Manuscripts Index

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Charles E. Peterson Photographs, 1904-1940 (P0972)
6 photographs

Copy photos of Ste. Genevieve houses

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Joseph Peterson Memoir, 2004 (S0587)
0.1 cubic foot

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The Joseph Peterson Papers consists of a memoir written by Peterson chronicling his life growing up in Texas, his service in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, and his career in the Air Force and Veterans Affairs. 

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Ryan K. Peterson Photograph Collection, 1995 (P1026)

Aerial photograph of construction of house

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Peterson-Miller Box Company Records, 1931-1932 (R1433)
0.1 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The Peterson-Miller Box Company Records include a 1931 logging contract and several corresponding letters pertaining to logging on a tract of land located along the Mississippi River in Scott County, Missouri.

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Pettis County, Missouri, Photograph Collection, 1902-1977 (P1138)

An artificial collection of photographs of Pettis County, Missouri.

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Pettis County, Missouri, School Subdistrict No. 4, Township 47, Range No. 23, Record Book, 1870-1873 (C1203)
0.03 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Record of expenses incurred by the local directors. Receipts and expenditures.

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Spencer Pettis Letter, 1827 (C1781)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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To H. Clay, from Jefferson City, MO, May 12, 1827.

Concerns obtaining copies of laws, state papers and public documents.

Charles Pettit Papers, 1737, 1859-1964 (C0385)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder, 5 oversize items)

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Indenture between Theobold, Earl of Carlingford, and Charles Brett, 1737; letter to French poet Alphonse de Lamartine and his reply, 1859; and patent materials.

James R. Pettus Collection, 2001 (R0704)
0.1 cubic foot (2 folders, 1 CD)

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The James R. Pettus Collection contains a memoir of service in the European theater of World War II by James R. “Pete” Pettus of the 42nd (“Rainbow”) Division of the U. S. Army. Pettus saw combat with the 232nd Infantry Regiment in France and Germany, eventually ending his wartime experiences in Munich.

William Grymes Pettus Papers, 1823 (C1528)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The papers contain photostats of letters to the Missouri secretary of state from Henry S. Geyer, speaker of Missouri House of Representatives, and Benjamin Emmons, acting president pro tempore of the Missouri Senate. Both Geyer and Emmons claimed the constitutional right to act as governor of Missouri in the absence of the governor and lieutenant governor.

Doris Ruth Petty Scrapbook, 1919, 2022 (C4533)
0.2 cubic feet (1 folder, 1 volume)

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Scrapbook entitled "The Girl Graduate" compiled by Doris Ruth Petty, documenting the Tipton High School class of 1919. Includes photographs, autographs, a history of the class, and diary entries. The collection also includes biographical information on Doris Ruth Petty and a transcription of the scrapbook.

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James Harvey Petty Day Book, 1863-1872 (C3421)
0.04 cubic feet (1 folder, 1 volume)

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Record of medical services rendered and fees charged by Dr. J.H. Petty. Alphabetical index of names listed in day book precedes the volume.

James Harvey Petty Family Papers, 1871-1939 (C4252)
0.2 cubic feet (2 folders)

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The papers of a medical doctor in Jacksonville, Missouri, consist of two ledgers. One is a commercial ledger, listing individuals and amounts of merchandise in Jacksonville, Missouri, 1871. The other lists patients and services kept by Dr. Petty from 1881-1888, along with accounts for Petty and Co., 1930-1939.

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Thomas E. Peyton Papers, 1865 (C1966)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The papers of Thomas E. Peyton contain an oath of allegiance and a photograph.

Walter L. Pfeffer II Collection, 1949-2021 (CA5847)
17.45 cubic feet, 48.4 MB of digital files, 3 VHS

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Records of Columbia Association of Life Underwriters, University of Missouri Alumni Association, Evans Scholars Alumni Association, MU College of Arts and Science Alumni Association, MU Political Action Committee, Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Southside Optimist Club, and DeSmet Jesuit High School, and personal papers.

Walter L. Pfeffer II Photographs, 1982-1994 (P0408)
0.25 linear feet

Photographs of several Homecoming King candidates (Pete Cowgill, Kevin Avondet, and Marty Heady) for the University of Missouri-Columbia, 1977 - the first year for a king candidate. Photos of model railroad installation and Highland Park Carousel. Westcott, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Extensive photographic documentation of muscular dystrophy telethons and award banquets, early 1990s.

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Michael Gene Pfefferkorn Papers, 1976-2001 (S1219)
9.25 cubic feet

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The papers of Michael Gene Pfefferkorn contain correspondence, meeting minutes, newsletters, and speeches concerning the historic preservation of St. Louis landmarks and neighborhoods, including the Major John Stevens Bowen House; the integration of St. Louis City Schools during the 1970s; and the establishment of the American Tax Token Society in 1971. Other topics of interest include the publication of the Missouri Journal of Numismatics, which Pfefferkorn edited from 1976 to 2001. The papers date from 1964 to 1993.

