Manuscripts Index

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Mary Margaret McBride Postal Card, 1964 (C3294)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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To Virginia Botts, Columbia, Missouri, from New York, April 13, 1964. Photograph of the view from her window in the Catskill Mountains, with note thanking Botts for her letter.

Stephen McBride Collection, 1995-1997 (K1205)
0.08 c.f. (5 folders, 34 photograhs)

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Includes photographs, printed material concerning activism to save historic buildings.

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Edith McCall Postcard Collection, no date (P0460)
1 folder

Photographic postcards of Camden County, with a particular focus on waterways, dams, and bridges.

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Angus McCallum Architectural Records, 1960-1973 (K0879)
1.70 c.f. (14 rolled items)

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Architectural drawings of Kansas City area buildings designed by McCallum and firms with which he was associated.

W. H. McCamish Papers, 1900 (R1102)
(1 folder)

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This is a letter dated October 25, 1900 from W. H. McCamish, a lawyer in Kansas City, Kansas, to Charles H. Namendorf in St. Louis, Missouri. The letter concerns mineral properties in Oregon County, Missouri.

Gordon McCann Collection, no date (CA5672)
2 CDs

Collections of fiddle music by Lonnie Robertson, "Lonnie's Breakdown," and by Fred Stoneking, "Saddle Old Spike." McCann is featured as a performer and producer.

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Hugh McCanne Diary, 1850 (C1932)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains a diary kept by McCanne of his trip from Randolph County, MO, to California in the spring and summer of 1850.

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McCanse Brothers Records, 1886-1933 (R0355)
(2 rolls of microfilm)

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The McCanse Brothers Records contain microfilm copies of journals, cash books, and ledgers from the mercantile operations of the McCanse family at Mount Vernon, Lawrence County, Missouri. Included are records of the firm styled McCanse Brothers, 1886-circa 1899, and those of Charles A. McCanse, circa 1899-1933.

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William A. McCanse Papers, 1856, 1868 (C1290)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The William A. McCanse Papers consist of two items: an agreement for the “valuation and division…of negroes,” 1856, and a letter from Jeremiah McKanse, a former slave, of Olathe, Kansas, to William McCanse, 1868.

Karen McCarthy Papers, 1968-2005 (K0773)
140 c.f.

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Correspondence, campaign files, financial records, and other materials relating to McCarthy's tenure with the Missouri House of Representatives (1976-1994) and the United States House of Representatives (1995-2005).

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Charles E. McCartney Papers, 1917-1971 (C4420)
0.2 cubic feet (3 folders)

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The papers of Charles E. McCartney contain military orders/memorandums and reminiscences of a Coast Artillery Unit officer during World War I. Along with these papers are miscellaneous items such as a scrapbook, two forms of identification for Charles E. McCartney, newspaper clippings, and correspondence from during and after McCartney’s time serving in the military.

Claire McCaskill Papers, 2004-2018 (CA6530)
3.25 cubic feet, 1.67 TB of digital files, 1 CD, 3 computer discs, 18 DVDs, 10 oversize items

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The papers of a U.S. Senator include senatorial office files, correspondence, photographs, press material, memorabilia, and audiovisual material.

Nathan H. McCausland Papers, 1858-1864 (C2013)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The papers of Nathan H. McCausland contain a receipt for share of estate of Nathan Heald; an oath of loyalty, 1862; and two letters from Gratiot Street Prison, St. Louis, 1864.

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Charles M. McClain Postcard Collection, 1900-1956 (P0539)
23 postcards

23 postcards of Missouri scenes, including the Ozarks, Paseo in Kansas City, Warrenton, Troy, Hannibal, St. Louis, St. Joseph, Nevada, and Russellville.

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David F. McClay Deeds, 1868-1888 (C1884)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Deeds to two tracts of land in township 62, Adair County, MO, 8 July 1868 and 20 May 1888.

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Abraham McClellan Receipts, 1840-1841 (C1536)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Receipts to John Rea, Joseph H. Reynolds, Leonard H. Rennick, John M. Clark, and Marturin Latimer for land purchases and payment of property taxes, from Abraham McClellan, Missouri state treasurer.

Abraham McClellan and Hiram H. Baber Letter, 1840 (C1651)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains a form letter to Clay County Court Clerk, Liberty, MO, from the state treasurer and auditor of public accounts, Jefferson City, MO, Dec. 15, 1840, notifying the county court clerk that the General Assembly appropriated $1620 for Clay County from the road and canal fund.

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Virginia Lee McClelland Ehwa, ca. 1919-1980 (K0333)
0.3 c.f.

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Correspondence from William Clyde McClelland, a dentist and was a maker of dental prosthetics to his wife, Flossie, and daughter Virginia during his business travels. Also family photographs, clippings, publications, and ephemera.

