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Sons of Union Veterans, General Sherman/Billy Yank Camp No. 65 Records, 1982-2016 (S0239)
3,25 cubic feet
This collection contains meeting minutes, correspondence, ledgers, newsletters, and membership files pertaining to the General Sherman/Billy Yank Camp No. 65 of the Sons of Union Veterans. The Sons of Union Veterans' mission is to preserve and disseminate the history of soldiers who fought for the Union during the Civil War.
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Sons of United Veterans of the Civil War, 1997-2022 (K1418)
1.3 cubic feet
This collection contains administrative records, correspondence, financial records, membership records, minutes, publications, and reports concerning Westport Camp No. 64 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, a “fraternal organization dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of veteran heroes who fought and worked to save the Union in the American Civil War.”
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Noelle Soren Photographs, 1974-1975 (P0424)
18 photographs
Photos of the Missouri Theatre and Ninth Street in Columbia, MO, ca. 1975.
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Leo Soriano Papers, 1930-1995 (S0581)
0.3 cubic feet
The Leo Soriano Papers primarily consist of 23 tapes containing Soriano's recounting his life story, including his military service during World War II. Also included in the collection are photographs of Soriano, dating from the 1930s to the 1980s.
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Lee Herbert Sorkin Papers, 1941-1959 (K0804)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder, 5 photographs)
The Lee Herbert Sorkin Papers contain five photographs, mostly picturing relatives of Herb Sorkin's wife, Bryna (Kleinstein) Sorkin.
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Soroptimist International of Kansas City Records, 1926-2010 (K0253)
29 c.f.
Organizational records of a local professional and businesswomen's service organization, including correspondence, business and financial papers, obituaries of its members, and newsletters.
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Soroptimist International of Springfield, Missouri, Records, 1942-1983 (C4435)
2.0 cubic feet (50 folders)
This collection contains correspondence, newsletters, meeting minutes, membership records, service projects, and conference materials concerning Soroptimist International of Springfield, Missouri. It also includes magazines, newsletters, and convention materials from regional clubs and the national organization.
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Sorosis Club of Springfield, Missouri Collection, 1951-1984 (R0840)
(1 folder)
These are the yearbooks for 1951-1952, 1980-1981, and 1984-1985 for the Sorosis Club of Springfield in Greene County, Missouri. Included are club calendars, the constitution and bylaws, lists of departments and officers, and membership rolls.
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John Sorrell Land Warrant, 1853 (C1970)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a warrant for land issued to John Sorrell and transferred to William Sorrell.
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Mary Ann Sorrell Papers, 1863 (R1455)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Mary Ann Sorrell Papers contains a handwritten letter from Mary Ann Sorrell to her daughter. The letter is dated September 10, 1863, and was written in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mary Ann Sorrell discusses her housing situation, the health of her children, and the living arrangements of her various children.
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Isabelle Sorrels Collection, 1920-1921; 1947-1989 (C4568)
0.4 cubic feet (8 folders, 1 volume)
The papers of a Columbia (Mo.) woman that outlines her participation in various community activities and women’s organizations, including the Banks Mothers Club.
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Joan Sorrels Collection, 2000s (CA6321)
0.2 cubic feet
Collection of yearbooks, directories, and programs largely for women's organizations such as the Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames of America, Continental Society Daughters of Indians Wars, and Daughters of the American Colonists, mostly dated 2000s.
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Abram Sortore Memoirs, 1909 (C2357)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains memoirs of Abram Sortore, in which he describes trips west from Scio, NY, to Keokuk, IA, 1845; from Keokuk to California, 1850; and back to Iowa via South America, Jamaica, and New York, 1851-1852. There are comments on Mormons, Indians, cholera, weather, the Black Hills, alkali water, Brigham Young, gold rush, mining, religion, U.S. mint, and railroads.
Sarah Nichols Sosey Collection, 1822-1865 (C0406)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains three letters: a Confederate soldier to his sister; to William D. Bates concerning lead deposits around Hannibal; and to “Sarah” from J.W. Thompson, 1865.
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Sosland Family Papers, 1930-2008 (K1277)
2.5 c.f.
Personal and professional files of the Soslands, including organizations and institutions : Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, B'nai Brith, Beth Shalom, various Jewish organizations. Also papers of extended family: Hershman, Eisemann, and Sosland
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Antoni Soulard Document, 1802 (C1925)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a confirmation of a grant originally made to Jean Baptiste Pratte, Jr., by Carlos Dehault Delassus. Basis for U.S. Survey No. 467.
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George Soule Memorial, 1926 (C1563)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Soule, author and lecturer, was founder and president of Soule Commercial College and Literary Institute, New Orleans, LA. Memorial, adopted by the Louisiana Historical Society, February 23, 1926, was written by J. Mitchell Pilcher, chairman, Soule Memorial Committee, and recording secretary of the Society.
