Manuscripts Index

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James W. Scott Papers, 1930-2007 (K0554)
4.5 c.f.

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Correspondence, paperwork, political cartoons, various notes and booklets written and/or collected by Scott, reporter, editor, and later vice president of the Kansas City Star Company.

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Janet Scott Papers, 1951-2019 (S0353)
4.8 cubic feet

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The Jan Scott Papers contain correspondence, program booklets, photographs, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, and cassette tapes documenting Scott’s career as a flutist, educator, and founder of the National Women’s Yellow Pages of Greater St. Louis. Also included in the collection are materials relating to Scott’s involvement with the Women’s Policy Alliance (formerly the Alliance for the Status of Missouri Women), which dedicated itself to developing a proactive women’s policy agenda to empower and improve Missouri women’s lives.

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John R. Scott Papers, 1873-1922 (C0162)
0.2 cubic feet

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Letters, manuscripts, and miscellaneous papers of a professor of elocution at the University of Missouri, a friend of the actor James E. Murdoch.

Manuscript for "Personal Recollections of Murdoch," and for "Technique of the Speaking Voice."

Thomas A. Scott Loyalty Oath, 1864 (C2452)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains a loyalty oath taken at Rock Island Barracks, IL, by a private in the 45th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry.

Thomas A. Scott Prisoner of War Discharge, 1864 (C0475)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Discharge from Rock Island Barracks, Illinois, for a private in the 45th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry.

Scott-Mississippi Girls Basketball Tournament Collection, 1936 (R0945)
(1 folder)

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This is a program for the Scott-Mississippi Girls Basketball Tournament, which was held at Charleston High School in Mississippi County, Missouri, on March 3-6, 1936. Teams from Anniston, Charleston, and East Prairie in Mississippi county, and Benton, Blodgett, Chaffee, Diehlstadt, Fornfelt, Illmo, Morley, Oran, Sikeston, and Vanduser in Scott County participated.

Scottish Rite Class Portrait, 1918 (P0393)
1 photograph

Photograph of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Jules J. Wehrli Memorial Class, all members identified

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Scrapbook, 1865-1882 (K0132)
1 MR

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Newspaper clippings pertaining primarily to the Civil War and events immediately following, such as the assassination of President Lincoln. Chiefly the New Orleans Daily Picayune and the New Orleans Times, although other papers are included.

Harry E. Scurlock Photograph Collection, 1905, no date (P0836)
2 photographs

Mounted b/w photograph of "Ras" Robinson, a train conductor from Centralia, MO and image of safe being moved into the Boone County Courthouse, 1905.

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Ruth Jones Scurlock Scrapbooks, 1920s-1960s (CA6415)
2 volumes

Scrapbooks of Ruth Jones Scurlock who attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and later lived in Columbia, Missouri.

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John Seal Extradition Papers, 1887 (C1686)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Request from Governor Richard J. Oglesby of Illinois to Missouri Governor John S. Marmaduke for extradition of John Seal, a fugitive charged with murder.

Joanie Melton Seale Papers, 1971-2006 (SP0098)
0.4 cubic feet (4 folders)

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The Joanie Melton Seale Papers contain materials related to the Lester E. Cox Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri, collected by registered nurse Joanie Melton Seale. The collection consists of publications, a medical directory, and a calendar celebrating the hospital’s centennial. The collection also includes a program for the 1971 Missouri State Fair.

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Laura Redden Searing Papers, 1846-1963 (C2290)
4.0 cubic feet (142 folders)

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The papers of Laura Redden Searing, a poet and author whose works appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines, consist of correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, and Searing’s writings.  Also included are correspondence, publicity clippings, and photographs of Searing’s daughter, Elsa Searing McGinn.

Ernest R. Sears Papers, 1928-1991 (C3892)
19.6 cubic feet (1283 folders)

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The professional papers of Ernest R. Sears, a wheat cytogeneticist associated with the University of Missouri from 1936 until his death in 1991. The papers consist of correspondence, reprints of publications, reports, manuscripts, research notes, speeches, photographs, news clippings and miscellaneous items.

Ernest R. Sears Papers, 1970s-1980s (CA5428)
0.4 cubic feet

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Addition of correspondence, photographs, and biographical materials. Primarily relates to his 40th anniversary at the University of Missouri and retirement.

Lotti M. Sears Papers, 1936-1991 (C4021)
2.5 cubic feet (184 folders)

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The papers contain correspondence, papers, photos, research, and miscellaneous material of a University of Missouri geneticist involved with cytogenetics, a branch of genetics which is concerned with the study of chromosomes and cell division.

