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John Steele McCormick Collection, 1809-2004 (R0877)
5 cubic feet (112 folders, 15 volumes)
These are the personal papers, correspondence, research, and writings of genealogist and local historian John Steele McCormick, a descendant of Cyrus Russell and Rebecca Pease Russell of Iron County, Missouri. Primary topics are Crawford County, the Forest Hill neighborhood, the Russell and McCormick families, and the Goodman Wonder Show.
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Knox McCrory Collection, 1950s-1990s (CA6244)
0.4 cubic feet, 10 audio cassettes, 11 audio discs, 44 CDs
Fiddle recordings, songbooks, and other materials of a harmonica player and music collector from Columbia, Missouri.
George McCue Addenda, 1902-2002 (S0718)
23.5 cubic feet, 583 folders, 10,918 photographs
This addenda to the George McCue Papers contains the research files compiled by St. Louis Post Dispatch urban design critic George McCue, as well as manuscripts and related documents for the books and articles he authored. Also included in the addenda are 10,918 photographs taken by McCue to document the buildings, people, and art he wrote about during his career.
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George McCue Papers, 1948-1985 (S0495)
15 cubic feet, 456 photographs, 21 audio cassette tapes
The George McCue papers contain information on the preservation of the Old Post Office in downtown St. Louis and personal correspondence regarding George McCue's role as an art critic and editor for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Also included in the collection is an oral interview with McCue recorded on August 21, 1990.
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George McCue Papers Addenda, 1933-2002 (S1116)
10 cubic feet, 439 photographs, 21 cassette tapes
This addenda to the George McCue Papers contains correspondence, memos, notebooks, book manuscript drafts, newspaper clippings, and photographs relating to McCue's career as a journalist, author, and architectural critic for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Materials of interest including correspondence between Joseph Pulitzer Jr. and McCue, as well as McCue's editorial comments for "The way We Came: A Century of the AIA in St. Louis."
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George McCue Photographs, 1940-1980 (S1043)
1 cubic foot
This collection contains slides of architecture from cities outside Missouri
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McDonald Charcoal Company (Argyle, Mo.) Records, 1948-1971 (CA6462)
2 cubic feet
Records of a charcoal company operating in Argyle, Missouri, from 1949 to 1971 include correspondence, financial records, and insurance information.
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McDonald County Fair Board Booklet Collection, 1976-1994 (R1024)
(1 folder)
These are McDonald County Fair Queen contest booklet from from 1976 and McDonald County Fair booklets from 1978, 1981, and 1994. The fairs were held on the grounds of McDonald County High School near Anderson, Missouri.
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McDonald County Secession Papers, 1961-2015 (SP0013)
.2 cubic feet (5 folders)
The McDonald County Secession papers contain photocopied newspaper articles dealing with the publicity surrounding the McDonald County secession hoax from Missouri in 1961.
McDonald County, Missouri High School Collection, 1971 (R1475)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The McDonald County, Missouri High School Collection contains a McDonald County high school football annual from 1971. It contains pictures of coaching staff, players, administration of the school, the band, cheerleaders, pep club, and ROTC. Also included are local business advertisements.
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Thomas F. McDonald Papers, 1912-1971 (S0928)
1 cubic foot
The papers of Thomas F. McDonald contain correspondence, yearbook pages, and personal papers pertaining to McDonald's law career and presidency of the St. Louis Bar Association.
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McDonnell Space Program In St. Louis Collection, 1957-2008 (S0759)
3 cubic feet, 125 photographs, 2 CDs, 16 mini-DV tapes, 3 DVDs, HTML files
The McDonnell Space Program in St. Louis Collection documents the role of St. Louisans in NASA’s Project Mercury (1959-1963) and Project Gemini (1961-1966). The collection consists of video and audio interviews with eleven former McDonnell Aircraft Corporation employees and accompanying materials including photographs, documents, and digital materials.
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McGaugh Family Genealogical Materials, 1978-1981 (C4345)
0.25 cubic feet (10 folders)
Genealogical correspondence and notes, family group (pedigree) sheets, portrait and biographical records, death certificates, census records, marriages, obituaries, pension application, court documents, deeds, and wills. Material was used in writing a book on the McGaugh family.
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McGee Family Papers, 1838-2000 (C4271)
3 cubic feet (60 folders), 6 oversize items, 15 film reels, 1 video cassette
Genealogical material in the form of correspondence, notes, photographs, slides, obituaries, histories, marriages, and funerals of the McGee and other related family members. Also includes Civil War muster rolls.
James E. McGhee Civil War Research Papers, 1848-2020 (CG0047)
6.0 c.f.
