1960s

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Records, 1966-2013 (K1260)
2 c.f.

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This collection consists of records related to the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, which was founded in 1966, in Overland Park, Kansas. Included are board minutes, directories, and a selection of Civic Service Award Booklets. In addition, there are papers related to several Greater Kansas City area Jewish organizations.

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Scrapbooks, 1952-1980 (K0985)
1 c.f.

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Scrapbooks containing correspondence, programs, newsletters, donor letters, newspaper clippings, student rosters, ephemera, and photographs of classes and events of the Academy. Also loose photographs, both formal and informal, of students and classes, Hyman and Clara Brand, Joan and Walter March, and of the Academy's staff, teachers, and board members.

Richard H. Ichord Papers, 1960-1980 (C1269)
349.5 cubic feet (287 boxes)

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The papers of Ichord, a Democratic congressman from Missouri, consist of correspondence, committee files, legislative files, campaign files and related material.

Richard H. Ichord Papers, 1961-1980 (C3699)
113 rolls of microfilm

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Carbon copies of letters mailed from Ichord's office. Arranged chronologically by congressional session, then alphabetically by addressee, except on subject folders where arrangement is chronological. Ichord was a Democratic representative from Missouri's 8th District to the 87th through 96th congresses.

Richard H. Ichord Papers, 1961-1981 (CA6714)
3.2 cubic feet

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The papers of a Democratic Missouri State and U.S. Representative from Missouri’s 8th congressional district contain congressional record inserts and speeches.

Illinois Pure Water Committee Inc. Records, 1944-1985 (S0538)
0.8 cubic foot, 53 folders

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Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pilot Knob, Missouri Records, 1861-1982 (R0383)
0.1 cubic foot (2 folders)

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The Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pilot Knob, Missouri Records contain records of baptisms, confirmations, communicant, marriages, and deaths of members of the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church at Pilot Knob in Iron County, Missouri. The church was formally organized in 1863 and is now part of the Missouri Synod. Most of the records are in German.

Independence Young Matrons Records, 1941-2006 (K0725)
2 c.f.

Organizational records including their monthly newsletter, "The Mirror", yearbooks, Children's Theater Play programs, and the Holly and Mistletoe Tour.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Records, Southwestern Missouri, 1868-2008 (K1321)
10 c.f.

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organizational records of several Missouri lodges which merged into the Debolt Lodge, framed items (frames removed), bound ledgers, member registers, account and minute books

Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), Rebekah Assembly Records, Southwestern Missouri, 1893-2007 (K1322)
12 c.f.

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Organizational records of several southwestern Missouri women's lodges of the Rebekah Assembly, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Materials range from c. 1893 to c. 2007. The collection consists primarily of bound ledgers, such as member registers and account and minute books. Many of the older ledgers are quite fragile. Earlier record books may show occupations of members and their spouses. Records also show support services provided to members.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), Savannah Lodge # 14, Records, 1846-1965 (K0170)
1 MR

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A Degree Book and an Historical Register for the lodge in Savannah, Andrew County, MO.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Mount Vernon Lodge No. 151 Records, 1865-1974 (R0689)
(4 rolls of microfilm)

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These are the records of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 151 in Mount Vernon, Lawrence County, Missouri. The records consist of minutes of meetings, rolls of officers, reports to the Grand Lodge of Missouri, membership records, and miscellaneous papers.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Owensville Lodge No. 654 Records, 1914-1972 (R0965)
(2 volumes)

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This is Roll of Officers, 1946-1972, of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 654 at Owensville in Gasconade County, Missouri, earlier known as Red Bird Lodge. Also included in the collection are the Secretary's Cash book and roll of Officers of Crawford Lodge No. 840 for 1914-1935. The location of Crawford Lodge No. 840 is not known, but presumably it was in Crawford County, Missouri.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Sarcoxie Encampment No. 98, Pierce City, Missouri Records, 1951-1974 (R0712)
(1 roll of microfilm, 1 folder)

