Arthur Mag Papers, 1921-1981 (K0092)
9 c.f.
Personal and civic papers of a prominent attorney and civic leader in Kansas City
Sidney Magazine Papers, 1920-1990 (K1192)
0.2 c.f.
Magazine owned Magazine, Lerner and Minda CPA and a civic leader in the Jewish Community in Kansas City, MO. Includes family photographs depicting life events and his Westport High School report cards.
Jack Dean MaGee Papers, 1957-1991 (K0463)
1 c.f.
Magee was a Trans World Airlines (TWA) pilot. Includes flight manuals and union membership files,
Garland Jefferson Mahan Diaries, 1864-1873, 1961 (C2586)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)
The collection contains diaries detailing a trip taken by ox train in 1864 from Cole County, MO, to Virginia City, MT. Also chronicled, although to a lesser extent, is the return trip by steamboat down the Missouri River in 1866. Diaries also include drafts of letters, notes, and lists of students. A typescript of the diaries, plus photos of some of the sites along the route taken in 1961, complete the collection.
Tom Mahoney Papers, 1922-1969 (C3063)
1 folder, 2 rolls of microfilm
Papers of Tom Mahoney, a 1927 University of Missouri School of Journalism graduate and track athlete, who was a reporter, editor and publicist in Texas, Kansas City and New York. Includes newspaper clippings, correspondence, memos, photographs and miscellaneous material relating to his school days and his career.
Maize Genetics Cooperation Newsletter Records, 1923-1983 (C4512)
3.7 cubic feet (63 folders, 1 roll of microfilm)
Drafts of the Maize Genetics Cooperation Newsletter--a publication of reports by maize geneticists started at Cornell University in 1929--plus correspondence and distribution information from 1923-1983.
Mallin Family Papers, 1916-2009 (K1055)
0.25 c.f.
Includes articles, photographs, newspaper clippings, interviews on DVDs, and correspondence relating to the family, with particular emphasis on Mel Mallen's business in loft conversion in Kansas City, MO.
Mallinckrodt Chemical Works Histories, 1966 (S0569)
0.01 cubic foot, 3 folders
This collection consists of narrative histories written as part of Mallinckrodt Chemical Works' centennial. Included in this collection are "Mallinckrodt: A Company in Transition, 1867-1967," "Our Cake has 100 Candles," and "A Good Place to Work."
Edward Mallinckrodt Jr. Papers, 1798-1981 (S0452)
25 cubic fet, 1321 folders, 268 photographs, 39 glass slides, 17 volumes
Edward Mallinckrodt was an Industrialist, scientist, and philanthropist in St. Louis. He Served as Mallinckrodt Chemical Works director (1901-1965), vice-president (1918-1928), and board chairman (1928-1965). The collection Documents family and business history, Mallinckrodt’s contributions to medicine, conservation, and education. Included in the collection are correspondence, reports, biographies, speeches, notes, scrapbooks, publications, blueprints, patents, and photographs.
Joseph John Maloney Papers, 1924-1992 (K0423)
13 c.f.
Personal papers, research and background materials, writings and other documents from an investigative reporter for the Kansas City Star and an author and poet.
Harry F. Malseed Photographs, 1955-1960 (P0812)
5 photographs
Photos by Malseed ca. 1955-1960 of St. Ferdinand's Church, and the Old Courthouse, St. Louis, and Cold Water Creek, and St. Stanislaus Seminary, Florissant.
Dorothy Lee Gibbs Mamel Genealogical Collection, 1920s-2000s (CA6732)
1.4 cubic feet
The collection of Dorothy Lee Gibbs Mamel, of Mexico, Missouri, contains genealogical materials relating to the Gibbs, Hitt, Larimore, Netherton, Rothwell, and Worrell families. Items include letters, diaries, photographs, maps, books, and miscellaneous family papers. Also included are materials relating to the R. D. Worrell Jewelry Company, which was located in Mexico, Missouri.