Research materials, mainly reproductions of originals, accumulated by James E. McGhee, who was a preeminent historian and Civil War scholar from Missouri. Photocopied material includes journals, correspondence, maps, images, chapters from books, essays, newspaper articles, and so on. There are also 11 CDs, two microfiche rolls, two panoramic photos, a WWI-era journal, and one flash drive containing research materials.
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Mary Ann McGivern Papers, 1971-2003 (S0685)
4 cubic feet, 51 folders, 28 photographs, 1 videotape, 6 audiotapes
The Mary Ann McGivern Papers includes correspondence, personal calendars, newspaper clippings, lesson plans, newsletters, and photographs chronicling McGivern's career from 1971-2001 as a peace activist. McGivern was active in the Midwest Coalition for Responsible Investment and founded the St. Louis Economic Conversion Project, an organization that focused on redirecting arms resources toward peaceful uses.
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Barbara J. McGough Papers, 1945-2011 (S1099)
12 cubic feet
The Barbara J. McGough Papers contains correspondence, photographs, calendars, scrapbooks, and newspaper and magazine clippings pertaining to her activism in the LGBTQ and feminist movements in St. Louis and the Midwest. Interspersed in the collection are newsletters and pamphlets produced by LGBTQ businesses and groups, including Moonstrom, as well as McGough’s handwritten notes documenting the connections and networks she made throughout her life. The collection is arranged chronologically according to the order McGough maintained her papers, except for boxes 10-13, which contain weekly planners, scrapbooks, ephemera, and additional materials not included in the original donation. The materials in these boxes are arranged chronologically by type. The materials in this collection date from 1945 to 2011.
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McIntosh Family Papers, 1932-2024 (S0649)
5 cubic feet
The McIntosh Family papers contain correspondence, diaries, photographs, household financial ledgers, military discharge papers, poetry, and scrapbooks pertaining primarily to Denzil and Beverly Crane McIntosh, of St. Louis, Missouri.
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Ann Bryan Mariano McKay Papers, c. 1892-2009 (C4009)
16.25 cubic feet (937 folders), 26 audio cassettes, 1 16 mm film, 10 rolls of microfilm, 1 computer disc
The papers of Ann Bryan Mariano McKay, a journalist and Vietnam War correspondent, consist primarily of material relating to her work on the independent newspaper, Overseas Weekly, and include newspapers, newspaper copy, photographs, correspondence, and legal materials regarding a lawsuit over distribution of the newspaper in Vietnam. Other materials in the collection document her work with Vietnamese orphanages, as well as various aspects of both her personal and professional life, including a return trip to Vietnam in 1995 with her adopted daughter.
Peggy E. McKeehan Collection, 1966-1980 (K1393)
0.12 cubic foot (4 folders, 2 oversize folders)
The Peggy E. McKeehan Collection contains Western Auto Supply Company advertisements and biographical information about Peggy E. McKeehan dated 1966 to 1980. The majority of these advertisements had hand lettering done by McKeehan.
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Kathy McKemy Papers, 1975-2014 (S0501)
3.2 cubic foot
The Kathy McKemy Papers contain bylaws, meeting minutes, newsletters, booklets, and newspaper clippings primarily documenting her involvement with the National Organization for Women's (N.O.W.) St. Louis Chapter. Materials of interest include bylaws and correspondence for the North St. Louis County Chapter of N.O.W., one of the first St. Louis-area N.O.W. chapters.
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John W. McLoed Papers, 1915-1921, 1976-1987 (C4395)
0.4 cubic feet (5 folders), 1 volume
Photographs of University of Missouri student John W. McLoed and fellow students; photographs of the Farmers Liberty Fair, 1918; scrapbook with entries by MU students along with assorted event invitations, dance cards, athletic events, commencements, and freshman humor.
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R. Bruce McMillan Papers, 1968-1970 (C4586)
0.05 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers contain correspondence between McMillan and Marvin Kay during the Vietnam War.
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Lowell and Margaret M. McMurtrey Papers, 1942-1971 (C4172)
0.3 cubic feet
WWII papers and photographs pertaining to Lowell and Margaret McMurtrey of Willow Springs, Missouri. Lowell McMurtrey was captured by German troops in Italy during WWII. Includes correspondence, official notifications from the War Department, photographs, newspaper clippings, and Red Cross Bulletins from 1944.
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Elaine Hydeman McNabney Papers, 1973-1991 (K0702)
1 c.f.
Materials gathered by McNabney, a former nurse, concerning the old General Hospital of Kansas City. She was very involved with the "Save the General Hospital" campaign.