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Thomas E. Souper Letter, 1865 (K0535)
0.01 c.f.
Souper, treasurer of the Missouri State Board of Immigration, writing to insurance firm, Getty & Liebing of Philadelphia, PA concerning a missing draft. More interesting is the letterhead of the Board on which the letter is written.
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South Central Missouri, Photograph Collection, 1880-1958 (P1125)
An artificial collection of photographs from Missouri's south central region, including Douglas, Ripley, Ozark, Wright, Texas, Howell, Shannon, Laclede, and Oregon counties.
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South Fork Congregational Methodist Church, Howell County, Missouri Records, 1899-1950 (R0487)
(1 foll of microfilm)
The South Fork Congregational Methodist Church, Howell County, Missouri Records are record books of the South Fork Congregational Methodist Church in southwestern Howell County, Missouri.
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South Joplin Christian Church Woman's Council Collection, circa 1925 (R1132)
(1 folder)
This is "The Household Digest and Directory," a membership directory and recipe book published by the Woman's Council of the South Joplin Christian Church at Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri. Mrs. William Belford served as president of the Council.
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South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Records, 1931-2006 (K1198)
8 c.f.
Organizational records including by-laws and articles of incorporation, minutes, membership/board reports, financial records, newsletters, anniversary booklets, video, CDs, membership directories, event files, scrapbooks, maps, and photographs.
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South Side School, Pettis County, Missouri Records, 1914-1917, 1955-1958 (R0259)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The South Side, Pettis County, Missouri Records contain a microfilm copy of the daily and term attendance records of South Side School in southern Pettis County, Missouri. Included are records for 1914-1917 and 1955-1958.
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South-West Railroad Records, circa 1914-1916 (R0516)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The South-West Railroad Records are notes, maps, and draft of a pamphlet concerning construction of a railroad from Saint Louis, Missouri, to Lewisville in Lafayette County, Arkansas.
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South-Western Stage Company Papers, 1867 (C2238)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Copies of form letters and contracts used by the South-Western Stage Company. Includes rules and regulations for road agents, station agents, drivers, shopmen, and barnmen.
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Southeast Missouri District Fair Association Collection, 1949-1976 (R0925)
(1 folder)
These are a program, premium list and catalog and a souvenir booklet (1976) for the Southeast Missouri distric fair which was sponsored by the Southeast Missourui District Fair Association and held on September 12-17, 1976 at Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Included are schedules of events, admission prices, and advertisements for area businesses.
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Southeast Missouri District Fair Association Horse Show Collection, 1950 (R0782)
(1 folder)
This is the program booklet for the horse show at the Southeast Missouri District Fair, held at the fairgrounds in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on September 11, 13-14, 1950.
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Southeast Missouri Drummers' Association Collection, 1920 (R0694)
(1 folder)
This is a souvenir program for the twenty-fourth annual convention of the Southeast Missouri Drummers Association, held at Sikeston, Scott County, Missouri, on May 27-29, 1920. The illustrated program includes a schedule of events, photographs of officers and members of the association, and views of Sikeston.
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Southeast Missouri Drummers' Association Collection, 1913 (R1271)
(1 folder)
This is the souvenir program of the seventeenth annual meeting of the Southeast Missouri Drummer's Association, held in Festus and Crystal City in Jefferson County, Missouri, May 22-24, 1913. The program features a schedule of events, photographs of officers and members of the association, description of prominent Jefferson County businesses, and view of businesses, residences, and public buildings in Festus and Crystal City.
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Southeast Missouri Drummers' Association Collection, 1910 (R0680)
(1 folder)
The Southeast Missouri Drummers' Association Collection contains photocopies of the souvenir program of the fourteenth annual meeting of the Southeast Missouri Drummers' Association, held at Sikeston, Scott County, Missouri, May 26-28, 1910. The program features a schedule of events, descriptions of prominent Scott County businesses, photographs of officers and members of the assocation, and views of buinessses, residences, and public buildings in Sikeston.
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Southeast Missouri Drummers' Association Souvenir Programs Collection, 1918 (R1183)
(1 roll of microfilm)
These are souvenir programs for the twelfth and twenty-second annual meetings of the Southeast Missouri drummers' association, held at Sainte Genevieve in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri. The programs feature schedules of events, descriptions of Sainte Genevieve, its prominent citizens and local businesses, photographs of members of the association, its officers and city officials, and views of public buildings, businesses, and residences.
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Southeast Missouri Lead District, Photograph Collection, 1870-1950 (P1130)
An artificial collection of photographs from Missouri's Lead Belt: Washington, St. Francois, Madison, Iron, and Reynolds counties.
