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Lloyd Crow Stark Papers, 1941-1972 (C0293)
1.9 cubic feet

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Personal and business papers of a prominent Louisiana, MO, nurseryman and former Democratic governor of Missouri, 1937-1941. These materials include personal correspondence, nursery and agricultural business papers, family correspondence, and miscellaneous photographs.

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Lloyd Crow Stark Papers, 1905-1941 (C0004)
170 cubic feet (12,401 folders), 5 oversize volumes, 2 card files

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Papers of a Democratic governor of Missouri, 1937-1941. Material relates to official business, campaigns, and personal affairs.

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Nancy Enloe Stark Papers, 1895-1958, 2022 (CA6649)
2.4 cubic feet, 1 oversize volume, 1 oversize item

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The papers of Nancy Enloe Stark largely contain scrapbooks and scrapbook material, which includes news clippings, religious material, personal letters and cards, and some genealogical material.

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Nathan Julius Stark Papers, 1948-1992 (K0459)
7 c.f.

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Scrapbooks of correspondence, photographs, and other documents compiled by Stark, an executive with Hallmark Cards and Crown Center Redevelopment Corp., concerning his activities including leader of a civic group that helped Kansas City General Hospital become a nonprofit corporation, a founder of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, and board chairman of Truman Medical Center.

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William H. Stark Papers, 1912 (R0578)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The William H. Stark Papers consist of a letter from William H. Stark of Stark Nursery Company at Chester, Newton County, Missouri, to C. E. Stoddard, Washington, D.C., regarding a new variety of peach.

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Stark-Logan Family Papers, 1813-2012 (CA6607)
2.2 cubic feet

The papers of a family from Louisiana, Missouri, include clippings, photographs, correspondence, genealogical information, and miscellaneous material, including material on Gov. Lloyd Stark.

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Max C. Starkloff Scrapbook, 1921-1931 (S0671)
0.25 cubic foot, 1 volume

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Max C. Starkloff (1858-1942) was the Health and Hospital Commission Commissioner of St. Louis from 1895 to 1933. This scrapbook was born reflects health issues in St. Louis, including birth control, vaccination, smallpox in Kinloch, birth rates, and vaccinations.

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Frederick Starr, Jr. Papers, 1850-1863 (C2073)
0.42 cubic feet (20 folders)

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Starr was a colonizationist, free soiler, and Presbyterian clergyman in Weston, MO, 1852-1855. The collection contains correspondence, broadsides, pamphlets, and clippings on settlement of the Kansas-Nebraska Territories, border conflicts, abolitionism vs. slavery, local politics, Indian affairs, public land sales, claims, and prices, popular sovereignty, squatters' rights, and religion on the frontier.

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Irene Stiefel Starr Papers, 1952-1960 (K0728)
4 c.f.

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Programs, clippings, bulletins, letters, awards, report cards, test scores, and individual/composite photographs of activities at Border Star Elementary School, Southwest High School, Temple B'nai Jehudah, and the Missouri Valley Federation of Temple Youth.

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Raymond H. Starr Papers, 1900-1966 (K1138)
0.25 c.f.

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This collection contains Captain Raymond Starr's correspondences with his wife while he was serving during World War II in the United States Army Air Corps. Also included are a few letters to his children and friends.

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"The Stars Look Down on Christmas," Floyd C. Shoemaker, 1943 (C1256)
0.03 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Article published in the MISSOURI FARMER.

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State Bank of Poplar Bluff (Mo.) History, 1951 (C0941)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Pamphlet commemorating fiftieth anniversary of founding of bank. Includes biographical data on officers, history of bank, and photographs of officers, employees and facilities.

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The State Historical Society of Missouri : A Semicentennial History, 1948 (C1257)
0.12 cubic feet (2 volumes)

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Vol. 1: Author's proof. Vol. 2: Author's manuscript.

State Historical Society of Missouri Art Collection Records, 1824-1988 (P1042)

Photographs of artwork held in the State Historical Society of Missouri's art collection.

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The State Historical Society of Missouri Collection of Missouri County Courthouse Slides, 1970 (P0406)
82 slides

82 35mm color slides of Missouri county courthouse buildings, taken in the early 1970s

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State Historical Society of Missouri Photographs, 1896-2010 (P0137)
3.34 linear feet

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Photos of the State Historical Society of Missouri, its staff, facilities, and events.

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State Historical Society of Missouri Records, 1898-2023 (CA5785)
214.65 cubic feet, 26 oversize volumes, 24 oversize items, 5 audio cassettes, 4 CDs, 7 DVDs, 72.1 GB of digital files

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The records of the State Historical Society of Missouri include correspondence; state historical marker files; scrapbooks; records of Executive Directors Richard Brownlee, James Goodrich, and Gary R. Kremer; executive committee and annual meeting materials; financial records; audiovisual recordings; and miscellaneous administrative material.

