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Mary Miller Smiser Photograph Collection, 1895-1969 (P0719)
12 photographs
Photographs of Warrensburg and Pertle Springs, MO.
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Smith Family Photographs, 1872-1937 (P0665)
8 photographs
Images of Kansas City and William Joseph Smith and family, removed from Genealogies - Smith - Bussell - Wood - Bryant by Mable Smith Saunders.
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Ada Brydon Bruce Smith Scrapbook, 1919-1936 (C1423)
0.04 cubic feet (1 volume)
Obituaries and other newspaper clippings concerning friends and relatives of Ada Smith, Stoddard County, MO.
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Charles Ashley Smith Architectural Records Collection, 1890-1930 (K0672)
7 c.f.
Smith was one of the most active architects of buildings for institutions, particularly schools, in Kansas City. Included are architectural drawings, renderings, photographs and clippings relating to Kansas City area buildings.
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Cora Smith Collection, 1920-1960 (S0220)
0.5 cubic foot (2 diaries, 1 folder, 3 photographs)
The collection primarily consists of two diaries written by Cora Smith, a native of Batchtown, Illinois, chronicling life with her sister, Lily Ann Briggs, in the Skinker-Debaliviere neighborhood in the 1950s.
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Katherine Adaline Dunlap Smith Papers, 1920s (CA6586)
0.2 cubic feet
Scrapbook, photographs, cards, and miscellaneous material of a student who attended Central Junior High School and Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri, in the 1920s. Also includes clippings and miscellaneous family material.
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Lee Clarence Smith Papers, 1889-1954 (K1045)
0.5 c.f
Correspondence, photographs, clippings, and printed/published materials concerning the Highway Post Office, Katy Railroad, and mail routes.
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Nancy K. Smith Postcard Collection, 1900-1970 (P0029)
268 postcards
Postcards, all views of hospitals and clinics and some sanitariums across Missouri.
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Robert C. Smith Photograph Collection, 1925, no date (P0888)
1 folder
Views of downtown Columbia, Jesse Wrench, and Robert Lee Smith Farm.
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Rose Dorf Wiggins Smith Papers, 1919-1982 (R1515)
1 cubic foot (18 folders)
The Rose Dorf Wiggins Smith Papers contain the diaries and personal papers of Rose Smith, nee Dorf. The diaries contain almost daily entries of her life in Crawford County, Missouri including her work for local newspapers.
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William Benjamin Smith Papers, 1876-1936 (C2414)
0.3 cubic feet (20 folders, 1 volume)
Papers of a professor of mathematics, physics, and philosophy. Includes manuscripts concerning philosophy, mathematics, New Testament, James Kennedy Patterson, Switzerland and Italy, and World War I. Also a photograph album of the University of Missouri campus and a University of Missouri Bulletin on Smith.
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William Ernest Smith Papers, 1860, 1915-1968 (C2999)
0.2 cubic feet (8 folders)
The papers of William Ernest Smith contain correspondence of Smith, a history professor at Miami University, Oxford, OH, 1926-1934; department chairman, 1934-1957; graduate school dean, 1950-1959; research professor of history, 1959-1962; and author. The collection includes correspondence with other history and economics professors concerning Southwest Missouri State Teachers College, Springfield; the University of Wisconsin, Madison; and Miami University.
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Smith-Cotton Family Papers, 1834-1929 (C0399)
0.15 cubic feet (7 folders)
Papers of George R. Smith, a Missouri pioneer lawyer and politician, and his daughters, Sarah E. Cotton, and Mrs. M.E. Smith. Some letters about the George R. Smith College. Smith was the founder of Sedalia, Missouri.
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John Milton Smither Papers, 1920-1968 (K0819)
2 c.f.
Smither was known as the "dean of Kansas City poets" and a poetry teacher at the Nelson Gallery. Includes copies of his books, and works and those of other local authors; teaching records and material; photographs; newspapers and magazine clippings; and correspondence.
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Smithton United Methodist Church (Smithton, Mo.) Records, 1865-1954 (C3704)
2 rolls of microfilm
The records of the Smithton United Methodist Church contain church membership records and minutes for the Ladies Aid Society, the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, and the Woman's Society of Christian Service, of the English and German churches which united in 1924 to form the Smithton United Methodist Church of Smithton, Pettis County, Missouri.
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Robert L. Snell Collection, 1870-1966 (C3488)
1.6 cubic feet (44 folders, 1 oversize volume)
Collection of American Legion records, World War II letters, and miscellaneous items concerning residents of the El Dorado Springs, Missouri, area. World War II veteran Snell, an officer of Koca-Reeder-Giddens Post No. 233, was in charge of securing financial aid for veterans and their families.
