Reagan-Boegel Family Papers, 1855-2021 (S0505)
0.75 cubic foot
The Reagan-Boegel Family Papers contain family tree charts, photographs, and newspaper clippings chronicling the history of the Reagan and Boegel families of Montgomery and St. Charles counties dating back to the mid-1800s.
Rebekah Assembly of Missouri Collection, 1932-1990 (R0616)
(8 rolls of microfilm)
The Rebekah Assembly of Missouri Collection contains microfilm copies of printed minutes of the annual meetings of the Rebekah Assembly of Missouri. The minutes include lists of state officials, delegates and alternates, financial information and committee reports, matters concerning the Odd Fellows Home in Liberty, Missouri, and a listing of the names and local addresses of all Rebekah lodges in Missouri.
Red Bridge Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Congregation Records, 1879-2016 (K1361)
2 c.f.
Member directories, financial summaries, photos, programs, newsletters, records of land purchases, sketches of bldg plans, records of dissolution of corp., anniversary booklets and other items from the life of the church. Previously known as Oak Park Christian Church.
Fredric D. Redeker Collection, 1894-1953 (C4203)
0.4 cubic feet (8 folders)
The Fredric D. Redeker Collection contains documents from German and English speaking communities in Missouri. It includes records of minutes, correspondence, genealogical information, and a religious manuscript. Much of the correspondence, as well as the manuscript, are written in German.
Reed Creek School, Iron County, Missouri Records, 1933-1941 (R0844)
(1 oversize folder)
These are enrollment and attendance records for Reed Creek School near Banner in northern Iron County, Missouri. Also included are recommendations and remarks concerning individual students, but not their grades.
Reed Family Papers, 1894-1996 (C4065)
2.4 cubic feet (69 folders)
Ellen ""Nell"" Quinlan Donnelly Reed Papers, 1919-1972 (K0444)
4 c.f.
The Ellen "Nell" Quinlan Donnelly Reed Papers contain correspondence, printed and published advertisements, and photographs related to the life of Nell Donnelly Reed, prominent Kansas City businesswoman and cofounder of the Donnelly Garment Company. The papers also cover topics including politics and travel.
Hazel Reed Papers, 1913-1975 (SP0055)
1 cubic foot (39 folders, 19 photographs)
The Hazel Reed Papers contain correspondence, genealogical research, photographs, and newspaper clippings created by Hazel Irene Carmack Reed. The collection includes material concerning various families from Missouri including Allee, Bartlett, Birdsong, Bybee, Carmack, Decker, Hill, Howard, Reed, Smith, and Yarbrough. There is a significant focus on the Allee family history and Pulaski County, Missouri.
James Alexander Reed Papers, 1903-1950 (K0443)
60 c.f.
Personal and professional correspondence, speeches, case files, legal documents, scrapbooks, and subject files of Kansas City Mayor and United States Senator James A. Reed.
James Ross Reed Papers, 1949-1966 (K0565)
0.25 c.f.
Articles, announcements, memoranda, newsletters, agreements, reports, and newspaper clippings on Flight Engineers' International Association's (FEIA) labor disputes from a flight engineer for Trans World Airlines (TWA).
Lyle Reed Collection, 1874-1998 (C4382)
1 cubic foot (52 folders)
Rare fiddle books, magazines, and other items related to the history of fiddle music collected by Lyle Reed and his wife, Marjorie Reed.
Reed-Harlin Company Records, 1904-1978 (R0489)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Reed-Harlin Company Records are minutes of meetings of the stockholders and
board of directors of the Reed-Harlin Company, a wholesale grocery firm based in West Plains,
Howell County, Missouri.
Lee Reeder Papers, 1931-1941 (C2536)
23.3 cubic feet (1849 folders)
Papers of a Kansas City attorney. Records of action relating to the trucking industry, labor disputes, bill collection and bankruptcy, damage suits, divorce cases, patent cases, and estates. Some papers pertaining to local Democratic politics, Boy Scouts, and Country Club Congregational Church.
