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Richard Henry Jesse Letter, 1906 (C0529)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To J.C. Schuerman, Ithaca, New York, from Columbia, Missouri, September 21, 1906. Asks the president of Cornell University about the cost and use of the university library. Answers noted on original by G.W. Hains and returned.
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John L. Douglass and Company Collection, 1905 (R1252)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
This is a printed letter, dated October 10, 1905, from John L. Douglass & Company of New York, New York, to the stockholders of the Missouri Lead and Coal company and the stockholders of the Standard Lead & Smelting Company. The letter presented a plan whereby the stockholders could exchange their shares for those of a successor company.
Johnson Family Papers, 1876, 1903-2021 (CG0045)
5.8 GB, 0.76 c. f.
The Johnson Family Papers contains digitized and original photographs and audio recordings of Jessie Mae Johnson, Birdie E. Scott, Norma Jean Bridger, and their families from the late 1800s to the early 2010s, with photographs of farms and scenery in Bollinger, Perry and Scott Counties. Additionally, the collection includes portions of Leslie McKinney's extensive genealogical research for the Bridger, Beal, Fadler, Johnson, McKinney, and Yamnitz families. Digital versions were created 2010-2021.
Johnson Family Collection, 1880-1971 (SP0085)
15 cubic feet (12 folders, 24 volumes)
The Johnson Family Collection consists of photographs, postcards, personal papers, and scrapbooks related to the Johnson and Wood families of Greene and Taney counties. The scrapbooks contain materials related to development sites in southwest Missouri, including the Powersite Dam, the James River Power Station, and the town of Hollister.
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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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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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Francis Jones Photograph Collection, 1900 (P0624)
2 photographs
Photos of Chicago & Alton Railroad Bridge, Glasgow, MO.
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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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Robert Valentine Jones Architectural Records, 1908-1909 (K0416)
3 c.f.
Architectural drawings of homes in the Squire Manor development in Kansas City, MO built for Jones, the developer.
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W. Martin Jones, Jr. Ledger, 1907-1910 (SP0056)
0.1 cubic foot (1 folder)
The W. Martin Jones, Jr. Ledger collection contains the financial records from W. Martin Jones, Jr., land lessee of the Daisy Mining and Milling Company in Springfield, Missouri.
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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 Choral Club Collection, 1904 (R0904)
(1 folder)
This is a program for "Swan and Skylark," a concert presented by the Joplin Choral club at Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri, on April 19, 1904.
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Joplin Separating Company Records, 1902-1909 (R0370)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Joplin Separating Company Records contain microfilmed records of the processing of lead and zinc ores from mines in and around Jasper County, Missouri. The volume also includes records of sales of processed ores to refining companies, and the sales and purchases of sand. The names and locations of various mines and operators are noted, as are the prices for various grades of ore.
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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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Link E. Jorden Scrapbook, 1904-1953 (C1407)
0.1 cubic feet (1 volume)
Miscellaneous clippings, letters, and cards.
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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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"Judge Thos. J.C. Fagg," Clayton Keith, 1905 (C0682)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Biographical sketch of a Pike County pioneer.
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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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Kalb Family Papers, 1909-1985 (S0272)
1 cubic foot
The Kalb Family Papers consist of correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, patents, and financial reports pertaining to the Kalb family and Kalb Electric Company’s establishment and operation. Founded in 1909 by Ralph Tennent Kalb, Sr., the Kalb Electric Company is a Maplewood-area business dedicated to lighting installation, chandelier and lamp restoration, and custom lighting designs. Kalb, Sr. also served as a City of Maplewood Councilman for nearly 14 years.
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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 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 Athenaem Collection, 1901-1962 (K1026)
0.02 c.f. (3 folders)
The Athenaeum was a culture and philanthropic organization. Includes Music Department programs and history.
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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 College of Veterinary Medicine Records, 1905 (K1029)
0.25 c.f.
Includes diplomas and class composite photographs.
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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 Municipal Court Dockets, 1902-1915 (K0370)
0.2 c.f.
Volume 31 (1902) and Volume 73, with an index (1914-1915). Gives the name of the accused, charge, and disposition of the case.
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Kansas City Museum Collection, 1906-1954 (K0336)
0.13 c. f.
History and description of the Kansas City Museum, including printed material, photographs, clippings and personal reminiscences.
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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 Scrapbook, 1908-1996 (K1033)
0.20 c.f. (3 folders)
Newspaper and magazine clippings relating to the history of Kansas City.
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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 Structural Steel Company Records, 1909-1980 (K0770)
0.5 c.f.
Bound annual reports of the Company. Also the book, "The First 60 Years: The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. 1921-1980" by Leslie H Gillette.
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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 University Extension Center Records, 1905-1930 (K1035)
0.2 c.f.
The Extension Center was an adult education program sponsoring national speakers on contemporary political and social issues. Includes the financial secretary's reports and programs.
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"Kansas City's Memorable Dates and Events, 1803-1920," George Fuller Green, 1803-1920 (C2905)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Brief descriptions of significant dates in the history of Kansas City, 1803-1920.