Manuscripts Index
Georgia Arnold Lang Photograph, 1900 (P0320)
1 photograph
Photograph of Miss Joy Fewsmith's primary class at Robert E. Lee Elementary School, Columbia, MO, early 1900s.
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Nina Barker Lange Papers, 1901-1938 (K1106)
0.1 c.f.
Lange was a pupil of pianist Sallie Smith Busch, (Mrs. Carl Busch). Includes mementos kept by Lange: correspondence, programs, clippings, scrapbook, and yearbooks of the Leavenworth Musical Club.
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Länger Als Ein Menschenleben in Missouri, Gert Goebel, 1877 (C1815)
0.4 cubic feet
English translation of Gert Goebel's LONGER THAN A LIFETIME IN MISSOURI completed by Martin W. Heinrichsmeyer in 1956.
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Walter T. Langkop Papers, no date (CA6527)
0.9 cubic feet
Photographs and material related to the death of a World War I soldier from Cooper County, Missouri. Includes a larged framed portrait of Langkop and a copy of List of Mothers and Widows of American Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Entitled to Make a Pilgramage to the War Cemeteries in Europe.
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Edward A. Langleben Postcard Collection, 1904-1978 (S0700)
0 .4 cubic foot
The Edward A. Langleben Postcard Collection consists of 245 postcards collected by Langleben during his life. The postcards focus on St. Louis area places and buildings. The postcards are divided into the following themes: Admiral excursion boat, aerial views, bridges, buildings, churches, city hall, entrances to private buildings, Forest Park, Gateway Arch, government buildings, hospitals, hotels, Jefferson Barracks, Jefferson Memorial, Jewel Box, Municipal Opera, parks, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Zoo, schools and universities, Shaw's Garden, Union Station, and waterworks.
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Isom P. Langley Collection, no date (R1205)
(1 folder)
This is an undated campaign card for Isom P. Langley, Republican candidate for Missouri's 16th district seat in the United States House of Representatives. Langley was from Mountain Gove in Wright County, Missouri.
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Phyllis Langsdorf Papers, 1977-2018 (S0383)
0.3 cubic foot
The Phyllis Langsdorf Papers contains photographs, newsletters, and program booklets documenting Langsdorf volunteer work with the Craft Alliance Center for Art and Design and Barnes Jewish Hospital.
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Charles Lanham Photograph Collection, 1858, no date (P0071)
11 photographs
Copy photos of 19th century U.S. Congressmen from Missouri
Jacob Lanius Diaries, 1833-1842 (C1147)
0.4 cubic feet
Diaries of an itinerant pastor for the Missouri Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church. Concerns church locations, members, revivals, meetings, ministers, and living conditions. Includes an edited transcription, with background information, by Theodore H. Wolff.
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Lankford Family Papers, 1904-1976 (S0523)
0.2 cubic foot, 78 photographs
The Lankford Family Papers contain family photographs, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra bulletins and tickets, a Turner Hall certificate, and family vacation journals. The materials in the collection date from 1904-1969.
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John E. Lankford Papers, 1934-2018 (CA5175)
12.1 cubic feet
The professional and personal papers of a history professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia include correspondence, publications, research and teaching materials, biographical information, photographs, poetry, financial records, and miscellaneous material.
Charles Lanman Collection, 1826-1869 (C3725)
0.2 cubic feet (49 folders)
Autobiographical and biographical correspondence and documents relating to Missouri congressmen collected by Charles Lanman for publication in his Dictionary of the United States Congress. Lanman's biographical dictionary was first printed in 1859 and periodically revised through 1869.
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Thomas C. Lannan Letters, 1849 (C2205)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Two letters (April 20 and June 18) from a schoolteacher in Saline County, MO, to George Peter of Darnestown, MD, describing life in central Missouri, including a cholera epidemic, opportunities for purchasing land and farming, politics, and teaching.
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Chyrel Lanos Papers, 1977-1978 (C4430)
0.1 cubic feet (3 folders)
This collection offers information regarding the Legion of Black Collegians (LBC) at the University of Missouri-Columbia throughout 1977-1978. The collection contains a book that was intended to serve as a guide for incoming black students.
Raymond W. Lansford Oral History Collection, 1985-2010 (C4725)
0.1 cubic foot (5 folders), 7 CDs
Oral history of the life of Raymond W. Lansford. Landsford served in the United States Air Force during World War II and flew 30 missions over Europe. There are recorded interviews along with transcripts of the recordings. Additionally, there are materials that detail portions of Raymond's life before and after his time in the military.
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Robert Larouche Photograph Collection, 1948-1985 (S1172)
5 cubic feet
The Robert LaRouche Photograph Collectioncontains newspaper clippings and photographs LaRouche took for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, featuring scenes of the St. Louis metropolitan area.
