Manuscripts Index
Morris B. Margolies Papers, 1915-2010 (K0582)
11 c.f.
Personal and professional papers including correspondence, letters, and cards to Margolies, Rabbi at Congregation Beth Shalom, and his wife Ruth, who was active in Hadassah, the Beth Shalom Sisterhood, and the Women's League for Conservative Judaism. Also lectures (VHS) Rabbi Margolies gave at Beth Shalom during and after his tenure as Rabbi.
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Sol E. Margolin Papers, 1959-1980 (K1196)
0.3 c.f.
Margolin was executive director of the Jewish Community Center and civic leader in the community. Includes photographs, programs, newspaper articles, original art, and memorabilia relating to the Jewish Community Center of Kansas City.
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Marie Kelley-William J. Mack Dance School Photographs, 1930-1936 (K0616)
0.02 c.f.
Group of photos of dance performances on stage by the school.
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Maries County Teachers' Association Records, 1910-1931 (R0657)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Maries County Teachers’ Association Records are microfilmed meeting minutes of the association that include roll calls of attendees and minutes of proceedings from 1910 to 1931. Records were not recorded from 1915 to 1927.
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Maries County, Missouri Medical Register Records, 1871-1909 (R0319)
0.1 cubic foot (2 folders)
The Maries County Medical Register Records contain photocopies of registers, 1871-1900 and 1893-1909, of physicians, surgeons, pharmacists, and dentists in Maries County, Missouri. The registers list the dates and locations of medical training, or certificates granted by state boards in lieu of examinations.
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Maries County, Missouri Photograph Collection, circa 1880s-1930s (R0587)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder, 46 photographs)
These are photographs copied from Volumes 1-9 of the scrapbook collection at the Old Jail Museum at Vienna, Missouri. They feature significant locations, buildings, events, and individuals, mostly in Maries County, Missouri. Many of the views are of Vienna, but there are also photographs of Belle, Paydown, Safe, Summerfield, Vichy, the Gasconade River, St. James in Phelps County, Meta in Osage County, and Dixon in Pulaski County.
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Maries County, Missouri Scrapbook Collection, circa 1920-1950 (R0102)
0.1 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Maries County, Missouri Scrapbook Collection contains a photocopy of a scrapbook compiled by Vienna Bishop. The scrapbook contains obituaries, wedding announcements, and miscellaneous articles from the Maries County Gazette.
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Marine Corps League. Department of Missouri. Smedley Butler Detachment Papers, 1956-1967 (C2506)
0.2 cubic feet (11 folders)
Minutes, correspondence, bank statements, canceled checks, receipts, membership rolls, and state and local officers' lists; national, state and local publications; ritual book; copy of constitution and by-laws; and miscellaneous paraphernalia of a Columbia, MO, chapter.
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Marion City Company Account Book, 1836 (C3031)
1 roll of microfilm
Account book of the Marion City Company. Records work done by woodcutters and laborers on buildings in 1836.
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Marion County, Missouri, Tax Lists, 1827-1828 (C3018)
3 oversize volumes
Resident tax lists listing taxable property and valuation.
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Marion County, Missouri, Citizens' Resolutions, 1834 (C2821)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Resolutions by citizens of Marion County upon the occasion of the death of Lafayette.
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Marion County, Missouri, Photograph Collection, 1892-1982 (P1147)
An artificial collection of photographs of Marion County, Missouri, with emphasis on Hannibal, but also including Palmyra and other locations.
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Marion County, Missouri, Scrapbook, no date (C1413)
0.06 cubic feet (1 volume)
The Marion County, Missouri scrapbook contains clippings on history of Palmyra and Marion County, Missouri, mounted on The 20th Century Atlas Map of Marion County, Missouri by H.C. Sheetz.
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Marionville, Missouri Promotional Booklet Collection, 1968 (R1441)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Marionville, Missouri Promotional Booklet contains information about the city of Marionville, Missouri.
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"Mark Twain and American Drama Before World War I: A Checklist," Frank Donaldson, 1968 (C2576)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Bibliography of plays based on Mark Twain's works.
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Mark Twain National Forest Local History Collection, 1930s-1980s (R0471)
(4 rolls of mircofilm)
This collection was selected from unofficial files on miscellaneous historical topics, including local histories, the CCC, the YCC, the "Irish Wilderness," and the Eleven Point River. There are transcriptions of interviews with older members of the community and Forest Service retirees.
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Mark Twain National Forest Photograph Collection, circa 1900-1985 (R0485)
0.05 cubic foot (2 folders, 719 negatives)
These are photographs copied from holdings of the Mark Twain National Forest in Rolla, Missouri. Topics include National Forest facilities and projects; forest and wood industries; water mills; lakes, rivers, and springs; mines; dams; and the Civilian Conservation Corps and Youth Conservation Corps.
