Manuscripts Index
George McPherson, "History of Friends' Meeting of Rolla", 1997 (R0798)
(1 folder)
This is a brief history of the Friends' Meeting of Rolla, written by one of its members. The Society of Friends (Quakers) began meeting in Rolla in 1973.
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Catherine Ann (Bill) McQueeny Memoirs, No date (K0420)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
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Mrs. Ken McQuitty Photograph Collection, 1910, no date (P1069)
Photographic postcards of the Dorn-Cloney Laundry & Dry Cleaning delivery wagon, and a marching band parading down Broadway, Columbia, Missouri.
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Allen McReynolds Constitutional Convention Papers, 1941-1944 (C0023)
2.75 cubic feet (275 folders)
Letters and papers of a Democratic delegate-at-large and chair of the State-Wide Committee for the Revision of the Missouri Constitution. He was chair of the Committee on Rules and Order of Business, and served on the Committees on Executive Department; Legislative Department; Printing; Reporting and Publications; Convention Library, Information and Research; and Phraseology, Arrangement and Engrossment.
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Allen McReynolds Papers, 1842-1970 (C3605)
6.0 cubic feet (515 folders), 3 audio tapes, 3 audio cassettes
The papers of a Carthage, Missouri, lawyer, state senator, Democratic candidate for governor, president of the State Historical Society of Missouri, and member of the University of Missouri Board of Curators. The correspondence concerns civic, legal, political and business interests, family, and friends. The papers include correspondence of the McReynolds family dating from the 1840s through the 1940s.
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Allen McReynolds Papers, no date (CA5934)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Addition of correspondence, family papers, and campaign materials. See also C3605.
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McRoberts Family Papers, 1851-1892 (C0377)
0.13 cubic feet (6 folders)
Correspondence to Arch and W. B. McRoberts in Monticello, Missouri, concerning the state legislature. Also includes an account book, 1851-1874, Lewis County, Missouri, Board of Education record book, 1866-1870, book of sermons and home medicines, and a U.S. INFANTRY & RIFLE TACTICS BOOK, 1861.
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A.J. McRoberts Papers, 1859-1876 (C0375)
0.08 cubic feet (4 folders)
Primarily letters written by A.J. McRoberts to his wife Mollie during the Civil War, and her replies. McRoberts was a Union sympathizer living in Saline County, MO. His wife had returned to her family in Ohio. They describe conditions in their respective locales. Other letters discuss family affairs.
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A.V. McRoberts Photographs, 1906-1959 (P0733)
23 photographs
Photos of Lewis County historic sites, particulary houses, churches, mills, and monuments, ca. 1959
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Henry McTillston Special Orders, 1865 (C1509)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Commanding Officer, Missouri Infantry Volunteers, 39th Regiment, Company D, Benton Barracks, MO, from Headquarters, Camp of Instruction, Benton Barracks, MO, July 3, 1865.
Companies D and K, 39th Regiment, Missouri Volunteers Infantry ordered to report for duty to Colonel David Moore on 5 July 1865.
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Ruby T. McVean Papers, 1937-1939 (C1661)
0.6 cubic feet
The papers of Ruby T. McVean chronicle her experience as a legal secretary for the U.S. Housing Authority in Washington, D.C. during 1938 and 1939. The papers consist of correspondence to her family in Nevada, MO, diaries, and photographs.
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Cyrus A. Mead Papers, 1861 (R0166)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Cyrus A. Mead Papers contain photocopies of a letter written by Cyrus A. Mead during the Civil War to his sister in Eaton, Ohio. Serving with the 42nd Ohio Infantry in Camp Chase, Ohio, Mead noted the sickness in the regiment and remarked on the regimental officers, including Colonel James A. Garfield, who later became President of the United States.
Nathaniel Mead Papers, 1862 (R0193)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Nathaniel Mead Papers contain two Civil War letters written by Nathaniel Mead while serving in the 30th Missouri Infantry at Saint Louis and Pilot Knob. The letters are addressed to Mead’s wife in Perry County, Missouri, and consist of inquires after family and friends. There are a few items of camp news.
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William O. Mead Papers, 1870s (C3383)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Appointment as honorary member of the Board of Centennial Managers, 1875, by Governor Hardin of Missouri. Notice of package received from St. Louis to William O. Mead, with charges of 30 cents due Adams Express Company.
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Lewis E. Meador Constitutional Convention Papers, 1943-1944 (C0895)
1.2 cubic feet (82 folders)
Personal files of a professor of economics at Drury College who was a delegate-at-large to the convention. Meador served on the committees of education, taxation, schedule, and executive. Composed primarily of correspondence, the collection also contains drafts of articles, minutes of committees, and proposals considered by the convention.
