1990s

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.

J.N. Rupe and Sons (Edgerton, Mo.) Account Book, 1887-1903 (C2474)
0.15 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Rupe was a general store owner and physician; both types of accounts are entered in the book.

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.

Patricia L. Jacobs-Macdonald Papers, 1998-2005 (K1119)
4 c.f.

Macdonald was president of the Missouri Credit Union Commission. Includes applications for credit unions, cases presented before the commission, minutes and correspondence.

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.

James Napoleon Cox Records, 1887-1926 (R0724)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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These are the personal and official records and papers of James N. Cox, a farmer and justice of the peace of North Dillon Township in Phelps County, Missouri. The first volume primarily contains various business accounts; the second concerns various official matters such as stray livestock, poll taxes, and civil and criminal complaints. The folder contains miscellaneous papers removed from the volumes.

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.

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.

Odis and Ruby James Oral History, 1990 (S0513)
0.01 cubic foot, 1 audio cassette tape

An oral history interview regarding the lives and experiences of Reverend Odis James and Ruby James while working in the Nazarene Ministry in St. Louis.

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.

Walt Jaschek Papers, 1968-2019 (S0371)
0.3 cubic foot

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The collection contains zines and comic books written, published, and collected by Walter Jaschek, a St. Louis-area comic book and Science Fiction/Fantasy enthusiast. Materials of interest include issues of Grafan that Jaschek helped edit as a member of the Graphic Fantasy Society of St. Louis. Also included in the collection are two issues of The Green Vomit, published by Bob Gale, a St. Louis native and co-writer of the Back to the Future movie series. 

Iola Allen Jasper Papers, 1827-2020 (S0573)
8.25 cubic feet

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The Iola Jasper Papers contain correspondence, photographs, histories, greeting cards, and a diary related to Jasper's interest in family history. Materials of interest include the correspondence and business papers of her Great-Grandfather, William Sumner Jewett, a Jefferson County entrepreneur who shipped fruit and sand to companies in St. Louis and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Kimberly Jayne Papers, 1985-2020 (S0503)
6 cubic feet

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The Kim Jayne Papers consist of meeting minutes, correspondence, flyers, posters, pin buttons, photographs, slides, and cassette tapes that document the life of Kim Jayne, a prominent peace activist within the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. The collection contains information regarding her personal life and involvement in organizations such as the Forest Park Southeast Neighborhood Association, St. Louis Women’s Support Group, and Lentz Peace Association from 1979 to 2022.

Mitchell F. Jayne Papers, 1984-1995 (C4757)
0.4 cubic foot (19 folders), 6 audio cassettes

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Audiobooks and personal papers of a Columbia author, storyteller, and musician. Also contains a manuscript of Jayne's HIRAM.

Jeff Bassinson Papers, 1996-2025 (CA6778)
0.3 c.f., 24 oversize items

Promotional materials for Capital Jazz/MO Jazz Fest and Jazz bands Headwind & PenTazz, 2018-2025.

Jeff Stack Papers, 1990-2025 (CA6769)
17.4 c.f., 60 CD's

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The papers of a Columbia, Missouri activist and reformer involved with various organizations to attempt to change societal norms and laws. The papers include his work with Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty (MADP), Mid-Missouri Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR), and the Missouri Institute for Mental Health (MIMH). Also included are materials on anti-Iraq War protests, counseling young people on the realities of war, anti-draft sentiments, and on the conscientious objector.

Jefferson Barracks National Register of Historic Places Research Collection, 1997-2003 (S1066)
9 cubic feet

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This collection contains research materials used to prepare Jefferson Barracks nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.

Jefferson City Association of Educational Office Personnel Records, 1950-2010 (CA6617)
5.4 cubic feet, 8 oversize volumes

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The records of the organization include scrapbooks, meeting minutes, programs, yearbooks, correspondence, newsletter material, and miscellaneous material.

Jeffrey L. Bruce and Company Records, 1972-2008 (K1258)
146.3 c.f.

Records of landscape and city planning company.

Brunton L. Jenkins Papers, 1967-2005 (K1251)
0.25 c.f.

collected materials concerning Carroll L. Jenkins, his band and relationship with Charlie Parker, Scott Robinson, articles by Carroll and Brunton Jenkins concerning KC Black Jazz History, and Charlie Parker

Chinyere Jenkins v. Kansas City Missouri School District Records, 1977-2000 (K0762)
360 c.f.

