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Commodore Perry Hill Collection, 1885-1982 (R0125)
2.5 cubic foot (106 folders, 3 volumes, 91 photographs)

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The Commodore Perry Hill Collection contains newspaper clippings, maps, miscellaneous items, and photographs pertaining to lead mining and related railroad development in the Old Lead Belt, principally of Saint Francois and Madison counties in southeastern Missouri. The collection is a result of a thirty-year avocational interest in the history of the Old Lead Belt by Commodore Perry Hill, Jr.

Mrs. Howard Hill Photographs, 1962, no date (P0797)
2 photographs

Photos of the Baber house and old Ray County Courthouse in Richmond, MO.

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Jeffrey Paul Hillelson Papers, 1947-1984 (K0321)
2.3 c.f.

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Scrapbooks of newspaper clipping and other materials relating to Hillelson, Kansas City city council member, U.S. Congressman, and civic leader. Also film of a local television show that Hillelson hosted while Congressman on government issues.

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Hiller Family Papers, 1785-1993 (C3856)
7.2 cubic feet (357 folders), 2 oversize volumes

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Papers of a family of farmers, lawyers, bankers, doctors, and business people of Kahoka, Clark County, Missouri.  The collection includes correspondence, photographs, genealogical records, estate records, diaries, personal account books, deeds, military records, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, manuscripts, and miscellaneous material.

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Myra Himelhoch Papers, 1926-1975 (S0688)
1 cubic foot, 29 folders

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The Myra Himelhoch Papers includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, lawsuits, a Senate bill, fiction writings, research notes, and academic writings. Together they chronicle the interests of Myra Himelhoch, who was a Sociology Professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Topics of interest include mental health and the African-American community in St. Louis.

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Hinchey-Cochran Collection, 1876-1993, n.d. (CG0059)
0.4 c.f.

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This is an artificially created collection of materials pulled from the Katherine J. Hinchey-Cochran Family Papers (R1280) which were related to the southeast area of Missouri, especially Cape Girardeau and Jackson, Missouri. Materials include photographs, excerpts of legal documents, historical preservation efforts in Cape and Jackson, three-quarters of a printed article about Kaskaskia, Illinois, and a handwritten log-book detailing roofs, fencing, and other small construction efforts at an unnamed home.

Katherine J. Hinchey-Cochran Family Papers, 1790-1999 (R1280)
20 cubic feet (501 folders, 14 oversize folders, 27 volumes, 3 oversize volumes)

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The Katherine J. Hinchey-Cochran Family Papers consisted of family papers, photographs, correspondence, and business records of the extended Hinchey family. Also included are the correspondence and sketches of William J. Hinchey.

Hinde Family Papers, 1864-1978 (C4573)
0.1 cubic feet (4 folders, 1 oversize item)

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Correspondence, receipts, financial documents, and miscellaneous material of the Hinde and Nelson families from Hannibal, Missouri, including Bessie Nelson Hinde and Mary Hinde, 1860s-1970s.

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Charles Hipsh Family Papers, 1925-1963 (K0965)
0.5 c.f.

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Yearbooks, photographs, pamphlets and booklet concerning Hipsh, Jewish community leader, businessman and banker. Also video of Hipsh family.

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Irma Lou Hirsch Papers, 1967-1975 (K0729)
4 c.f.

Hirsch was Assistant Director, Missouri Regional Medical Program, Kansas City Area Planning Office. Includes studies, surveys, various training programs, curriculum samples, committee reports, and articles that reflect the education and career mobility opportunities for students and professionals engaged in the allied health professions.

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Historical Committee of the Verona Centennial Collection, 1968 (R0942)
(1 folder)

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This is a booklet produced for the centennial celebration of Verona in Lawrence County, Missouri, on August 2-4, 1968. Included are brief illustrated histories of the town of Verona and its businesses, schools, churches, and government.

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"A History and Description of Persia, Missouri," Stephen Clark, 1964 (C2897)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains a history describing the location, businesses, and early settlers of Persia, MO. The collection also includes a copy of the FRANKLIN INTELLIGENCER, April 1, 1820, photographs, and maps of the town site.