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C.A. Larson Photographs, 1949, no date (P0738)
2 photographs
Photos relating to the Swedish church, near Bucklin, MO
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Sid Larson Papers, 1960s-1990s (CA6427)
3 cubic feet
The papers of an artist, teacher, and curator of the State Historical Society of Missouri's art collection include newspaper clippings, correspondence, and research on Thomas Hart Benton, as well as records of Larson's restoration work on various Missouri murals. Also included are slides from Larson's art and art history lectures as a professor at Columbia College.
Sidney Larson Photograph Collection, 1953-1999 (P0210)
1 folder
A collection of photographs of and relating to the work of Sidney Larson, art curator for the State Historical Society of Missouri. 15 b/w photos, photocopied news clipping feat. Thomas Benton, artist (MO State Fair 1990). b/w photo of Truman, Benton, and Larson (artist; donor) (with negatives). 3 35mm b/w slides, State Capitol restoration. b/w of Rolla mural. b/w Shane Drawings exhibit, 1964. 2 b/w photos of paintings with notes on figures depicted. 4 color photos of Larson's artwork shown at Columbia College, August 1999.
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Larwill Family Papers, 1794-1947 (C0129)
0.4 cubic feet, 1 roll of microfilm
Political, business, and private correspondence, account books, family history, and essays of an early Ohio family active in Ohio River commercial ventures, land transactions, and Jacksonian politics and bank reforms. Folders contain typed copies of items on microfilm plus some originals not on film.
Frederick H. Laas Collection, 1935-2001 (R1323)
4 cubic feet (197 folders)
The collection of railroadiana consists primarily of printed memorabilia such as timetables, station maps, ticket stubs, and other memorabilia. Most pertains to passenger operations in the United States and Canada, especially those by Amtrak, but there are also brochures and printed materials from passenger railroads in Europe and Asia. The bulk of the material dates from the 1960s to the 1990s.
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Lathrop (Mo.) School District Records, 1870-1906 (C1148)
0.2 cubic feet (3 volumes)
Vol. 1, Board minutes, tuition payments, 1870-1886; Vol. 2, Minutes, expenses, tuition, officers, 1873-1882; Vol. 3, 1882-1906.
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Frances E. Lathrop Portrait, 1919 (P0998)
1 photograph
Studio portrait, probably of an earlier photograph, since Mrs. Lathrop died in 1893 and the photograph is dated 1919
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John Hiram Lathrop Papers, 1842-1865 (C0360)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Circulars; correspondence; statement signed by Lathrop freeing an enslaved individual; and letter to president of Hobart College, NY, regarding faculty organization. Lathrop was the first president of the University of Missouri.
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John Lathrop Portrait, 1834 (C2256)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Photograph of portrait of the Reverend John Lathrop, ancestor of John Hiram Lathrop (1799-1866), president of the University of Missouri, 1841-1849, 1865-1866. Genealogical data on Lathrop family written on back.
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Samuel Lathrop Letter, 1820 (K0230)
0.01 c.f.
letter from Samuel Lathrop, U.S. Representative from Massachusetts to the Hon. Josiah Stebbins in Alna, Maine, concerning the Missouri Compromise.
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Laube Home Movies, 1960-1970 (S1139)
0.01 cubic foot
This collection contains 8mm family films of the Laube family, including scenes from the St. Louis Zoo.
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Jesse F. Lauck Architectural Records, 1919-1971 (K0730)
18.37 c.f.
Architectural drawings by Lauck and his firm of buildings in the Kansas City area and in the Midwest.
Laundry, Dry Cleaning and Dye House Workers Union, Local 108 Records, 1945-1977 (S0429)
0.01 cubic foot, 3 folders, 4 photographs
This collection consists of labor agreements, constitutions, photographs and bylaws of Laundry, Dry Cleaning and Dye House Workers, Local 108.
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Laura X Papers, 1958-2006 (S1106)
6 cubic feet, 17 microfilm rolls
This collection contains microfilmed files on marital rape law and women's rights, collected by Laura X. Also included in the collection are photographs, news clippings, and scrapbooks, documenting Laura X's early life in St. Louis.
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Joseph N. Laurie Collection, 1837-1862 (C2663)
3 volumes
Saline County treasurer's book, 1848; Laurie's store accounts from Boonville, MO, 1837-1838; Saline County probate court records, 1858-1862.
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O.A. Lavinder Letters, 1919 (C0353)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
From a soldier with the A.E.F. in France to his cousin E.M. Douglas of Benton City, Missouri. Discusses the country, weather, and army life.
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Edwin F. Lawler Jr. Papers, 1924-1991 (C4371)
1.25 cubic feet (40 folders)
Military documents and photographs, travel and family photographs and slides, college yearbooks, personal correspondence, and miscellaneous material.