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These are records of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at the Sarcoxie Encampment No. 98 in Pierce City, Missouri, containing minutes of meetings, reports to the Grand Lodge of Missouri, correspondence, membership applications, and financial papers. Included are minutes of the Aurora Encampment, 1966-1968.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Webb City Lodge No. 79 Records, 1888-1961 (R0502)
(3 rolls of microfilm)

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These are the minute books of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Webb City in Jasper County, Missouri. The minutes begin with the organizational meeting on August 9, 1888 and continue through 31 January 1961. Lodge business included the acceptance of new members, payments of sick and funeral benefits, work on the various degrees of the order, matters concerning the lodge hall, and consolidations of the Alba, Carterville, and Duenweg lodges with Webb City.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Wentworth Lodge No. 732 Records, 1914-1972 (R0711)
(2 rolls of microfilm)

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These are the records of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Wentworth, Newton County, Missouri. The records consist of minutes of meetings, cash books, membership records, reports to the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and miscellaneous papers.

James B. Inmon Collection, 1941-1979 (C4608)
0.8 cubic feet (28 folders)

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Genealogical records and correspondence pertaining to the Inmon/Inman and related families.

Institute for Community Studies, Inc. Records, 1950-1971 (K0507)
23 c.f.

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Reports and studies researched and collected by the Institute, a Kansas City research "think tank" focused on social welfare and education issues. Also correspondence, research data, and other administrative files.

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Records, 1958-1989 (K0988)
3 c.f.

Planning materials for MAECON, the annual trade conference; section officers' files including correspondence, financial information, and minutes; membership materials; and other administrative information.

Interfaith Council (Columbia, Mo.) Papers, 1969-1977 (C4296)
0.2 cubic feet (3 folders)

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The papers of the Interfaith Council, Columbia, Missouri, contain monthly newsletters, meeting minutes, annual reports, and announcements.

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 9 Records, 1901-1965 (S0238)
3 cubic feet, 74 folders, 14 volumes, 2 microfilm rolls

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The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 9 Records document the district's growth, campaigns for an eight-hour workday, strikes and strike benefits, labor grievances, employment in St. Louis, jurisdictional disputes with other unions, and national union policy. Railroad machinists founded Locals 41, 85, and 394 of the International Association of Machinists in 1888-1889. They were chartered, along with Local 121, as District 9 of the International Association of Machinists in 1902.

International Institute of St. Louis Records, 1919-1960 (S0422)
14 microfilm rolls

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The records of the International Institute of St. Louis contain founding papers, correspondence, minutes, reports, financial records, case reports, and photographs documenting the institution's mission to assist immigrants with assimilating into American culture.

International Ladies Garment Workers Union in St. Louis Collection, 1933-1978 (S0779)
0.4 cubic feet, 1108 photographic images

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The International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) organized local garment workers in St. Louis in 1933 and was active until 1995. The ILGWU in St. Louis Collection is an artificial collection combining small acquisitions pertaining to the history of the ILGWU Southwest Regional Office, the St. Louis Joint Board, and its affiliated locals. The collection contains photographs and film negatives, a contract, correspondence, newspaper clippings, newsletters, and theatrical programs.

International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, Local 323 (Higginsville, Mo.) Records, 1956-1983 (C3870)
3.6 cubic feet (141 folders)

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International Refrigeration Compressor Remanufacturers Association Records, 1965-1990 (K0991)
2 c.f.

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Organizational records of the trade association includes correspondence, financial records, newsletters, and planning materials for conventions and board meetings.

International Relations Council (IRC) Records, 1953-1997 (K0095)
20 c.f.

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Organizational records of the Kansas City based International Relations Council which educates and advocates for understanding among nations

International Theatre Program Collection, 1930-1981 (K0454)
2 c.f.

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Theatre programs from Europe, Scandinavia, the British Isles, and United States, including a number from Missouri and Kansas, gathered by University of Missouri-Kansas City Theater Department faculty.

