Manuscripts Index
Bernard (Bud) Louis Krasne Family Papers, 1964-2009 (K0896)
0.75 c.f.
Correspondence, genealogical research, newspaper clippings, business cards, digital materials, and photographs pertaining to Bud and Millie Krasne and their daughter Barbara.
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Christian Kratzer Affidavit, 1842 (C1700)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Kratzer's affidavit swearing to ownership of described land.
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Krause, Elbrecht, and Woodrow Family Papers, 1917-2024 (C4623)
0.5 cubic feet (10 folders)
Collection of family materials largely containing letters to Gladys Elbrecht of Streator, Illinois, from H.E. Heineke at West Point during World War I; letters to Charles W. Woodrow of St. Louis, Missouri, 1930s; and letters to Alosia Bell of St. Louis, Missouri, 1930s. Included are Krause family photo albums, 1967-2024.
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Henrietta Park Krause Collection, 1904-1949 (P0171)
0.38 linear feet, 1 volume
A series of photographs from the daughter of Governor Guy B. Park, this collection includes numerous photographs of Gov. Park, a 1933 Century of Progress photo album featuring views of the Missouri Commission exhibit, a series of images on the Huckleberry Finn Streamliner dedication in Hannibal, National Governor's Conventions, the Missouri State Fair, Camp Clark in Nevada, MO, Church Prison Farm near Jefferson City, Governor Forrest Smith's Inaugeration, Mark Twain Memorial Bridge dedication, notable Missourians, elected officials, and state government staff.
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Joan Miday Krauskopf Papers, 1970-1982 (C3912)
3.3 cubic feet
Joan M. Krauskopf was a law professor at the University of Missouri . Her papers relate to the women's movement, the campaigns for the Equal Rights Amendment in Missouri and in the U.S. Congress, and to her specialty of family law. Included in the collection are correspondence, promotional literature, articles/testimonies by Krauskopf, and many articles and newspaper clippings concerning the ERA.
August Kreilich Papers, 1886 (R0022)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The August Kreilich Papers contain a photocopy of a contract with instructions for August Kreilich regarding being lighthouse keeper. Kreilich was the keeper of the lights at the Saline Rocks on the Mississippi River in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. The contract was issued on March 27, 1886 by the U.S. Light House Establishment.
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A. Krekel Post Card, no date (C1579)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To F.S. Arnold, Sedalia, MO, from Jefferson City, MO.
Inquiry about the Grosbeck and Ph. sale arrangements. Krekel will approve or reject sale.
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Gary R. Kremer Papers, 1961-2019 (CA6143)
11.6 cubic feet, 47 audio cassettes, 4 CDs, 3 DVDs, 4 video cassettes, 329.9 MB of digital files
The papers of the Director of the State Historical Society of Missouri primarily contain correspondence, publications, research material, and audiovisual material.
Robert Harry Krieger Papers, 1917-1983 (S0227)
0.25 cubic foot
The Robert Harry Krieger Papers contain three journals and military certificates documenting Krieger's service in the United States Army with the 198th Chemical Depot Company and as a stock clerk in the European Theater of Operations and the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre during World War II. Additionally, the collection contains Robert’s father’s World War I journal from when he served in the United States Naval Reserve Forces on a submarine chaser and minesweeping ship.
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Raymond Kringer Collection, 1944-1945 (S0390)
0.50 cubic feet
The Raymond Kringer Collection consists of correspondence written by Krieger while serving as a cryptographer in the United States Army Air Forces in India during World War II.
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Kroeger Family Papers, 1850-1960 (S0482)
0.8 cubic foot, 34 folders, 142 photographs
Dr. Ernest Kroeger (1862-1934) was a composer, educator, and musician who founded and directed Kroeger School of Music and directed musical programs for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The collection contains correspondence, publications, documents, and photographs relating to Dr. Kroeger and his family.
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Otto and Joe Kroeger Photograph Collection, 1920-1994 (P0002)
0.2 cubic feet, 455 photographs, 6 audio cassettes
The Kroeger collection is comprised of 455 glass plate negatives, film negatives, and photographs. Photographs were taken by Otto and his son, Joseph Kroeger, both of Jefferson City, Missouri. Also included are six interviews of the Kroeger family on audio cassettes.
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Peter Krohn Papers, 1847-1869 (C4306)
0.2 cubic feet (2 folders)
The papers contain schoolwork consisting of trigonometry and navigation calculations; merchandise accounts; tax receipts; affidavit of Peter Krohn accepting the duties of the post office, and an internal revenue license granted to Peter Krohn of Linn, Missouri, as a retail dealer, 1847-1869.
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Wilhelm Kroll Collection, 1967 (K1253)
0.01 c.f.