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Thad Snow Papers, 1923-1955 (CG0027)
1.31 cubic feet
The Thad Snow Papers include writings, correspondence, scrapbooks, memorabilia and photographs. Snow was a prolific writer during his life. He is best remembered for his column, “Letters from the People” for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch beginning in the 1930s. The topics covered in this collection include politics, foreign affairs, farming, Snow’s family, economics and human nature.
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Robert M. Snyder Jr. Collection, 1849-1932 (K0025)
5 c.f.
Personal papers of R.M. Snyder, Jr. and his family relating to his collecting, research, and writing on Americana, the Ozarks, and Ha Ha Tonka, a home built in the Ozarks by his father. Additionally are the collected correspondence, newspaper clippings, and ephemera that Snyder collected from historically significant people throughout the course of his life.
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Robert McClure Snyder Family Collection, 1905-1964 (K0829)
1 c.f.
Scrapbook, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and ephemera regarding the Snyder Family, Ha Ha Tonka, Junior League, and Kansas City.
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Robert McClure Snyder Jr. Papers, 1890-1937 (C3524)
3.6 cubic feet
Correspondence, historical notes, book lists, and photographs of Snyder, joint heir of the Ozark Hahatonka estate, collector of rare books, and writer on many phases of western history, especially Kansas City, Missouri, and vicinity.
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Socialist Party of Missouri Collection, 1909-1966 (S0090)
4 cubic feet, 10 rolls microfilm, 1 audio disc, 1 oversize photograph
The Socialist Party of Missouri became one of the best organized state-wide chapters of the American Socialist Party, especially active during the 1930s and 1940s. Missouri contained strong pockets of rural socialism and consequently, the Party considered the state an important region for socialist activity. The Socialist Party Records reflect this activity, and include administrative files, publications, and oral histories.
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Society of the Sigma Xi, Missouri Chapter Papers, 1920-1945 (C0168)
2.4 cubic feet
Bylaws, reports of committee on revisions, and correspondence concerning bylaws. General correspondence of Missouri Chapter. Material on lectures and meetings, mailing lists of full and associate members, correspondence and voting sheets for membership, national officers' correspondence, and correspondence about Society publication, GROWTH.
"A Soil Improvement Program for Cass County, Missouri," O.E. Allen, 1928 (C2676)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a paper submitted to the contest of the Soil Improvement Committee of the National Fertilizer Association.
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"A Soil Improvement Program for Lawrence County, Missouri," Arnold W. Klemme, 1926 (C2673)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a paper submitted to the contest of the Soil Improvement Committee of the National Fertilizer Association.
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"A Soil Improvement Program for St. Charles County," R.A. Langenbacher, 1929 (C2677)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a paper submitted to the contest of Soil Improvement Committee of the National Fertilizer Association in a National Soil Improvement Program contest of the American Society of Agronomy.
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"A Soil Improvement Program for Vernon County, Missouri" James A. Muster, 1925 (C2672)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a paper submitted to the contest of the Soil Improvement Committee of the National Fertilizer Association.
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Soldan High School Collection, 1923-1931 (S0477)
0.25 cubic foot, 8 folders, 5 photographs
The Soldan High School Collection contains issues of the "The Scrippage," Soldan High School's newspaper (1924- 1926), Award certificates, 1924-1931, a Graduation Program (1927), newspaper clippings (1923-1924), and five photographs (1924).
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Songs From the Ozarks Childhood, Music Manuscript, 1924-1942 (SP0003)
.25 cubic feet (2 folders) 1 audio tape
The Songs From an Ozarks Childhood, Music Manuscript consists of the lyrics of Ozarks folk songs, as well as an audio recording of Sybil Irene (Shipley) Jobe singing the songs.
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Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, William T. Stewart Camp No. 14 Records, 1920-1929 (R1287)
(1 volume)
This is a 152-page minute book Auxiliary No. 7 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the United States of America, William T. Stewart Camp No. 14 of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The volume contains minutes of the fortnightly meetings of the SV Auxiliary No. 7 from 1920 through 1929.
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Soroptimist International of Kansas City Records, 1926-2010 (K0253)
29 c.f.
Organizational records of a local professional and businesswomen's service organization, including correspondence, business and financial papers, obituaries of its members, and newsletters.
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Isabelle Sorrels Collection, 1920-1921; 1947-1989 (C4568)
0.4 cubic feet (8 folders, 1 volume)
The papers of a Columbia (Mo.) woman that outlines her participation in various community activities and women’s organizations, including the Banks Mothers Club.
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George Soule Memorial, 1926 (C1563)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Soule, author and lecturer, was founder and president of Soule Commercial College and Literary Institute, New Orleans, LA. Memorial, adopted by the Louisiana Historical Society, February 23, 1926, was written by J. Mitchell Pilcher, chairman, Soule Memorial Committee, and recording secretary of the Society.
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South Central Missouri, Photograph Collection, 1880-1958 (P1125)
An artificial collection of photographs from Missouri's south central region, including Douglas, Ripley, Ozark, Wright, Texas, Howell, Shannon, Laclede, and Oregon counties.
