Manuscripts Index
W.E. Locke Scrapbook, 1857-1858 (C1409)
0.05 cubic feet (1 volume)
Articles from Lancaster, PA, and Missouri newspapers about a trip west from Pennsylvania to Missouri, the Van Rensselaer Academy, and religious and social topics.
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David A. Lockmiller Papers, 1880-1964 (C0405)
0.2 cubic feet
The papers of the biographer of General Enoch H. Crowder, administrator of the Selective Service during World War I and ambassador to Cuba, primarily consist of correspondence from the 1940s and 1950s pertaining to the biography. The papers also include correspondence written to Crowder from prominent political and military figures, publicity materials, book reviews, and miscellaneous records. See also C1046, the Enoch H. Crowder Papers.
Anita Boresow Loeb Jewish Cemetery Project, 1866-1999 (K0430)
14 (MR)
Microfilm of note cards prepared by Loeb recording vital data, and when available obituaries for persons buried in Jewish cemeteries in Greater Kansas City. Much of the data, but not all, appears in Mrs. Loeb's book, Gone But Not Forgotten: a History of the Burials in the Jewish Cemeteries of Kansas City, Missouri.
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Anita Boresow Loeb Papers, 1921-2010 (K0659)
9.25 c.f.
An autobiographical family history entitled My Wonderful Life written by Loeb, community historian and active member of Kansas City's Jewish Community. Also a panoramic photograph of the Southwestern Keren Hayesod Zionist Conference, 1921.
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Isidor Loeb Passport, 1899 (C1584)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Passport issued to Loeb, by the State Department.
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Mark Loehrer Papers, 1900-1920 (S1200)
0.25 cubic foot
The Mark Loehrer Papers contains 48 postcards of Kansas City, St. Louis, Hannibal, Fredericktown, and St. Joseph, Missouri. Items of interest include Union Station (St. Louis), Mark Twain Bridge (Hannibal), the Madison County Courthouse (Fredericktown) and Hyde Park Christian Church (Kansas City). The verso of some of the postcards contains correspondence form non-Missourians, dating from 1905 to 1950.
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Charles Gustavus Loesch Collection, 1862-1996 (C3931)
0.08 cubic feet (4 folders)
Newspaper clippings, photographs, and a memoir of Missouri Civil War veteran Charles G. (Gus) Loesch.
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William Lofinck Papers, 1896-1901 (K0405)
0.25 c.f.
Correspondence to Gustave Andriano in St. Joseph, MO, from his brother-in-law, Lofinck, a merchant in Marysville, KS, who was involved with gold mining in New Mexico. The letters are articulately written and provide interesting insight into mining in the waning years of the Gold Rush. Some letters written in German.
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Logan Club Records, 1888 (R0065)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Logan Club Records contain photocopies of the financial records of a political club in Marble Hill, Bollinger County, Missouri. The group supported the Benjamin Harrison and Levi P. Morton national Republican ticket in the presidential election of 1888.
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Logan Family Papers, 1836-1866 (C0363)
0.13 cubic feet (6 folders)
Family letters concerning business, family matters, and health. Letter, 1836, from Philadelphia about purchases and shipment of goods. Letters also written from Kentucky, Missouri, and California. Diary of Martha Logan describes the route taken to California in 1864.
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Logan Wood Genealogical Records, 1700-1980 (K0181)
0.2 c.f.
Genealogical notes, letters, transcribed copies of historical documents and other materials relating to family lines of interest to Dr. Logan Wood, a physician in Bolckow, Andrew County, Missouri.
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Edgar H. Logan Photograph Collection, 1880-1890 (P0432)
6 photographs
Photographs of Boone County, Columbia area: Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Rockbridge Cave, McConathy House. Photos of Mercer Co.: Logan family farm.
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John A. Logan Letter, 1865 (C2198)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a letter to the Officers and Soldiers of the 15th Army Corps congratulating them on the close of the successful march to the sea during the Civil War. The letter discusses the battles at Resaca, Atlanta, Marietta, Nickajack Creek, Kenesaw Mountain, and Jonesboro.
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LOGAN Passenger List, 1833 (C1850)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains photostats of the passenger list of the ship LOGAN, arriving in New York 20 June 1833, John Atkins, master. The list gives names, ages, sex, profession, and nationality of the passengers. Many Germans listed Missouri as area of intended settlement.
