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Mark Stauter Collection, 1852-1980 (R1432)
2 cubic feet (120 folders)

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The Mark Stauter Collection consist of materials donated by Dr. Mark Stauter, the former director of the State Historical Society of Missouri's Rolla Research Center. The papers cover a variety of topics related to Missouri history.

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, Circuit Court Attorneys' Roll, 1844-1978 (C3674)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Copy of a roll of attorneys and their addresses, as written by each individual who practiced before the Ste. Genevieve County Court from 1844 to 1978.

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, Photograph Collection, 1835-1994 (P1131)

An artificial collection of photographs of Ste. Genevieve County, primarily in the city of Ste. Genevieve.

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Steamboat Cargo Record, 1859-1963 (C0644)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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A record of the boat, master, destination and cargo of vessels leaving the port of Cambridge on the Missouri River. Most of the cargo was tobacco, hemp, potatoes, hides, and wheat. The book was used as a scrapbook by John B. Land and was recovered by removing most of the clippings. See also the Land, John Braxton (1860-1949), Papers, 1918-1939, (C0359).

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James Stebbings Photograph Collection, 1968-2008 (S0811)
1 cubic foot, 532 photographs

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This collection contains photographs taken by James Stebbings between 1968 and 2008. The images depict the National Stockyards Company of National City, Illinois, St. Louis Soulard market, and Times Beach and Gray Summit, Missouri.

Sondra Stein Papers, 1969-1978, 2000-2001 (S0508)
0.5 cubic feet (16 folders)

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The Sondra Stein Papers contain correspondence, newsletters, newspapers, and flyers documenting Stein's experiences as a graduate student in Washington University's English Department and her involvement with the Washington University Liberation Front.

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Murielle Pruzan Steinman and Marshall Steinman Papers, 1926-1960 (K1096)
0.09 c.f.

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Family papers include business cards, passports, World War II documents, Holocaust materials, photographs, postcards, and autobiographical writings from Murielle Steinman detailing her experiences during the War in France.

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Stephens College Photographs, 1937-1963 (P0519)
9 photographs

Photographs of the Stephens College campus in Columbia, MO. Includes photos by Tom Binford

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Frank Fletcher Stephens Papers, 1875-1966 (C3599)
14.7 cubic feet (568 folders), 8 audio tapes, 10 card files

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Papers of a University of Missouri professor and dean of students in the College of Arts and Science, 1924-1948. Correspondence, office files, committee reports, lecture notes, speeches, articles, diaries, accounts, University history and photographs are included.

Helen Stephens Collection, 1890-2014 (C3552)
7.0 cubic feet (290 folders, 4 volumes, 100 oversize items)

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The papers of the 1936 Olympic track champion contain her Olympic diary, correspondence, publicity clippings, posters, photographs, and other materials related to her long athletic career, both professional and recreational. Newsletters from her employers, Curlee Clothing Company, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, and the Defense Mapping Agency, along with some personal documents, are also included.

Ruth Stephens Collection, 1824-1979 (C4128)
1.4 cubic feet

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The Ruth D. Stephens Collection contains genealogical information on the Douglass, Stephens, Griffin, Shannon, Ellis, Parks, and Miller families. The collection consists of letters, business papers, family trees, photographs, diaries, and extensive notes on the families.

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Thomas M. Stephens Collection, 1968, 1974 (P0903)
3 photographs

Photos of artist Thomas M. Stephens and his works.

Wilma Bruce Stephens Collection, 1843-1999 (C4685)
2.4 cubic feet (66 foldes) 19 oversize items,1 oversize volume

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Contains genealogical materials pertaining to the lineage of Wilma Bruce Stephens. Most of the materials are focused on the Fletcher/Sappington/Marmaduke families of Saline County, Missouri, and include photographs, correspondence, financial documents, land deeds, certificates & stocks, wedding and funeral books, and family diaries.

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Maimie Stephenson Papers, 1950-2000 (CA6071)
9 cubic feet

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Papers of artist Maimie Stephenson, a longtime supporter of the arts community in Columbia, Missouri, and wife of journalism professor William Stephenson. She was historian of the Columbia Art League and received the Missouri Arts Council Award for Service to the Arts in 1983.

