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Charles Montgomery Johnson Record Books, 1855-1905 (C0271)
4 rolls of microfilm
Collection of twelve daybooks, 1855-1900, and twelve ledger books, 1865-1905, which give a daily record of visits made and fees charged by Dr. Charles M. Johnson and other doctors who practiced with him in St. Charles, Missouri.
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Charles P. Johnson Papers, 1871-1920 (C4229)
0.8 cubic feet (15 folders)
The papers of a criminal lawyer and lieutenant governor of Missouri, 1873-1875. Includes diaries, photographs, a scrapbook of news clippings, and miscellaneous papers.
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Niel Melvin Johnson Papers, 1830-2007 (K0963)
4.2 c.f.
Research, oral histories, and manuscript materials collected and created by Johnson, archivist and historian, on Swedish-Americans in Kansas City.
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Eva Johnston Papers, 1893, 1923-1926 (C0656)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
The papers of Eva Johnston contain a graduation speech and program; dedication speech by Louise Nardin at presentation of Johnson's portrait to the University; and two copybooks containing a translation of Euripides' Medea.
Louisa Poteet Johnston Papers, 1850-2000 (K0650)
30 c.f.
Letters, newspapers, clippings, research and writings, and other materials from great-granddaughter of Alexander Majors concerning the Russell, Majors, and Waddell Freighting company and the Majors Home.
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Jones Family Papers, 1839-1923 (C2523)
0.21 cubic feet (10 folders)
The papers of the Jones Family contain military papers of Charles A. Adams, a Civil War officer in the Vermont Cavalry Volunteers and father of state representative Charles F. Adams and Carrie Adams Jones. Also included are family land deeds and business transactions.
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Burnam R. Jones Papers, 1897-1966, 2011 (C4405)
0.4 cubic feet (7 folders)
This collection features papers by or pertaining to the life of World War I veteran Burnam R. Jones. There are photographs taken in France as well as photographs from his life before and after the war. There are sketches done by Jones and several memoirs typed by Jones.
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Evelyn Milligan Jones Papers, 1860-1974 (SP0107)
7.5 cubic feet (131 folders, 5 volumes, 615 photographs)
The Evelyn Milligan Jones Papers consist of the personal and professional papers of Joplin, Missouri, native Evelyn Milligan Jones. The collection also contains photographs, diaries, and manuscript drafts of Milligan Jones’ book Tales of Joplin: Short and Tall.
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Henry M. Jones Papers, 1864-1930 (SP0136)
0.5 cubic foot (10 folders, 3 oversize items, 23 photographs, 1 tintype)
The Henry M. Jones Papers contain the personal papers, photographs, and memoir of Henry M. Jones. The memoir, written between 1914 and 1915, details his life during the Civil War, enlistment in the 10th Missouri Cavalry, capture, and imprisonment at Cahaba Prison. There are also papers and photographs related to his job with the St. Louis Police Department.
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John A. Jones Papers, 1876-1905 (C3748)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers of John A. Jones contain a rental agreement for land in Indiana; a trust deed for land in Chariton County, Missouri, and an order of publication for the settlement of Jone's estate.
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William F. Jones Papers, 1819-1928 (C0831)
0.2 cubic feet (10 folders)
Letters written primarily by William F. Jones from his home in Bloomingburg, Ohio, to cousins living in Montgomery County, Missouri. Jones describes the national political scene, election results, his family, local weather and crops, his Civil War experiences, and the Spanish-American War. The collection also includes the account book (1844-1928) of Wilson P.H. Jones.
William Jones Papers, 1870-1909 (C3572)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers contain correspondence, deeds, checks, and miscellaneous items, most of which pertain to Jones and his promotion of the Chester and Iron Mountain Railway in southeast Missouri, ca. 1874.