The papers are comprised of a narrative written by Ruth H. Cochran about her grandfather, Wilhelm Kroll. This narrative was written to Frederick Fry, Kroll's great-grandson, presumably so that Fry would know of the experiences his ancestor went through.
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Young-Hie Nahm Kromm Papers, 1958-2021 (S0449)
15 cubic feet
The Young-Hie Nahm Kromm Papers consist of architectural plans, correspondence, site specifications, floor plans, photographs, and meeting minutes documenting Kromm’s career as a Korean-American woman architect with Kromm, Rikimaru, and Johansen Inc.
Henry Kuck Letters, 1861-1865 (S0242)
0.15 cubic foot, 5 folders
This collection consists of letters written by Henry Kuck to his wife, Metta Kuck, while he served in Company G, 31st Missouri Volunteers, during the Civil War. In the letters, Kuck describes the siege of Vicksburg, the battle of Atlanta, and military actions in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia.
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Kucker Studio Co. Photographs, 1931-1940 (P1072)
Photographs by Kucker Studio, Springfield, Missouri, of the Springfield area and elected representatives and officials.
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Kuemmel Family Books, 1859-1927 (C1135)
1.1 cubic feet (19 volumes)
Account books, cash books, and letter books of the family of George F. Kuemmel.
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Cornelia A. Kuemmel Account Book, 1901-1933 (C1133)
0.06 cubic feet (1 volume)
Household expenses, recorded in Glasgow, MO.
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George Frederick Kuemmel Dictionary, 1855 (C1134)
0.01 cubic feet (1 volume)
Brief German-English dictionary compiled by German-born music teacher in Glasgow, MO.
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George Frederick Kuemmel Geometry Notebook, 1849 (C1136)
0.02 cubic feet (1 volume)
Geometry exercises.
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George Frederick Kuemmel Record Book, 1873-1875 (C1139)
0.01 cubic feet (1 volume)
Contains weather records, garden and egg accounts, and expenses for chickens.
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George Frederick Kuemmel Papers, 1875-1922 (C1138)
0.25 cubic feet (4 folders)
Papers pertaining to George Kuemmel’s time as a music instructor and other financial dealings, as well as miscellaneous papers and news clippings.
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George Frederick Kuemmel Record Book, 1872-1881 (C1137)
0.02 cubic feet (1 volume)
A few pages contain garden and miscellaneous accounts, and remainder of book consists of paragraphs about murders and suicides written in German.
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Natalie Wagner Kuemmel Notebook, 1861-1869 (C1140)
0.01 cubic feet (1 volume)
Jokes, daybook for 1861 and letter record book, 1863-1869.
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William Kuemmel Daybook, 1856-1860 (C1141)
0.04 cubic feet (1 volume)
Owner of a general merchandise firm in St. Louis, Kuemmel emigrated to the U.S. from Germany.
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John M. Kuhlman Papers, 1953-2011 (C4738)
0.2 cubic feet (7 folders), 435 MB of digital files
The papers of a professor of economics at the University of Missouri from 1961 to 1985 include his memoirs; professional correspondence and letters from students; news articles and editorials; speeches; and miscellaneous documents.
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Kuk Sool Won, St. Louis Records, 1988-2010 (S0338)
7 cubic feet
The Kuk Sool Won, St. Louis Records contain photographs, scrapbooks, and tests documenting the school's dedication to teaching Kuk Sool Won, a traditional Korean martial arts system founded in 1958 by In Hyuk Suh.
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Frederick August Kullman Papers, 1855-1980 (R0120)
0.03 cubic foot (3 folders)
The Frederick August Kullman Papers contain photocopies of the miscellaneous papers and Civil War diary of Frederick A. Kullman, a resident of Cole Camp, Benton County, Missouri, and a soldier in the 13th Missouri Cavalry. His papers include confirmation and emigration certificates from Bavaria, military service records, correspondence, photographs, and genealogical information on the Kullman family. The wartime diary covers service at Rolla and Licking, Missouri in 1865.
G.S. Kunkel Autobiography, 1918 (C0463)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Memoirs of G.S. Kunkel of Oregon, Holt County, MO. Mentions milling, Brigham Young, a trip to Pike's Peak, the Black Hills, Indian and Mormon massacres, California, Chinese inhabitants, gold mining, Virginia City, Mark Twain, patents, and his family.
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Kupferer Family Papers, 1941-1946 (C4575)
0.15 cubic feet (3 folders)
The Kupferer family papers contain correspondence between Edward and Henrietta Kupferer, Edward’s military papers, and an account of a trip to California made by Henrietta to visit Edward during his basic training in 1943.
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Neal F. Kurz Papers, 1963-1994 (K1102)
0.2 c.f.