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Malvina Stephenson Papers, 1863-1996 (C4038)
8.75 cubic feet (278 folders), 1 audio disc, 2 video cassettes

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The papers of Malvina Stephenson contain the professional papers of a journalist who spent most of her career covering politics in Washington, D.C. The collection includes story and subject files, scrapbooks of articles and columns, research for a biography on Senator Robert S. Kerr, scripts for radio news reports, and other personal and professional material.

William Stephenson Papers, 1950s-1980s (CA4878)
78.6 feet, 37 audio cassettes, 61 audio tapes, 12 video cassettes, 8 films, 1 roll of microfilm

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The papers of a journalism professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia, who developed the Q-methodology of measuring public opinion in advertising and communications. Includes correspondence, reports, studies, research files, publications, unpublished manuscripts, reprints, biographical materials, audiovisual material, and miscellaneous professional material.

Norm Stewart Collection, 1950s-2006 (CA5854)
12.2 cubic feet, 2 audio cassettes, 2 CDs, 64 video cassettes, 52 DVDs, 14 oversize items, 498 MB of digital files

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Scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, photographs, awards, certificates, programs, and other material related to the life and career of the longtime University of Missouri men's head basketball coach. Includes episodes of the Norm Stewart Show and various recordings of MU basketball games, interviews, and events.

Penny Stewart Photograph Collection, 1870-1969 (P0096)
25 photographs

25 b/w photos of Missourians dating between 1869 and 1915; of particular note is the Bopp family and a photo depicting men's fashion ca. 1870.

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Norman S. Stiefel Papers, 1924-1992 (K1109)
7 c.f.

Personal papers and financial records concerning Norman S. Stiefel Company and Norman's Wholesale Jewelry Company.

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Stigliani Family Papers, c. 1900-2003 (C4037)
2 cubic feet (26 folders)

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The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, legal documents, journals, newspaper clippings, World War II materials, and various other papers belonging to members of the Stigliani, D’Andrea, and Vincitorio families.

Stillwell Family Papers, 1732-1976 (C4204)
0.08 cubic feet (4 folders)

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The papers contain typescripts of genealogical material including wills, census reports, marriage records, maps and correspondence pertaining to the Stillwell, Scott, Rosebrough, McCord and related families from Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. The material was compiled by Norman Bolin of Evansville, Indiana.

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Lewis Stoerker Papers, 1965-2007 (CA6423)
1.2 cubic feet, 2 oversize items

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Papers of a theatre professor at the University of Missouri largely concern his efforts to establish the Rock Bridge Memorial State Park.

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Rose Lesky Stolowy and Sol Stolowy Papers, 1938-2002 (K0434)
6 c.f.

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Advertisement film (ca. 1947) for the Midtown Fabric Shop. Also tailor pattern sets, financial and customer records for the Fabric Shop and the Kansas City Custom Garment Company, and family photographs and correspondence.

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Edward E. Stout Genealogical Collection, 1890-2002 (SP0068)
3 cubic feet (67 folders, 2 volumes)

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The Edward E. Stout Genealogical Collection contains correspondence, genealogical research, family charts, photographs, and manuscripts related to the Fulbright and Stout families.

Strawn School PTA Records, 1945-1969 (C4415)
0.2 cubic feet (3 folders)

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The records contain membership lists, meeting minutes, budgets, reports, and correspondence of the Strawn School Parent Teachers Association.

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Strawn-O-Lite 4-H Club Records, 1954-1974 (C4414)
0.2 cubic feet (4 folders)

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The club's records contain membership lists, attendance records, meeting minutes, secretary's record books, and correspondence.

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Alan H. Stricker Papers, 1935-2023 (S0643)
5.6 cubic feet

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The Alan H. Stricker Papers contain correspondence, photographs, VHS tapes, and LPs documenting his involvement with the St. Louis Ragtimers, a musical group dedicated to playing traditional Ragtime and traditional Jazz.