Sandra Jo Pfefferkorn Papers, 1967-1981 (S1220)
0.25 cubic foot

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The papers of Sandra Jo Pfefferkorn contain evaluations, reports, and writings concerning Central High School and the development of its curriculum, student writing abilities, and student and faculty morale at Central High School. Other items of interest include a 1967-1968 annual report published by the Missouri Commission on Human Rights. The papers date from 1967 to 1981.

John L. Pfeiffer Photograph Collection, 1869-1870 (P0982)
2 photographs

Copy photos of Boone County: Exchange National Bank, Trimble, Fyfer & Co. Dry Goods

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Phantom Flyers Newsletters, 1975-1985 (S0795)
0.25 cubic foot, 5 volumes

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This collection contains issues of Phantom Flyer, published by the McDonnell Scales Modelers Club.

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Thilo Pheiffer Book, 1848-1849 (C0609)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Ciphering book containing rules and sample problems illustrating them. Pheiffer lived in Quebec, Canada, and prepared this book there.

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William J. Phelan Diary, 1917-1919 (S0837)
0.25 cubic foot, 1 volume, 7 photographs

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William James Phelan, a St. Louis native, served as a Regimental Sergeant Major in the 314th Engineer Regiment, 89th Infantry Division during World War I.  Phelan trained in Camp Funston, Kansas before being sent overseas on the USS Carpathia.  Following the Armistice, Phelan and the 314th were part of the post-war occupation of Germany. Beginning in September 1917, Phelan kept a detailed diary about his experiences during World War I. From shipping out of Union Station, basic training, service near the front line in France and occupation duty in Germany.  Scattered throughout the diary’s pages are mementos, photographs, and insignia related to Phelan’s service in Europe.

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Phelps County Memorial Hospital Scrapbook Collection, 1949-1950 (R1293)
(1 oversize volume)

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The collection consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings and black and white photographs documenting construction of the Phelps County Memorial Hospital in Rolla, Missouri, 1949-1950. Newspaper accounts include coverage of the ground breaking ceremony on July 1, 1949 and completion of the building's exterior in October 1950. The bulk of the scrapbook consists of over a hundred "Kodak" views prints showing sesquential progression of showing site preparation and completion of the hospital's exterior.

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Phelps County Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Records, 1950-2015 (R1262)
7 cubic feet (15 folders, 37 volumes, 1 oversize volume)

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The Phelps County Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Records contain meeting minutes, printed newsletters, and scrapbooks of the Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Auxiliary (now Phelps Health Auxiliary and Volunteer Services) at Rolla, Missouri. Organized in 1950 as a women’s auxiliary to the Phelps County Memorial Hospital (now Phelps Health), the Auxiliary grew to coordinate a number of programs including volunteer services, fundraising, programs for youths, and nursing scholarships.

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Phelps County, Missouri Booklet, 1925 (R0678)
(1 folder)

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This is "A Message to the Homeseeker," advertising the towns and principal businesses of Newburg, Rolla, and Saint James in Phelps County, and Salem in Dent County, Missouri. The booklet contains brief descriptions of businesses and illustrations of commercial establishments and public buildings.

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Phelps County, Missouri Collection, 1921-2012 (R1303)
1.25 cubic foot (41 folders, 2 oversize, 3 photographs, 130 negatives)

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The Phelps County Collection is an ephemeral collection containing materials related to the history of Phelps County. Those materials include information on local businesses, civic and social organizations, schools, churches, historical information on the county and towns, and photographs.

Phelps County, Missouri Financial Collection, 1901 (R0036)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The Phelps County, Missouri Financial Collection contains a photocopy of a detailed statement of the financial affairs of Phelps County, Missouri in 1901. Prepared by the county clerk, B.H. Rucker, it was published by public subscription for general distribution.

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Phelps County, Missouri Financial Records, 1913 (R0277)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The Phelps County, Missouri Financial Statement contains a pamphlet with an itemized account of the financial affairs of Phelps County, Missouri prepared by Frank A. Germann, county clerk. The statement was published as a supplement to the Rolla Herald on April 9, 1914 and includes advertisements by local businesses.

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Phelps County, Missouri Hospital Collection, 1946 (R0337)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The Phelps County, Missouri Hospital Collection contains a leaflet promoting a bond issue for construction of a public hospital in Phelps County, Missouri. The proposition was accepted by voters in the general election of 5 November 1946. The Phelps County Memorial Hospital opened at Rolla in 1951. In the 1980’s the name was changed to Phelps County Regional Medical Center, and in 2019 the name was changed again to Phelps Health.

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Phelps County, Missouri Ledger Collection, 1869-1923 (R0013)
0.03 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The Phelps County, Missouri Ledger Collection contains photocopies of a ledger possibly kept by Johnathan Marber. The ledger was possibly contains the records for a mill and/or general store. Entries include sales of goods and payments for services and labor. Some entries an identified as being from Phelps County, Missouri and entries from Wellsville and Frankfort, Kansas in the 1880s.

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C.M. Phelps Railroad Photograph, 1903 (P0172)
1 photograph

Copy photo of "Ellington" locomotive on the Missouri Southern R.R. line.

