Manuscripts Index

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Ann Stillwell Robards Papers, 1967-2002 (K1291)
4.5 c.f.

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The papers of Ann Stilwell Robards include photographs and materials related to flight attendant training for the TWA Breech Academy. Breech Academy opened December 3, 1969 as a 34-acre training facility located at 6300 Lamar in Overland Park, Kansas, and was named after Ernest R. Breech, TWA chairman emeritus. Also included are TWA artifacts and oversize items.

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John Lewis RoBards Scrapbooks, no date (C1437)
3 volumes

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Materials collected primarily by RoBards on family members, his childhood friend Mark Twain, and Hannibal, MO. Includes newspaper clippings, correspondence, articles, programs, speeches, and miscellaneous items. See also Collection 3609.

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John Lewis RoBards Papers, 1832-1922 (C3609)
0.2 cubic feet (15 folders)

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Papers and genealogy of a prominent lawyer, writer and orator of Hannibal, Missouri. Includes incomplete journal of overland trip to California in 1849.

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"Robert Levi Todd", no date (C0697)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The major events in the lives of the family of Robert Levi Todd from the family's settlement in Missouri in 1816 to the death of Robert Levi Todd, Jr., in 1891.

Annie Louise Roberts Papers, 1910s (CA5976)
3 folders

Court documents, insurance papers, abstracts, and financial papers of the St. Joseph, Missouri resident, dating to the 1910s.

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C.C. Roberts Railroad Collection, 1866-1922 (C4212)
1.5 cubic feet (65 folders)

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Stock transfers; receipts; meeting minutes; vouchers; invoices; certificates; business proposals; court cases; agreements; construction specifications; articles of incorporation; accounts; reports; and balance sheets, etc. of numerous railroad companies. Also includes material from the Missouri and Arkansas Lumber and Mining Company and a builder/general contractor.

Charles C. Roberts Photograph Collection, 1988 (P0693)
1 folder

Photos of the Frisco House and Wright County Historical Society members.

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James H. Roberts Diary, 1867 (C1218)
0.03 cubic feet (1 volume)

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A transcription of a diary includes a memorandum by James H. Roberts setting down his reasons for leaving Barton County, MO.

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James H. Roberts Diary, 1858-1909 (K1000)
0.04 c.f. (2 folders)

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Roberts built houses, made and sold brooms, taught school, and owned a small mercantile store briefly. He was interested in Spiritualism and his second wife and one of his daughters were mediums. Includes a handwritten diary consisting of both shorthand and longhand entries. Entries were made every year on the writer's birthday, beginning at the age of 27, continuing until his death at 78.

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John M. Roberts Diaries, 1878-1881 (C4341)
0.3 cubic feet (13 folders)

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The diaries of John M. Roberts, a rural schoolteacher in Henry County, Missouri, describe the classes he taught, students, the weather, and health of family members. The diaries also describe his other occupations as a farmer, itinerant bookseller, a reporter for local newspapers, and a brief view as a partisan Democrat.

John W. Roberts Folklore Collection, 1975-1985 (CA4756)
6 cubic feet, 1 card file

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Student papers and related materials received by a former University of Missouri-Columbia folklore professor.

Michael Roberts Papers, 1940-1991 (S0525)
0.25 cubic feet

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Michael Roberts was a St. Louis real estate and media entrepreneur of WHSL-TV, St. Louis' first African-American owned television station. The papers, which range from 1960-1991, photographs and newspaper clippings.

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Mrs. W.C. Roberts Collection, 1850-1877, no date (P0202)
4 photographs

Copy photos of George Caleb Bingham, ca. 1877, Eliza Thomas Bingham, and Rollins Bingham.

Ollie and Edna Roberts Postcard Collection, 1909-1970 (CA6747)
0.2 cubic feet

Postcards of buildings, structures, parks and scenery around Missouri. The postcards were collected by Ollie and Edna Roberts.

William George Roberts Papers, 1908-1962 (R1386)
0.25 cubic foot (11 folders, 23 photographs)

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The William George Roberts Papers contain early correspondence between Sarah, Carrol, Emma, and Andrew Roberts. The collection also includes correspondence and papers involving William G. Roberts during his service in World War II. Also included are photographs from his military service and personal papers involving William G. Roberts' life before and after the war.

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Archibald McIntyre Robertson Papers, 1856-1857 (R0053)
0.1 cubic foot (2 folders)

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The Archibald McIntyre Robertson Papers contain an original and typescript journal that records Archibald Robertson's journey through Europe, the Mediterranean, Egypt, the Sinai, and Palestine in 1856-1857.

