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Thomas Clement Fletcher Letter, 1866 (K0220)
0.01 c.f.
Letter, written by Fletcher, Governor of Missouri, to an unnamed Colonel (presumably A.F. Denny, commander of the post at Glasglow, MO). Fletcher's concern is the need to capture or kill Jim Anderson, a former member of William Clark Quantrill's bushwhackers, who was in Howard County.
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Florissant Missouri City Council Ordinance and Council Meeting Minute Books Collection, 1857-1972 (S0013)
0.3 cubic foot, 9 rolls microfilm (33 volumes)
The Florissant Missouri City Council Ordinance and Council Meeting Minute Book Collection include copies of official correspondence, council rosters, budgets, resolutions, certificates of appointments, and maps, chronicling the city's growth and development from 1857 to 1973.
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Rebecca Foard Scrapbook, 1860-1880 (C3376)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, mostly of a philosophical nature, kept by a resident of Kansas City, Missouri.
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Daniel Fogle Letters, 1867 (C2613)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Six letters from Daniel Fogle to his wife while he was on an exploratory expedition to western Missouri and Kansas.
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Ford Family Papers, 1838-2006 (C4007)
1 cubic foot (37 folders)
The papers of the Ford, English, Cunningham, and related families include family correspondence, photographs and postcards, genealogical, school, and miscellaneous material. The correspondence contains references to World War I.
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Katharine Peers Forster Scrapbook Collection, 1888-1898 (R1080)
(1 volume, 1 folder)
This is a scrapbook kept by Katharine Peers Forster, who was a student at Elmwood Seminary at Farmington in St. Francois county, Missouri. Included are programs from concerts and school events, clippings, and memorabilia.
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Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Letter Book, 1861-1863 (C1103)
0.08 cubic feet (1 volume)
Copies of letters written from an army post during the Civil War, August 12, 1861-June 4, 1863.
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Fort Osage Restoration Records, 1808-1979 (K0155)
.5 c.f. (MR)
Correspondence relating to the reconstruction of Fort Osage by the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department in consultation with the Native Sons of Greater Kansas City. Also research on the history of the Fort; reconstruction techniques and materials; and authentic artifacts, furniture, costumes, and artillery.
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Emory S. Foster Letter, 1864 (C3192)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains an extract of a letter to Gov. Fletcher, from St. Louis, MO, Jan. 12, 1864, concerning the movement to allow African American suffrage. Also included is a penciled note on the back of the letter relating to the Dyer resolution concerning a change in the basis of representation.
W.T. Foster Diary, 1864-1865 (C0450)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Diary written during the Civil War by a Union soldier with Merrill's Cavalry. In 1864 the troops were in Arkansas pursuing Price's army, in 1865 they were in Tennessee. There are comments about officers and women.
Original in the possession of Ralph Foster.
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Charles B. France Papers, 1856-1890 (C1012)
0.2 cubic feet (10 folders)
Correspondence, diaries, and papers of Charles B. France, a St. Joseph, Missouri, banker, and his family. Includes references to the Civil War and Reconstruction, the Gold Rush, and travel to the West and East Coast. Contains letter book of Overland Stage Lines.
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Franklin and Binkley Families Papers, 1868-1955 (R1492)
0.06 cubic foot (6 folders, 27 negatives)
The Franklin and Binkley Families Papers contain photocopies of correspondence, family papers, and photographs. Also included is genealogical information for the Franklin, Binkley, Myers, Herrman, Bray, and other connected families.
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Franklin, May and Company (New Florence, Mo.) Ledger, 1864 (C3156)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Copy of page from the ledger of a general store, covering William F. Windsor's account for July-October, 1864.
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Freedman's Savings and Trust Company (St. Louis, Mo.) Depositers' Signatures, 1869 (C2984)
1 roll of microfilm
The collection contains signatures and personal identification data about depositors in the St. Louis branch of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company. Includes accounts 223-366, dated 6 April-8 October 1869.
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Freedom Baptist Church, Morgan County, Missouri Records, 1844-1962 (R0418)
6 volumes microfilmed
These are record books of the Freedom Baptist Church near Versailles in Morgan County,
Missouri. The records include the articles of faith, rules of decorum, membership records, and minutes
of church business meetings, August 1844 --January 1962, and the secretary's record book of the
Baptist Young People's Union, 1929-1932.
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Freedom United Baptist Church (Montgomery County, Mo.) Records, 1824-1868 (C3364)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a church record book dating from 1824 to 1868. Includes the rules of decorum, the covenant, a list of members, reports of the monthly meetings, description of the welcoming of new members, raising money by subscription to build a church, decisions on church membership, and a typed index done by the donor.
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Freedom Zion Methodist Church (Concordia, Mo.) Records, 1851-1920 (C3907)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder), 1 roll of microfilm
The records of the Freedom Zion Methodist Church consist of the quarterly annual conference minutes of the church. The records are in German. A translation of the records is included in the collection.