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Sarah Newcomb McClendon Papers, 1931-1992 (C2579)
3.5 cubic feet (127 folders)

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The personal and professional papers of Sarah Newcomb McClendon, White House journalist and women’s rights advocate, contain biographical information, correspondence, newspaper columns, speeches, and other miscellaneous writings, photographs, negatives, newspaper clippings and magazine articles, awards, certificates, press badges, press cards, programs, posters, federal agency reports and publications, research, and family materials.

Mary McClintock, "History of the Neosho Methodist Church", 1952 (R0912)
(1 folder)

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This booklet is a brief illustrated history of Methodism at Neosho in Newton County, Missouri. Included are accounts of the major congregations and the Neosho (later Scarritt) Collegiate Institute, a list of known pastors, and a directory of church committees.

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R. S. McClintock Papers, 1916 (R1109)
(1 folder)

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This collection contains a letter dated November 28, 1916 from R. S. McClintock at Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri, to Edward A. Hill at Aurora in Lawrence County, Missouri. The letter deals with mining property near Webb City in Jasper County.

Franc L. McCluer Constitutional Convention Papers, 1943-1944 (C0022)
1.5 cubic feet (150 folders)

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Correspondence and reports of 10th senatorial district delegate. McCluer was chair of the Committee on State Finance (except Taxation)--Expenditures, Public Indebtedness and Restrictions Thereon. He also served on committees for education, Congressional districting, public health and welfare, and scheduling.

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Franc L. McCluer Papers, no date (CA6523)
1 volume, 1 oversize item

The papers contain a scrapbook largely concerning the Missouri Consitutional Convention of 1943-1944 and a certificate signed by Gov. Henry S. Caulfield naming the Missouri candidates to the Electoral College in 1932.

Forrest Fletcher McCluney Papers, 1954-1987 (K0710)
16 c.f.

Professional correspondence of McCluney, civic leader and Vice President of the George Muehlebach Brewing Co. which was purchased by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co.,. Topics: Schlitz lawsuit, People-to-People & Sister Cities, and Tumaco Project. Also certificates, diplomas, and awards.

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Arthur F. McClure II Papers, 1908-1997 (K0660)
18 c.f.

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McClure was a professor of history at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO. Includes research materials reflecting his interest in Missouri and Kansas history: newspaper clippings, magazine articles, books, and pamphlets on famous people who were born in these states; movies made in or about the area; Kansas City area buildings, businesses, and theatres; jazz and big bands. Also movie files of photographs of famous actors and actresses; and photographs from the Farm Security Administration.

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Hunter Campbell McClure Papers, 1943-1964 (R1500)
0.25 cubic foot (11 folders, 1 photograph, 1 panoramic)

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The Hunter Campbell McClure Papers contain correspondence between Margaret Inez Blankenship and Hunter C. McClure during his service in World War II, newspaper articles and publications dealing with the war, and photographs. Also included are the personal papers of Hunter C. McClure.

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Joseph Washington McClurg Papers, 1869 (C1678)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The papers of Joseph Washington McClurg contain correspondence about the return of the Great Seal of Missouri, May 1869. Letters are from Governor McClurg and former Lieutenant Governor Thomas C. Reynolds. They include comments about reconstruction in Missouri.

Joseph Washington McClurg Telegram, 1869 (C1746)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains a telegram to Charles Dougherty, Independence, MO, from Jefferson City, MO, Dec. 24, 1869. Dougherty was sheriff of Jackson County, and the telegram gives instructions for organizing a militia to aid in the capture or killing of Frank and Jesse James.

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Mike W. McClurg Photograph Collection, 1895-1995 (K0847)
1.5 c.f.

Glass plate negatives taken in the Rockville, Bates County, MO area and the Kansas City area. Primarily document rural and agricultural activities.

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Opal B. McCollum Collection, 1967-1993 (C4565)
4.25 cubic feet (158 folders)

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Research papers of Opal B. McCollum, a genealogist, working in northeast and central Missouri. The records consist of correspondence; birth, marriage, death, and cemetery records; newspaper clippings; publications; and research forms and notes.

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Arthur Rocheford McComas Letters, 1937 (C1755)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Two letters to C.B. Rollins, Columbia, MO, from Dr. McComas, Sturgeon, MO, concerning portraits of Henry S. Geyer and his wife painted by George Caleb Bingham, and given to the University of Missouri School of Law.

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James McComb Papers, 1852-1926 (R0238)
(1 roll of mircofilm)

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These are papers of Dr. James McComb, an early physician of Laclede County, Missouri. The papers include medical notebooks and treatment records, Civil War papers, McComb's autobiography, and family correspondence following his death.

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James McConathy Carte de Visite, 1863 (P0257)
1 photograph

Carte de visite of James McConathy who owned a distillery in Boone County in 1800s at what is now Rockbridge State Park.

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John M. McConihi Letter, 1863 (K0232)
0.03 c.f.

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Letter from Lieutenant-Colonel McConihi with the 169th New York Volunteers, to Martin I. Townsend, an attoney and anti-slavery politician in New York, describing and condemning the draft riots which took place in New York in July 1863.