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South Fork Congregational Methodist Church, Howell County, Missouri Records, 1899-1950 (R0487)
(1 foll of microfilm)
The South Fork Congregational Methodist Church, Howell County, Missouri Records are record books of the South Fork Congregational Methodist Church in southwestern Howell County, Missouri.
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South Joplin Christian Church Woman's Council Collection, circa 1925 (R1132)
(1 folder)
This is "The Household Digest and Directory," a membership directory and recipe book published by the Woman's Council of the South Joplin Christian Church at Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri. Mrs. William Belford served as president of the Council.
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Southeast Missouri Drummers' Association Collection, 1920 (R0694)
(1 folder)
This is a souvenir program for the twenty-fourth annual convention of the Southeast Missouri Drummers Association, held at Sikeston, Scott County, Missouri, on May 27-29, 1920. The illustrated program includes a schedule of events, photographs of officers and members of the association, and views of Sikeston.
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Southeast Missouri Lead District, Photograph Collection, 1870-1950 (P1130)
An artificial collection of photographs from Missouri's Lead Belt: Washington, St. Francois, Madison, Iron, and Reynolds counties.
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Southeast Missouri Medical Association Records, 1877-1967 (CG0003)
0.5 cubic feet
The Southeast Missouri Medical Society Records include a minute book ledger from 1877-1896, issues of the Cape County Journal, an anniversary booklet for the Southeast Missouri Hospital, advertising materials, publication n the history of medicine in Southeast Missouri, and various papers from 1877-1967.
Southeast Missouri Press Association Minute Book, 1893-1981 (C3646)
1 roll of microfilm (1 volume)
Annual meeting minutes of organization of newspaper publishers. Minutes reflect concern about advertising rates, postal rate and freedom of the press legislation, and contemporary issues. Includes list of organization's presidents.
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The Southeast Missouri Collection, 1820-2016 (CG0001)
0.8 c.f.
The Southeast Missouri Collection is a combination of small acquisitions to the State Historical Society related to Missouri places, individuals, organizations, and events.
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Southeast Missouri, Photograph Collection, 1902-1975 (P1126)
An artificial collection of photographs depicting Southeast Missouri, including the Bootheel: Wayne, Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid, Stoddard, Scott, and Mississippi counties.
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Southern and Central Missouri Collection, 1856-2015 (R1442)
5 cubic feet (236 folders, 2 VHS, 7 CDs, 1 45 record, 1 cassette)
The Southern and Central Missouri Collection is an artificial collection combining acquisitions related to individuals, places, organizations, and events. The collection mostly covers the Missouri counties of Crawford, Dent, Phelps, Pulaski, Shannon, Oregon, Barry, Miller, Taney, Jasper, and Laclede, among others.
Southern and Central Missouri Map Collection, 1874-2011, bulk 1930-2005 (R1466)
6 cubic feet (30 oversize folders, 145 maps)
The Southern and Central Missouri Map Collection contains highway, railroad, geological, topographical, mining, tourist, city, county, and state maps. The maps focus on the southern and central counties in Missouri including Crawford, Dent, Franklin, Gasconade, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Laclede, Madison, Maries, Miller, Morgan, Phelps, Pulaski, Reynolds, Saint Francois, Sainte Genevieve, Texas, Washington, and Wright counties.
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Southwest Missouri Railroad Company Records, 1891-1941 (R0052)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Southwest Missouri Railroad Company Records contains microfilm copies of corporate minute books of the Southwest Missouri Railroad Company and its predecessors, the Joplin and Galena Electric Railway Company, and the Southwest Missouri Electric Railway Company. There is also one folder of miscellaneous correspondence between A.H. Rogers and Edgar Z. Wallower regarding financing of the road.
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Southwest Missouri Region Photograph Collection, 1900-1953 (P1110)
An artificial collection of photographs of Missouri's southwesternmost counties: McDonald, Newton, Jasper, Dade, and Lawrence.
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Southwest Missouri Collection, 1864-2014 (SP0017)
1 cubic foot (43 folders, 34 photographs)
The Southwest Missouri Collection is an artificial collection combining miscellaneous small acquisitions related to southwest Missouri individuals, places, organizations, and events. Material continues to be added to the collection.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Photographs, 1890-1940 (P0816)
8 photographs
Photos of Southwestern Bell Telephone offices and properties in St. Louis, Joplin, Slater, and Manchester, ca. 1940
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Spaldings Commercial College Collection, 1893-1976 (K1200)
.1 c.f.
Includes a diploma in Stenographic Amanuensis & Typewriter Operator and a letter relating to the school.
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John Nathan Sparks Papers, 1901-1947 (C2798)
3.1 cubic feet
The John Nathan Sparks Papers consist of the business and personal correspondence of an employee of the Missouri Lumber and Mining Company of Grandin, MO.