Man of the Month Fraternity Records, 1947-1985 (K0189)
0.16 c.f. (8 folders)
Listing of members of the Man of the Month Fraternity, including biographical statements on many club members and articles on members which appeared in WHB's Swing magazine.
Gerry Mandel Papers, 1958-2020 (S0393)
3 cubic feet
The Gerry Mandel Papers consists of correspondence, journals, photographs, and story drafts chronicling Mandel’s career in advertising and as a freelance writer and producer. Also included in the collection are video biographies of the elderly in St. Louis.
Ernest Manheim Papers, 1899-2009 (K1249)
110 c.f.
professional papers/collection of UMKC professor of sociology (1940-1991)
Manley Inc. Records, 1922-2002 (K0621)
0.26 c.f.
Photographs, advertisements, catalogs, for the Kansas City company, makers of popcorn and popcorn machines.
Clair V. Mann Collection, 1821-1973 (C3556)
5.25 cubic feet (560 folders, 23 volumes)
Papers pertaining to the Meramec Iron Works, James family, Frisco Railroad, School of Mines and Metallurgy at Rolla, engineering education, testing of students, and other subjects of interest to Mann as an historian and engineer.
Hallie Mantle Photographs, 1961 (P0777)
14 photographs
Photos of Osage County historic sites and buildings, ca. 1961.
Manual Society of Debate Collection, 1898-1961 (K0337)
0.2 c.f.
Manual High School debate society of Minutes, charter and other organizational papers, and printed material. Also records, rosters, and printed material relating to the Manual Debaters' alumni association.
Curtis Fletcher Marbut Papers, 1852-1983 (C3720)
6.8 cubic feet (250 folders)
The personal and professional papers of C. F. Marbut, a geology professor at the University of Missouri, 1895-1910, and soil scientist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1910-1935, includes correspondence, estate and financial records, photographs, publications, manuscripts, and maps. The personal correspondence received by Louise Marbut Moomaw and a short series of Civil War letters are also included in the papers.
Marceline (Mo.) Coordinated Welfare Council Records, 1950-1985 (C4615)
0.7 cubic feet (9 folders)
Record books of the Marceline Coordinated Welfare Council, 1950-1985, include minutes and roll calls of meetings, financial records, correspondence, and the council’s articles and bylaws. Also included in the collection is a scrapbook documenting activities of the council’s organizations.
Irene Whitley Marcus Collection, 1885-2019 (K0452)
40 c.f.
Personal papers, collected items, and photographs of an African American educator, whose collection documents the history of the Black community in Kansas City from the nineteenth century to the twenty-first century.
Morris B. Margolies Papers, 1915-2010 (K0582)
11 c.f.
Personal and professional papers including correspondence, letters, and cards to Margolies, Rabbi at Congregation Beth Shalom, and his wife Ruth, who was active in Hadassah, the Beth Shalom Sisterhood, and the Women's League for Conservative Judaism. Also lectures (VHS) Rabbi Margolies gave at Beth Shalom during and after his tenure as Rabbi.
Sol E. Margolin Papers, 1959-1980 (K1196)
0.3 c.f.
Margolin was executive director of the Jewish Community Center and civic leader in the community. Includes photographs, programs, newspaper articles, original art, and memorabilia relating to the Jewish Community Center of Kansas City.
Marine Corps League. Department of Missouri. Smedley Butler Detachment Papers, 1956-1967 (C2506)
0.2 cubic feet (11 folders)
Minutes, correspondence, bank statements, canceled checks, receipts, membership rolls, and state and local officers' lists; national, state and local publications; ritual book; copy of constitution and by-laws; and miscellaneous paraphernalia of a Columbia, MO, chapter.
Marion County, Missouri, Photograph Collection, 1892-1982 (P1147)
An artificial collection of photographs of Marion County, Missouri, with emphasis on Hannibal, but also including Palmyra and other locations.