John Elisha Phelps Collection, no date (R0074)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The John Elisha Phelps Collection contains the military history of John Phelps. The records include excerpts from official records, and letters from Eugene A. Carr and John B. Sanborn.

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John S. Phelps Letter, 1876 (C1975)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains a letter to W. Halliburton, Milan, MO, from Springfield, MO, Apr. 20, 1876. The letter comments on work of the constitutional convention and ratification of new constitution, as well as asking for Halliburton's support for Phelp's candidacy for governor and for his opinion of Phelp's prospects. Also included is a negative photostat of the envelope.

John S. Phelps Letter, 1854 (C1626)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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To Jas. C. Dobbin, from Springfield, MO, Sept. 20, 1854.

Phelps recommended the appointment of St. Louisan Antoine R. McNair, Jr., as midshipman in the Navy to Dobbin, secretary of the Navy.

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John S. Phelps Scrapbook, 1876-1937 (C3058)
0.1 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and biographical information about Phelps, governor of Missouri, and his family. Includes some correspondence and photographs of family residences.

John S. Phelps Letters, 1852, 1856 (SP0097)
0.1 cubic foot (2 folders)

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The collection contains two letters written by John S. Phelps during his time as a Missouri Congressman. The first letter is a recommendation of a Naval officer’s appointment as a midshipman. The second letter is in regard to the presidential election of 1856.

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John Smith Phelps Receipt, 1864 (R0562)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The John Smith Phelps Receipt is a receipt given by John S. Phelps at Ozark, Christian County, Missouri, to Jesse Jennings, administrator of the estate of George Yocum.

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Phelps, Missouri Store Records, 1884 (R0344)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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The Phelps, Missouri Store Records contain a microfilm copy of a cashbook of an unidentified general store at Phelps, Lawrence County, Missouri. It may have been operated by Lawson & Clements, or by Wiley & Company. There are entries from May 10, 1884, to August 17, 1884.

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William C. Phelps Papers, 1918-2014 (CA6721)
1.8 cubic feet (1 audio tape), 17 oversize items, 3 oversize volumes

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The papers of William C. Phelps, the 40th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri, contain correspondence, programs, newspaper clippings, certificates, campaign materials, and photographs. Also include are three scrapbooks, which contain photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and other miscellaneous materials.

Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha of Missouri Chapter Records, 1971-2011 (CA6280)
0.8 cubic feet

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Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest academic honorary society for general education in the United States. The Alpha of Missouri Chapter was founded in 1901. The records include correspondence, membership lists, speeches, and information about the chapter's history.

Phi Delta Kappa, Gamma Chapter Papers, 1909-1957 (C3362)
7.1 cubic feet (426 folders)

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The papers contain correspondence and financial records including correspondence about the election of and the personal histories of members of the chapter.

Phi Delta Kappa, Gamma Chapter Records, 1913-1965 (C3601)
3.2 cubic feet (189 folders)

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Minutes, business and financial records of the chapter of a national professional fraternity for men in education located at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Includes personal histories, newsletters, correspondence and proceedings of meetings of national councils.

Phi Kappa Psi, Missouri Alpha Chapter Papers, 1869-1959 (C0979)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)

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Materials pertaining to a social fraternity at the University of Missouri. Includes a list of members, 1869-1913.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity-Epsilon Mu Chapter Records, 1962-1976 (K1125)
0.02 c.f. (2 folders)

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Photocopies of the ""Musician of the Year"" awards given by the Kansas City local fraternal society in music.

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Charles Lincoln Phifer Papers, 1880-1908 (C3527)
0.2 cubic feet (13 folders)

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The papers contain two unpublished novels. The County Editor is autobiographical; The County Judge, or the Osceola Fox is about the repudiation of fraudulent railroad bonds in St. Clair County, Missouri, in the 1860s.

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Philia Club, Lebanon, Missouri Records, 1961-2004 (R1190)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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These are minutes of meetings, a scrapbook, and miscellaneous papers of the Philia Club, a women's club at Lebanon in Laclede county, Missouri.

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Phillips Family Papers, 1863-1935 (R0169)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The Phillips Family Papers contain photocopies of miscellaneous personal papers of the Phillips family of New Madrid County, Missouri. Included are the inventory and sales records of the estate of Shapley R. Phillips and a letter from Robert E. Lee concerning the attendance of Murray Phillips at Washington College in Lexington, Virginia.

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Phillips Family Papers, 1853-1942 (C4008)
0.3 cubic feet (13 folders)

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The papers of the Bryan and Phillips families of New Madrid, Missouri, include various wills, deeds, accounts, genealogy, miscellaneous material, and photographs.

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Phillips Family Photographs, no date (P0952)
1 folder

Photos of Phillips family members

Edward D. Phillips Papers, 1865-1938 (C3091)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)

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Teaching certificates, grade reports, and Civil War reminiscences of a prominent Kansas City educator. Newspaper clippings about Phillips, including his obituary. Also a diary.

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