The Neal F. Kurz Papers contains materials related to Kurz's career as a customer service representative with Trans World Airlines. The collection primarily consists of shift change reports compiled by Kurz.
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Edward A. Kutzner Special Order, 1863 (C1508)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Special Order No. 42 to discharge William O. Bartrum, a private in Company A, 2nd Provisional Regiment, E.M.M., by order of Col. Kutzner, Commander.
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Jonathan Kwitny Papers, 1957-1993 (C4081)
17.0 cubic feet (360 folders), 1 audio cassette, 1 video cassette
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KWTO Newsletter Collection, 1944-1951 (R0834)
0.25 cubic foot (2 folder)
These are 45 issues of 'the KWTO Dial', a monthly publication of the radio station KWTO at Springfield in Greene County, Missouri, from June 1944 to November 1951. Each issue contains a broadcast schedule and news about the station's programs and staff.
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L.B. Ely and Brother Account, 1877 (C0723)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains an account of Mrs. Austin with a general merchandise store in Carrollton, Missouri.
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La Comunidad Video Collection, 1980-1990 (K0499)
36 c.f.
3/4" professional tapes, made by Hispanic Productions, Inc., of a weekly American cablevision program about the Hispanic community in Greater Kansas City area,also includes written history of the organization
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"La Decouverte du Missouri et L'Histoire du Fort D'Orleans (1673-1728)", 1925 (C0886)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Printed copy written in French. Early history of Missouri and the founding of Fort D'Orleans. Also partial translation.
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Stephen A. LaBarge Missouri River Notebook, no date (C1142)
0.03 cubic feet (1 volume)
Notes of a steamboat pilot on the Missouri River, primarily map of the river and mileage record.
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Labor for Peace Conference Records, 1972-1973 (S0426)
0.1 cubic foot, 5 folders
This collection contains correspondence, memos, reports, a policy statement, newspaper clippings, and press releases from the 1972 Labor for Peace Conference held in St. Louis, Missouri. Labor for Peace was an anti-war organization of national labor leaders meeting to condemn the Vietnam War.
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Laborvision Video Collection, 1991-1994 (S0913)
7 cubic feet
This collection contains video recordings of "Laborvision," a public access television series produced by the Missouri Progressive Vote Coalition. The show focused on labor issues affecting Missouri workers.
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Walter E. Lackey Letters, 1805, 1827 (C3145)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains typed copies of a letter from John B. Treat to Henry Dearborn, 1805, describing Arkansas, the fur trade, Indian trouble, climate, population, and industry of the area; and an nspection report written by C. Groghan from Jefferson Barracks, September 1827.
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James R. Lackland Papers, 1840-1896 (C2643)
0.21 cubic feet (10 folders)
The papers of James R. Lackland contain miscellaneous correspondence and family papers, and accounts to 1874.
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Laclede County, Missouri Collection, 1949 (R1474)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Laclede County, Missouri Collection contains an official program and souvenir booklet from the Laclede County Centennial, which took place August 7 to 13, 1949, at Lebanon, Missouri. Included in the program is a schedule of events, photographs of event coordinators and entertainers, and a brief history of Laclede County.
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Laclede County, Missouri Superintendent of Schools Collection, 1943-1946 (R0855)
(1 folder)
These are four Laclede County, Missouri, school directories, published in consecutive years (1943-1944 through 1946-1947) by County School Superintendent Hazel Ponder. Included are district numbers and names, teachers' names and salaries, total assessed valuations and tax rates, enrollment and average attendance, and names of members of the School Board for each district.
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Laclede High School Play, 1918 (SP0033)
.1 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Laclede High School Play consists of a script for The Thread of Destiny, a play set during the American Civil War, which was performed on April 25, 1918, by the Senior Class of Laclede High School, located in Linn County, Missouri.
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Laclede's Landing, St. Louis, Missouri, Photographs, 1980, 1980 (P0241)
Five photos of St. Louis: LaClede's Landing and the Gateway Arch in 1980.
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Archibaldus J. Lacy Diploma, 1851 (C1471)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection consists of a Degree of Doctor of Medicine conferred by the University of Missouri. The diploma is signed by professors of the medical school.
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Elizabeth Lacy Photograph Collection, 1892 (P0433)
3 photographs
Photographs of the University of Missouri's Academic Hall ruins after the 1892 fire
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Asa V. Ladd Papers, 1864-2012 (C2710)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letter to wife when under sentence of death, and from Chaplain Philip McKim telling of the execution. Letter from Ladd to his father with postscript from chaplain. See St. Louis Democrat, October 31, 1864, for biographical information. Also includes a brief history and map of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Slides of these documents are included.