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Robert Logsdon Papers, 1939-1992 (S1070)
0.25 cubic foot
The Robert Logsdon Papers contain newspaper clippings and photographs relating to Logsdon's labor activism as a candidate for the governor of Missouri in 1948 and a member of the executive board of the Union District 8.
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Marie Blees Lohmeyer Photograph Collection, 1899-1900, no date (P0555)
Copy photos of the Blees Military Academy in Macon, MO, ca. 1899-1900.
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Loire-Kuzmich Family Papers, 1916-2006 (C4267)
0.5 cubic feet (10 folders)
The Loire-Kuzmich family papers consists of items collected by Barbra Kuzmich, including photographs and letters, as well as documents chronicling the lives of Genevieve Loire and the Kuzmich family.
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John Lomax Papers, 1862-1865 (C2635)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers of John Lomax contain Civil War letters and letters regarding family genealogy.
Victor W. Lomax Papers, 1910-1938 (C4270)
0.5 cubic feet (8 folders), 1 oversize item
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Lone Jack Baptist Church (Lone Jack, Mo.) History, 1880 (C3511)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Synopsis of the history of Lone Jack Baptist Church, 1842-1880, read by Martin Rice at the 38th anniversary of the constitution of the church, October 1880.
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Lone Star School District Records, 1884-1895 (K0161)
0.1 c.f.
One-volume transcription of records of the school district records which includes names of tax payers for the district, minutes of the school board's meetings, lists of teachers for the school, financial records, and enumeration lists.
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Long Brothers Account Books, 1856-1881 (C2495)
0.52 cubic feet (5 volumes)
Account books of the general stores of Alfred Long, Cadet, Missouri, and John and William Long, Bellfountain, MO.
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Edward V. Long Papers, 1951-1969 (C1268)
308.75 cubic feet
The papers of Edward V. Long, a Democratic senator from Missouri, consist of correspondence, memos, and other material relating to Long's career in the U.S. Senate.
Edward V. Long Papers, 1960s (CA6175)
208 negatives
Addition of photographic negatives of a United States Senator from Missouri, 1960-1968. Most images were taken in Long's office in Washington, DC. Notables pictured with Long include John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Harry S. Truman, and Stan Musial. See also C1268.
Fannie Blair Long Papers, 1834-1944 (C2222)
0.5 cubic feet (25 folders)
Miscellaneous correspondence, legal papers, photographs, genealogy, mementos, accounts, books, and diary of Fannie Blair Long and family. Includes settlement of Isaac Long estate, Keswick, VA.
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Isaac Long Papers, 1859-1871 (C2294)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Family papers of a resident of Albemarle County, VA. Three letters and two receipts concerning accounts, hiring employees, and local and family news.
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J.H. Long Photographs, 1910-1941 (P0554)
24 photographs
Photos by Long of boats, particular emphasis on steamboats. Images of the St. Louis waterfront, Tower Rock in Perry County, and levee (mattress) construction near Birds Point.
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James A. Long Papers, 1819-1848 (C3241)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers of James A. Long contain letters from Long to his family in Manchester, St. Louis County, MO, while in the University in Columbia, describing everyday student life, professors, preachers, the Whig party in Columbia, James S. Rollins' gubernatorial campaign, and family news.
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Lula C. Long Photographs, 1920, 1953, no date (P0933)
10 photographs
Photos of Washington County
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Martha White Long Reminiscences, 1904 (C2693)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains reminiscences describing memories of early childhood, teaching experiences, and life after her marriage until her husband's death. Also included is an obituary of Cornelia C. White.
William C. Long Papers, 1859-1891 (C2624)
0.17 cubic feet (8 folders)
Nineteen Civil War letters; letters to and from Irwin Walley, Long's son-in-law; miscellaneous family papers; and photographs of the opening of the Oklahoma Territory, 1891.
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Rufus E. Longan Papers, 1879-1936 (C0358)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Miscellaneous papers of a brigadier general in the U.S. Army, who was a member of a pioneer family of Pettis County, MO. Papers include a school report; marriage license and certificate; will; several letters; messages of sympathy and news clipping of Longan's funeral; and "The Dirigible," an army newsletter edited by Longan.
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Rufus Estes Longan Collection, 1873, 1893-1936 (C4684)
0.8 cubic foot (19 folders) 12 oversize items, 2 oversize volumes
The papers of a U.S. Army General from Sedalia, Missouri, who attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point from 1893 to 1897, include photographs, scrapbooks, correspondence, certificates and awards, and miscellaneous material.