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"History of Bonnots Mill, Missouri, Methodist Church", 1963 (C2176)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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History, leaders, and facilities of the Bonnots Mill Methodist Church, covering 1902 to 1963.

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"History of Christian College 'Old Main' Building, 1851-1967," Judith Payne, 1967 (C2527)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains an architectural history of the original building of Christian Female College (later Christian College, then Columbia College), Columbia, MO.

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"The History of My Family", 1962 (C3587)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains descriptions of homesteading in Jackson County, Missouri, and Stratton, Colorado; wagon trains; Baptist churches; Civil War battle and aftermath in Jackson County; and Flanery and McQueary family genealogies.

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"The Hockaday House", 1963 (C3497)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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History of a house built in Fulton, Missouri, in the 1860s, and occupied until 1963 by the Hockaday family.

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Veryl Hoenig Papers, c. 1770s-1990 (C4181)
0.4 cubic feet

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The papers of Veryl Hoenig contain genealogical research pertaining to the Burton, Searcy, Scott, Finnell, Sutliff, Forbes, Green, and Duncan families of Kentucky, Virginia, and Missouri. Documents include lineage records, copies of indentures, wills, and estates, a hand-drawn family chart, payroll information for service in the Revolutionary War, and excerpts from written histories.

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Charles Earl Hoffhaus Papers, 1962-1985 (K0256)
5.25 c.f.

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Chapter drafts of Hoffhaus's book, Chez les Canses; research materials, maps, brochures and guides, correspondence, photos, clippings, and other articles by him.

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John L. Holland Papers, 1920s-2000s (C4426)
4.0 cubic feet (84 folders, 2 oversize items, 2 volumes, 19 audio cassettes, 2 audio tapes, 6 video cassettes

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The professional and personal papers of vocational psychologist John L. Holland, who pioneered an influential theory of personality types and work environments and developed the Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) and the Self-Directed Search (SDS).

Louis Edward Holland Papers, 1916-1960 (K0019)
210 c.f.

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Papers documenting the public career of Louis E. Holland, long-time friend of President Harry S. Truman. Holland, a Kansas City businessman, was actively involved in national transportation issues-particularly the automobile and airplane, advertising and publishing.

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Patricia Holmes Photograph Collection, 1910-2000 (P0371)
1 folder

Photographs of Sam Brown, hung in Greenville, MO in the early 1900s; High Street, Miami, MO; Helen steam ferry on Missouri River; University of Missouri Arts & Sciences faculty (1948-1949), Redding-Hill House, and Cooper county historic houses and markers.

Glenda Holste Papers, 1968-2022 (CA6196)
7.0 cubic feet, 2 audio cassettes, 3 DVDs, 2 oversize items

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The professional papers of a journalist and University of Missouri graduate who worked as a columnist, editorial writer, and editor of several daily newspapers; past president of the Journalism and Women Symposium; and a public affairs specialist for Education Minnesota, the state’s educators’ union. The collection consists of subject files from her work at the St. Paul Pioneer Press, materials from her JAWS presidency, and miscellaneous personal and professional material.

Ivan Lee Holt Papers, 1835-1966 (C2553)
8 cubic feet, 6 audio cassettes, 4 audio tapes, 8 records

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Papers of Ivan Lee Holt, Methodist bishop and a leader of the ecumenical movement. The papers contain correspondence, speeches and sermons, church records, newspaper clippings, publications, photographs, and audio recordings of addresses by Holt. Also included are the papers of Eugene Russell Hendrix, a Methodist bishop from Missouri.

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Ivan Lee Holt Jr. Papers, 1937-1981 (C0823)
11.25 cubic feet (980 folders)

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The papers of Ivan Lee Holt, Jr. contain correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other papers relating to the career of Holt, a circuit judge in St. Louis, Missouri. Contains material concerning his activities in the American Bar Association including the Section of Judicial Administration; the National College of State Trial Judges; the National Probation and Parole Association; the Methodist Church; and other charitable, legal, and religious organizations.

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Theresa M. Holt Collection, 1858-2011 (K1218)
0.1 c.f.

Holt is a resident of Leavenworth, KS, and the caretaker of Mount Zion Cemetery. Includes research notes concerning the history of the Jewish Community in Leavenworth, particularly Mount Zion Cemetery, the Society of the Sons of Truth, First Jewish settlers in Leavenworth, and Orthodox Temple history.

