Manuscripts Index
Rocheport, Missouri, Photograph Collection, 1890-1962 (P0089)
83 photographs
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)
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)
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)
5 cubic feet
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)
4 volumes microfilmed
These are 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)
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
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)
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
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.
Rocky Fork Primitive Baptist Church (Boone County, Mo.) Minutes, 1821-1921 (C1319)
0.34 cubic feet (3 volumes)
Articles of faith, rules of decorum, letters of admission and dismission, membership lists, and minutes of church meetings.
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Rocky Point Baptist Church, Ripley County, Missouri Records, 1885-1933 (R0569)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Rocky Point Baptist Church, Ripley County, Missouri Records are the record books and miscellaneous papers of Rocky Point Baptist Church in western Ripley County, Missouri.
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Rocky Ridge School, Benton County, Missouri Records, 1940-1946 (R0261)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Rocky Ridge School, Benton County, Missouri Records contain a microfilm copy of the records for the Rocky Ridge School, School District No. 27.
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John Rodelander Papers, 1909-1955 (K1015)
1 c.f.
Rodelander was the head chef at the Hotel Phillips. Includes menus and other printed materials concerning the Hotel Phillips and various Kansas City restaurants.
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"Roderick, Last of the Goths," A.W. Scharil, 1853 (C1244)
0.08 cubic feet (1 volume)
The collection contains a tragedy in five acts written by a St. Louis lawyer, editor and publisher. Scharil was a member of the Bar, editor and publisher of The American Banner, Union Banner, Mississippi Valley Farmer, Mississippi Sun, and other publications.
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Bennie G. Rodgers Photograph Collection, 1940-1989 (S0629)
1.7 cubic feet, 28 folders, 828 photographs
Bennie G. Rodgers Collection contains papers and photographs related to Rodgers’ career as a journalist and editor for the St. Louis American newspaper and his work as a civil rights activist. The 828 photographs in the collection include images of community leaders, schools, churches, events, and organizations.
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Hardin Rodgers Record Book, 1835-1852 (C4496)
0.1 cubic feet (1 folder)
Record book of Dr. Hardin Rodgers, a doctor in Carroll County; includes patient accounts and reasons for medical visits. The record mentions Rodgers conducting medical examinations on slaves. The record also contains minutes of Commission of Carroll County School district No. 3 of which Rodgers was a member. The record book also features information on the distribution of Dr. Hardin Rodgers and Samuel Sturgis’ estates. Finally, the record features Rodgers' comments on the election of 1840 and the implementation of a metallic standard for currency.
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Harris D. Rodgers Papers, 1949-1965 (R0294)
6 folders, 38 photographs microfilmed
These are newspaper clippings, correspondence, miscellaneous papers, and photographs pertaining
to the tenure of Harris Rodgers as chairman of the Missouri State Highway Commission. A
native of Scott County, Missouri, Rodgers served from 1949 to 1957
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Francis Rodman Papers, 1866 (C1726)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Bitter protest about the 1866 election of "Rebels" in New Madrid, MO. Violations of the registry law governing election procedures. List of reliable Union supporters to verify charges.
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Rodney Family Papers, 1854-1874 (R1329)
0.1 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Rodney Family papers consist of legal documents related to the probate of various estates within the inter-related families of Rodney, Garrett, Ramsey, Walls and Whitelaw of Cape Girardeau and Mississippi Counties, Missouri.
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Charles Roemer Collection, 1905-1919 (P0447)
1 folder
Postcards of Missouri scenes in Audrain and Boone Counties. Photographs of returned WWI Soldiers luncheon, Columbia.
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Edward L. Roemer Papers, 1886-1938 (K0698)
2 c.f.
Catalogs and records of Roemer, a fine cabinetmaker in Kansas City, MO. Includes drawings, sketches, and patterns for furniture
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Roff Family Papers, 1844-1888 (C0392)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Documents concerning land transactions in Shelby County, Missouri. Four deeds, five checks, and two memorial poetry cards.
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"Roger Moe: Letters Home, August 27, 1953 to June 1, 1955", [2016] (C4626)
0.1 cubic feet (2 folders)
An unpublished book containing transcriptions and copies of letters written by Roger Moe, who served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines and Japan from 1953-1955.
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Rogers Family Letters, 1865-1897 (C2618)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Three miscellaneous letters relating only to family matters.
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Ann Rogers Photograph Collection, 1860-1914 (P0086)
2 folders
Assortment of postcards, snapshots and prints from across Missouri, including Excelsior Springs, the University of Missouri, and Kansas City.
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Ferdinand Arthur Rogers Letters, 1862 (C2934)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Three letters from Rogers, a Confederate soldier who was a prisoner of war, to his sister Ann Elizabeth Lientz, Rocheport, MO, describes the conditions in the three prisons he was in in 1862: McDowell College in St. Louis, Alton Penitentiary in Alton, IL, and Camp Chase near Columbus, OH.
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Fordice M. Rogers Family Collection, 1986 (K0190)
0.04 c.f. (1 folder)
Photocopied family history compiled for Mr. Fordice M. Rogers of the Rogers family of Holden, Johnson County, MO.
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Fred B. Rogers Photograph Collection, no date (P0871)
6 photographs
Photos of and relating to General John Wilson.