International Women of Columbia (Mo.) Records, 1965-1992 (C4355)
0.4 cubic feet (22 folders)

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Records of a women's organization dedicated to assisting foreign women living in Columbia, Missouri. Generally, women who were wives of husbands working at the University or attending the University, but also for women who were working at or attending the University themselves. The organization provided help which included English language assistance, various social events, child care, advice on renting an apartment, opening a bank account, obtaining a driver's license, and tips on shopping at local stores. The organization provided hostesses, many of whom were also from other countries, but had been in the U.S awhile, to assist foreign women living in Columbia.

Interstate Securities Company Records, 1969-1971 (K0850)
0.3 c.f.

Three notebooks containing copies of the Interstatements, a company magazine from Vol.1, edition 1 to Vol. 12, edition 13 and News releases for 1969, 1970, and 1971.

Irari Club Foundation Records, 1931-1990 (K0727)
2 c.f.

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Organizational records of a small, exclusive social organization in the Kansas City Jewish community. Includes minutes, correspondence, publications, financial records, photographs, news articles, and artifacts,

Irwin Family Papers, 1864-1997 (S0904)
4.5 Cubic Feet

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This collection consists of papers and photographs of Mathew Irwin, primarily documenting his ancestors—the Storch, Wuellner, and Slavik families. The Storch and Wuellner branches immigrated to St. Louis, Missouri, from Germany and Bohemia in 1838 and settled in the St. Louis area. After their settlement in St. Louis, Magnus Storch (1825-1900) and his wife, Elizabeta Steibert (1843-1896), had Louisa Storch (1870-1934). On April 6, 1893, Louisa Storch married George Friederich Wuellner (1864-1955); their union produced Talitha Wuellner (1895-1955). Talitha subsequently married Albert Slavik (1891-1939) on April 10, 1917, which led to the birth of Marjorie Louisa Slavik (1918-1997). Marjorie married Russell Ewing Irwin (1912-1984) in 1940. From this union came Karin Louise Irwin, who had Mathew S. Irwin and Samuel White Swan-Perkins.

Virginia Irwin Collection, 1934-1963 (S0084)
1000 index cards, 1 cubic foot

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The collection consists of annotated index cards to newspaper articles Virginia Irwin wrote for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a feature writer. 

Benjamin Israel Papers, 1968-1975 (S0906)
2 cubic feet

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Subject files from a St. Louis activist. Topics of interest include nuclear disarmament, anarchists, and labor unions.

Italians in St. Louis Collection, 1966-1973 (S0035)
0.25 cubic foot, 4 folders

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This collection contains anniversary programs and histories of the Italian Club of St. Louis, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fratellanza and Societa Unione E Fratellanza Italiana, and an unpublished manuscript titled "Over Here: St. Louis Italo-Americans and the First World War" by Gary Ross Mormio.

J-Bar-H Rodeo Collection, 1954-1964 (R0978)
(1 folder)

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These are a souvenir program for the Third Annual J-Bar-H Ranch Championship Rodeo held on July 7-10, 1954, a promotional brochure for the rodeo held in July 1958, and a souvenir program for the 13th annual J-Bar-H Championship Rodeo, held on June 24-July 4, 1964 at Camdenton in Camden County, Missouri.

J.C. Nichols Company Records, 1896-2007 (K0106)
325 c.f.

Company records relating to the activities and history of the J.C. Nichols Company, the premier real estate company in the Kansas City area. Included are some personal papers of J.C. Nichols. Also architectural drawings for some Nichols development buildings and residences.

J.C. Nichols Company Scrapbooks, 1910-1997 (K0054)
58 v

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Scrapbooks relating to the activities and history of the J.C. Nichols Company, the premier real estate company in the Kansas City area. They were compiled by employees of the Company for public relations and other uses.

Sarah Belle Jackson Papers, 1942-1999 (C4103)
0.5 cubic feet (12 folders)

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The papers of Sarah Belle Jackson contain high school and college diplomas, extensive documentation on Sarah Belle's role as a community leader within Columbia, Missouri, and many church programs, songs, and choir booklets. The papers also contain news articles regarding the racial tensions in Columbia, including police reports and social response to the Kimberly Linze case in 1985.