Margaret Reedy Papers, 1917-1949 (C3436)
0.25 cubic feet (6 folders)
An unpublished biography of William Marion Reedy written by his wife Margaret Reedy; autobiography of Margaret Reedy; and correspondence and miscellaneous papers of Margaret Reedy. Correspondence is in regards to a search of any works written by William Reedy and miscellaneous papers include an interview of Margaret Reedy published in a journal, information on The Mirror, and an obituary of Margaret Reedy.
Madge J. Reese Papers, 1887-1962 (C2405)
1.3 cubic feet
The papers of Madge J. Reese contain publications, reports, and statements on Reese's career with the U.S. Agricultural Extension Service, 1914-1955. The collection emphasis is on home demonstration work.
Albert L. Reeves, Jr. Papers, 1930-1957 (K0864)
8 c.f.
Reeves was an attorney and U.S. Representative from Missouri's 5th District. Includes correspondence, clippings, speeches and articles related to his election campaign, his congressional term and his campaign for re-election. Also his service in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during World War II.
Albert L. Reeves, Sr. Papers, 1900-1971 (K0640)
2 c.f.
Personal and professional papers depicting U.S. District Court Judge Reeves' judicial career and family material. Includes manuscripts and family materials; photographs; speeches/addresses; cases; correspondence, clippings, and an oversize scrapbook. Also drafts of unpublished book by Reeves, Shame of a Great City.
Earl J. Reeves Papers, 1933-2001 (C4378)
5.4 cubic feet (143 folders)
Correspondence, reports, newsletters, teaching material, diaries, education material, genealogical material, military service, photographs, publications, scrapbooks, travel and newsletters of a professor of Political Science, former president of Missouri Valley College, and co-director of Community Bible Study International (CBSI) for Asia.
John Keating Regan Papers, 1939-1960 (S0173)
0.02 cubic feet
The collection contains correspondence, photographs, and newspaper clippings documenting John Keating Regan’s career as the United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri (1962-1977).
Regenhardt Family Papers, 1809-1980 (CG0036)
1.2 c. f.
The Regenhardt Family Papers include Civil War muster rolls of the 56th Enrolled Missouri Militia, McNeely family Bible records, Regenhardt Construction Company papers related to the building of Academic Hall on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University, and postcards of Academic Hall.
Leonard D. and Marie H. Rehkop Collection, 1917-1990s (CA6608)
4.75 cubic feet, 28 oversize items
Addition of correspondence, photographs, school papers, business papers, women’s extension club records, and miscellaneous material of a family from Higginsville, Missouri, that owned Rehkop Studio in Higginsville, Concordia, and Sweet Springs, Missouri.
Charles Rehkopf Papers, 1923-1995 (S0705)
6 cubic feet, 57 folders, 3 discs, 3 books
Charles Rehkopf was an archivist and historiographer of the Episcopal Diocese. During his career, he was also active in the State Historical Society of Missouri, the Missouri Historical Society, and the Webster Groves Historical Society. The collection contains original copies of sermons Rehkpoft delivered, as well as his collection of journals and pamphlets on topics concerning religion. The collection also includes articles and papers written by Rev. Rehkopf, including his history of the Episcopal Church (folder 43). It also includes his correspondence with the husband of dancer Josephine Baker during the publication of Mr. Baker's book, "Josephine: The Hungry Heart" in 1993, as well as correspondence with Robert Hilbert, author of a 1993 book on the jazz musician Pee Wee Russell.
Dudley A. Reid Papers, 1898-1958 (C3855)
2.0 cubic feet (101 folders, 3 volumes)
Papers of Dudley Alver Reid, an editor and publisher of weekly newspapers in Missouri and Iowa. The papers consist of correspondence, miscellaneous material and scrapbooks.
Loren D. Reid Papers, c. 1900-1992 (C3946)
6.8 cubic feet
Personal and professional papers of a professor of speech at the University of Missouri-Columbia, include correspondence; manuscripts of two of his books, HURRY HOME WEDNESDAY and FINALLY IT'S FRIDAY; other writings and speeches; and travel memorabilia.
William M. Reinhold Photographs, 1947 (P0824)
3 photographs
Photos of Weider home, St. Louis County, 1947.