Defendant (Kansas City School District) records for the Kansas City Desegregation Case. Also included are records concerning Liddell v. Board of Education of City of St. Louis, MO shared with the attorneys for KCSD by the SLBOE attorneys.

Jennings Historical Society Collection, 1843-1981 (S0081)
0.15 cubic foot

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The Jennings Historical Society Collection contains photocopies of newspaper clippings, a deed of property, photographs, and the contents of a scrapbook collected by Jennings Historical Society regarding the history of Jennings, Missouri, a north St. Louis County suburb.

Jerry Pitts M-K-T Railroad Collection, 1908-2016 (CA6538)
4 cubic feet, 2 oversize items

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The collection contains research material, articles, photographs, and miscellaneous material largely concerning the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad collected by railroad enthusiast Jerry Pitts.

Randall Smith Jessee Collection, 1929-2015 (K1417)
12.5 c.f.

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The Randall Smith Jessee Collection contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, papers, photographs, speeches, and writings related to the career and life of Randall Smith Jessee, radio and TV personality in Kansas City. The collection also covers topics including his friendships with Harry S. Truman and Thomas Hart Benton, as well as his involvement with politics and travel.

Jet-Lag Magazine Collection, 1980-1991 (S0748)
0.4 cubic foot, 5 folders

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The Jet-Lag Magazine Collection contains magazine issues of Jet-Lag Magazine from 1980-1991. Based in St. Louis, the publication focused on punk rock and new wave music and covered the local music scene in the St. Louis area.

Jewish Community Campus Oral History Collection, 1998-1999 (K0433)
1 c.f.

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Video and audio interviews with individuals in the Jewish community prominent in the development of the Campus.

Jewish Community Center, Department of Cultural Arts Records, 1994-2007 (K0744)
9 c.f.

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Correspondence, committee minutes, artist portfolios, performers' information sheets, newspaper clippings, financial statements, event programs/flyers, and film press reviews relating to the activities of the Cultural Arts Department.

Jewish Veterans Museum Association Records, 1944-2007 (K1010)
5 c.f.

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Organizational records of the Association including business and financial records, books, veterans' questionnaires, exhibit photographs, artifacts, and plaques.

Jewish War Veterans Mo-Kan #605 Post and Auxiliary Records, 1990-2008 (K1089)
0.45 c.f.

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Records of a local veterans group, and a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of veterans in the Greater Kansas City area. Includes photograph albums, burial flag, commander's hat, pin, and seal.

Jewish Women International "Dolls for Democracy" Collection, 1951-1995 (K0745)
6 c.f.

Handmade dolls and organizational files for the Heart of America Chapter 527 of B'Nai B'rith Women's ""Dolls for Democracy"" program.

JFK Newsletters Collection, 1968-1995 (S1097)
0.25 cubic foot

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This collection contains publications concerning the assassination of John F. Kennedy, collected by Kenn Thomas.

Chris J. Johannsen Papers, 1970s-1990s (CA6029)
12 cubic feet

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Papers of noted soil scientist who taught at UMC from 1972 to 1985 and specialized in geographic information systems and remote sensing. Includes files of organizations and committees with which he was involved. Also includes correspondence files from the College of Agriculture, Courses, University Departments, and Laboratory for Applications of Remote Sensing (LARS).

John G. Neihardt Corral of the Westerners Collection, 1993-2000 (C4357)
0.2 cubic feet, 5 audio cassettes, 1 video cassette

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Programs, announcements, articles, audio recordings, correspondence, talks, speakers, lists, storytellers-folklore, and research material of the Columbia, Missouri, John G. Neihardt Corral of the Westerners Group.

John H. Walters Hospice of Central Missouri Records, 1975-1990 (C3926)
2.5 cubic feet

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Records of the John H. Walters Hospice of Central Missouri. The collection consists of correspondence, financial and administrative records, committee reports, minutes, meeting agendas, memos, personnel records, organization and dissolution records, and miscellaneous.

John J. Riordan Papers, 1917-1990 (C4383)
2.4 cubic feet (55 folders)

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The John J. Riordan Papers document the World War I military career of a veterinary officer, his career as a professional veterinarian in Tarkio, Missouri, and his efforts to record his wartime experiences through writing his memoir, Horses, Mules and Remounts: The World War I Memoir of a Veterinary Officer.

John Ramming Machine Company Records, 1882-1913 (S0571)
8 cubic feet, 28 volumes

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The John Ramming Machine Company records contain daybooks, ledgers, billing books, check stubs, contracts, and tax documents of this company that was located on the levy. The company did repair and installation on steamboat engines and boilers as well as other machine work for the customers in the city.