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Jones-Lemon Family Papers, 1863-1995 (K1458)
6 cubic feet (67 folders, 235 photographs)
The papers of a family from the Nodaway County, Missouri, area include photographs, correspondence, scrapbooks, family Bible, clippings, postcards, small artifacts, and miscellaneous material. Includes material on James H. Lemon and Kathleen Jones; World War II correspondence of Frank Paul Jones who was stationed in Arkansas during the war; and photographs of the related Cowden family.
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Joplin Consolidated Mining Company Books, 1887-1928 (C0649)
2 volumes
Minute book containing articles of incorporation and minutes of meetings, and account book with accounts of sales and labor.
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Joplin Loan and Building Association Records, 1883-1891 (R1307)
(1 oversize volume)
This is a record book of the Joplin Loan and Building Association at Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri. It includes the bylaws, minutes of meetings of stockholders and directors and financial statements. Entries begin with the organizational meeting on March 31, 1883 and continue through January 5, 1891.
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Joplin Tornado Oral History Project Records, 2013-2015 (C4095)
0.2 cubic feet (12 folders), 22 CDs, 494 MB of digital files (100 jpgs)
The collection consists of interviews with people who experienced, were affected by, and/or were a part of the devastating EF5 multiple-vortex tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri, on May 22, 2011. The focus of this project is to help document the community of Joplin both before and after the tornado, as well as the rebuilding of this community. The collection consists of digitally recorded interviews, transcripts, and photographs.
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Jopling Family Papers, 1818-1995 (C3927)
0.6 cubic feet (20 folders, 1 oversize volume)
Papers of the Jopling family from Pettis County, MO. The papers consist of personal and business records and correspondence, including genealogical information, financial and legal papers, cattle records, patent records, and medical recipes.
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Henry Lee Jost Papers, 1898-1958 (K0270)
6.5 c.f.
Jost, an attorney, was mayor of Kansas City, Missouri and U.S. Congressman. Personal and professional correspondence, records of Jost's legal cases, scrapbooks, certificates, and photographs.
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Journeymen Tailors' Union of America Local No. 64, Kansas City Records, 1892-1914 (K1276)
0.1 c.f.
Meeting minutes, issues of "The Tailor," the official journal of the union, a bill of prices, and an advertisement for the Custom Tailors Union Label.
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Julius Hewitt vs. Chatham Mining Company, 1896 (SP0059)
0.1 cubic foot
The papers include the original affidavit copies from a Jasper County Circuit Court proceeding between Julius A. Hewitt and Chatham Mining Company. The lawsuit was brought against Chatham Mining Company by employee, Julius A. Hewitt, over a salary dispute.
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Esther Kaiser Collection, 1896, 1945 (C0208)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Three letters on the early life of Richard Parks Bland and Hartford Academy, Ohio County, Kentucky. Copy of letter by Bland from Lebanon, Missouri, about his defeat in the Democratic presidential primary, 1896.
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Kaiser-Pilgrim Family Papers, 1880s-1930s (C4339)
0.3 cubic feet (9 folders)
Assorted photographs of the Kaiser-Pilgrim families, also including genealogical notes and artistic sketches by Martin Kaiser.
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Kalikow Family Collection, 1800s-2017 (KA2705)
6 cubic feet
Papers of the Kalikow family of Greater Kansas City, Missouri, include correspondence, photos, scrapbooks, and genealogical records. Some of the diaries and photos from Nancy Kalikow Maxwell were created when she lived in Broward County, Florida and Middlesex County, Massachusetts from 1979-2019.
Betty Lee (Pucker) Kalikow, 1926-2021, owned Kalikow Catering Co., and was the author of two Jewish cookbooks, Mom’s Best Recipes: 151 Jewish-American Dishes and Grandma’s Kosher Recipes. She was involved in the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City’s Heritage Center (running a lunch program) and the Kansas City Chapter of B’nai Brith Women’s Organization (including as president). In the 1940s she worked for Metro-Goldwyn Mayer.