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Arvarh E. Strickland Papers, 1920s-1990s (CA4995)
32.5 cubic feet, 11 audio tapes, 18 computer discs

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Personal and professional papers of a historian, educator, and University of Missouri administrator.

Murray Strong Photograph Collection, 1922-1969 (P0439)
12 photographs

Photos of the University of Missouri men's tennis team, 1922-1926, 1928, 1929, 1931, 1967-1969

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Stumpe Family Collection, 1908-2019 (CA6545)
0.2 cubic feet

The collection contains genealogies compiled by Ruth Stumpe Brent Tofle on the Stumpe family of Franklin County, Missouri, and related Horstick and Wagner families. Includes Dale Carnegie course material; information on Myrtle Wagner, Ruth Tofle, and Lester Stumpe; and miscellaneous material, 1908-2019.

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Walt Stumper Papers, 1952-2020 (S0374)
7.3 cubic feet

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The Walt Stumper Papers contain zines, flyers, and pamphlets, written and published by Science Fiction clubs and conventions in St. Louis and the United States. Materials of interest include issues of the OSFAN, the newsletter of the Ozark Science Fiction Convention, and early Archon program booklets.

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John Laurance Sullivan Collection, 1906-1972 (C3771)
1.3 cubic feet (38 folders, 6 volumes)

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Unpublished histories, newspaper and magazine articles, photographs, sketches, newspaper clippings and scrapbooks compiled by John Laurance Sullivan of Flat River, Missouri. The histories cover local events in Flat River and St. François County over the last 150 years and contain extensive information on mining in the “Lead Belt” region.

Summary of Civil War Engagements Fought in Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas, 1963 (C3513)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Summary containing dates, losses, and casualties of approximately 225 military engagements fought in Missouri, Kansas and parts of Arkansas.

Leonard R. Sussman Papers, 1960s-2000s (CA6221)
8.3 cubic feet, 107 audio cassettes, 2 audio discs, 2 CDs, 15 video cassettes

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Papers of a journalist and author who served as executive director (1967-1988) of Freedom House, an independent, nongovernmental organization devoted to strengthening free institutions worldwide. Includes articles, clippings, correspondence, diaries, publications, and recordings of interviews and radio and television appearances.

Swedish Pioneer Club #1 Kansas City, Missouri Records, 1896-1978 (K0584)
4 c.f.

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Organizational records of the Club. Includes minutes, financial and membership records, and photographs.

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Dr. William G. Swekosky Photograph Collection, 1894-1960 (P0806)
0.33 linear feet

Photos of St. Louis and notable St. Louisans. The bulk of images were photographed from 1940-1960 and show historic buildings and Bellefontaine Cemetery.

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Austyn Swenson Collection, 1960 (R0897)
(1 folder)

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This is a promotional booklet for Austyn "Aut" Swenson's "Thrillcade" professional stunt driving show. The troupe made its headquarters at Springfield in Greene County, Missouri.

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Symington Family Papers, 1775-2010 (S1211)
0.2 cubic foot

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The Symington Family Papers contain genealogical research on the Johnston, Boggs, and Symington families 1775 to 2010, as well as correspondence to members of the Johnston and Symington families between 1817 to 1883.

James W. Symington Papers, 1965-1976 (S0433)
11 cubic feet, 72 microfilm rolls, 34 video tapes, 48 photographs

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James W. Symington was the Democratic U.S. Representative from Missouri's second congressional district from 1968-1976. His papers include correspondence, legislative material, speeches, press releases, congressional statements, opinion files, district project files, military case files, campaign material, newsletters, clippings, photographs, video tapes and films.

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Stuart Symington Papers, 1953-1976 (C3562)
292 rolls of microfilm

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Carbon copies of letters sent from Stuart Symington's office while he was a Democratic senator from Missouri. The files are arranged alphabetically by year.

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Stuart Symington Scrapbooks, 1945-1976 (C3637)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder), 6 rolls of microfilm (37 volumes)

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Primarily newspaper clippings documenting Symington's years as a Democratic senator from Missouri, 1953-1976. Early volumes cover his activities while heading the Surplus Property Board, the Air Force, the National Security Resources Board, and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.