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Freemasons, Star of the West Lodge No. 133 Ironton, Missouri Records, 1849-1962 (R0446)
34 folders, 13 volumes MICROFILMED
These are records of the Masonic Lodge at Ironton in Iron County, Missouri. The records include
minute books, membership records, personnel files, and miscellaneous lodge papers,
1849-1962. The collection also includes the record books of the Iron Mountain Lodge, 1864-1894,
which consolidated with the Star of the West Lodge in 1894.
Frei Gemeinde Von St. Louis Records, 1850-1974 (S0037)
1.2 cubic foot, 33 folders, 4 microfilm rolls
The Frei Gemeinde Von St. Louis Records contain correspondence, ledgers, protocol books, and articles of association about the founding and operation of this German fraternal association.
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Jessie Benton Frémont Letter, 1862 (K0215)
0.01 c.f.
Holograph letter, dated written to the publishers of Fremont's book, The Story of the Guard: A Chronicle of the War (1863). In the note Mrs. Fremont, daughter of Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton and wife of John Charles Fremont asked for several advanced copies of the book and complains about the use of some maps and illustrations.
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Freshour Family Papers, 1843-1911 (C0102)
0.1 cubic feet (5 folders)
A group of bills and checks [1880]; maps of Missouri and Mexico [1904]; letters of John Freshour to his father from school; letter from Thomas E. Freshour to his wife, and list of things taken by federal soldiers in 1861; autograph book of Mary Letts, 1879; copy book of John Freshour; account book; and justice of the peace marriage record from Centertown, Cole County, Missouri, 1840s.
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Shela S. Fretwell Genealogical Collection, 1824-2020 (CA5886)
4.3 cubic feet, 1 card file, 1 CD, 2 computer discs, 2 oversize items, 1.03 MB of digital files
Correspondence, photographs, and other genealogical research material related to the Fretwell family of Lewis County, Missouri.
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Moreton Frewen Papers, 1823-1922 (C0879)
41 rolls of microfilm
Papers concerning Frewen's personal life, money-making ventures, and interest in bimetallism and silver. Frewen was a member of Parliament for Northeast Cork and long interested in Irish problems.
Originals in the Library of Congress.
Meyer Friede Speeches, 1860-1861 (C3297)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Speech delivered in the House of Representatives regarding the slavery question and speech in answer to insult by Mr. Claiborne against the Jews.
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Friedens United Church of Christ (Warrenton, Mo.) Record Books, 1868-1967 (C3631)
1 roll of microfilm (3 volumes)
Record books of the Friedens Evangelical Church, Warrenton, Missouri, and the Bethany Evangelical Church, Pendleton, Missouri. The two merged to become the Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church, later renamed the Friedens United Church of Christ. The Friedens Church was organized in 1877, but the record book has entries dating from 1868. The earliest record in the Bethany book is for 1910.
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Friends of Arrow Rock Collection, 1826-1969 (C3087)
0.2 cubic feet (10 folders), 1 oversize volume, 3 oversize items
Correspondence of John Sappington with Hogan & Wright, collection agents, 1842-1844; correspondence of Claiborne F. Jackson, 1855-1861; correspondence and miscellaneous items concerning the placement of Highway 40 and Santa Fe Trail markers; Martha Woods Diary, 1854-1860; Hugh Stephens scrapbook, n.d.; Independent Order of Odd Fellow certificates, meeting minutes, financial records, and correspondence, 1849-1969.
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Friendship Christian Church (Boone County, Mo.) Records, 1837-1974 (C4236)
0.25 cubic feet (5 folders)
The records of the Friendship Christian Church in Boone County consist of ledgers documenting membership, Sunday school attendance, and land deeds associated with the church. (See also C2372, Church of Christ at Friendship membership record)
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Fristoe Family Papers, 1812-1867 (C0317)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)
Letters of the Fristoe family, who came to Missouri from Stafford County, VA. Two were written by a soldier to his sister during the War of 1812. Notes were made by the donor.
Thomas Fristoe Papers, 1827-1903 (C1006)
0.1 cubic feet (5 folders)
Correspondence, family papers, miscellaneous legal papers, accounts, and record books of Thomas Fristoe, a Baptist clergyman in Chariton, Missouri. Tax receipts of Jordan Bentley, 1848-1871. Record book of marriages performed by Thomas Fristoe, 1827-1871.
Frost Family Papers, 1862-1988 (R1404)
0.02 cubic foot (2 folders)
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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A.P. Fry Papers, 1828-1883 (C0497)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Land grants and warranty deeds signed by Presidents Zachary Taylor, James Buchanan, and Millard Fillmore.
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Kellar Fry Ledger, 1842-1866 (C1887)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Merchant's ledger of rents and accounts settled.
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Thomas Fry Letter, 1862 (C0945)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Mary Fry from "Camp in the Wilderness," Aug. 21, 1862.
To his wife concerning personal matters and expressing the hope that the war will be over soon.