Nancy Kalikow Maxwell, 1952-, worked as a reference librarian at the Kansas City Public Library and then the Grandview Branch Head at the Mid-Continent Public Library. She was also a writer for Jewish media, including six books and funny cards for Hallmark’s Tree of Life Jewish card line. Her work appeared in Forward, Lilith, the Israeli Haaretz newspaper, Hadassah, National Catholic Reporter, and American Libraries, among others.
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Louis and Bernita Anna (Quick) Kallenbach Family Papers, 1897-1960 (S1216)
1 cubic foot
The collection contains correspondence that Louis and Bernita Kallenbach and their sons, Maurice and Travis, sent to or received from relatives, friends, and business associates. The collection also contains photographs, school report cards, and a bank book.
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Kane County, Illinois, Cemetery Inscriptions, 1838-1926 (C2360)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Inscriptions from four cemeteries: Garfield Cemetery, Wasco, 1845-1962; Little Wood Cemetery, Dunham Woods, 1838-1962; Thatcher Cemetery, Maple Park, 1842-1962; and Whitney Cemetery, Wasco, 1837-1962.
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Kansas City Academy of Medicine Records, 1890-1924 (K0187)
0.1 c.f.
A history and minutes of the Academy, a competitor to the Jackson County Medical Society. Photographs, a calendar and a program are also included.
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Kansas City and Memphis Railway and Bridge Company Records, 1888-1894 (R0090)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Kansas City and Memphis Railway and Bridge Company Records contain a microfilm copy of financial records. Organized in 1887 to bridge the Mississippi River at Memphis, Tennessee, this company was controlled by the Kansas City, Fort Scott, and Memphis Railroad system.
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Kansas City Assessors Office Records, 1833-1908 (K0373)
1.2 c.f.
Jackson County Court [road]records 1833-1908 includes establishment of roads, vacation of roads, streets, alleys; Assessors Office records 1866-1891 include roads, alleys, streets, roadway and sidewalk tax assessments
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Kansas City Board of Trade Records, 1873-1978 (K0063)
320 c.f.
Administrative records including minutes, correspondence, transportation files, membership, public relations, legal files, reports, "The Grain Market Review" and associated materials from the Kansas City Board of Trade
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Kansas City Chapter, Missouri Society-Sons of the Revolution, 1776 Records, 1896-2006 (K1264)
12 c.f.
Organizational records of the chapter including membership applications, scrapbooks, correspondence, minutes, photographs, and publications.
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Kansas City Convention Hall Records, 1899-1936 (K0269)
7.63 c.f.
Minutes from the Directors, Executives, Stockholders, Trustees. Also financial reports that include stocks, ledgers, subscriptions, cash records, and journals; event records; correspondence, and other organizational materials; scrapbooks of media coverage of the history and activities of Convention Hall, and many of Kansas City's civic events; and a large number of photos. Includes files of the General Relief Committee.
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Kansas City Federation of Musicians Local 34-627 Records, 1889-1983 (K0431)
42 cubic feet
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Kansas City Livestock Exchange Records, 1886-1958 (K0158)
2 MR
Minutes of the Exchange including the membership meetings, the meetings of the Board of Directors and various committees and special groups; an incomplete set of the published constitution, bylaws, rules and regulations of the Exchange; and, a series of Annual Live Stock Reports of activity at the Kansas City Stock Yards.
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Kansas City Musical Club Records, 1899-2011 (K0276)
12 c.f.
Minutes, correspondence, financial records, reports, yearbooks, bulletins, and newsletters. Scrapbooks include the Junior Department, publicity, and yearly activities and events, and many photographs. The Club provides performance opportunities for musicians and scholarship assistance and financial aid to large musical organizations
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Kansas City Quill Club Records, 1876-1979 (K0509)
5.6 cubic feet
The Kansas City Quill Club Records contains a variety of materials from the longstanding writer’s club in Kansas City, including member information cards, club rosters, dues and other financial records, meeting minutes, notes, news, and events. It also contains writings from a significant number of club members, some of it dating from before the club’s founding, much of it published in publications across the country.