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Hood United Methodist Church, Republic, Missouri Collection, 1969 (R0874)
(1 folder)

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This is a "History of the Hood United Mehthodist Church: 1891-1969." It includes a brief history of the congregation at Republic in Greene County, Missouri, and a photograph of the 1891 church building.

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Mary Rockwell Hook Papers, 1878-1994 (K0010)
0.14 c.f.

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Architectural drawings, photographs, news clippings, and autobiography of Mary Rockwell Hook., a Kansas City woman architect.

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Hoover Family Papers, 1922-1998 (S0502)
2 cubic feet

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The Hoover Family Papers contain correspondence, photographs, and scrapbooks documenting the lives of Samuel Christopher Hoover, Jr. and Geraldine Joy Hoover. Materials of interest include a scrapbook chronicling the Geraldine’s military service during World War II in the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve.

Dr. H. Lee Hoover Photograph Collection, 1961-1964 (P0614)
5 photographs

Photos of Greene County Phelps marker, Springfield square, Hazelwood Cemetery, and Danforth house (Springfield). Portrait of Virgl F. Sassman

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James Franklin Hornback Papers, 1931-1998 (S0667)
2 cubic feet, 60 folders

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Born in 1919 in Clinton, Missouri, James (Jeff) Hornback joined the Chicago Ethical Society in 1941 and served as a leader-in-training in New York and Brooklyn 1942-1944. Hornback became the leader of the Ethical Society of St. Louis in September 1951, where he remained until his retirement in November 1984. The collection consists of correspondence and subject files.

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Herbert A. Horowitz and Brita Lion Horowitz Papers, 1955-2011 (K1305)
1.5 c.f.

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The papers of Herbert and Brita Horowitz consist largely of programs, bulletins and other materials from the Temple Congregation B'nai Jehudah, where they were long-time members. Also included are audio cassette tapes, a photograph, newspaper clippings and a plastic shovel from a groundbreaking ceremony.

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Charles H. Horstmann Papers, 1943-1998 (K0569)
0.4 c.f.

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The papers of Charles H. Horstmann contain collected information about Trans World Airlines (TWA) and Horstmann's career with TWA. In addition to Horstmann's biographical material, there are training manuals for new employees and management, correspondence between TWA and various employees, as well as newspaper clippings and other documents chronicling moments of TWA's history.

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Russell A. and Bernadine M. How Collection, 1927-1989 (C4023)
5.0 cubic feet (125 folders), 4 card files

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The Russell and Bernadine How collection contains photographs, maps, printed materials, and notes on grist mills in the Ozarks region of Missouri and Arkansas. The collection also includes materials related to Missouri tourism.

Howard Family Papers, 1859-1975 (R1375)
0.25 cubic foot (3 folders)

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The Howard Family Papers contain documents from several generations of the Howard family. The Howards were a prominent family from New Madrid County in the 19th century. Many of the documents in the collection relate to their involvement on the Confederate side of the Civil War. The papers include a deed for a slave, letters written during the Civil War, receipts from the Missouri State Guard, and essays and newspaper
clippings about family members.

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Howard, Needles, Tammen, and Bergendoff (HNTB) Records, 1931-1985 (K0268)
51 c.f.

Architectural records, both original and microfilm for Kivett and Myers, the premier post World War II architectural firm in Kansas City which merged with HNTB in 1975, and later drawings done by HNTB architects.

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C. Leo Howdeshell Photographs, 1950-1962 (P0735)
17 photographs

Photos of Lincoln Co historic buildings and structures, ca. 1950-1962.

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Howell County Historical Society Churches Collection, circa 1890-1984 (R0368)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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These are data forms, church histories, miscellaneous papers, and photographs collected by the Committee On Church History of the Howell County Historical Society. The papers include information on churches at Hocomo, Mountain View, Pomona, South Fork, West Plains, White Church, and Willow Springs. Non-denominational "Union" churches are also included.

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Huber Family Papers, 1839-1977 (C4607)
0.4 cubic feet (13 folders)

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Deeds, receipts, correspondence, news clippings, and genealogical material of the Huber family of Howard County, Missouri, and the related Salzer and Sigmund families, 1830s-1970s.

