Manuscripts Index
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 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.
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Martin Family Papers, 1857-1944 (R1472)
0.02 cubic foot (2 folders)
The Martin Family Papers contain an autobiographical account of Paris Clark Martin's life. The autobiographical stories include events leading up to and after the Civil War, information about southeastern Missouri, and Tom How's (Howe's) Mill. The collection also includes the memoirs of Paris Clark Martin's son, William Lawrence Martin, which discusses his father.
Martin Family Papers, 1939 (R1463)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Martin Family Papers contain two letters written between Lula Martin and her parents, Cora and Edward Martin in 1939.
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Martin Family Photographs, 1881-1960 (P1055)
Four photographs of Edward Allen Martin and one photograph of his father, Dr. J.F. Martin, both druggists in Greenfield, Missouri.
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Martin Family Photographs, 1896-1959 (P0050)
32 photographs
Photographs of the Martin family of Salem, MO, and several relatives from extended family
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Martin Letters, 1892-1893 (C2021)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Health of Lizzie and Emma.
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Absolom J. Martin and Eli T. Martin Letters, 1863-1864 (K0299)
0.01 c.f.
Letters written from various war camp locations and a hospital in Virginia. Usually the brothers, who were in the same Confederate regiment, would write their own separate letters on a single piece of paper.
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Alexander Martin Letters, 1901 (C1576)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
The collection contains letters to R[ichard] H[enry] Jesse, President, University of Missouri from University of Missouri, December 24 and 29, 1901. The letters discuss legal opinions on the use of donations for a University of Missouri library building.
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Clyde Martin Photograph Collection, no date (P0146)
0.5 linear feet
Photographs of Missouri National Guard people and events.
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Dwayne R. Martin Papers, 1870-1890 (K0517)
1 c.f.
Research notes, computer printouts, and drafts of Martin's UMKC MA Thesis, "the Hidden Community: The Black Community of Kansas City, Missouri, During the 1870s and 1880s."
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Falkland H. Martin Letter, 1846 (C1738)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a letter to the General Assembly of Missouri from the City of Jefferson, MO, Nov. 19, 1846. Martin's letter was accompanied an abstract of votes on the 1846 constitution ratification, a list of the members of the Missouri House of Representatives, and the U.S. representatives from Missouri. The constitution was rejected.
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Falkland H. Martin Letter, 1845 (C2423)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To John F. Doherty, Esq., DeKalb County, MO, from Jefferson City, MO, June 13, 1845.
Request from secretary of state that Doherty, newly appointed clerk of the DeKalb County court, forward his required bond.
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Frank L. Martin Photograph Collection, 1904, no date (P1033)
Photograph of St. Louis Fair Festival Hall and Terrace of States
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George H. Martin Photographs, 1884 (P0966)
7 photographs
Photos of civil war monuments at Vicksburg National Military Park
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John Alexander Martin Letter, 1885 (K0228)
0.03 c.f.
Written by Martin, Governor of Kansas, Captain P.H. Cone[r] concerning a meeting of the Grant Monument Committee expressing his support of a monument at main entrance to the Capital grounds honoring the soldiers, sailors, and commanders of the great armies of the country.
Maude Williams Martin Papers, 1896-1989 (C3909)
3 cubic feet
The papers of Maude Williams Martin, a collector of Missouri folk songs and ballads, and a writer of short stories and poetry; include correspondence, school lecture notes and papers, poems, short stories, essays, and travel material. Also included is material regarding the Missouri Folk-Lore Society, and published book of Martin's poems entitled, SELECTED POEMS.
R. J. Martin Papers, 1946-1955 (SP0095)
4 cubic feet (103 folders, 1 oversize folder, 60 photographs)
The R. J. Martin Papers contain records, correspondence, contracts, and photographs from Ralph Joseph “Joe” Martin’s tenure as Missouri-Arkansas representative for the United States Department of the Interior Southwest Power Association office in Springfield, Missouri.
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Woodford Martin Papers, 1905-1926 (K0179)
1 MR
Patient register kept by Martin, a physician, in Savannah, and first official physician for Andrew County, MO. Lists the patient's names and the services he rendered. Indexed.
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H[arriet] Martineau Letter, c. 1832 (C2773)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letter to an unknown man from Martineau, probably written after she moved to London in 1832 and before she sailed for the United States in 1834. The letter thanks the man for the copy of his pamphlet he sent her. Apparently it dealt with the subjects of education and the position of women in England, subjects of interest to Martineau.
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Rudolph Vincent Martinsen Collection, no date (CA6163)
0.1 cubic feet
Research correspondence, notes, and copies of documents concerning the former president of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad and father-in-law of John G. Neihardt. Material collected by historian Jan Krijff for his book, Een Aengenaeme Vrientschap (An Amicable Friendship): A Collection of Historical Events Between the Netherlands and Canada from 1862 to 1914. Some items in Dutch and German.
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Amadeo Martos Letter, 1911 (C0564)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To F.M. Hutchinson, Missouri City, Clay County, Missouri, from Spain, December 3, 1911. Written by a political prisoner from a castle fort in Alicante, Spain, requesting Hutchinson to become guardian for his daughter.
Marvin Collegiate Institute (Fredericktown, Mo.) Records, 1894-1898 (C2974)
2 rolls of microfilm
Record books of a school associated with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Roll one is the record book of the finance committee, October 1894 to January 1896, which deals primarily with the erection of the institute building. Roll two is the treasurer's record book, October 1894 to August 1898, showing receipts and disbursements.
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Marvin Memorial Methodist Church, St. Louis, Missouri, Records, 1875-1962 (C1239)
2 cubic feet
Records consist of quarterly conference journals and reports; notes and minutes of church boards and committees; financial records; membership, baptismal, and marriage records; and records of Sunday school and social organizations.
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Marvin School, Morgan County, Missouri Records, 1903-1931 (R0431)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Marvin School, Morgan County, Missouri records contain three record books of the Marvin School which was located southeast of Versailles in Morgan County, Missouri. The records include minutes of meetings, annual enumerations of both children and taxpayers in the districts, financial records, and statements of the district clerk.