George A.S. Robertson Papers, 1918-1987 (C4312)
0.2 cubic feet (5 folders)

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The papers of a former World War I fighter pilot and later Deputy Superintendent of Insurance contain biographical and genealogical data on George A.S. Robertson and the Robertson and related family.

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Katherine Ann Robertson Photographs, 1949 (P0302)
20 photographs

Photos by Katherine Ann Robertson of the James Hicklin home east of Lexington, MO in 1949.

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Virginia Hunt Robertson Photograph Collection, 1927 (P0327)
13 photographs

Four framed photographs: John Wormeley Carter; Rear Admiral (Ret.) Joel Bright; W.A. Bright; Joel Haden. Nine photos of islands in Missouri River between Huntsdale and Rocheport.

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Robidoux Family Papers, 1858-1873 (C2627)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The Robidoux family papers consist of a journal and notes of Julius C. Robidoux; biographical sketches of Joseph Robidoux, III, the founder of St. Joseph, MO; family letters, a translation of a French Creole song; and Buchanan County marriage records.

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Joseph Robidoux Deed, 1851 (C1986)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Deed for land in St, Joseph, MO.

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Orral Messmore Robidoux Diary, 1918 (C2626)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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History of the Robidoux and Messmore families, childhood memories of farm life in nineteenth-century Middle West, and comments on contemporary Kansas City.

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Frank A. Robinett Papers, 1961 (C0954)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Letter in response to an article, "Cowboy and Cattlemen," by Lewis Atherton in the MONTANA MAGAZINE, 1961. Robinett relates stories of early cattlemen he knew in Texas, particularly of one Bill Washington. Also Atherton's response.

Oliver Eugene Robinett Letters, 1936-1948 (C2219)
0.07 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Letters written to Major Robinett's family during World War II, while he served with the 3rd Division, Marine Corps, in New Zealand and the Pacific. Also a biographical sketch.

P.M. Robinett Photograph Collection, 1901, no date (P0937)
4 photographs

Photos of James Robinett house, State Fruit Experiment Station, and Mountain Grove Academy, Wright County.

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Paul McDonald Robinett Scrapbooks, 1897-1974 (C3620)
0.8 cubic feet (60 folders)

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Correspondence, clippings, writings, speeches and notes pertaining to Brigadier General Robinett of Mountain Grove, Missouri, who, with his brother Frank, compiled material on his army career.

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Fred Robins Photograph Collection, 1884-1951 (P0725)
32 photographs

Photos of Wellington and Lexington, MO, ca. 1920s-1930s, and the Ozark County Times printing office. Photographs of Turners Mill and Dawt Mill. Portraits of people from Lexington.

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Robinson and Related Families Collection, 2003 (R0989)
(1 folder)

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This is the family history of Joe Charles Robinson of Richland in Pulaski County, Missouri. The family descended through Samuel, William, and Archibald Robinson of Botetourt County, Virginia. Archibald and wife, Mary Ann Garrett, came to Missouri in 1854. The primary related families included Duncan, Shelton, and Zimmerman.

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Robinson Family Papers/Kansas City Social Register Records, 1880-1998 (K0774)
19 c.f.

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Papers of a prominent Kansas City family, and publishers of the Social Register. Includes correspondence, genealogical files, reference notecard index, biographical data, printed and published material, clippings, and photographs.

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Allan Robinson Collection, 1948-2007 (K1379)
.03 c.f.

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The Allan Robinson Collection contains photographs of Allan Robinson as well as issues of Meadowbrook Birdie, a newsletter for Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club in Overland Park, Kansas, and a program for the First Annual Meadowbrook Country Club Golf Classic.

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Benjamin Robinson Order, 1731 (C1523)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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To the sheriff of Carolina County, 5 April 1731, demanding Robert Dudley's presence in court in the case of William Kennan vs. Robert Dudley.

Hamline E. Robinson Papers, 1877-1879 (C1219)
0.2 cubic feet

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Papers of Hamline E. Robinson, a Maryville, MO, book collector, consisting of a diary, a catalog of his occult library; and a volume that includes a "Sketch of the Life of Thomas Taylor, the Platonist" and a biographical account of Taylor's works.

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Harry B. Robinson Collection, 1921-1955 (C4109)
0.5 cubic feet

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The collection of Harry B. Robinson contains a mix of materials concerning Columbia and mid-Missouri. Robinson focused on collecting diaries and account records of Columbia locals, dating primarily from 1905 to 1953.