State Historical Society of Missouri Research Center-Kansas City Records, 1980-2012 (K0150)
58 c.f.

Organizational records of the Kansas City office of the State Historical Society of Missouri Research Center-Kansas City (formerly the Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Kansas City pre-2012).

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State Historical Society of Missouri Audio Cassette Collection, 1976-2000 (C3963)
0.3 cubic feet, 34 audio cassettes, 1 8mm film

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The State Historical Society of Missouri Oral History Project is a collection of miscellaneous interviews, lectures, and speeches collected over the years.

State Historical Society of Missouri Historical Road Markers Scrapbook, 1930s (C1434)
0.08 cubic feet (1 volume)

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The scrapbook contains clippings and photographs of State Historical Society historical markers along U.S. Highway 36 in northern Missouri.

State Normal School, Springfield, Missouri, May Day Collection, 1917 (R1297)
(1 folder)

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This is a program for the May Day Festival held on the grounds of the State Normal School (formerly the Springfield Normal School) at Springfield in Greene County, Missouri, May 1, 1917. The program lists the various components of the celebration and the names of participants.

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State of Missouri Photograph Collection, 1903-1904 (P0018)
0.36 cubic feet (486 photographs)

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Over 400 original photos created for the 1904 publication on Missouri at the time of the World's Fair by Walter Williams; shows all aspects and counties in Missouri.

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State of Missouri Standard Athletics Medal, circa 1935 (K1405)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder, 1 item)

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The collection contains an undated octagonal medal with “State of Missouri Standard Athletics” embossed along its border.

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State of Missouri vs. B. Clark Hyde Transcript, no date (K1204)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The State of Missouri vs. B. Clark Hyde Transcript contains a photocopied transcript of R.R. Brewster's closing argument while acting as defense lawyer in the case of the State of Missouri vs. B. Clark Hyde.

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The State of Missouri: An Account with Special Reference to Immigration, translation by Elsa Nagel, no date (C2662)
0.4 cubic feet (54 folders)

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The papers consist of two translated copies of the book, The State of Missouri; An Account with Special References to German Immigration, 1859, written by Friedrich Muench, an influential German writer and later Missouri politician. The translations were done by Elsa Nagel from the original German, and include one handwritten and one typed copy.

"Statement of Captain J.A. Pike Concerning the Quantrill Raid," J.A. Pike, 1917 (C2704)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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A personal reminiscence of Quantrill's raid on Lawrence, KS, August 1863.

Suzanne Statland Papers, 1950-1978 (K0841)
3 c.f.

Statland was involved in several Kansas City area historical, social and educational groups in Kansas City. Includes organizational files for the UMKC Friends of the Library, Historic Kansas City Foundation, Landmarks Commission, and Future Alternatives. Also research and speeches relating to human resources and relations, as well as various issues, such as parking and the environment.

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Ruby Rose Stauber Papers, 1777-2016 (SP0015)
13.5 linear feet, 2 oversized box

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The papers of Rose Stauber contain the personal papers of Ruby Rose Stauber. They include correspondence, genealogical research, family photographs, and material related to Rose’s 31 years of service in the Women’s Army Corp.

Ruby Rose Stauber Photographs, 1959-1982 (SP0014)
5 cubic feet (267 folders)

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The photographs of Ruby “Rose” Stauber depict life in the Woman’s Army Corps from 1952-1978. Of particular interest are the photographs of women in basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and Fort McClellan, Alabama. Rose’s photographs also contain images of female generals at Fort McClellan, such as Mildred Inez Caroon Bailey and Elisabeth Hoisington. The collection also documents the people she encountered in her world travels during her military career.   

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John A. Stauder Diary, 1850 (C0459)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Diary of a trip from LaGrange, MO, to the California gold fields. Route; condition of grass, water and wood; prices of articles on the way. Entries also mention number of miles traveled, streams and rivers crossed, graves, other wagon trains, weather conditions, and seeing Indians. Describes Salt Lake City.

Grant Samuel Stauffer Papers, 1990-2000 (K0946)
4.5 c.f.

Stauffer was the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Representative from Missouri 5th District, 1992, 1998; and for U.S. Senator from Missouri, 2000. Includes brochures, research notes, files and other documents relating to the National and Missouri State Libertarian Party as well as Kansas City, MO political issues.

