Manuscripts Index
John Henry Pohlman Papers, 1938-1949 (S0282)
2.4 cubic feet (52 folders, 16 photographs, 1 photographic negative)
The John Henry Pohlman Papers contain correspondence, military orders, and case files pertaining to Pohlman's service in the United States Army during and after World War II. The papers include the case files Pohlman created while working as a legal officer prosecuting Nazi war crimes cases in 1947 as part of the 7708 War Crimes Group.
Point Lisa Photographs, ca. 1904, circa 1904 (P0286)
4 photographs
Images of various rural areas around Rockport and Point Lisa ca 1904. Images might be also be Rock Port, Missouri.
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Eugene M. Poirot Papers, 1923-1989 (R0385)
5 cubic foot (231 folders, 2 rolls of microfilm)
These are papers of a farmer and environmentalist of Lawrence County, Missouri. Topics include agriculture, fish-culture, soil conservation, and farm legislation. Included are family papers, correspondence, writings, speeches, photographs, and motion pictures on videocassette.
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Laurence Poisner Papers, 1971 (K1308)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Laurence Poisner Papers contain newspaper clippings about the Jewish Federation's Young Leadership Award.
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James J. Poletti Sheet Music Collection, 1902-1934 (C4145)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Collection of sheet music, 1902-1934.
Political Clippings, 1878, 1888 (C0837)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Clippings concerning national politics. Party platforms and financial matters.
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Political Ephemera, Campaign Posters, and Bumper Stickers Collection, 1930-2008 (S0789)
1 cubic foot
The Political Emphemera collection contains posters and bumper stickers collected by Senturia, largely from the 1970s through the present with a few from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1960s.Most posters support political candidates standing for office in the state of Missouri or its political subdivisions. The remainder support presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Topical posters advocate or oppose propositions to enact state and local laws, or support particular social issues. Most relate to Missouri or St. Louis.
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Political Issues of the Seventies Collection, 1973-1978 (S0137)
0.15 cubic feet, 7 folders
This collection contains published and unpublished papers, newsletters, flyers, brochures, political circulars, and articles about various issues that occurred during the 1970s, including racism, highways, taxes, and foreign relations. Archivists collected the papers from the from US-China People's Friendship Association; National Committee to Support the Marion Brothers; Free J.B. Johnson Committee; Socialist Workers Party; the New American Movement; the West End Militant Forum; the 1976 St. Louis school tax increase, and the Alliance Against Racism.
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Political Tracts, no date (C3765)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Printed tracts by an unidentified author describing corruption in the Republican Party in St. Louis in the early 1900s.
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Politics in Missouri Oral History Project Records, 1996-2020 (C3929)
2.2 cubic feet (171 folders), 338 audio cassettes, 18 CDs, 5 DVDs, 5 Mini DV cassettes
Interviews with Missouri legislators, politicians, aides, and others involved in Missouri politics. The records include audio cassettes, compact discs, and transcripts of the interviews.
Braxton Pollard Collection, 1930-1945 (P1014)
Photographs of St. Louis, including the MUNY and St. Louis Art Museum, and a portrait of Sally Rand.
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Anita Claire Pollett Papers, 1936-1939 (C4481)
0.2 cubic feet (2 folders, 1 oversize item)
Scrapbook and photograph album of a student who attended Christian College in Columbia, Missouri, during the 1930s. Includes a color illustrated map of Christian College, 1936.
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David Wilson Pollock Letters, 1861-1863 (C2569)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letters from an enlisted man and officer of the 18th Missouri Infantry. The letters comment on the Civil War in Illinois, Mississippi, and Tennessee, as well as personal family matters.
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Thomas Pollock Letters, 1862-1863 (C2570)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letters from the first wagonmaster of the 18th Missouri Infantry, to the members of his family. Letters deal with the Civil War in the South.
E.W. Pomeroy Letter, 1847 (C2042)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a letter to Robert Aull, Mexico, MO, from E.W. Pomeroy, Santa Fe, May 29, 1847. The letter discusses Doniphan's expedition and Santa Fe trade.
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Pommer Family Papers, 1831-1874 (C1852)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The Pommer Family papers contain genealogical information, documents in German, a deed for a lot in Hermann, MO, and estate papers. The material pertains primarily to Frederick William Pommer and William Henry Pommer. The latter taught music at the University of Missouri, 1907-1922.
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S. Pommer Photograph Collection, 1886-1905 (P0056)
4 photographs
Photos of University of Missouri Columns ca. 1892, during the clean-up following the destruction of Academic Hall in a fire. Photographs of the Boone County Courthouse and Christian Female College's Main Building.