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Kansas City Southern Railway Company Collection, 1894-1968 (R1314)
0.75 cubic foot (13 folders, 1 oversize folder, 322 photographs)
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Kansas City Southern Railway Company Records, 1899-1900 (CA5004)
1 volume
Minute book of the company, 1899-1900. Includes incorporation papers.
Kansas City Star Collection, 1868-1954 (P0116)
A limited collection of images sourced from the photographic collections of the Kansas City Star newspaper.
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Kansas City Ten-Year Plan Records, 1870-1938 (K0272)
2 c.f.
Records relating to the depression era bond issue that resulted in the construction of a number of civic buildings and community improvement projects in Kansas City MO. Includes research, drafts, and photographs for the book, Where the Rocky Bluffs Meet: The Story of the Kansas City Ten-Year Plan.
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Kansas City Turner Society (Socialer Turnverein) Records, 1867-1988 (K0771)
11 c.f.
Organizational records of the primary German social club in Kansas City. Includes minute books, ledgers, correspondence, photographs, and membership records, and national and local printed material and publications, programs, and songbooks Also records of the Turner Development Company and the administration of Turner Park.
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Kansas City Typographical Union (ITU) #80 Records, 1880-1994 (K0208)
44 c.f.
Minutes for regular and executive board meetings including financial statements, contracts the original Local 80 charter, dues-earnings ledgers, photographs, and a few artifacts Also the records of the Kansas City Mailers Union #7 and the Communication Workers of America #6325, which merged with the ITU.
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Kansas City, Clinton, and Springfield Railway Company Records, 1892-1918 (R0091)
(1 roll of microfilm)
Kansas City, Fort Scott, and Memphis Railroad Company Collection, circa 1890s (R1071)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
This collections contains "Snap Shots in South Missouri," a promotional booklet to encourage land sales along the Kansas City, Fort Scott, and Memphis, and Kansas City, Clinton and Springfield Railroads in Missouri. The area is presented as ideal for fruit-culture and raising livestock. Booklet includes vies along the railroad lines in Missouri and Arkansas.
Kansas City, Fort Scott, and Memphis Railroad Company Records, 1869-1895 (R0088)
(2 rolls of microfilm)
The Kansas City, Fort Scott, and Memphis Railroad Company Records contains a microfilm copy of the company's financial records and its corporate predecessors. The line became part of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Company in 1901.
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Kansas City, Missouri, Department of Public Works Bid Books, 1888-1948 (K0514)
7 c.f.
Formal bids for public works construction in Kansas City, MO.
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Kansas City, Missouri, Photograph Collection, 1871-1985 (P1116)
An artificial collection of photographs of Kansas City, Missouri.
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Kansas City, Missouri, Tornado Aftermath Collection, 1886-1950 (K1374)
.1 c.f.
The Kansas City, Missouri, Tornado Aftermath Collection contains photographs of Kansas City and a book of etchings by Lyman Byxbe donated by Wayne Hepler.
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Kansas City, Nevada & Fort Smith Railroad Company Papers, 1890 (C3205)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
List of subscribers to the proposed railroad.
Kansas Town Company Records, 1839-1957 (K0352)
0.27 c.f.
Original records of the Town Company which was the origin of Kansas City, MO. Includes minutes and financial accounts of the corporation: lists of lots sold, notes receivable, distribution of proceeds, holdings, and minutes of the proprietors' meetings. Also research on the town site, the Town Company, its Founders, and the Town of Kansas from its origin until 1850.
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Marjorie R. Kantor Collection, 1881-1988 (K1062)
0.5 c.f.
Genealogical research and records gathered by Kantor, former Genealogy Chairman of the Heart of America Jewish Historical Society. Includes correspondence, original documents, genealogical data, and some photographs pertaining to the Gross, Rosenblum, White, Glatt, and Goodson families. also constitution, preamble, photographs and membership card of Julius Peltzman for the Irari Club.