Manuscripts Index

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Transportation Studies Collection, 1969-1970 (S1104)

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Transportation studies by the East-West Gateway Coordinating Council for the University of Missouri At St. Louis; Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville; Harris Teachers College; and St. Charles, Missouri Public and Parochial schools.

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Frank E. Trask Architectural Records, 1907-1959 (K0711)
11 c.f.

Architectural drawings, photographs, and other documents related to Trask's work as an architect in Kansas City, MO.

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Travel Account of Journey from Indiana to Washington, c. 1850 (C3415)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains a copy of an unidentified woman’s account of the journey from Indiana to Washington. The copy was made about 1925-1930 and includes a record of the weather, environment, illnesses, encounters with indigenous people, territory covered each day, lists of provisions, and charges and expenses kept by George Royse.

Paul Travers Collection, 1926-1957 (S1101)
0.8 cubic foot, 12 folders

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The Paul Travers Collection contains scholarly articles written by John Dewey, as well as ephemera from the St. Louis Browns.

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"The Treaties of Portage des Sioux and Some Friends of Mine Who Were There," Wilbur Morse Shankland, 1965 (C2901)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Address before the State Council of the Missouri Society, National Society United States Daughters of 1812, concerns the proceedings of the Council at Portage des Sioux and biographies of dignitaries who attended.

Charles Trefts Papers, 1903-1963 (C3465)
0.2 cubic feet, 4 audio cassettes

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Business correspondence, financial papers, photographic salon stickers, prizes, and other items of St. Louis professional photographer Charles Trefts, organizer of the Advertising Slide Company. His photographic collection was presented to the State Historical Society in 1964.

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Charles Trefts Photographs, 1903-1963 (P0034)
3690 photographs

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This collection contains images from 1900 to 1963 depicting St. Louis City and County people, public buildings, riverfront scenes, bridges, churches, catastrophes, houses and parks. Trefts photographed many historic events such as the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition; the 1934 World Series; and aviation in St. Louis including the Wright brothers at Kinloch Field in 1908 and Charles Lindbergh's return from Paris in 1927. A number of images focus on Crawford and Iron Counties and the Lake of the Ozarks region in the early 1930s.

George Wesley Trefts Papers, 1936-1962 (C1422)
0.13 cubic feet (6 folders)

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Papers of a photographer and member of he United States 79th Fighter Group stationed in northern Africa and Italy during World War II. Includes correspondence, clippings, and photographs.

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William Maclaren Trenholme Letters, 1931-1963 (C3357)
1.25 cubic feet (98 folders)

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The collection contains personal letters written by Trenholme to his mother, Louise Trenholme Stephens. Trenholme was a naval officer and later a nuclear physicist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. There are also letters from Trenholme’s wife, mother-in-law, and other relatives.

Fred Trent Collection, 1960s-1980s (CA5060)
1 folder, 60 audio cassettes

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Recordings of Missouri area fiddlers. Includes programs, promotional materials, newspaper clippings, and articles.

Trenton Drug Store (Trenton, Mo.) Records, 1898-1908 (C2962)
6 rolls of microfilm

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Daybooks, account and cash books, and ledgers. No information available on the establishment or dissolution of the store.

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Trenton, Missouri, Brochure, 1963 (C3179)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Informational brochure published by the Chamber of Commerce, Trenton, MO, with a map of the town, and a list of churches and other organizations.

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Tri-County Burial Association Collection, 1935 (R1177)
(1 folder)

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These are certificates of membership in the Tri-County Burial Association of Wheaton in Barry County, Missouri, for Floyd Roller and Lela Roller of Purdy. The Association provided burial benefits for members in Barry, McDonald, and Newton Counties in southwestern Missouri. Both certificates are dated August 28, 1935

Tri-State Exploration Company Collection, 1927 (R1041)
(1 folder)

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This is a certificate for one share of stock in the Tri-State Exploration Company, which had offices at Springfield in Greene County, Missouri, and mineral leases on land in Lawrence County, Missouri. The certificate was issued to L.M. Miller on November 4, 1927.

Tri-State Health and Housing Committee, "The Menace of the Slime Pile", no date (R1181)
(1 folder)

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This collection contains a photocopy of an undated pamphlet that addresses the problem of dust from the slime piles in the Tri-State Mining District of Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. It is subtitles, "Disposal of Mill Tailings in the Tri-State Zinc and Lead District."

