drafts of Martin's UMKC MA Thesis, "the Hidden Community: The Black Community of Kansas City, Missouri, During the 1870s and 1880s."

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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.

Bruce Mathews Collection, 1982-2001 (K1394)
2 c.f.

Photographic materials created by Bruce Mathews of Kansas City area scenes.

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Marcel Matson Papers, 1934 (K1301)
0.1 c.f.

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Collection includes a mortgage bond, #116, for Keneseth Israel Beth Sholom in the amount of $1,092.97, dated January 1, 1934, due January 1, 1949, and payable at the office of Commerce Trust Company in Kansas City, Missouri. J. Viner's signature is on front.

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Sherman Matthews Papers, 1923-1930 (C4275)
0.4 cubic feet (16 folders)

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Kansas City Bridge Company business correspondence of Sherman Matthews and H. M. Jopling, Jopling’s Nelson High School physics experiment workbooks, and a standard two-week time book to calculate wages owed, 1923-1930.

Richard Lawrence Matthis Papers, 1997-2013 (K0609)
6 c.f.

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Matthis is a composer and musician in Kansas City, MO. includes personal records of correspondence, legal files, financial records, personal research, educational and social activities, poetry and musical compositions. Also electronic files containing; music, poetry, correspondence and miscellaneous personal papers.

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Bernice M. Max Papers, 1920-2002 (K0897)
0.25 c.f.

Photographs of Max and her family.

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Mayor's Advisory Commission on Human Relations Records, 1957-1975 (K1216)
1 c.f.

Commission's purpose was to maintain inter-group harmony and bring about equal rights for the city's citizens. Includes newspaper clippings, minutes of meetings, brochures, reports, pamphlets, correspondence, and other items. Also information on the Office of Citizens Complaints.

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Stephen McBride Collection, 1995-1997 (K1205)
0.08 c.f. (5 folders, 34 photograhs)

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Includes photographs, printed material concerning activism to save historic buildings.

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Angus McCallum Architectural Records, 1960-1973 (K0879)
1.70 c.f. (14 rolled items)

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Architectural drawings of Kansas City area buildings designed by McCallum and firms with which he was associated.

Karen McCarthy Papers, 1968-2005 (K0773)
140 c.f.

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Correspondence, campaign files, financial records, and other materials relating to McCarthy's tenure with the Missouri House of Representatives (1976-1994) and the United States House of Representatives (1995-2005).

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Charles M. McClain Postcard Collection, 1900-1956 (P0539)
23 postcards

23 postcards of Missouri scenes, including the Ozarks, Paseo in Kansas City, Warrenton, Troy, Hannibal, St. Louis, St. Joseph, Nevada, and Russellville.

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Virginia Lee McClelland Ehwa, ca. 1919-1980 (K0333)
0.3 c.f.

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Correspondence from William Clyde McClelland, a dentist and was a maker of dental prosthetics to his wife, Flossie, and daughter Virginia during his business travels. Also family photographs, clippings, publications, and ephemera.

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Forrest Fletcher McCluney Papers, 1954-1987 (K0710)
16 c.f.

Professional correspondence of McCluney, civic leader and Vice President of the George Muehlebach Brewing Co. which was purchased by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co.,. Topics: Schlitz lawsuit, People-to-People & Sister Cities, and Tumaco Project. Also certificates, diplomas, and awards.

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Joseph Washington McClurg Telegram, 1869 (C1746)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains a telegram to Charles Dougherty, Independence, MO, from Jefferson City, MO, Dec. 24, 1869. Dougherty was sheriff of Jackson County, and the telegram gives instructions for organizing a militia to aid in the capture or killing of Frank and Jesse James.

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McCormick Property Collection, 1936-1964 (K0815)
0.1 c.f.

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Files relating to the purchase of land and the building a house owned by McCormick, an accountant, at 441 E. 65th Street, Kansas City, MO. It includes the Abstract of Title, correspondence, Deed of Trust, and receipts.

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Eleanor (Ellen) Waddle McCoy Papers, 1838-1863 (K0226)
0.01 c.f.