John W. Gregory and Company Collection, 1950-2010 (S0351)
14.5 cubic feet

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The collection contains site plans, sales brochures, floor plans, photographs, and appraisal reports for home developments in the St. Louis area, including LaSalle Park, Chateau Country Club, and Lake Saint Louis.

John William Boone Heritage Foundation Collection, 1869-1929, 1961-2014 (C4487)
1.4 cubic feet (65 folders), 5 piano rolls, 1 audio disc, 1 audio tape, 2 jpgs, 13 oversize items

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Materials pertaining to musicians John W. “Blind” Boone and “Blind” Thomas Green Wiggins Bethune.  Includes  biographical material, publicity items, contracts, correspondence, clippings, programs, royalty statements, photographs, piano rolls, sheet music, and audio recordings. Also contains material on the foundation’s Blind Boone Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival, including grant material.

Johnson Family Papers, 1876, 1903-2021 (CG0045)
5.8 GB, 0.76 c. f.

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The Johnson Family Papers contains digitized and original photographs and audio recordings of Jessie Mae Johnson, Birdie E. Scott, Norma Jean Bridger, and their families from the late 1800s to the early 2010s, with photographs of farms and scenery in Bollinger, Perry and Scott Counties.  Additionally, the collection includes portions of Leslie McKinney's extensive genealogical research for the Bridger, Beal, Fadler, Johnson, McKinney, and Yamnitz families. Digital versions were created 2010-2021.

Niel Melvin Johnson Papers, 1830-2007 (K0963)
4.2 c.f.

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Research, oral histories, and manuscript materials collected and created by Johnson, archivist and historian, on Swedish-Americans in Kansas City.

Rose J. Johnson Missouri Bandstand Collection, n.d., 1995-1998 (CA6679)
1.2 cubic feet

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The collection contains material collected by Rose J. Johnson during their graduate studies. Included are research notes, correspondence, photographs, postcards, and papers written by Johnson.

Johnson-West Family Papers, 1930s-1990s (CA6456)
1.5 cubic feet

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The papers of a family from Boone County, Missouri, include photographs, greeting cards, a scrapbook, diary, school papers from Wade School in Boone County, and miscellaneous papers. Virgil West and Nadine Johnson were married in 1939 and had two children: Anita and Sherman.

Louisa Poteet Johnston Papers, 1850-2000 (K0650)
30 c.f.

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Letters, newspapers, clippings, research and writings, and other materials from great-granddaughter of Alexander Majors concerning the Russell, Majors, and Waddell Freighting company and the Majors Home.

Mona Darlene Jones Collection, 1969-2011 (R1343)
3 cubic feet (35 folders, 1 DVD, 14 audio tapes, 8 vinyl records)

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This collection contains awards, plaques and certificates; playbills, fliers, programs, magazine and newspaper articles; photographs including pictures of featured performers, bands on stage, of the crowd, and of impromptu jam sessions; 17 photo albums; audio recordings on reel-to-reel, vinyl, and a 90 minute DVD, "Dixon Bluegrass Festival; Bluegrass Picking' Time: Through All These Years," 2012, by Mona Jones.

Jones-Lemon Family Papers, 1863-1995 (K1458)
6 cubic feet (67 folders, 235 photographs)

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The papers of a family from the Nodaway County, Missouri, area include photographs, correspondence, scrapbooks, family Bible, clippings, postcards, small artifacts, and miscellaneous material. Includes material on James H. Lemon and Kathleen Jones; World War II correspondence of Frank Paul Jones who was stationed in Arkansas during the war; and photographs of the related Cowden family.

Joplin Consolidated Mining Company Books, 1887-1928 (C0649)
2 volumes

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Minute book containing articles of incorporation and minutes of meetings, and account book with accounts of sales and labor.

Jopling Family Papers, 1818-1995 (C3927)
0.6 cubic feet (20 folders, 1 oversize volume)

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Papers of the Jopling family from Pettis County, MO. The papers consist of personal and business records and correspondence, including genealogical information, financial and legal papers, cattle records, patent records, and medical recipes.

Harris S. Joseph Papers, 1924-2000 (K0954)
0.5 c.f.

Joseph was active with the Boy Scouts of America for over thirty years, serving as a scoutmaster for Troops 61 and 2. Includes photographs, anniversary booklets, programs, flyers, pins, and clothing related to Boy Scout troop 61.