Jack Reitzes Papers, 1931-2006 (K0996)
1 c.f.
Born in Kansas City, Reitzes was an member of Temple B'nai Jehudah. Materials related to his and his family's activities including newspaper clippings, yearbooks, correspondence, commemoration booklets, event programs, newsletters, photographs.
Eric Douglas Macwilliam Remington Papers, 1920-1950 (K0101)
3.09 c.f.
Exterior and interior photographs of residences designed by Remington, an architect in Kansas City associated with woman architect, Mary Rockwell Hook; notes and drawings done by Remington pertaining to the concert house in Stockholm, Sweden.
Renfrow Retirement Scrapbook, 1918, 1945-1958 (CG0067)
0.5 c.f.
A scrapbook created by Louis H. Renfrow with various documents related to the retirement of Renfrow from his position as the civilian Deputy Director of the Selective Service. The scrapbook contains correspondence from friends and colleagues discussing his retirement. Additionally, there are photographs from colleges and special events. There is additional documentation of Renfrow’s career in the form of newspaper and magazine articles.
Renshaw and McLin Family Papers, 1845-2000 (SP0087)
4 cubic feet (61 folders, 3 volumes, 1 oversize box)
The Renshaw and McLin Family Papers contain the personal papers of the Renshaw and McLin families of Cave Spring, Missouri, including correspondence, photographs, diaries, and genealogical material. The collection also consists of records related to Mount Zion Presbyterian Church located in Cave Spring.
William Rensing Papers, 1945-1986 (K0523)
0.5 c.f.
Photographs, newspaper articles concerning the works of the German-born, Kansas City area sculptor.
Louis W. Reps Letter, 1940 (C2110)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Wayne Parker, Long Beach, CA, from Springfield, MO, July 10, 1940.
A reply to Parker's editorial column in the LONG BEACH INDEPENDENT, "Round the Town," which criticized Dewey Short and his constituency. Also five newspaper clippings about Parker's editorial.
Paul Joseph Revitt Papers, 1940-1990 (K0849)
14 c.f.
Personal and professional papers of Revitt, professor in the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Includes research and final drafts of his master's thesis and doctoral dissertation and other articles and books; daily expense books and diaries; travel scrapbooks; and printed, and published material.
Mary Metcalfe Rexford Memoir, 1943-1945 (S0180)
0.2 cubic foot, 8 folders
The Mary Metcalfe Rexford Memoirs recalls Rexford’s time serving with the American Red Cross in Great Britain and with Clubmobile Group A on continental Europe from 1943 to 1945. Her husband, Oscar Whitelaw Rexford, compiled information from letters Mary had written and interviews with other Group A members to create this memoir.
Carl B. Rexroad Papers, 1943-1946 (C4380)
1 cubic foot (44 folders)
Correspondence, publications and photographs documenting Carl B. Rexroad's military training and military camp life, both in the United States, and eventually in the Philippines.
Reynolds Family Papers, 1875-1997 (CG0007)
2.6 cubic feet
The Reynolds Family Papers contain photographs, correspondence, reel to reel films, and other papers related to the Reynolds family of Morehouse, Missouri from 1875-1997.
Donald W. Reynolds Papers, 1945-1994 (CA6476)
11.55 cubic feet, 2 films, 1 oversize item
The papers of Donald W. Reynolds, a journalist and founder of the Donrey Media Group, include correspondence, photographs, articles, biographical material, and audiovisual material. Reynolds was a University of Missouri alumni and the Reynolds Journalism Institute was named after him after the university received a grant from his foundation.
Frank Reynolds Photograph Collection, circa 1925-1942 (R0796)
0.1 cubic foot (3 folders, 34 photographs)
These are postcards and photographs collected by Frank Reynolds when he worked on construction projects including Bagnell Dam in Missouri, Lock and Dam No. 14 on the Mississippi River at LeClaire, Iowa, and Camp Crowder, Missouri.
A. Stacy Rhodes Collection, 1834-1940 (C3780)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains miscellaneous letters between Rhodes family members and genealogical notes on the Rhodes family. A. Stacy Rhodes was a resident of St. Louis, Missouri.