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Tri-State Mining Superfund Site, 1945-2018 (SP0019)
1 c.f.

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The Tri-State Mining Superfund Site records contain the research of Shanen Givone into the environmental impact of nuclear contamination and mining in the Joplin area and into Kansas.

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Tri-State Rebekah Association Records, 1911-1941 (R0574)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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These are the record books of the Tri-State Rebekah Association. The Association, founded in 1904, was composed of lodges of the Daughters of Rebekah in southeastern Kansas, northeastern Oklahoma, and southwestern Missouri. The records include printed programs and minutes of the annual sessions of the Association.

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"A Tribute to Anna Lee Kidwell", 1963 (C3517)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Written by the Morgan County superintendent of schools upon the retirement of Anna Lee Kidwell, who taught school for 52 years in Morgan County, Missouri.

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George W. Trigg Scrapbooks, no date (C1430)
0.34 cubic feet (2 volumes)

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Miscellaneous newspaper clippings, photographs, Missouri Press Association convention buttons, membership cards, press passes, and programs collected by George W. Trigg, editor of the CONSERVATOR newspaper, Richmond, MO.

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Louise B. Trigg Photograph Collection, 1908, 1914, no date (P0163)
9 photographs

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Nine original photos of John William "Blind" Boone and members of his touring company, including John Lange, Jr.

William H. Trigg Collection, 1776, 1835-1899 (C0281)
1.2 cubic feet (5 volumes)

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Books from the collection of William H. Trigg, Boonville, MO. Accounts of the Banking House of William H. Trigg and Co. and a scrapbook containing miscellaneous material, mostly news clippings from the 1860s and some paper money from the 1700s and 1800s.

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Edyth Zelda Weitzman Trillin Papers, 1921-1924 (K1210)
2 f

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Edyth and husband Abe Trillin owned Trillin's Restaurant. Includes Kansas City's Central High School graduation "Memory Book" containing announcements, invitations, autographs and writings by fellow students and teachers. Also photographs of the Old Age Home Celebration (1963).

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Trimble Family Papers, 1876-1948 (C4269)
0.25 cubic feet (4 folders)

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The papers of the Trimble family contain clippings related to the Trimble and Duncan families, correspondence between the families, and the diary from 1876 to 1879 of Susan Duncan, the mother of Martha Duncan who married into the Trimble family.

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Trinity Episcopal Church (Kansas City, Mo.) Corner Stone Papers, 1883-1887 (C4288)
0.2 cubic feet (3 folders), 1 oversize folder

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The records of the Trinity Episcopal Church contain artifacts recovered from the Kansas City church's cornerstone. These include architectural sketches and timelines of the church's construction as well as Kansas City newspapers from the day the cornerstone was laid.

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Trinity Episcopal Church (St. Charles, Mo.) Records, no date (C1338)
0.06 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Brief historical sketch of the church and lists of baptisms, confirmations, and marriages performed by its ministers.

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Trinity Lutheran Church (Altenberg, Mo.) Centennial Celebration Papers, 1967 (C2598)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Materials concerning centennial celebration of church.

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Trinity Lutheran Church, Cole Camp, Missouri Records, 1946-1972 (R0529)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The Trinity Lutheran Church, Cole Camp, Missouri Records are the constitution and bylaws from 1946 and an illustrated roster of the members of Trinity Lutheran Church dated 1972 at Cole Camp in Benton County, Missouri. 

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"A Trip Down The River," Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, no date (C2184)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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History of Montauk Springs and the Current River by the former caretakers of the Montauk State Park.

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John E.M. Triplett Papers, 1882-1920 (C2213)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Chattel mortgage for stock and farm machinery to Triplett of Triplett, Chariton County, MO, from Jeff Pennington, Carroll County, MO, 5 August 1899, and thirty-eight promissory notes to Triplett.

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Troost Avenue Development Company Records, 1961-1986 (K1314)
0.2 c.f.

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two volumes : certificate of incorporation, by-laws, minutes 1961-1986; stock certificates 1961-1983

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Troost Corridor Community Association Records, 1998-2005 (K1332)
0.5 c.f.

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Records relating to this community-based organization in Kansas City, Missouri, that operated from 1998-2005. The records include materials that remained when the TCCA office was vacated.