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W. Stuart Symington Papers, 1954-1976 (CA6176)
0.6 cubic feet, 1 oversize audio disc, 94 negatives, 1 color slide

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Addition of miscellaneous political material, including position papers, correspondence, notebooks, and Young Democratic Club of Missouri material. Also included are photographic negatives relating to Symington's campaign for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination in 1960.

W. Stuart Symington Papers, 1918-1995 (C3874)
316.25 cubic feet (6937 folders, 321 boxes), 86 ephemera items, 41 audio discs, 11 audio cassettes, 64 audio tapes, 32 reels of 16mm film, 2reels of 35mm film, 3 video tapes, 2 video cassettes, 2 CDs, 5 DVDs

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The papers of William Stuart Symington, U.S. Senator from Missouri (1953-1976), include constituent correspondence, family and personal correspondence, limited genealogical and family materials, appointment books and calendars, audio and video recordings, campaign materials, editorial cartoons, select invitations and itineraries, limited pre-senatorial materials, photographs, photographic negatives and slides, press files, scrapbooks, selected Congressional testimonies, speeches, staff memoranda, voting records, and miscellaneous ephemera.

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Natalie Tackett Papers, 1967-1992 (C4444)
3.0 cubic feet (171 folders, 2 oversize items)

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Papers of an educator and legislative research director relating to her work as the Missouri coordinator for the Religious Committee for the E.R.A. and as the Missouri A.A.U.W. Legislative Chairman and Missouri Division vice president.

Irene B. Taeuber Papers, 1912-1981 (C2158)
63 cubic feet, 2 audio cassettes, 1 roll of microfilm

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Irene B. Taeuber, a research demographer, was best known for her work on the population of Asia, especially Japan and China. Collection includes correspondence with leading demographers, sociologists, and Asian specialists; publications and manuscripts; research notes and data; bibliographic card files; and photographs and slides of her travels.

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William Howard Taft Papers, 1930s-2000s (CA6103)
11 cubic feet, 1 oversize item

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Research notes and miscellaneous papers from a professor at the University of Missouri School of Journalism compiled for his book "Show Me Journalists: The First 200 Years." The work is one of a series of monographs published under the auspices of the Missouri Press Association. Also includes publications, research material, scrapbooks, genealogical material, and miscellaneous material.

Taille de Noyer (Mullanphy House, St. Louis County, Mo.) Architectural Drawings, 1961 (C3216)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Measured drawings by the Historic American Buildings Survey including plans, elevations, and details. Original portion of house was built c. 1780. After 1790 the house was owned by John Mullanphy and his descendants. OVERSIZE.

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Talking Tapes/Textbooks on Tape, 1947-1995 (S0997)
4 cubic feet

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The Talk Tapes/Textbooks on Tapes Records contain photographs, compact discs, and scrapbooks pertaining to the organization's mission to provide books to individuals with learning disabilities and visual impairments.

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Peter Tamony Collection, 1890-1985 (C3939)
877.6 cubic feet (798 folders, 865 boxes, 6 card files), 14 audio discs, 89 audio tapes, 2 audio cassettes

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Correspondence, articles, research files, personal papers, audio tapes, and word files of a noted etymologist and neologist of San Francisco. The collection primarily relates to the study of American colloquial language and neologisms but also includes rare jazz journals and materials on sports.

John P. Tandarich Collection, 1880s-1990s (CA6051)
6 cubic feet, 6 video cassettes, 4 films

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Photographs, biographies, and select collected works of several noted soil scientists. Also some University of Missouri bulletins and reports from the early 1900s. Includes abstracts and articles, correspondence, field tour logs, photographs [primarily soil scientists, Universities of Illinois, Missouri], maps, newsletters, notebook by soils scientist James Thorp of Australia, posters, symposium and conference proceedings, reports, and related materials, and miscellaneous papers. Also includes limited family photographs [C.C. Logan].