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Lewis E. Meador Papers, 1904-1982 (R0674)
1 cubic foot (47 folders)
These are papers of L. E. Mador, an economist, political scientist, and civic leader in Springfield, Missouri. Included are materials concerning Springfield's Charter Commission (1952) , Missouri state government, and Wiilson's Creek National Battlefield.
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Meadowbrook Birdie Collection, 1962-1966 (K1377)
0.03
The Meadowbrook Birdie Collection contains issues of Meadowbrook Birdie, a newsletter for Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club.
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Mechanics' Bank, Warsaw Branch Checks, 1860 (C2395)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Two checks on a Warsaw, MO, bank.
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Media Watch Records, 1987-1993 (C4093)
0.1 cubic feet, 2 video cassettes
Medicine in the Jungle Web Exhibit Collection, 1959-2002 (S0651)
0.4 cubic foot, 8 folders, 3 CDs
This collection is a compilation of material gathered by Sonya McDonald during her research and creation of the web exhibit "Medicine in the Jungle: Dr. Thomas Dooley and Earl Rhine in Laos," using the Earl Rhine Papers and the Thomas A. Dooley Papers. Included in this collection are correspondence, articles, newsletters, web exhibit script, CD of the web exhibit, oral history interviews, and artifacts.
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Medlock-Luecke Family Papers, 1873-2021 (S0039)
4 cubic feet
The Medlock-Luecke Family papers contain correspondence, photographs, yearbooks, family histories, and a yearbook pertaining to the Jim, Kay, Joey, and AJ Medlock; the Luecke family, primarily Robert Clarence and Louise Meers Luecke; and other branches of the family, including the Eakers and the Hodges.
Thomas Mee Papers, 1863-1864 (C0550)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers contain one letter from Thomas Mee to his wife. Mee was a soldier with the 2nd Regiment, East Tennessee Volunteers, stationed near Murphreesboro, Tennessee. He talks of the horrors of the battle near Murphreesboro and predicts a greater one in Chattanooga, where he expects to be sent. Also included is a certificate of service showing Mee died at Andersonville Prison in 1864.
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William Meeter Letter, 1827 (C2200)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a letter to John McClure, Greenville, Augusta C[oun]ty, VA, from William Meeter, Callaway County, MO, Dec. 20, 1827. The letter includes a description of a trip from Virginia to Missouri titled "A Virginia Youth's Impressions of Missouri," discussing the appearance of the country, people, water, industry, prices, and marriageable women.
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Bessie Mae Spurling Megee Papers, 1935-1991 (C4433)
0.7 cubic feet (15 folders, 5 CDs)
This collection consists of material regarding a prolific promotional contest winner from Moberly, Missouri.
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Reverend William W. Megee Marriage Records, 1968 (R0062)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Reverend William W. Megee Marriage Records contain a typescript copy of extracts from the marriage records of William W. Megee, a general Baptist circuit rider. The records are of marriages performed by Megee in Ozark County from 1874 to 1920.
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Benton Barnes Megown Essays, no date (C0770)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)
The collection contains typescript essays on places and events of interest in Ralls County, Missouri, including the New London Christian Church and early settlements.
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Edwin P. Meiners Collection, 1825-1960 (C3722)
7.1 cubic feet (407 folders)
The papers of a St. Louis physician and entomologist include personal correspondence with amateur and professional entomologists concerning entomology and the exchange of specimens for Meiners's insect collection and collections of correspondence of nineteenth and twentieth century entomologists, naturalists, and natural history organizations.
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Meinershagen Family Papers, 1931-2003 (C4688)
1.25 cubic feet (35 folders)
Family papers and genealogical research materials compiled by Fred H. Meinershagen of Columbia, Missouri, for a published family history entitled “The Prosperous and Diligent Blacksmith from Wersen” [Meinershagen, Begemann, Hackmann, Neiweg, and Brinkmann families]. Includes correspondence, research, family reunion notes and other materials, newspaper clippings, obituaries, photographs, color slides, negatives, and genealogical charts.
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Reba Meinershagen Genealogical Research Papers, 1974-1979 (C4683)
2.0 cubic feet (31 folders)
The papers of Reba Meinershagen, a professional genealogist, contain correspondence and research material on Missouri families. The correspondence largely consists of material between Meinershagen and her research clients.
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Joseph C. Meisner Papers, c. 1960s-1970s (CA4340)
15.7 cubic feet
Research data for dissertation and correspondence of former professor of agricultural economics active in extension work at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Edwin B. Meissner Jr., Papers, 1944-1998 (S0933)
0.04 cubic feet, 2 ledgers
The Edwin B. Meissner Records contain correspondence, books, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and a videotape focusing on the history of race relations in St. Louis from 1944 to 1998. The majority of the materials focus on Meissner’s efforts to improve race relations in St. Louis as the chairperson of the St. Louis Race Relations Commission.