John A. Huffman Architectural Records, 1960-1990 (K0750)
107 c.f.

Architectural drawings and supporting documents, research, catalogs, and books relating to architecture created and collected by Kansas City architect John A Huffman, who specialized in historical restoration and preservation.

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Mary Smith Huggins Genealogical Collection, 1927-1976 (C4648)
3.4 cubic feet (154 folders, 1 oversize item)

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This collection contains genealogical materials on the Smith and related families. The material was collected by Mary Smith Huggins, of Hannibal, Missouri. Items include correspondence, photographs, research notes, and family pedigree charts, 1950s-1970s.

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Hughes Family Papers, 1812-1993 (C4421)
1.6 cubic feet (35 Folders)

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Papers of the Hughes and Latimer families from Keytesville, Chariton County, from 1812 to 1993, including early twentieth-century Democratic Party materials and a myriad of correspondence.

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Hughes Monument Dedication Papers, 1963 (C3494)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The papers contain an account by Ethel Milton Hughes of the ceremony dedicating a new monument at the grave of Brigadier General John Taylor Hughes, C.S.A. (1817-1862), in Independence, Missouri. Also address delivered on the occasion by Henry A. Bundschu. Hughes was killed in 1862 at the first battle of Independence.

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Lena Hughes Papers, 1951-1989 (C4114)
0.5 cubic feet (6 folders), 4 audio cassettes

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The papers of Lena Hughes contain newspaper clippings, photographs, awards, letters, and diaries documenting her life and experiences. The newspapers portray Lena and her husband Jake’s accomplishments as fiddlers and preservers of old-time music. Lena’s diaries document the weather, gardening, financials, and personal events. There are also several documents regarding Lena and Jake’s participation in fiddling contests and organizations.

Hughes-Savage Family Papers, 1842-1963; 2022 (C4567)
0.4 cubic feet (13 folders, 1 oversized item)

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Photograph albums, family Bible pages, receipts, account books, and miscellaneous papers of a family from Warsaw, Missouri. Includes material on the related Graham and Reeder families.

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Hughes/Simmons Drug Store Records, 1872-1960 (K0133)
27 MR

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Business records of a drug store in Liberty, Missouri: daybooks; journals; want books; an inventory book; a poison register; and invoices for goods purchased by store, which display late nineteenth and early twentieth century illustrated letterheads with representations of the buildings and goods of the firms.

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Huiskamp Family Papers, 1858-1990 (C3009)
1.6 cubic feet

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Correspondence of Gerard L. Huiskamp, his future wife, Lillian M. Barr, and various other family members and friends. Also included are letters written by Henrik Huiskamp, while on a trip to Europe in the late 1800s, genealogical information and photographs of the Werth family, patents for an airplane wing, and various writings by Gerard L. Huiskamp, including an unpublished text about government, labor, and communism.

William R. Hull Jr. Papers, 1954-1972 (C3348)
157 rolls of microfilm

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The papers of William Hull contain personal and political papers for his years serving as a U.S. Congressman for the Sixth Missouri District in the 84th through 92nd Congresses. The papers largely consist of constituent correspondence and are arranged topically by Employment, 1954 Campaign, Staff Applications, General, Invitations, Congressional Bills, Federal Agencies, Committees, Veterans, Flood Control, Military Cases, Missouri, and Press Releases.

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John K. Hulston Papers, 1858-1983 (C4554)
0.4 cubic feet (11 folders)

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The papers collected by John K. Hulston include correspondence, research materials, and drafts relating to the article, “John Trousdale Coffee: Lawyer, Politician, Confederate.” The article was published in the April 1983 issue of the Missouri Historical Review.

Nancy J. Hulston Papers, 1872-1993 (K1099)
1.5 c.f.

Huston is an archivist, historian and author. Includes her research and drafts of Pendergast!, a book she authored with Lawrence Larsen.

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Humane Society of Missouri Collection, 1923-1970 (S0263)
0.01 cubic foot

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The Humane Society of Missouri Collection contains a charter, constitution, amendments to the articles of association, petitions, annual reports, and publications of an organization dedicated to preventing and alleviating the suffering of animals.

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