Dovey H. Sebastian Letter, 1893 (C2023)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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To her mother and sister about family matters.

Earl Truman Sechler Collection, 1951 (R1159)
(1 folder)

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The Earl Truman Sechler Collection contains the "Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) History in Webster and Wright Counties of Missouri with Membership as Listed in 1951", describing the historic and then current congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Webster and Wright Counties in southwestern Missouri. Included are brief biographical sketches of early and influential pastors.

Second Baptist Church, Neosho, Missouri Centennial Collection, 1976 (R0821)
(1 folder)

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This is "We've Come This Far by Faith", a centennial anniversary booklet for the Second Baptist Church of Neosho in Newton County, Missouri. The African-American congregation was founded in 1876.

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Second Baptist Church, Poplar Bluff, Missouri Collection, 1914 (R0903)
(1 folder)

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This is a membership directory of the Second Baptist Church at Poplar Bluff in Butler County, Missouri. Published in 1914, it includes members' names and addresses, the church covenant, a list of officers, and photographic images of the church building and the pastor.

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Second Presbyterian Church (St. Louis, Mo.) Sabbath School Records, 1838-1886 (C1366)
0.07 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Brief history of the school, list of officers, attendance records of pupils and teachers, conversions, records of events, reports of annual meetings and of superintendents, deaths, election of officers, missionary funds, and table showing condition of school.

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Don Secrease Papers, 1971-2020 (S0370)
2.3 cubic foot

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The collection contains St. Louis-area published stripzines, comic books, and original storyboards documenting Don Secrease's career as a comic book artist and publisher. Materials of interest include issues of Swashbucklers, a comic book Secrease published with Rick Burchett and Paul Daly, and ran for four issues from 1980-1982. Also included in the collection are original storyboards Secrease created for Swashbucklers.   

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Sedalia Board of Trade Proceedings, 1872-1888 (C1247)
0.07 cubic feet (1 volume)

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The collection contains the minutes of a group of businessmen organized to promote Sedalia.

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Sedalia Commercial Club Guest Book, 1889-1895 (C1250)
0.18 cubic feet (1 volume)

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The collection contains a register of club visitors.

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Sedalia Democrat Photographs, 1942, 1977 (P0781)
9 photographs

Photos of May 1977 tornado in Sedalia, Pettis County.

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Sedalia Library Association Minute Book, 1871-1874 (C1249)
0.06 cubic feet (1 volume)

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The records contain minutes, roll of members and subscribers, constitution, and articles of association. Also some Pettis County historical data.

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Sedalia Real Estate and Loan Men's Association (Sedalia, Mo.) Papers, 1922-1926 (C0587)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)

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The papers contain correspondence, clippings, minutes of meetings, and a city ordinance of this organization.

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Sedalia, Missouri, Credit Record Book, 1873-1881 (C1248)
0.07 cubic feet (1 volume)

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The records contain credit records of individuals and businesses in Sedalia. Includes newspaper clippings of business transactions or any items of information affecting the financial status of the businessmen.

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Noah See Papers, 1889-1890 (C2928)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Records of farm hands and their wages.

Thomas Jefferson Jackson See Notebooks, 1892-1896 (C0990)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)

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Lecture notes for courses in celestial mechanics taught by See at the University of Chicago.

"Seeing the Light," Arthur E. Holbrook, 1950 (C2135)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Account of photographing "The Light at Hornet," an unidentified light in Newton County, MO, August 11, 1950.

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William J. Seever Memorandum, 1894 (C1741)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains field notes of an archaeological trip down the Gasconade River, describing caves in Pulaski County, MO, by a Missouri archaeologist.

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Fred Lee Seevers Papers, 1931-1957 (K0714)
0.19 cubic foot (4 folders, 5 oversize photographs, 3 oversize items)

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The Fred Lee Seevers Papers includes photographs, diplomas, directories, programs, membership cards, and constitution and by-laws relating to the Kansas City College of Veterinary Medicine and veterinary associations in the area.

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Amy Bradfield Sefrit Letters, 1976-1993 (K0876)
0.3 c.f.

Sefrit's letters document the life of a rural Missouri farm family in Atchison County, MO. She writes about the daily life of her family, her husband's work and the activities and development of her children. Also her work as a substitute teacher in the local schools, condition of the crops, weather, and news of other family members.

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Mrs. A.D. Segnin Photograph Collection, 1916 (P0375)
15 photographs

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Photographs of the aftermath of a 1916 tornado in Olean, Miller County, MO.