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Barbara Mellers Photograph Collection, 1870-1900 (P0231)
1 photograph
66 unidentified cabinet cards and carte de visites of Missouri families and individuals.
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Jesse Mellon Letter, 1839 (C1730)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Mary Ewers, Philemont, VA, from Columbia, MO, May 24, 1839.
Mellon brought his family from Virginia to Missouri. He wrote his mother about the trip, arrival in Columbia, health, rent, soil, land and commodity prices. He purchased a 160-acre farm with improvements. Inquiries about family and friends.
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"The Melting Pot," Ralph D. Killian, no date (C2895)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a history of Jefferson, Ste. Genevieve, Perry, and Cape Girardeau Counties, MO, describing the geology, natural resources, and early settlers.
Emory Melton Papers, 1920s-2000s (CA3125)
43.75 cubic feet, 8 oversize items
Papers of a Republican state senator, representing the 29th Senatorial District. Includes constituent, legislative, and general correspondence, photographs, election and campaign material, and subject and legislative files.
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Emory Melton Papers, 1880-1980 (SP0065)
20 cubic feet
The Emory Melton Papers contain the personal and professional papers of attorney and long-time state Senator Emory Melton of Cassville, Missouri.
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Mildred Fourt Melton Photograph Collection, 1895-1950 (P0400)
1 folder
Photos of Cyrus Houston Frost portrait, Hannah Leek Frost portrait, Houston Institute ca. 1890, Houston Public school 1894, Big Piney River Bridge near Houston, confederate reunions, Edna Ruth Starling, Texas County Courthouse (2), The Narrows, and O'Possum Trot School.
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Philip J. Meltzer Papers, 1992 (K1127)
0.03 c.f.
A history of the Galler family compiled by Meltzer in 1992.
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"Memoirs of the Life of Lee Caruth Miller, M.D.," L.C. Miller, 1903 (C2718)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
A personal history relating his trip west for the California gold rush and back to Missouri by boat, and his experiences with Quantrill's raiders.
"Memorabilia", 1904, 1952 (C0703)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Autobiographical sketch of Carr Pritchett who with his parents migrated from Virginia to Missouri in 1835 and became a preacher, teacher, astronomer, and founder of Pritchett College. Tells of his early life in Virginia and the struggles of his first years in Missouri. Also includes an edited version with comments by Betty Huston Pritchett (1952).
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"Memorandum on Provisions Relating to Railroads in the Constitution of Missouri of 1875", no date (C0518)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
A brief statement of the circumstances leading up to the adoption of the provisions relating to railroads in the constitution of 1875 by the assistant counsel, Missouri Public Service Commission. Written in the early 1940s for the Constitutional Convention.
Memorial Addresses on the Life of Representative Richard P. Bland, 1900 (S0212)
1 volume
Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Richard P. Bland (Late Representative from Missouri), delivered in the House of Representatives and the Senate
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Memorial Addresses on the Life of Senator Lewis Bogy, 1878 (S0211)
1 volume
Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Lewis Bogy, (A Senator From Missouri), Delivered In The Senate, January 16, 1878 and House of Representatives January 23, 1878.
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Memorial Methodist Church (St. Louis, Mo.) Records, 1844-1981 (C1071)
1.25 cubic feet
Records of the church from its beginning as the South St. Louis Mission (German Methodist) in 1844 to 1981. Includes quarterly conference reports and minutes; membership, baptism, and marriage records; church board and organization meeting minutes; Sunday School records; some financial records; and photographs.
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"Memories and Reminiscences of Early Days at Old Siloam", no date (C3539)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
History of Siloam Springs, Missouri, written by Clora Twedell Hunter who spent her childhood there.
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"Memories of My Life," Alexander Warfield Walker, 1914 (C3163)
0.18 cubic feet (9 folders)
Autograph and typed manuscripts of autobiography, and revision.
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Memphis, Kansas, and Colorado Railway Company Records, 1880-1888 (R0089)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Memphis, Kansas, and Colorado Railway Company Records contain a microfilm copy of construction and operating journals. The Memphis, Kansas, and Colorado Railways was a narrow gauge branch line of the Kansas City, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad.
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Men in Agriculture Portraits, no date (P1201)
portraits, small ovals on thick mount--six men tied to agriculture
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Pierre Menard Sr. Collection, 1805-1905 (K0275)
0.5 c.f.
Microfilm of the Menard incoming and outgoing personal and professional correspondence in the Illinois State Historical Library and the Illinois Historical Survey. Letters deal with Menard's involvement in the fur trade and other businesses. Of particular interest are the letters from his daughter Berenice and her husband Francois Chouteau from their home at the mouth of the Kansas River.
Willard H. Mendenhall Diaries, 1853-1864 (C3866)
0.1 cubic feet (1 folder, 4 volumes)
The diaries of Willard H. Mendenhall record his life on a farm near Lexington, Missouri, during the Civil War.