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Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri, Salem Ranger District Photograph Collection, circa 1937-1941 (R0921)
(4 folders)
These are photographic prints of Civilian Conservation Corps and U.S. Forest Service projects in what was then the Clark National Forest. Included are views from Centerville in Reynolds County, Loggers Lake in Shannon County, and Little Scotia Pond in Dent County, Missouri.
Mariska Pugsley Marker Papers, 1813-2008 (K0500)
8 c.f.
Family papers of descendants of John Campbell of Kansas City, in particular the Frederic and Charlotte Pugsley family and their daughter Mariska.
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Percy W. Markham Papers, 1890s-1980s (CA6401)
7.6 cubic feet
The papers of a Brookfield, Missouri, businessman and developer include materials concerning the Consumer Public Services Company and the development of Markham Estates. The collection also includes numerous glass plate negatives documenting life at the turn of the twentieth century, likely in the Brookfield, Missouri, area.
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Evelyn Belle Marks Biography, 2010 (K0504)
0.02 c.f.
A memorial family history book honoring Miss Marks.
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Marlam Construction Company Records, 1908 (K0384)
1 c.f.
Engineers' field books and documents relating to the surveying and construction of the Kansas City & Kansas Southwestern Railway, and electric interurban between Independence, KS, Topeka, KS and Kansas City, MO.
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John Sappington Marmaduke Letter, 1885 (C1619)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Ben Eli Guthrie, Macon, MO, from City of Jefferson, MO, Dec. 5, 1885.
Powers and duties of the sheriff in the public disturbance in Macon, MO.
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Mary C. Marmaduke Clippings, no date (C0791)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains newspaper clippings on the Marmaduke and Sappington families and Arrow Rock Tavern.
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Meredith Miles Marmaduke Papers, 1823-1886 (C1021)
0.6 cubic feet; also available on 1 roll of microfilm
Correspondence and miscellaneous personal and business papers of a Saline County, Missouri, farmer, businessman, lieutenant governor, and governor of Missouri.
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Meredith Miles Marmaduke Papers, 1844 (C1772)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers of Meredith Miles Marmaduke contain photostats of petitions to the governor requesting pardons of prisoners currently in the penitentiary. One item is from the Office of Inspectors of the Penitentiary and recommends a number of pardons.
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Henry R. Marnett Railroad Collection, 1899-2012 (K0734)
6.19 c.f.
The Henry R. Marnett Railroad Collection contains materials related to the life and interests of Henry R. Marnett. The collection consists of various materials including photographs, negatives, slides, postcards, and ephemera representing Marnett's family and his favorite hobby, trains.
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Sam Maronie Papers, 1960-2022 (S0396)
2 cubic feet
The collection contains correspondence, story drafts, photographs, and storyboards documenting Sam Maronie's career as a freelance photographer, journalist, and writer for various science-fiction fandom publications, including Starlog Magazine. Also included are original story boards for Maronie’s comics.
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Philip Marvel Marr Constitutional Convention Papers, 1943-1944 (C0021)
0.5 cubic feet (20 folders)
Convention correspondence and working papers of Marr, 6th senatorial district Democrat delegate. Marr served as chair of the Committee on Preamble, Boundaries, Bill of Rights, and Distribution of Powers and as a member of the Executive, Judicial, Education, and Highways committee.
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Dorothy Marra Research Collection, 1948, 1985-2007 (KA2603)
0.75 c.f.
The Dorothy Marra Research Collection contains notes from Dorothy’s research for her book Cher Oncle, Cher Papa and a yearbook, The Alverno, from St. Francis Academy in Nevada, Missouri, dated 1948.
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James V. Marra Architectural Records, 1920-1990 (K0735)
14 c.f.
Architectural drawings and supporting documents including job files, specifications, financial records, and books, belonging to Marra, a Kansas City architect. Included are drawings from the firm of Wight and Wight.
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Homer Lee Marriott Papers, circa 1919 (R0425)
1 folder
This is a memoir of a resident of Morgan County, Missouri, concerning his experiences as a
soldier in World War One. Marriott served in the 110th Ammunition Train of the 35th Division and
participated in the Battle of the Argonne in 1918.
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Elias Joseph Marsh Diary, 1859 (C2599)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)
Account of a journey to the northern reaches of the Missouri River. Describes the departure, route, passengers, river currents, fur trappers, Indians, prairie country, Mormon camp, Sioux City, the wilderness, Fort Pierre Chouteau, hunting and wildlife, Fort Berthold, Fort Union, and Yellowstone River.
Susan L. Marsh Photographs, 1941 (P0819)
2 photographs
Photos of Rock Hill Presbyterian Church, St. Louis County.