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Southeast Missouri Medical Association Records, 1877-1967 (CG0003)
0.5 cubic feet
The Southeast Missouri Medical Society Records include a minute book ledger from 1877-1896, issues of the Cape County Journal, an anniversary booklet for the Southeast Missouri Hospital, advertising materials, publication n the history of medicine in Southeast Missouri, and various papers from 1877-1967.
Southeast Missouri Odd Fellow Association Collection, 1892 (R0769)
(1 folder)
This is a program for the 73rd Annual Celebration of the Southeast Missouri Odd Fellow Associatation held at Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, on April 26, 1892.
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Southeast Missouri Press Association Minute Book, 1893-1981 (C3646)
1 roll of microfilm (1 volume)
Annual meeting minutes of organization of newspaper publishers. Minutes reflect concern about advertising rates, postal rate and freedom of the press legislation, and contemporary issues. Includes list of organization's presidents.
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Southeast Missouri Teachers Association Collection, 1942 (R0761)
(1 folder)
This is the victory program for the 67th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Missouri Teachers Association, held at Cape Girardeau, Missouri on October 22-23, 1942.
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The Southeast Missouri Collection, 1820-2016 (CG0001)
0.8 c.f.
The Southeast Missouri Collection is a combination of small acquisitions to the State Historical Society related to Missouri places, individuals, organizations, and events.
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Southeast Missouri, Photograph Collection, 1902-1975 (P1126)
An artificial collection of photographs depicting Southeast Missouri, including the Bootheel: Wayne, Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid, Stoddard, Scott, and Mississippi counties.
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Southern and Central Missouri Collection, 1856-2015 (R1442)
5 cubic feet (236 folders, 2 VHS, 7 CDs, 1 45 record, 1 cassette)
The Southern and Central Missouri Collection is an artificial collection combining acquisitions related to individuals, places, organizations, and events. The collection mostly covers the Missouri counties of Crawford, Dent, Phelps, Pulaski, Shannon, Oregon, Barry, Miller, Taney, Jasper, and Laclede, among others.
Southern and Central Missouri Map Collection, 1874-2011, bulk 1930-2005 (R1466)
6 cubic feet (30 oversize folders, 145 maps)
The Southern and Central Missouri Map Collection contains highway, railroad, geological, topographical, mining, tourist, city, county, and state maps. The maps focus on the southern and central counties in Missouri including Crawford, Dent, Franklin, Gasconade, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Laclede, Madison, Maries, Miller, Morgan, Phelps, Pulaski, Reynolds, Saint Francois, Sainte Genevieve, Texas, Washington, and Wright counties.
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Southwest Bethel Association of Missionary Baptists Records, 1880-1885 (R0519)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Southwest Bethel Association of Missionary Baptists Records are photocopied minutes of three annual meetings of the Southwest Bethel Association of Missionary Baptists, which was composed of churches in Christian, Stone, and Taney counties in Missouri.
Southwest City, Missouri Centenntial Collection, 1970 (R0933)
(1 folder)
This is a centennial history booklet published in 1970 for Southwest City in McDonald county, Missouri. It includes a general historical narrative, historical photographs and topical sections concerning schools, churches, organizations, government and businesses.
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Southwest City, Missouri City Directory Collection, 1973 (R0788)
(1 folder)
This is a city directory for Southwest City, McDonald County, Missouri. The Southwest City Lions Club sponsored its publication in December 1973.
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Southwest High School Collection, 1943-2007 (K1199)
1 c.f.
Books and documents relating to Southwest High School of the Kansas City, MO, School District and its alumni.
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Southwest Missouri Library Service, Inc., Records, 1957-1982 (SP0084)
1.5 cubic feet (37 folders, 2 photographs)
The Southwest Missouri Library Service, Inc., Records contain the by-laws, meeting minutes, correspondence, financial records, and membership papers of Southwest Missouri Library Service, Inc., headquartered in Bolivar, Missouri.
Southwest Missouri Library Services, Inc. Records, no date (CA4526)
3 cubic feet
Correspondence and records of the organization.
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Southwest Missouri Map Collection, 1833-2000 (SP0047)
14 maps
The Southwest Missouri Map Collection contains city, county, highway, geographical, topographical, and mining maps. The maps focus on the southern and western counties in Missouri including Greene, Henry, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, and Newton counties.
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Southwest Missouri Railroad Company Records, 1891-1941 (R0052)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Southwest Missouri Railroad Company Records contains microfilm copies of corporate minute books of the Southwest Missouri Railroad Company and its predecessors, the Joplin and Galena Electric Railway Company, and the Southwest Missouri Electric Railway Company. There is also one folder of miscellaneous correspondence between A.H. Rogers and Edgar Z. Wallower regarding financing of the road.
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Southwest Missouri Region Photograph Collection, 1900-1953 (P1110)
An artificial collection of photographs of Missouri's southwesternmost counties: McDonald, Newton, Jasper, Dade, and Lawrence.