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Harrison Lang Rogers Interview, 1965 (C3395)
0.08 cubic feet (4 folders)
Tapes and transcription of interview with the editor of the JOPLIN GLOBE and JOPLIN NEWS HERALD. Topics discussed include Rogers' background, role of news editors, contemporary issues in Missouri and America, civil rights, American political parties and the conflict between Missouri's urban and non-urban areas.
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Harry Rogers Photograph Collection, 1887-1921 (P0197)
0.17 linear feet
Copy photos of Chillicothe, ca. 1890-1900. Particular emphasis on the railroad and related structures, and the State Industrial Home for Girls.
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Isaac W. Rogers Diary, 1865 (C0897)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Diary of a merchant of Virginia City, Montana Territory, records the weather, business, gold fields, and local conditions.
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J.T. Rogers Paymaster's Roll, 1861 (C2451)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a Confederate paymaster's roll submitted by Captain Rogers and approved by C.F. Jackson.
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James S. Rogers Papers, 1862-1863 (R0249)
0.2 cubic foot (2 folders)
The James S. Rogers Papers contain photocopies of the Civil War diary and letters of James S. Rogers, a resident of Corydon, Iowa, and member of Company M. of the 3rd Iowa Cavalry. The diary and letters cover his departure from home, enlistment and training at Davenport, Iowa, and cavalry service in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.
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John G. Rogers Photograph Collection, 1870, no date (P0387)
Several copy prints of alleged James family members.
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Joseph Kirtley Rogers Journal, 1858-1882 (C1223)
0.06 cubic feet (1 volume)
Personal journal containing remarks about weather, marriages and funerals performed by Rogers, and list of students enrolled in a Bible class. Rogers was president of Christian College, Columbia, MO, 1858-1877.
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Joseph Kirtley Rogers Notebook, 1858 (C1222)
0.06 cubic feet (1 volume)
History notebook containing dates, facts, and biographical sketches. Rogers was president of Christian College, Columbia, MO, 1858-1877.
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Kate Ellen Rogers Papers, 1954-2003 (C4660)
0.35 cubic feet (9 folders)
Papers of Kate Ellen Rogers, professor emeritus of the Department of Environmental Design. Includes correspondence, photographs, a scrapbook, professional writings, and newspaper clippings.
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Margaret Rogers Diary, 1909-1910 (C3588)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a diary kept by a Denver, Colorado, student of music on a tour of Russia during the winter of 1909-1910. The group was guided by one doctor Babcock and his assistant, Dr. Seal, “of Philadelphia and Leipsig.” Included are casual descriptions of people, churches, museums, social events, a funeral, and a Christmas celebration attended.
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Nelson F. Rogers Papers, 1894-1996 (R1318)
1.75 cubic foot (79 folders, 9 volumes, 231 photographs)
The Nelson F. Rogers Papers contain the professional papers of Nelson F. Rogers, a forester with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Research Center. He conducted research at the Sinkin Experimental Forest and Central States Forest Experiment Station, studying reforestation of strip-mined areas and experiments involving the cultivation of shortleaf pine. The collection also includes personal papers and Rogers family genealogical material.
Noble Harvey Rogers Papers, 1904-1918 (C1954)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Obituary; photograph of Rogers; affidavit from official records compiled by the Soldiers and Sailors Historical and Benevolent Society about Rogers' Civil War service; biographical sketch.
W.F. Rogers Letter, 1947 (C1856)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Historical Society, Columbia, MO, from St. Joe, AR, Feb. 16, 1947.
Letters recalling a conversation between his father, John Wesley Rogers, and a soldier guarding the body of General Nathaniel Lyon who was killed 10 August 1861 at Wilson's Creek.
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Rogers-Banks Family Papers, 1820-1878 (C2339)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)
Papers of the Banks and Rogers families of Marion County, Missouri. Record book of Dr. Lynn Stanton Banks, physician and surgeon. Collection includes business and legal papers, Baptist church minutes, and physician records.
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Rogers-Hagar Family Deeds, 1875-1912 (C3256)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains four deeds, all entered in Randolph County, MO. Some holders are George Rogers, William Rogers, James T. Halliburton, and George Hagar.
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Laurel Stolowy Rogovein Papers, no date (K1259)
unknown
photographs
--It is possible that this collection was never donated
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Mary Ann Creason Rohde Photograph Collection, 1900-1990 (P0999)
1 folder
Photographs of the Mohney, Creason, and related families; includes photographs of tombstones of family members at Riffe and South Point cemeteries
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Rohlfing Family Postcard Collection, 1890s-1980s (CA6722)
0.6 cubic feet, 1 oversize volume
Postcards sent between members of the Rohlfing family from Gasconade County, Missouri. The bulk of the postcards were sent to Christina Rohlfing, Sabina Humburg Rohlfing, and Lydia Rohlfing Hoerstkamp. Also includes one scrapbook with postcards.
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Laura Effie Roland Diary, 1883-1889 (C4102)
0.2 cubic feet (6 folders)
The collection contains the original diary of Laura E. Roland along with a transcription, from the age of sixteen in 1883 up to and including her marriage at the age of twenty-two in 1889, all of which took place in or around Hannibal, Missouri, in Ralls County.
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"Role and Scope Proposal," C. Brice Ratchford, 1971 (C3313)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Tentative version of policy statement by the president of the University of Missouri regarding the University's future, role of each campus, and scope of individual campus programs. Includes ACE Roose-Anderson Report (1969) rating of graduate departments at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Fred Rolfs Photographs, 1993 (P0200)
11 photographs (872 KB)
Photographs of 1993 floods in Missouri.