Marionville, Missouri Promotional Booklet Collection, 1968 (R1441)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Marionville, Missouri Promotional Booklet contains information about the city of Marionville, Missouri.
"Mark Twain and American Drama Before World War I: A Checklist," Frank Donaldson, 1968 (C2576)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Bibliography of plays based on Mark Twain's works.
Mark Twain National Forest Local History Collection, 1930s-1980s (R0471)
(4 rolls of mircofilm)
This collection was selected from unofficial files on miscellaneous historical topics, including local histories, the CCC, the YCC, the "Irish Wilderness," and the Eleven Point River. There are transcriptions of interviews with older members of the community and Forest Service retirees.
Mark Twain National Forest Photograph Collection, circa 1900-1985 (R0485)
0.05 cubic foot (2 folders, 719 negatives)
These are photographs copied from holdings of the Mark Twain National Forest in Rolla, Missouri. Topics include National Forest facilities and projects; forest and wood industries; water mills; lakes, rivers, and springs; mines; dams; and the Civilian Conservation Corps and Youth Conservation Corps.
Mariska Pugsley Marker Papers, 1813-2008 (K0500)
8 c.f.
Family papers of descendants of John Campbell of Kansas City, in particular the Frederic and Charlotte Pugsley family and their daughter Mariska.
Percy W. Markham Papers, 1890s-1980s (CA6401)
7.6 cubic feet
The papers of a Brookfield, Missouri, businessman and developer include materials concerning the Consumer Public Services Company and the development of Markham Estates. The collection also includes numerous glass plate negatives documenting life at the turn of the twentieth century, likely in the Brookfield, Missouri, area.
Henry R. Marnett Railroad Collection, 1899-2012 (K0734)
6.19 c.f.
The Henry R. Marnett Railroad Collection contains materials related to the life and interests of Henry R. Marnett. The collection consists of various materials including photographs, negatives, slides, postcards, and ephemera representing Marnett's family and his favorite hobby, trains.
Sam Maronie Papers, 1960-2022 (S0396)
2 cubic feet
The collection contains correspondence, story drafts, photographs, and storyboards documenting Sam Maronie's career as a freelance photographer, journalist, and writer for various science-fiction fandom publications, including Starlog Magazine. Also included are original story boards for Maronie’s comics.
James V. Marra Architectural Records, 1920-1990 (K0735)
14 c.f.
Architectural drawings and supporting documents including job files, specifications, financial records, and books, belonging to Marra, a Kansas City architect. Included are drawings from the firm of Wight and Wight.
Howard Wight Marshall Collection, 1906-2000 (CA5161)
26.8 cubic feet, 354 audio cassettes, 101 audio tapes, 8 CDs, 10 audio discs, 6.54 GB
Audio recordings of folk and bluegrass music from Missouri and the Ozark region, primarily 1960s and 1970s. Also includes student research papers and course materials in fields of folk life, material culture, architecture and historic preservation, as well as miscellaneous material.
Marshfield Saddle Club Collection, 1961 (R1149)
(1 folder)
This collection contains photocopies of a program booklet for horse show sponsored by the Marshfield Saddle Club at Marshfield in Webster County, Missouri. The show was held at the club's arena on September 29-30, 1961.
Martin Family Photographs, 1881-1960 (P1055)
Four photographs of Edward Allen Martin and one photograph of his father, Dr. J.F. Martin, both druggists in Greenfield, Missouri.
Maude Williams Martin Papers, 1896-1989 (C3909)
3 cubic feet
The papers of Maude Williams Martin, a collector of Missouri folk songs and ballads, and a writer of short stories and poetry; include correspondence, school lecture notes and papers, poems, short stories, essays, and travel material. Also included is material regarding the Missouri Folk-Lore Society, and published book of Martin's poems entitled, SELECTED POEMS.
Marvin Memorial Methodist Church, St. Louis, Missouri, Records, 1875-1962 (C1239)
2 cubic feet
Records consist of quarterly conference journals and reports; notes and minutes of church boards and committees; financial records; membership, baptismal, and marriage records; and records of Sunday school and social organizations.