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Donald A. Seibert Collection, 1834-1851 (C4112)
0.2 cubic feet

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The papers of Donald Seibert contain personal accounts of Col. Seibert's great-great grandfather, a German immigrant who established himself in the St. Louis, Missouri area.

Elizabeth Seifert Papers, 1944 (C0401)
0.1 cubic feet (5 folders)

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Manuscript of DOCTOR WOODWARD'S AMBITION (originally called "The Hospital"), published by Dodd, Mead & Company in 1945. Also notes, clippings, and two letters from the publishers.

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Shirley Kenis Seigle and Sidney M. Seigle Papers, 1950-1987 (K1186)
0.1 c.f.

Seigle was an educator, actress, and playwright who produced various events for Temple B'nai Jehudah Sisterhood Incudes bulletins, education/administration papers, programs, scripts, newspaper clippings, and photographs relating to Seigle's activities at the Temple.

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Robert E. Seiler Papers, 1967-1982 (CA4393)
16 cubic feet

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The papers of a Missouri Supreme Court Judge contain notes and summaries on various cases before the Supreme Court of Missouri, conference materials, and miscellaneous material.

Ernestine Ernst Seiter Papers, 1828-1985 (C4351)
1.75 cubic feet (23 folders), 1 oversize volume, 1 oversize item

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The papers contain a transcription of James and Robert Aull letter books and daybooks from 1828-1851. Also includes an unidentified doctor’s account ledger from Lexington, Missouri, from 1872-1875; scrapbook of Ernestine Ernst Seiter; research on Lexington homes; and miscellaneous material.

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Selective Service Collection, 1940-1941 (K1438)
0.3 cubic feet

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The Selective Service Collection contains correspondence, memoranda, newsletters, and manuals from county and state selective service systems.

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Jesse N. Self Papers, 1860-1863 (R0304)
0.02 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The Jesse N. Self Papers contain photocopies of letters to his family by Jesse N. Self, a schoolteacher at Irondale, Missouri, and captain of Company F, 32nd Missouri Infantry. The collection includes letters from Irondale, 1860, and from camps in Rolla and Benton Barracks in St. Louis, 1861-1862. Capt. Self died of erysipelas at Memphis, Tennessee, on February 25, 1863.

Theodore H. Seligson Architectural Collection, 1950-1995 (K0545)
235 c.f.

Administrative and financial records, correspondence, notes and other documents, and architectural drawings, by Seligson, and prominent Kansas City architect and educator, and his various firms.

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Mary Anne Sell Diaries and Social Calendars, 1941-1944 (S0054)
1 roll microfilm

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The Mary Anne Sell Diaries and Social Calendars consist of microfilmed diaries and social calendars owned by Mary Anne Sell Pernoud, a high school student and St. Louis socialite that attended Villa Duchesne high school during the mid-20th century.

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Selleck Letter, 1849 (C3531)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Letter to Emeline E. Selleck, of Oregon, Missouri, from New Orleans, Louisiana, July 23, 1849. Written to his wife after her departure from New Orleans on the steamboat Ioway. They apparently had moved out of a house prior to her trip to Missouri.

Sellers Family Photographs, no date (P0574)
4 photographs

Photos of the Sellers family and farm near Bolivar, MO, ca. 1900.

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Mary Sellers Photograph Collection, 1918-1925 (P0043)
3 photographs, 1 brochure

Roster of the 34th Training Battery F.A.C.O.T.S. out of Camp Zachery Taylor, Kentucky, 6 October to 28 December 1918. Several panoramic photos

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Sellmeyer Family Collection, no date (CA5526)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

Addition of Sellmeyer family genealogical materials, including materials in German. Correspondence, census records, family tree, photographs, map, and miscellaneous. See also C3062.

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Sellmeyer Family Collection, 1839-1990 (C3062)
1 roll of microfilm

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Deeds, wills, family trees and photographs of three 19th-century immigrant families who settled in Missouri. The Velten and Ebeling families emigrated from Germany and settled in Warren County, while the Swedish Bentleys came to settle in Howard County. Also includes probate and census records, and a "Velten Family Record" narrative.

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Robert Washington Selvidge Papers, 1918-1942 (C3650)
8.5 cubic feet (670 folders)

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Papers of a University of Missouri professor who was chairman of the Department of Industrial Education, served as chairman of the Missouri State Planning Board, 1933-1935, taught vocational war training, wrote many books and articles, and was a proponent and innovator of specific job and information sheets for trade teaching with individual instruction.