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Burton Lawless Papers, 1818-1876 (C2056)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Deeds, tax receipts, and will pertaining to property in Saline County, MO.
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Elaine Lawless Folklore Collection, 1980-2008 (CA4755)
14.3 cubic feet, 251 audio cassettes, 1 video cassette
Student papers, research materials, and audio cassettes pertaining to folklore research and women's studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Lawrence County Bank Records, 1873-1924 (R0543)
2 volumes, 1 folder MICROFILM
This collection consists of two corporate minute books (1873-1903 and 1903-1913) and miscellaneous
correspondence (1920-1924) of the Lawrence County Bank in Peirce (now Pierce)
City in Lawrence County, Missouri. The bank was, for the most part, owned and managed by
Lewis L. L. Allen and his son, L. L. Allen.
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Lawrence County Bank Records, circa 1880-1896 (R0980)
(2 oversize volumes, 1 folder)
These are records of the Lawrence County Bank in Pierce City, Missouri. Included are an account book, ca.1880-1896; an Exchange Register, 1891-1893; and a few miscellaneous papers, 1881.
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Lawrence County, Missouri Mercantile Records, 1852-1872 (R0315)
(3 rolls of microfilm)
The Lawrence County, Missouri Mercantile Records contain ledgers, journals, and daybooks on microfilm from mercantile establishments located in or near Mount Vernon in Lawrence County, Missouri. Included are records attributed to stores operated by “B. & O. Stone,” “Whaley & George,” Samuel Stone, “Haley & McCanse,” “Gay, Allen & Co.,” Nancy Stone, and “Kellogg & Whaley.”
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Josephine R. Lawrence Collection, 1844-1986 (C3792)
0.4 cubic feet (26 folders)
The papers of the Jackson and Lawrence families of Pennytown and Marshall, Missouri, include newspaper clippings and unpublished manuscripts on the history of Pennytown, a Black community near Marshall. There are also funeral cards, copies of legal documents, church and school records, and photographs of Pennytown and its residents.
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Sidney Lawrence Papers, 1965-1972 (K1191)
0.5 c.f.
Lawrence was long-time executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Bureau, in Kansas City. Includes letters sent to Lawrence on the occasion of his retirement. Also newspaper clippings, personal correspondence, photographs, awards and citations, and plaques.
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Samuel S. Laws Memorandum, 1889 (C2741)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Review of governing bodies of Harvard, Yale, Cornell and Michigan Universities. Proposals for change in selection of University of Missouri board of curators and administrative heads.
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J.W. Lawson Law Notebook, 1874 (C0657)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Notebook of questions on law kept by Lawson on the textbook by Leake on contracts.
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Judge Lawson Photograph Collection, 1908-1909 (P0908)
2 photographs
Group portraits of the Missouri Bar Association, 1908 and 1909.
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J.F. Lawton Diary, 1877-1879 (C1149)
0.03 cubic feet (1 volume)
Diary of a mill owner in Carrollton, Carroll County, MO. Also a photograph of Wild Moss Mills.
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Moses Lax Service Record, 1866 (R0023)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Moses Lax Papers contains photocopies of Moses Lax's service record. Lax served in the 62nd Regiment, United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War.
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Hubert E. Lay Papers, 1961 (R1217)
(1 folder)
This is a booklet published for the dispersal sale of Hubert E. Lay's herd of Aberdeen-Angus cattle at Houston in Texas County, Missouri , on September 3, 1961. Fifty-two head of cattle were offered, with Colonel Wesley Hays serving as the auctioneer.
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J. Gilbert Lay Papers, 1960s-1980s (R1327)
1 cubic foot (6 volumes)
The J. Gilbert Lay Papers include six scrapbooks containing obituaries and death notices for residents of Cook Station, Crawford County, Missouri, and surrounding communities. Also included are newspaper clippings of Lay’s poetry and writings, advertisements of his revivals, local history items, and local news. The collection also contains the Lay family genealogy with numerous pages devoted to Lay’s mother, Lena Lay.
William Lay Revolutionary War Pension Application Records, 1934 (C3254)
1 roll of microfilm
The microfilm contains documents from U.S. Veterans Administration files in the National Archives regarding Lay's pension application.
Bazel F. Lazear Papers, 1851-1904 (C1014)
0.31 cubic feet (15 folders)
Letters to wife from California gold fields and while on duty with Missouri State Militia during the Civil War, describing encounters with guerrilla forces, battles, and personal relations with fellow soldiers; letters about his dismissal from job with Railway Mail Service and about his Civil War pension claim.
Ashley Lea Letters, 1839-1884 (C0354)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letters of a pioneer Missouri family discussing conditions on the journey to the California gold fields, family news, and crop conditions in Mississippi in 1857.