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Susan Louise Marsh Scrapbooks, 1920-1935 (C1414)
0.22 cubic feet (2 volumes)
The scrapbooks of Mrs. Susan Louise Marsh contain letters, poems, and newspaper clippings of Susan Louise Marsh describing her campaign to save Eugene Field's childhood home, appointment as first poet laureate of Missouri, and club activities.
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Marshall Family Papers, 1852-1909 (C0204)
0.1 cubic feet (5 folders), 1 roll of microfilm
Land deeds and family letters of the Joseph Marshall family and Lynch family, Saline County, MO, from Fayette, Fulton, Glasgow, Pettis County, Howard County, and Blue Lick, and from Lynch sisters at Oxford Female College, Cooper Female Seminary, and Minnesota with mention of family members, schools, slaves, California, and crops.
Marshall General Merchandise Store Cash Book, 1881-1885 (C2166)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains cash accounts of the Marshall General Merchandise Store. The location of store is unknown.
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Marshall Hayden Harris Store Photograph, 1880 (P0350)
1 photograph
Interior view of Marshall Hayden Harris Store, Sturgeon, Missouri, 1890s
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Marshall Writers Guild (Marshall, Mo.) Records, 2002-2024 (CA6167)
0.85 cubic feet
Founded in 1995, the records of a chapter of the Missouri Writers Guild contain essays, poetry, prose, authors' bios, and meeting minutes.
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Howard Wight Marshall Collection, 1906-2000 (CA5161)
26.8 cubic feet, 354 audio cassettes, 101 audio tapes, 8 CDs, 10 audio discs, 6.54 GB
Audio recordings of folk and bluegrass music from Missouri and the Ozark region, primarily 1960s and 1970s. Also includes student research papers and course materials in fields of folk life, material culture, architecture and historic preservation, as well as miscellaneous material.
J.L. Marshall Accounts, 1854-1878 (C1541)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Itemized drug accounts of J.L. Marshall, J.S. Moffatt & Company, J.T. Cunningham, and W.C. Bolin with the following companies: Z.F. Wetzell & Company, Henry Blaksley, Richardson & Company, and Meyer Brothers & Company all of St. Louis, MO, and William P. Troth & Company, Philadelphia, PA.
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Richard A. Marshall Collection, 1897-1924 (C2925)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
William Jennings Bryan speech on bimetallism. Invitation to W.H. Hall from Gov. Arthur M. Hyde to attend the dedication of the Missouri state capitol building, October 6, 1924.
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Marshfield Lions Club Collection, 1947 (R1150)
(1 folder)
This collection contains a photocopy of a program booklet for the 14th annual Jersey show. It was sponsored by the Marshfield Lions Club of Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, on July 30, 1947. The show was held under the auspices of the American and Missouri Jersey Cattle Clubs.
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Marshfield Mail Collection, 1932 (R1164)
(1 folder)
This is the fortieth anniversary edition of The Marshfield Mail, a newspaper published at Marshfield in Webster County, Missouri. Included are small articles about people and businesses in Webster County, along with reminiscences by the newspaper's publisher, T. Ballard Watters.
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Marshfield Public School Collection, 1951 (R0958)
(1 folder)
This is a "Handbook of the Marshfield Public School for the Use of Faculty, Students, and Parents, 1951-1952." it was issued for use at Marshfield High School at Marshfield in Webster County, Missouri. H.E. Fellin was president of the board of education and Lester Gillman was superintendent of schools.
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Marshfield Saddle Club Collection, 1961 (R1149)
(1 folder)
This collection contains photocopies of a program booklet for horse show sponsored by the Marshfield Saddle Club at Marshfield in Webster County, Missouri. The show was held at the club's arena on September 29-30, 1961.
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"Marshfield Tornado: John Davis Plays Blind Boone", no date (CA6188)
1 CD
Compositions by John W. "Blind" Boone played by pianist John Davis. The enhanced CD includes "Music Miner," a film by Joan Grossman.
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Anna M. Marti Sketches, no date (C0688)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The sketches contain the account, "How Mother Got Her Forty Acres," dictated by Anna Marti, of her mother's trip in 1845 from Switzerland to the United States and how she acquired forty acres of land near Kochille, Michigan. Also includes a short typewritten sketch of Anna M. Marti by Mrs. E.L. Gage.
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Martin Brothers Mercantile Records, 1925-1930 (R0402)
1 cubic foot (2 oversize volumes)
The Martin Brothers Mercantile Records contain records books for a grocery and general store operated by Issac N. Martin and Thomas Martin in Theodosia, Missouri. The records include an account ledger and daybook.
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Martin C. Nielsen Architectural Collection, 1900, 1909, 1940-1942 (K0415)
3.13 c.f.
Architectural drawings of homes in the Kansas City area built by Nielson, a local builder. Plans drawn plans by various architects.