Ribeau Family Papers, 1870-1982 (R0101)
0.1 cubic foot (5 folders)
The Ribeau Family Collection contains photocopies of correspondence, tax receipts, and miscellaneous records of an African-American family in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. They lived in a historic poteaux-en-terre house built in 1778.
Edwin Stanton Rice Papers, 1851-1947 (C0397)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
John Dubois' membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church, April 7, 1851; Little Miami and Columbus and Xenia Railroad Company, freight ticket, 1863; letter, 1900, concerning Springfield, MO, freight office; and letter to a Springfield daily newspaper from Rice, 1947, with early Missouri historical notes.
Harry and Opal Mae Rice Postcard Collection, 1909-1946 (P0497)
18 postcards
Postcards of Missouri scenes: St. Joseph, Gallatin, Lebanon, Slater, Maryville, Branson, Jefferson City, Sedalia, St. Louis, and Kansas City.
Herbert Francis Rice Papers, 1944-1963 (C2903)
0.1 cubic feet (5 folders)
Personal correspondence with friends and business associates, largely concerning the Civil War in Missouri; manuscripts of articles by Rice on various Missouri history subjects; newspaper clippings from the KANSAS CITY TIMES; Rice's obituary; and miscellaneous handbills and programs.
John A. Rich Diaries, 1884-1943 (C0898)
0.08 cubic feet (4 folders)
Diaries kept by a lawyer and judge who was a resident of Slater, Saline County, Missouri. General home affairs, his law practice, religion, the Southern Methodist Church, politics, travel, business, bank failures, and improvements made over the years. Also includes genealogical material.
Hayes Ayres Richardson Papers, 1933-1971 (K0278)
6 c.f.
Richardson was Director of Welfare for the City of Kansas City, MO 1940-1959 and most of the papers pertain to this period: newspaper clippings, correspondence, reports, and photographs. Also his campaign for the Kansas City Council and his interest and work in government and economics which he taught at the University of Kansas City.
Richland Hotel Collection, circa 1930s-1940s (R0625)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Richland Hotel Collection contains items from the Richland Hotel in Richland, Pulaski County, Missouri, including two photographs of the hotel, a blotter, an envelope, and two rate cards.
Richmond Baptist Church (Richmond, Mo.) Program, 1942 (C0713)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains one program of the centennial celebration and dedicatory service for the new church building, 14 June 1942.
Richmond Heights Historical Society Records, 1900-2013 (S0274)
21 cubic feet
The Richmond Heights Historical Society (RHHS) Records contain photographs, scrapbooks, newsletters, plat maps, newspaper clippings, and correspondence collected by RHHS’s volunteers documenting the history and culture of Richmond Heights from the 1900s to the present. Materials of interest include maps of Richmond Heights’ area subdivisions, including the names of homeowners. The materials in this collection date from 1900 to 2013.
Ray S. Richmond Papers, 1914-1984 (S0553)
0.01 cubic foot, 1 scrapbook, 14 photographs
Ray Richmond was born in Fillmore, Illinois on June 5, 1896. He played minor league baseball for the Bloomers of Bloomington, Illinois before joining the St. Louis Browns in 1920 and 1921. Richmond played eight games for the Browns and had a lifetime record of two wins and one loss. He died in DeSoto, Missouri on December 21, 1969. Scrapbook primarily documents Richmond’s baseball career, with two letters from 1983 and 1984.
Rickman Family Papers, 1778-1978 (C4177)
0.6 cubic feet (34 folders)
The papers consist of genealogical materials pertaining to the Rickman and corollary families [Fristoe, Henderson, Higgins, Tatum, Thomas, Twyman, Wilson] of North Carolina, Virginia, and St. Clair County, Missouri. The material includes genealogical charts and corresponding notebook, birth announcements, census records, death certificates and obituaries, photographs, newspaper clippings, and correspondence. 1778-1978.
William E. Rider Papers, 1893-1953 (K0014)
0.3 c.f.; 23 folders
Correspondence which Rider, a farmer in Pettis County, MO., received from family and friends concerning farming and personal matters.