Charles A. McConn Photograph Collection, 1925, no date (P0945)
4 photographs

Photos of McConn ancestors, the Osage River Swinging Bridge, and Dr. J.P. Fruit

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Laura Marsh McConn Scrapbooks, 1875-1950 (C1412)
0.4 cubic feet (2 oversize volumes)

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The scrapbooks of Laura Marsh McConn contain McConn family memorabilia, as well as newspaper clippings of travel articles by Charles A. McConn.

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Jasper S. McConnell Insurance Policies, 1886-1917 (C2212)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Tornado policy on house for Archibald McLemone with the Home Insurance Company, New York, 1886-1891. Fire and lightning insurance for Jasper S. McConnell on horses, mules, and dwelling house with the Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Dade County, MO, 1910-1915, 1917-1922.

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Chester and Agnes McCord Family Papers, 1916-1980 (S0288)
2 cubic foot

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The Chester and Agnes McCord Family Papers contain correspondence, photographs, postcards, yearbooks, and a scrapbook, pertaining to the family's ownership of the Western Candy Company and LaVerre Grim's service in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.

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William D. McCord Diary, 1861-1863 (C4146)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Transcription of Civil War diary of Sgt. William D. McCord of Company E, 37th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, September 21, 1861 to July 7, 1863. McCord joined the Union Army at St. Louis and kept the diary until the Battle of Vicksburg in July 1863.

McCormack Family Papers, 1777-1873 (C2338)
0.21 cubic feet (10 folders)

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Letters from John Burgoyne to Horatio Gates about treatment of wounded and noncombatants during the Revolutionary War, 1777. Correspondence about immigration to Texas from Missouri, 1842-1844; economic conditions; politics; J. Cox estate in Jefferson County, MO; business accounts, 1841-1852; weather and farm labor journal; marriage and death records; and diary of James McCormack.

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McCormick Property Collection, 1936-1964 (K0815)
0.1 c.f.

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Files relating to the purchase of land and the building a house owned by McCormick, an accountant, at 441 E. 65th Street, Kansas City, MO. It includes the Abstract of Title, correspondence, Deed of Trust, and receipts.

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Cyrus T. McCormick, "The Missouri Indian Trails" Collection, no date (R0031)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The collection contains a photocopy of Cyrus T. McCormick's paper, "The Missouri Indian Trails." The paper describes Indian trails and the earliest roads in Missouri, with an emphasis on the southeastern portion of the state.

John Steele McCormick Collection, 1809-2004 (R0877)
5 cubic feet (112 folders, 15 volumes)

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These are the personal papers, correspondence, research, and writings of genealogist and local historian John Steele McCormick, a descendant of Cyrus Russell and Rebecca Pease Russell of Iron County, Missouri. Primary topics are Crawford County, the Forest Hill neighborhood, the Russell and McCormick families, and the Goodman Wonder Show.

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Julia McMichael McCormick Letter, 1861 (C2623)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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To Thomas McMichael, Evansburg, PA, Aug. 8, 1861.

Letter to her father telling of her living conditions and what it is like to live in an area where fighting is continually going on. Describes Battle of Athens.

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Mamie J. McCormick Papers, 1818-1952 (C2094)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Genealogical material gathered by McCormick concerning the McCormick and other related families who settled in Pettis County, MO. Includes photocopy of pension application of Revolutionary War veteran George McCormick; will of George McCormick; deposition of Massina Moreau McCormick, an early Missouri settler; and lists of those buried in family cemeteries in Pettis County and from family Bibles.

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Walter J. McCormick Photograph Collection, 1929-1965, no date (P1051)

Photographs of and relating to showboat theatres on the Missouri River, used in McCormick's thesis on the subject "An Historical Study of Showboat Theatre on the Missouri River."

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Pearle McCown Photograph Collection, no date (P0970)
5 photographs

Photos of the Rocheport railroad tunnel, R.P. Rider, Mark Twain birthplace, and the Joseph McClurg house

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McCoy Family Papers, 1855-1896 (C1017)
0.15 cubic feet (7 folders)

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Family letters and business correspondence concerning real estate in Utica, Missouri; memoranda; personal accounts; and legal papers of Willard J., John C., and Lucius McCoy.

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Eleanor (Ellen) Waddle McCoy Papers, 1838-1863 (K0226)
0.01 c.f.

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Letters to Ellen McCoy, wife of William McCoy (1813-1900), first mayor of Independence, MO. They were written from Independence from Washington, D.C. detailing the writters experiences and observations.

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John Calvin McCoy Collection, 1871-1950 (K0296)
0.25

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The collection consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings pertaining to John Calvin McCoy’s writing for the Kansas City Journal and various other newspapers. The scrapbook also contains a biography, obituaries, and memorials of McCoy, which were published after his death in 1889. The scrapbook includes an index compiled by the Native Sons and Daughters of Greater Kansas City. Additional materials include correspondence and typescript copies of writing by McCoy and his daughter, Nellie McCoy Harris.

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