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McPherson Family Papers, 1930-2017 (R1304)
4 cubic feet (56 folders)
These are diaries and personal papers of Elizabeth J. McPherson, her daughter, Constance McPherson, and son, George McPherson Jr. They include Elizabeth's diaries of daily life in Ohio and Rolla, Missouri from 1930 to 1977; correspondence and diaries by Constance regarding her travels and Peace Corps service in the Philippines from 1960 to 1964; and George's scrapbook and personal papers regarding his family, extended circle of friends, community activities, and career at the University of Missouri-Rolla from 1969 to 1988.
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Allen McReynolds Papers, 1842-1970 (C3605)
6.0 cubic feet (515 folders), 3 audio tapes, 3 audio cassettes
The papers of a Carthage, Missouri, lawyer, state senator, Democratic candidate for governor, president of the State Historical Society of Missouri, and member of the University of Missouri Board of Curators. The correspondence concerns civic, legal, political and business interests, family, and friends. The papers include correspondence of the McReynolds family dating from the 1840s through the 1940s.
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Lewis E. Meador Papers, 1904-1982 (R0674)
1 cubic foot (47 folders)
These are papers of L. E. Mador, an economist, political scientist, and civic leader in Springfield, Missouri. Included are materials concerning Springfield's Charter Commission (1952) , Missouri state government, and Wiilson's Creek National Battlefield.
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Medicine in the Jungle Web Exhibit Collection, 1959-2002 (S0651)
0.4 cubic foot, 8 folders, 3 CDs
This collection is a compilation of material gathered by Sonya McDonald during her research and creation of the web exhibit "Medicine in the Jungle: Dr. Thomas Dooley and Earl Rhine in Laos," using the Earl Rhine Papers and the Thomas A. Dooley Papers. Included in this collection are correspondence, articles, newsletters, web exhibit script, CD of the web exhibit, oral history interviews, and artifacts.
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Medlock-Luecke Family Papers, 1873-2021 (S0039)
6.5 cubic feet
The Medlock-Luecke Family papers contain correspondence, photographs, yearbooks, family histories, and a yearbook pertaining to the Jim, Kay, Joey, and AJ Medlock; the Luecke family, primarily Robert Clarence and Louise Meers Luecke; and other branches of the family, including the Eakers and the Hodges.
Bessie Mae Spurling Megee Papers, 1935-1991 (C4433)
0.7 cubic feet (15 folders, 5 CDs)
This collection consists of material regarding a prolific promotional contest winner from Moberly, Missouri.
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Meinershagen Family Papers, 1931-2003 (C4688)
1.25 cubic feet (35 folders)
Family papers and genealogical research materials compiled by Fred H. Meinershagen of Columbia, Missouri, for a published family history entitled “The Prosperous and Diligent Blacksmith from Wersen” [Meinershagen, Begemann, Hackmann, Neiweg, and Brinkmann families]. Includes correspondence, research, family reunion notes and other materials, newspaper clippings, obituaries, photographs, color slides, negatives, and genealogical charts.
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Reba Meinershagen Genealogical Research Papers, 1974-1979 (C4683)
2.0 cubic feet (31 folders)
The papers of Reba Meinershagen, a professional genealogist, contain correspondence and research material on Missouri families. The correspondence largely consists of material between Meinershagen and her research clients.
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Joseph C. Meisner Papers, 1958, 1968-1980 (C4729)
11.4 cubic feet (411 folders), 4 audio cassettes, 4 audio tapes
The papers of an agricultural economist who worked for the University of Missouri Agricultural Extension and with Catholic farm groups.
Edwin B. Meissner Jr., Papers, 1944-1998 (S0933)
0.04 cubic feet, 2 ledgers
The Edwin B. Meissner Records contain correspondence, books, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and a videotape focusing on the history of race relations in St. Louis from 1944 to 1998. The majority of the materials focus on Meissner’s efforts to improve race relations in St. Louis as the chairperson of the St. Louis Race Relations Commission.
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Emory Melton Papers, 1920s-2000s (CA3125)
43.75 cubic feet, 8 oversize items
Papers of a Republican state senator, representing the 29th Senatorial District. Includes constituent, legislative, and general correspondence, photographs, election and campaign material, and subject and legislative files.
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Emory Melton Papers, 1880-1980 (SP0065)
20 cubic feet
The Emory Melton Papers contain the personal and professional papers of attorney and long-time state Senator Emory Melton of Cassville, Missouri.