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Letters to Ellen McCoy, wife of William McCoy (1813-1900), first mayor of Independence, MO. They were written from Independence from Washington, D.C. detailing the writters experiences and observations.

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John Calvin McCoy Collection, 1871-1950 (K0296)
0.25

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The collection consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings pertaining to John Calvin McCoy’s writing for the Kansas City Journal and various other newspapers. The scrapbook also contains a biography, obituaries, and memorials of McCoy, which were published after his death in 1889. The scrapbook includes an index compiled by the Native Sons and Daughters of Greater Kansas City. Additional materials include correspondence and typescript copies of writing by McCoy and his daughter, Nellie McCoy Harris.

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George Washington McCrary Collection, 1877-1878 (K0123)
1 v (MR)

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Scrapbook of newspaper clippings on national political issues and attributed to George W. McCrary, an attorney, judge, congressman, who settled in Kansas City, MO. the scrapbook was made while he was Secretary of War under Rutherford B. Hayes. The clippings are from newspapers throughout the United States

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William H. McCrum Photographs, no date (P0317)
2 photographs

Photographs of Watts Mill at Dallas, Missouri

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Samuel Johnson McCulloch Papers, 1887-1905 (K0023)
0.20 c.f. (4 folders)

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Business and household financial accounts for McCulloch, a Kansas City lawyer, and his wife, Nellie B. McCulloch. Also letters to McCulloch with regard to his published books.

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Dan McGinnis Papers, 1988-1995 (S0377)
0.05 cubic foot

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The Dan McGinnis papers consist of photographs of St. Louis-area Star Trek and Science Fiction Conventions, including Galactic Trek Fest and Epsilon Alpha. Photographs of interest consist of Epsilon Alpha celebrity guests visiting young AIDs patients at Washington University's Department of Pediatrics in support of the convention's fundraising efforts for the Department. Also included is an anniversary program for the USS Hexum's anniversary, a Starfleet International Chapter based in Belleville, Illinois.

Peggy E. McKeehan Collection, 1966-1980 (K1393)
0.12 cubic foot (4 folders, 2 oversize folders)

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The Peggy E. McKeehan Collection contains Western Auto Supply Company advertisements and biographical information about Peggy E. McKeehan dated 1966 to 1980. The majority of these advertisements had hand lettering done by McKeehan.

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Ira B. McLaughlin Scrapbooks, 1930-1938 (K0283)
0.3 c.f.

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Scrapbooks concerns cases handled by attorney McLaughlin. They are chiefly comprised of newspaper clippings documenting the investigations and trials of such crimes as murder, bank robbery, burglary, a custody dispute, bombing, bootlegging, and labor and election violence.

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Walter Scott McLucas Papers, 1930 (K0448)
0.02 c.f.

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Photographs of McLucas, president of Commerce Trust Company, and his family.

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Elaine Hydeman McNabney Papers, 1973-1991 (K0702)
1 c.f.

Materials gathered by McNabney, a former nurse, concerning the old General Hospital of Kansas City. She was very involved with the "Save the General Hospital" campaign.

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Meadowbrook Birdie Collection, 1962-1966 (K1377)
0.03

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The Meadowbrook Birdie Collection contains issues of Meadowbrook Birdie, a newsletter for Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club.

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Philip J. Meltzer Papers, 1992 (K1127)
0.03 c.f.

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A history of the Galler family compiled by Meltzer in 1992.

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Memphis, Kansas, and Colorado Railway Company Records, 1880-1888 (R0089)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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The Memphis, Kansas, and Colorado Railway Company Records contain a microfilm copy of construction and operating journals. The Memphis, Kansas, and Colorado Railways was a narrow gauge branch line of the Kansas City, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad.

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Menorah Legacy Foundation Collection, 1999-2009 (K1075)
0.1 cubic foot (5 folders)

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This collection contains materials related to the history of Menorah Medical Center. Newspaper clippings, reports, and photocopies of documents detail the development of the hospital along with the Arthur Mag Distinguished Leadership Award, named after one of the hospital's earliest directors.

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Menorah Medical Center Auxiliary Collection, 1981-2004 (K1076)
0.5 c.f.

Photographs of various events and activities; newsletter; certificates.

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