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Richard Fuhrmann Lantern Slide Collection, 1840-1935 (P0048)
702 lantern slides
Lantern slides of turn-of-the-twentieth century St. Louis by local physician Richard Fuhrmann. Includes the area later razed for the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.
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Henry Fulbright Records, 1837-1861 (R0320)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Henry Fulbright Records contain a microfilm copy of an account ledger from a general store operated by Henry Fulbright at Springfield in Greene County, Missouri. William, and Ephraim R. Fulbright joined the firm as full partners on February 27, 1840. An index of the customers is available.
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Jonathan B. Fuller Papers, 1851-1873 (K0040)
0.3 c.f.
A journal/diary kept by Fuller, a Baptist minister, containing minute daily accounts of his activities and thoughts and correspondence concerning affairs in Kansas City, including a lengthy eyewitness description of the Battle of Westport
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Abraham and George Funkhouser Ledger, 1860-1875 (C1107)
0.4 cubic feet (1 volume)
Ledger for 1860, portions of which have been covered over with invoices, 1872-1875, of C.W. Shepherd and Brothers, Plattsburg, MO, a general merchandise firm.
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Robert Washington Fyan Papers, 1862-1864 (R0567)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Robert Washington Fyan Papers collection includes photocopies of a personal letter and military papers of Robert W. Fyan, an officer in the 24th Missouri Infantry from Webster County, Missouri.
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G.H. and J.R. Tatum (Glasgow, Mo.) Account Books, 1858-1880 (C0341)
2 rolls of microfilm
Account books from the general merchandise stores of G.H. and/or J.R. Tatum in Glasgow, Missouri.
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Gaffee Family Papers, 1857-1923 (C0202)
1 roll of microfilm
Slave bill of sale; will of Mary Ann Dupuy, Shelby County, KY; Hackney family genealogy; and reminiscences of plantation life in Gossyppia, LA.
James A. Gaines Papers, 1842-1876 (C0425)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)
Letters to Lou Bell and Jennie Bell Gaines from relatives and Confederate prisoner at Johnson's Island, OH, describing St. Louis, freed Blacks, and cholera epidemic; U.S. ARMY ARGUS-EXTRA with Price-Fremont letters on exchange of prisoners and protection of civilians; biography of Mortimer Gaines. Microfilm has over 300 receipts of Dr. Gaines, 1850s and 1860s.
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William Houston Gallaher Journal, 1865 (C3924)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The 1865 journal of William H. Gallaher, kept during his journey from St. Charles, MO, up the Missouri River to Montana Territory, and while living in southeast Montana.
Gally and Johnston Company (Toledo, Ia.) Papers, 1858-1900 (C0322)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
The papers of Toledo, IA, merchants include promissory notes, tax receipts, general receipts, miscellaneous papers and letters, mortgages, bills of sale and labor, abstract of title for construction of Johnston’s house, and a Mexican land grant.
William J. Gammon Papers, 1856-1967 (CG0056)
0.5 c.f.
This collection is primarily made up of genealogical papers and cemetery research conducted by Wm. J. Gammon of various families as well as his own. Also included in this collection is transcripts from the operation of the Center Point school in Jackson County, Missouri, personal papers of the Gammon family, and correspondence from different societies and political organizations.
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William J. Gammon Photographs, 1842-1915 (P0039)
1 folder
Photos of Ralls County historic properties by Gammon, a resident of Perry, MO, and postcards of various Missouri views.
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John Allen Gano Family Papers, 1794-1948 (C0065)
1.2 cubic feet, 6 rolls of microfilm
Correspondence of Elder John Gano of Bourbon County, KY, an evangelist in the early Disciples of Christ Church. The papers also include accounts and bills, advertisements, circulars, publications, and a diary describing his conversion, baptism, and life as a preacher.
Robert and Virginia Garnett Papers, 1829-1899, 1989 (C4482)
0.2 cubic feet (3 folders)
Typescript copies of correspondence of Robert and Virginia Garnett of Lewis County, Missouri, and other family members, 1829-1899, and genealogical research material.
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John W. Garriott Letters, 1861-1864 (C2652)
0.08 cubic feet (4 folders)
Garriott was a member of Company G, 18th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry; was in the Army of the Tennessee; and was with General Sherman on his march to the sea. Some details of the march through Georgia. 55 letters.
Gasconade River Association of the United Baptist Church Record Book, 1847-1885 (C3010)
1 roll of microfilm
Record book of the Gasconade River Association of the United Baptist Church. Includes minutes and member information.
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Gateway Region Young Men's Christian Association Records, 1853-2020 (S0473)
75 cubic feet
The Gateway Region Young Men's Christian Association was founded in St. Louis on October 20, 1853. Initially, the organization focused on young men's spiritual development but later expanded to include the mental, social, physical, recreation, and vocational needs of both sexes. The collection consists of by-laws, correspondence, meeting minutes, schedules, press releases, and photographs.