Mary Kenney Photograph Collection, 1857-1987 (P1210)
28 photographs
Photographs of Glasgow, Missouri, and the Rocheport, Missouri, cave. Postcards depicting Hannibal, Missouri.
Mason Family Papers, 1820-1982 (CA6555)
5.4 cubic feet, 5 oversize items
The papers of the Harry Proctor Mason family of Fayette, Missouri, largely contain correspondence written during the early to mid-twentieth century. Also includes genealogical materials, photographs, postcards, and miscellaneous material.
Sara Lees Mason Papers, 1951-1991 (K0575)
0.49 cubic foot (11 folders, 4 photographs)
The Sara Lees Mason Papers contain correspondence, photographs, and training materials related to Mason's career as an airline hostess, in-flight supervisor, and director of customer service with Trans World Airlines.
Gerald R. Massie Photographs, 1860-1980 (P0016)
0.83 linear feet
Photographs of scenes across Missouri, many taken as part of Massie's work as Missouri's state photographer. Events highlighted include Winston Churchill's visit to Fulton, Governor Hearnes' inaugural celebrations in 1965 and 1969, and the Battle of Pilot Knob Centennial commemoration in 1964. The collection includes extensive coverage of the Missouri State Capitol building. Geographically, the collection covers much of Missouri, with particular focus on tourist destinations: St. Louis, Kansas City, Hannibal, Ste. Genevieve, and the Ozarks.
Mathews-Dickey Boy's Club Records, 1960-1992 (S0189)
2 cubic feet, 24 photographs, 3 scrapbooks, 1 cassette tape, 1 roll microfilm
The Mathews-Dickey Boys' and Girls' Club was founded in Handy Park, St. Louis by two neighborhood baseball coaches, Martin Luther Mathews and the late Hubert "Dickey" Ballentine in 1960. The club's mission is to produce physically active, well-educated, and hopeful youth by stimulating the pursuit of knowledge, attainment of a healthier life, and the skills of greatness. The Mathews-Dickey Boys' and Girls' Club Records primarily document the growth of the club from its incorporation to the construction of its $2.5 million sports complex. Most of the material is from the mid-1970s to the early 1980s. Materials include correspondence, annual banquet programs, meeting minutes, enrollment sheets, sports schedules, financial records, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and photographs.
Delbert Matthews Photographs, 1961 (P0778)
3 photographs
Photos of Osage County, ca. 1961: Alexander Matthews and his house, Mint Hill Union Church
Jack Matthews Papers, 1942-1985 (C4061)
3.5 cubic feet (107 folders)
The papers pertain to Jack Matthews' professional career with the University of Missouri-Columbia as a professor for the Physical Education department and as the first Dean of Students. The papers also include information regarding community organizations that Matthews was active with during his career and retirement.
Pearl Boucher Matthews Scrapbook, 1938-1983 (C4587)
0.1 cubic feet (1 folder, 1 oversize volume)
Scrapbook containing clippings, cards, correspondence, photographs, published short stories, and ephemera relating to the career of Moberly (Mo.) author Elizabeth Seifert. Also contains one folder of loose scrapbook material.
Matthews-Chambers Papers, 1860-1970 (S0440)
0.4 cubic foot, 29 folders
The Matthews-Chambers papers document the work, social activities, and travels of the Chambers family from 1811-1974. The collection also reflects social and political conditions in St. Louis, England, and India during the 19th century and early 20th century. Included in the collection is Correspondence (1877-1884) among members of the Chambers family reveals inter-familial tensions over child rearing, education and finances. These letters also describe military duties, social activities, living conditions, and attitudes toward natives among British Army officers and British planters living in India during the late 19th century.
Bernice M. Max Papers, 1920-2002 (K0897)
0.25 c.f.
Photographs of Max and her family.