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LONGER THAN A LIFETIME IN MISSOURI, Gert Goebel, 1971 (C1854)
0.8 cubic feet
Elsa Nagel's 1971 English translation of Gert Goebel's LANGER ALS EIN MENSCHENLEBEN IN MISSOURI for the State Historical Society of Missouri.
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Kate Lonsdale Letter, 1905 (C3317)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Penelope, from Columbia, MO, June 26, 1905.
Letter discusses local news and neighborhood events.
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Meron G. Mayhew Lonsdale Papers, 1847-1927 (C0130)
0.2 cubic feet
Family letters; bills; Boone County tax receipts for the Civil War period; Missouri University commencement programs, 1880-1881; Christian College catalogue; and newspaper clippings pertaining to family.
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Looney's Creek Baptist Church Record Book, 1836-1894 (C3024)
1 roll of microfilm
Record book of Looney's Creek Baptist Church in Shelbyville, Shelby County. Contains meeting minutes and lists of members.
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Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company Photograph Collection, no date (P1050)
Seven photographs of the Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company factory and operations in St. Louis, MO.
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Loosely Identified Records, 1974-2012 (S1096)
0.5 cubic foot (8 folders)
The Loosely Identified Collection contains flyers, membership lists, newspaper clippings, and poems of Loosely Identified, a St. Louis-based women’s poetry group formed in 1974 to promote the cause of women’s equality through progressive and empowering poetry.
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James R. Loosen Papers, 1930s-1950 (K0574)
0.1 c.f.
Photographs of Trans World Airlines (TWA) pilots, flight attendants, and early airplanes. Loosen was a pilot and in Flight Operations management.
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Charles Lorenz Photographs, no date (P0550)
2 photographs
Two photographs of the Washington University campus in St. Louis.
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Lorenzen Family Papers, 1927-2002 (S0286)
0.5 cubic foot
The Lorenzen Family Papers contain correspondence, photographs, and a scrapbook, primarily pertaining to the lives of Dorothy and Robert Lorenzen and their daughter, Georgia Lorenzen Kay. The materials in this collection date from 1927 to 2002.
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Lorie Family Papers, 1889-1981 (K1414)
0.17 c.f.
This collection contains materials of the Lorie family, a Jewish family from Kansas City. Members of the family whose materials are in this collection lived in the area from the late 19th century through the 20th century. Materials include military records, Boy Scout records, family correspondence, personal documents of various kinds, a photograph, newspaper clippings, and documents pertaining to the wider Jewish community.
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Louis Lorimier Will, 1808 (C2124)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a typed copy of the will of Lorimier of the District and Town of Cape Girardeau, Louisiana Territory. Lorimier named as his executor and heir the Shawnee woman with whom he lived, Pemanpich. The will lists names and ages of their six children.
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Serina Levin Lorsch Papers, 1963-1991 (K0094)
4 c.f.
Personal and family papers as well as materials related to various organizations of which Mrs. Lorsch was a part, including the Temple B'nai Jehudah Sisterhood, the Kansas City Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women, her work to secure ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment in Missouri
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Philipp Lotz Papers, 1872-1955 (C3741)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
The papers contain pages from the family bible listing births and deaths of children of Philipp and Christina Lotz; obituary of Christian Lotz; miscellaneous receipts and clippings; and religious cards and literature. Most of the material is in German. The Lotz family lived in and near California and McGirk in Moniteau County, Missouri, and Kansas City.
Loughlin Studios Architectural Records, 1976-2019 (K1398)
4.09 c.f.
Loughlin Studios paper drawings and AutoCAD files dated 1976 to 2019.
Helen June Knox Loughran Papers, 1948-2011 (K1256)
1 c.f.
Personal papers of former Kansas Citian, Librarian and Clerk of the United States Supreme Court. Includes correspondence, records of a trip to Europe, genealogical information and photographs of family. Also photographs of Supreme Court Justices, friends and co-workers at the Court
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Louis Unfer Photograph Collection, 1955 (P1191)
Photographs of War of 1812 battle sites in Lincoln County, ca. 1955.
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Stanley Phillip Louis Collection, 1915-1970 (K1203)
0.2 c.f.
Hebrew Bibles, prayer book, and a season program for the Jewish Community Center's Resident Theatre.