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Memorial Methodist Church (St. Louis, Mo.) Records, 1844-1981 (C1071)
1.25 cubic feet
Records of the church from its beginning as the South St. Louis Mission (German Methodist) in 1844 to 1981. Includes quarterly conference reports and minutes; membership, baptism, and marriage records; church board and organization meeting minutes; Sunday School records; some financial records; and photographs.
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Menorah Medical Center Records, 1919-2004 (K1077)
43 c.f.
Records relating to the Menorah Medical Center Auxiliary, to land transactions of the Medical Center, and to the history and public relation of Menorah Hospital, established by the Jewish community in in 1930.
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Meramec Basin Association Records, 1965-1978 (S0362)
0.01 cubic foot, 3 folders
The Meramec Basin Association Records contain brochures, maps, position papers, reprints concerning the proposed Meramec Dam near Sullivan, Missouri, on the Meramec River. This organization favored construction and worked to convince the public of its advantages.
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Mercantile Bancorporation Records, 1859-1999 (S1242)
45.5 cubic feet
This collection contains meeting minutes, property appraisal cards, annual reports, VHS tapes, and photographs pertaining to the Mercantile Bancorporation’s mission to provide financial services to customers in the Midwest. Materials of interest include property appraisal cards for residential homes in the St. Louis Metropolitan Region. The cards contain information about the lot size, construction material, and estimated value for each individual property. The materials in this collection date from 1936 to 1999.
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James H. Meredith Papers, 1961-1987 (S0472)
56 cubic feet, 1 microfilm roll
James H. Meredith was a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri. Between 1972-1981, Meredith oversaw the legal battle to desegregate the St. Louis Public Schools. In 1979, he ruled that the St. Louis City Board of Education did not hold the responsibility for racial imbalance in city schools. When the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed his ruling, Meredith became committed to voluntary desegregation. The collection includes seven scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, memorabilia, and photographs.
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Metro Housing Resources Records, 1970-1982 (S0772)
29 cubic feet, 1 cassette, 1 videotape
The records of Metro Housing Resources contain correspondence, meeting minutes, applications, and newsletters documenting the organization's mission to advocate for fair housing and housing options for lower-income families and researching questions related to fair housing and the provisions of housing for low-income and minority families. The services consisted of developing and maintaining a listing service for clients and providing a referral and counseling service for people alleging discrimination in housing. Harry Edward Berndt, the director, closed the organization in 1982, citing declining support for housing issues under the Reagan administration.
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Metro St. Louis Women's Federal Credit Union Records, 1978-1984 (S0978)
0.25 cubic foot
The Metro St. Louis Women's Federal Credit Union Records contain bylaws, a charter, newsletters, and news clippings pertaining to the group's mission to provide economic self-sufficiency for women living the St. Louis metropolitan area.
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Metropolitan Area League of Women Voters Collection, 1919-1987 (S0248)
34 cubic feet, 1021 folders, 26 photographs
This collection contains reports, correspondence newspaper clippings, and meeting minutes from several St. Louis area chapters of the League of Women Voters. The chapters include Kirkwood, University City, Webster Groves, North County, St. Louis County, metro, Clayton, and Central County.
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Metropolitan Church Federation Records, 1905-1978 (S0618)
37 cubic feet, 1846 folders, 100 photographs, 3 scrapbooks
Founded in 1909, the Metropolitan Church Federation served as the agency through which churches worked to make possible community benefits that could not be affected by one church or denomination alone. During its existence, the group advocated more progressive action in matters of social reform. The materials in this collection consist of correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, subject files, and photographs.
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Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis Records, 1970-2011 (S0543)
17 cubic feet
The Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis was founded on October 28, 1972, with a primary mission of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the gay and lesbian community of St. Louis. Materials include administrative files, publications, artifacts, correspondence, and conference materials, which reflect many of the activities of the church and some of its members since its founding, as well as information concerning the gay and lesbian community in St. Louis.
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Metropolitan Educational Center in the Arts: End of Project Report, 1967-1970 (S0048)
0.01 cubic foot
A report compiled by staff members of the Metropolitan Education Center in the Arts (MECA), a three-year program, founded in 1967 under Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, to provide arts education programs to students St. Louis metropolitan region. MECA-sponsored programs taught students drama, modern dance, writing, and photography.
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Metropolitan Information Network (MINET) Records, 1976-1980 (K0518)
2 c.f.
Business and organization records of this Library network group within the Greater Kansas City area.
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Charlotte A. Metzger Collection, 1859-1871; 1971-1992 (C4546)
0.8 cubic feet (16 folders)
Genealogical research material on the Abney family--as well as the related families of Breckenridge, Davis, Geisinger, McClanahan, Shelton, and Van Lear--compiled in the writing of In Search of Kate (1978).