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William Henry Pommer Scrapbook, 1907-1939 (C1418)
0.06 cubic feet (1 volume)
The scrapbook of William Henry Pommer consists of newspaper clippings relating to the life and musical career of William Henry Pommer, director of music at Christian College, 1883-1887, and professor of music at the University of Missouri from 1907-1922.
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Sherman Lee Pompey Papers, no date (C3493)
0.5 cubic feet (8 folders)
The papers contain articles by Pompey on Ozark people, their religions and folk music, and the Civil War in Missouri. Lines and verses of songs are included.
Jerry Wayne Ponder Papers, 1865-2004 (R1260)
13 cubic feet (580 folders, 1 box photographs)
These are correspondence, papers, and research materials of a genealogist and local historian from Ripley County, Missouri. The collection covers the descendants of Abner Ponder and allied families, the history of Ripley County, and the Civil War in southeastern Missouri. Much of the information was incorporated in publications by Ponder Books, 1987-1999.
Pony Express Commemorative Envelope, 1950 (C1883)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Envelope addressed to Floyd C. Shoemaker on the 90th anniversary of the Pony Express, St. Joseph to Sacramento.
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Elizabeth Lar Pope Letter, 1875 (C1627)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Daniel Sullivan, St. Joseph, MO, from Plattsburg, MO, Aug. 16, 1875. Mrs. Pope regretted she could not attend the Old Settlers' reunion. Sketch of her life; early settlers in Kentucky; Daniel Boone and Abraham Lincoln; and Indian difficulties in Kentucky.
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Earl L. Popkes Genealogical Collection, 1994 (C4557)
0.2 cubic feet (7 folders)
The collection of genealogical information was compiled by Earl L. Popkes. The families resided in the Perry, Missouri, area.
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Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Collection, 1791-1959 (CG0042)
2.0 c. f.
The Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Collection includes title records, court documents, and other papers primarily from Butler County, Missouri. This collection also contains register books from the Edgewood Home for Children in Poplar Bluff and personal items belonging to William B. Adams, such as farm workers’ time schedules and a divorce memorandum journal.
Lewis Porrine Letter, 1882 (C1609)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a letter to Isaac R. Deuman, Newark, NJ, from Trenton, NJ, June 7, 1882, with orders for submission of transportation requisitions.
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Lewis Porrine Papers, 1882 (C1608)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers of Lewis Porrine contain instructions written by Porrine for submitting inspection bills and an enclosed corrected statement of pay due D.B. Murphy as annual inspector of the 2nd Brigade, National Guard.
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Rene Porteau Collection, no date (C2953)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letter, probably from Joseph Shelby to Thomas T. Crittenden, discussing the 1896 Democratic convention in Chicago and the politicians involved. Also newspaper clippings from the ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT announcing the death of Thomas Crittenden.
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Clyde H. Porter Collection, 1958 (K0526)
0.1 c.f.
Research notes and papers of Porter and his wife Mae Reed Porter, regarding families engaged in the fur trade in the Kansas City area, and the American West. Included are files on the Chouteau Family of Kansas City, the Charbonneau Family, Moses "Black" Harris, and the Thomas Vasquez Family.
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H.V. Porter Postcard Collection, 1905-1908, no date (P0464)
1 folder
Postcards of St. Joseph and Glasgow, Missouri.
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Sylvia F. Porter Papers, 1939-1991 (C3977)
16.0 cubic feet (601 folders), 3 video cassettes, 6 audio cassettes
The papers of Sylvia Porter, a personal finance columnist who wrote for the New York Post and New York Daily News, consist of her columns, books, speeches, and other writings. Also included are correspondence and other publicity clippings concerning the Sylvia Porter Organization and her involvement in President Ford's efforts to curb inflation in the 1970s.
Porth Home Photograph, no date (P0543)
1 photograph
Copy photo of the Porth home, Jefferson City
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Possum Trot Orienteering Club Records, 1991-2007 (KA2617)
6 c.f.
The Possum Trot Orienteering Club Records contains scrapbooks and loose materials related to the Club and its activities, including the sponsorship of local and regional events, production of maps, and instruction in the sport of orienteering (the skill of navigating through an unfamiliar area using a detailed map and a magnetic compass).
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Post Family Papers, 1884-1940 (CA6592)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers of a St. Louis family include estate papers pertaining to Erastus and Justus Post, land transactions with Samuel N. Adie, and family genealogy of John and Elizabeth Post.