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James H. Robinson Accounts, 1865 (C1636)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains traveling expenses, transportation of books, and salary of Robinson, superintendent of public instruction.

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John M. Robinson Bond, 1822 (C1478)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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$5000 bond of John M. Robinson as surveyor of Boone County, MO, 18 November 1822, with Thos. Duley and John Henderson as securities.

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L. Carl Robinson Photograph Collection, 1941 (P1167)

Photographs by Runder-Markham Photo Co. of the Tower Grove Bus Line.

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Marvin S. Robinson II Papers, 1970-1990 (K1070)
30 c.f.

Robinson is a community activist with interests in local government, politics, social, health and cultural issues, and the establishment of the Quindaro Ruins in Kansas City, KS as an historical site. Includes personal journals and writings, correspondence, newsletters, news articles, and reference files maintained by Robinson. Concerning his efforts to save Quindaro, and other activism in the African-American community

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Richard D. Robinson Collection, 1830s-2000s (CA5805)
14.2 cubic feet

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Materials of a professor in the College of Education, University of Missouri-Columbia, whose primary research areas were the history of literacy, teacher education, and reading theory. Includes historical school primers, professional correspondence, publications, and miscellaneous papers.

Solon Robinson Cattle Report, no date (C2778)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Transcript of New York cattle market report appearing in the NEW YORK TRIBUNE, 4 July 1854. Description of cattle drive from Texas to Illinois by Jas. Gilchrist, T.C. Ponting, and W. Malone, 1853. Prices, route, profit, and cattle breed included.

Rocheport Roller Mills (Rocheport, Mo.) Records, 1882-1937 (C0344)
10 rolls of microfilm

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Records of the grain mill established in 1875, originally called Monitor Mills. It produced Tuberose and Snowflake flour, as well as meal, ship stuff, and bran.

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Rocheport, Missouri, Photograph Collection, 1890-1962 (P0089)
83 photographs

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An artifical collection of photographs, including many copy photos, of Rocheport, MO.

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Rocheport, Missouri, Town Board Records, 1885-1900 (C2633)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)

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Minutes of meetings of town board.

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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park (Columbia, Mo.) Records, 1963-1970 (C4206)
0.7 cubic feet (11 folders)

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The Rock Bridge Memorial State Park records contain documentation of the founding of the park, the fundraising campaign, the acquisition of property, and the correspondence of the Park Board.

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Rock Hill Historic Preservation Commission Records , 1893-2004 (S0639)
2.5 cubic feet

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The Rock Hill Historic Preservation Commission Records contain ledgers, meeting minutes, photographs, development reports, and correspondence collected by the Commission documenting the history of the Rock Hill Men's Improvement Association, the Rock Hill Presbyterian Church, city government, and the preservation of Fairfax house.

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Rock Springs Baptist Church, Barry County, Missouri Records, 1888-1890 (R0397)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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The Rock Springs Baptist Church, Barry County, Missouri Records contain a microfilm copy of the records of the Rock Springs Baptist Church, a United Baptist congregation near Washburn in the southwestern quarter of Barry County, Missouri. The records include
minutes of meetings, membership records, and statistical information.

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Rock Springs School, Washington County, Missouri Records, 1892-1935 (R0228)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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The Rock Springs School, Washington County, Missouri Records contain a microfilm copy of the record books of the district clerk of the Rock Springs school district.

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Rockbridge Bank (Rockbridge, Mo.) Records, 1869-1936 (C0063)
6.25 cubic feet, 3 volumes

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Bank business papers, legal papers, insurance papers, deposit slips and receipts, and miscellaneous papers. Also includes books of accounts used during the regular course of the business.

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Rocketdyne Photographs, 1962 (P0981)
5 photographs

Photos of Rocketdyne, a division of North American Aviation, Inc., plant in Neosho where engines are made, 1962

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Rockview Collection, no date (R0591)
0.01 c.f. (1 folder)

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This is a brief historical sketch of the community of Rockview in Scott County, Missouri. The sketch includes information on individuals, businesses, and buildings in the community.

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Rhoderick R. Rockwood Diary and Record Book, 1864-1914 (C2658)
1 volume

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Diary of service with the Missouri Infantry, 18th Regiment (Morgan's Rangers), during the Civil War, 24 August 1864-1 June 1865. Financial records of the United Moderns, 1902-1903. Records of J.E. Rockwood, referee in bankruptcy for the District of Montana, 1907-1914. Farm accounts, 1868, 1870.