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Mark Stauter Collection, 1852-1980 (R1432)
2 cubic feet (120 folders)

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The Mark Stauter Collection consist of materials donated by Dr. Mark Stauter, the former director of the State Historical Society of Missouri's Rolla Research Center. The papers cover a variety of topics related to Missouri history.

Edward M. Stayton Constitutional Convention Papers, 1943-1944 (C0030)
2 cubic feet (118 folders)

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Letters and papers of a Democratic delegate from the 5th senatorial district, who was chairman of the Committees on Local Government (City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, and Jackson County), Highways, and Agriculture and Conservation.

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Ste. Genevieve Academy Record Book, 1807-1812 (C1234)
0.07 cubic feet (2 volumes)

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Minutes, rules and regulations for the general government of the institution, expenses, pupils, tuition, accounts, and courses offered. The academy was established in 1818 and closed during the Civil War in 1862. Photostat copy and typed copy.

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Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church Picture, 1910 (C0711)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains one picture postcard showing the Roman Catholic Church built in 1834.

1860 Ste. Genevieve County Census , 1860 (CG0064)
0.1 c.f.

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Record book of the 1860 Ste. Genevieve County Census; the census includes information on the age and sex of the individuals. The census also features the occupations of listed individuals as well as estate value. There is a listing for original birthplace, marriage status, and school attendance.

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, Circuit Court Attorneys' Roll, 1844-1978 (C3674)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Copy of a roll of attorneys and their addresses, as written by each individual who practiced before the Ste. Genevieve County Court from 1844 to 1978.

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, Tax Lists, 1821-1825 (C3675)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Copies of lists of persons from whom taxes were collected in Ste. Genevieve County on writs, executions, and deeds recorded, and on merchant, ferry, and other licenses.

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, Commissioner of Common Schools Record Book, 1854-1866 (C1235)
0.08 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Includes apportionment and distribution of money, list of warrants drawn, trustees of school districts, and number of children.

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Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, Justice of the Peace Docket and Stray Book, 1825-1838 (C1236)
0.05 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Justice of the peace court docket, 1822-1825, and stray records, 1825-1838, for Ste. Genevieve County, MO.

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, Photograph Collection, 1835-1994 (P1131)

An artificial collection of photographs of Ste. Genevieve County, primarily in the city of Ste. Genevieve.

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Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, Stray Cattle Notices, 1855-1856 (C2000)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Notices of stray cattle in Ste. Genevieve County, MO.

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, Tax Book, 1823 (C1237)
0.01 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Assessment of personal property and real estate for Ste. Genevieve Township, Ste. Genevieve County, MO, 1823.

Ste. Genevieve County (Mo.) Tax Lists, 1846 (CA6481)
0.1 cubic feet

Tax lists include taxes assessed on both residents and non-residents of Ste. Genevieve County.

Ste. Genevieve District (Mo.) Land Record Book A, 1800-1809 (C4317)
0.2 cubic feet (5 folders)

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This collection is a transcription of the Sainte Genevieve District, Missouri, Land Record Book A containing recordings of the sale of land titles and livestock, the sale and emancipation of enslaved persons, transfers of titles and claims, indentures, marriage contracts, and other types of estate property and goods.

Ste. Genevieve Parish Records, 1764-1843 (C3040)
2 rolls of microfilm

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Registers of baptisms, marriages, and deaths for Ste. Genevieve, MO, parish from the early days of the church in Ste. Genevieve to the statehood period. Records are in French and cover the whole community, including slaves. One register lists marriages between Catholics and non-Catholics and among non-Catholics which were performed by the parish priests.

Ste. Genevieve, Iron Mountain and Pilot Knob Plank Road Company Stock Certificate Collection, 1854 (R0747)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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This is a certificate for one share of capital stock in the Ste. Genevieve, Iron Mountain and Pilot Knob Plank Road Company, which built and operated a toll road in St. Francois and Sainte Genevieve Counties in Missouri. Philip Stapp acquired the certificate on February 3, 1854.

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri Archives, 1756-1930 (C3636)
78 rolls of microfilm (1474 folders)

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The collection contains French colonial and territorial records of the District of Ste. Genevieve, along with Ste. Genevieve County records and court records. A third of the documents are dated 1756-1804; the remainder date from 1805 to 1930.

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, Marriage Records, 1836-1863 (C3673)
0.2 cubic feet (12 folders)

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Marriage certificates signed by religious officials and justices of the peace; some give parent’s names. There are also certificates from German Settlement in Ste. Genevieve County.  The certificates are arranged by year, then alphabetically by groom’s name within each year. Mentioned are St. Anthony’s Chapel, St. Joseph’s Church, St. Philomena’s Chapel and Methodist Episcopal Church South.