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Eliza G. Post Papers, 1815-1830 (C0540)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Itemized expenses for move to St. Louis, MO, from New York, 1815. Diary, 1826-1830, enumerating visitors and overnight guests while family lived in Bonhomme, St. Louis County, MO. Copies of daguerreotypes of Justus and Eliza G. Post.
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Justus Post Letter, 1817 (C1976)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To John Post, Addison, VT, from St. Louis, MO, Dec. 5, 1817.
Land speculation, weather, and crops. Encourages brother to move to Missouri.
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Justus Post Letters, 1816 (C0388)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Photostat copies of letters from St. Louis, Missouri Territory, to his brother John Post in Vermont commenting on land prices, condition and availability.
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Postcard Collection, 1902-1956 (S0064)
0.15 cubic foot, 1 folder
This collection contains postcards of Missouri cities and towns from 1902 to 1956. Subjects include Charles Lindbergh, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, the St. Louis riverfront, buildings, parks, and streets.
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Potosi Civic League Records, 1921-1961 (R0187)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Potosi Civic League Records contain a microfilm copy of meeting minutes, financial and membership records, miscellaneous papers, and yearbooks of a woman’s club in Potosi, Washington County, Missouri. The records include a set of yearbooks from a similar organization, the Potosi Woman’s Study Club dating from 1927 to 1943.
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Potosi, Missouri Board of Trustees Records, 1826-1851 (R0186)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Potosi, Missouri Board of Trustees Records contains a microfilm copy of meeting minutes for the Board of Trustees of Potosi in Washington County, Missouri. The minutes include resolutions and ordinances regarding taxes, public nuisances, streets, slave meetings, and theatrical performances.
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Potosi, Missouri Photograph Collection, crica 1875-1935 (R0234)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder, 25 35mm negatives)
The Potosi, Missouri Photograph Collection contains 35mm black and white negative copies of photographs of prominent citizens, commercial buildings, and street scenes in Potosi, Washington County, Missouri.
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Alice Potter Genealogical Collection, 1961-1971 (C4381)
1 cubic foot (34 folders)
Genealogical correspondence and notes of a professional genealogist. Correspondence from and to Mrs. Potter and other genealogists and individual researchers seeking information on numerous families for D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution) acceptance and personal reasons. Personal research notes with some family group sheets.
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Howard C. Potter Constitutional Convention Scrapbooks, 1944-1946 (C2411)
0.1 cubic feet (5 folders)
The collection contains clippings collected by a Republican delegate to the 1943 Missouri constitutional convention. They cover the convention, campaign for the approval of the proposed charter, and revision of statutes by the General Assembly to conform to the new constitution.
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James A. Potter Speech, no date (C0736)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Given at the first annual Earl F. Nelson Memorial Lecture, under the auspices of the Missouri Law School Foundation in memory of Mr. Nelson.
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Kay L. Potter Papers, 1939-2000 (K0630)
0.5 c.f.
Photographs and collected materials of former J.C. Nichols Company employee and amateur photographer.
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Poultry Production Notes, 1903 (C0938)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains notes on poultry production, probably from an agriculture course.
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Thomas M. Powel Papers, 1833-1886 (C1204)
0.23 cubic feet (7 folders)
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Amber Haley Powell Collection, 1853-1896, n.d. (C1845)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
The collection contains letters, receipts, and army passes from the Civil War, and miscellaneous material of the Gregory, Haley, and Wood families of Sullivan County, Missouri, including letters from California; an obituary of Elijah M. Gregory; pictures and history of Boonville, Missouri; a description of Locust Street in Boonville about 1840; and undated genealogies of the Gregory, Haley, and Wood families.
James Powell Account Book, 1874 (C3168)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a typed copy of a personal account book of James Powell of Atlanta, MO.
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John Benjamin Powell Papers, 1910-1952 (C3662)
2.9 cubic feet (199 folders)
The papers of a journalist include correspondence, literary works, printed material, photographs, and a scrapbook. Drafts for My Twenty-Five Years in China and Powell’s articles (1941-1947) predominate. Information on China, Japan, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Central Asia, India, Philippine Islands, World War II, and the Washington Conference.
Josiah Y. Powell Papers, 1803-1927 (C4558)
0.2 cubic feet (8 folders)
Papers of Josiah Y. Powell, a carpenter-farmer-surveyor from Chillicothe, Missouri. Included are correspondence, speeches, poems, clippings, and an obituary for Powell.