V. Corinne Jackson Papers, 1920s-2000s (CA6393)
4 cubic feet, 4 audio cassettes

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The papers of V. Corinne Jackson, a schoolteacher from Arrow Rock, Missouri, include correspondence, programs, speeches, photographs, poems, diaries, scrapbooks, plays, audio cassettes, radio broadcasts, school and professional papers, and miscellaneous material from her life and work.

Jacobs-Henley Family Papers, 1890s-1980s (C4609)
0.2 cubic feet (4 folders, 1 oversize volume, 1 oversize item)

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Photographs and miscellaneous papers of the Jacobs, Henley, and related families from Cole and Moniteau County, Missouri, and Arkansas. Includes a scrapbook of WWII clippings.

James Foundation Collection, 1912-1980s (R1316)
4.5 cubic feet (109 folders, 4 oversize folders, 719 photographs)

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The James Foundation Papers contains materials on file at the James Memorial Library before it was transferred to municipal control. The materials contain correspondence, photographs, legal and estate documents, maps and project proposals pertaining to the estate of Lucy Wortham James, the establishment of the James Foundation, and the management of properties in Missouri.

James Memorial Library Photograph Collection, 1870s-1992 (R1480)
3.5 cubic feet (52 folders, 4443 negatives, 50 glass plate negatives)

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The James Memorial Public Library Photograph Collection contains negative copies of photographs brought to the library in St. James by residence who lived in town and the surrounding area. The original images date from the 1870s to the 1990s and include family portraits, city scenes, local businesses, area schools, events, parades, weddings, and church activities among many others. The majority of the photographs are from Phelps County with representation from Crawford and Dent counties.

David A. James Papers, 1790-2008 (C4126)
5 cubic feet

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The research material of a hotel management instructor, whose work resulted in the publication Historic Hotels of Missouri: Hotels, Inns, and Taverns of 19th Century Missouri.

Ivan James Papers, 1938-1981 (S0144)
0.8 cubic foot, 4 rolls microfilm

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The Ivan C. James papers contain correspondence, reports, newsletters, souvenir programs, and announcements pertaining to St. Louis housing developments and African American churches, fraternal, and social organizations in St. Louis. 

Larry A. James Photograph Collection, 1870-1980 (P0240)

Copy photos of Pioneer, Newtonia and Stark City, Missouri. Also, copy photo of J.M. Ritchie and an original photo of the Purcell family on steps of home, circa 1910. 35mm slides of southwest Missouri.

Larry James Collection, 1874-2019 (SP0038)
1.5 cubic feet (33 folders, 6 photographs, 239 negatives)

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The Larry James Collection consists of photographs taken and collected by local historian and author Larry James. Photographs in this collection were also taken by freelance writer and photographer, Charles Townson Allonby. The books in this collection were written or co-written by Larry James and focus on the history of Newton County, Missouri.

William W. James Sheet Music Collection, 1927-1981 (SP0101)
0.5 cubic foot (23 folders)

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The William W. James Sheet Music Collection contains sheet music created by Springfield, Missouri, composer William W. James. The collection also contains copyright agreements between James and music publishers.

Jameson Family Papers, 1863-2008 (C4752)
0.4 cubic foot (7 folders)

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The papers of a Fulton, Missouri, family include correspondence, a travel journal, photographs, miscellaneous family papers, and a scrapbook containing obituary clippings. The bulk of the photographs are of Jameson family members and friends from the Fulton area. The correspondence contains letters from Anna Belle Jameson to her mother, Mary E. Jameson.

Janes Family Papers, 1908-1969, n.d. (CG0085)
0.8 c.f.

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This collection consists of multiple sets of photographs and some paper materials, dating from approximately the end of the 1800s through the mid-1900s. The majority of the labeled photographs depict the lives of Jasper and Edith (Jacob) Janes and their three children: Doris Sue, Thomas Maurice, and Cosbert Janes. More than half of the photographs are unlabeled.

Janssen Place Collection, 1912-1966 (K0739)
0.7 c.f.

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Abstracts, specifications, architectural drawings and other items relating to houses on Janssen Place in the Hyde Park historic area of Kansas City, MO.