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Mrs. J.N. Trotter Postcard Collection, 1909 (P0450)
8 postcards

Postcards of University of Missouri football ca. 1909, Glasgow (MO), Springfield (MO), and The Benton, Excelsior Springs, MO

Leigh and Mary Jane Trowbridge Photograph Collection, 1930-1945 (P0502)
9 photographs

Photos of Round Table Club, Columbia. Also, WWII photos from Leigh Trowbridge's book Operation Leap Frog.

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Belle Alexander Troxell Collection, 1857-1951 (C3460)
0.18 cubic feet (9 folders)

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Programs, clippings, photographs, postcards, and miscellaneous items, collected by a Columbia, Missouri, resident and member of several women's organizations.

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"Troy Presbyterian Church," Andy J. Brown, 1946 (C1345)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Brief history of the Troy Church and how it was organized, including list of original members.

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Jeanie Troy Photographs, 1997 (P0441)
3 photographs

Photos of bas reliefs on the Will Mayfield College Arts & Sciences building.

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Marion A. Trozzolo Papers, 1951-1989 (K0835)
5 c.f.

Papers of Trozzolo, businessman, inventor, and leader in the re-development and revival of the River Quay District of Kansas City, MO. Includes clippings, photographs, correspondence, business records, abstracts, court transcripts, posters, and his book, "Tales of River Quay".

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Zenon Trudeau Decree, 1796 (C1653)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains a decree in French to the inhabitants of St. Charles, MO, settling a land and boundary line dispute as recommended by the arbitrators.

THE TRUE AMERICAN (Schoharie, N.Y.), 1812 (C0795)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains one photostat copy of the September 5, 1812, edition of the True American and contains public announcements of sales, debts, and legal action, articles on the War, the Rhode Island election, ex-president Adams, and notices to British subjects residing in Schoharie County.

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True/False Film Fest Records, 2004-2023 (C4746)
0.6 cubic foot (17 folders), 28 oversize items

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The records of an annual documentary film festival held in Columbia, Missouri, contain program books, promotional material, posters, and miscellaneous material.

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Cyrus R. Truitt Scrapbooks, 1893-1963 (C1432)
0.6 cubic feet (6 volumes)

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Scrapbooks of photographs of Novinger and Adair County, Missouri, 1893-1963, with explanations and captions by Truitt. Pictorial history of coal mining in western Adair County. Truitt titled the scrapbooks “Mostly Ghosts.”

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Harry S. Truman Papers, 1962-1966 (C2119)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The papers contain Truman's regrets that he cannot attend the State Historical Society's annual meetings.

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Harry S. Truman Memorial Service Program, 1973 (C3409)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains a program of service held at Westminster College Chapel, Fulton, Missouri, on occasion of Truman’s death.

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Harry S. Truman Photograph Collection, 1941-1957 (P0189)

7 b/w photos (some with negatives) of bust views for Harry S. Truman, U.S. Senator from Missouri and, in 1952, U.S. President, from 1941 (2), 1952 (3), and 1957 (2). Photos from 1952 contain a written message to the SHS from and signature of Mr. Truman.

William Lawrence Truman Memoir, 1906, 1976 (C4592)
0.2 cubic feet (4 folders)

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Recollections of a Confederate soldier, who served in the 1st Missouri Light Artillery from 1861 to 1865, consisting of a 1906 typescript and a 1976 transcription with notes from his great-grandson.

Tuberculosis and Health Society of St. Louis Records, 1911-1960 (S0293)
10 cubic feet

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This collection contains bylaws, meeting minutes, and reports documenting the Tuberculosis and Health Society of St. Louis's mission to prevent, relieve, and control the spread of tuberculosis in the St. Louis area.

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Anna Bell Tuck Papers, no date (C3321)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Genealogy of the Colonel Joseph Crockett family beginning in France in the 1600s when the family name was DeCrocketagni, and continuing into post-Revolutionary War period in America. Several sketches of individual family members.

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D.M. and J.H. Tucker Papers, 1833-1902 (C0178)
0.2 cubic feet

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Records of a mercantile firm in Fulton, MO. Business, the Civil War, state insane asylum, and politics are discussed. Records of the Tucker and Harris mercantile firm, later the D.M. and J.H. Tucker firm.

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Dennis Tucker Deeds, 1860-1864 (C0509)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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For Knox County, Missouri, land, originally in the possession of Eber H. Tucker and sold at auction by Amos Poe to D. Tucker and Zachariah Lear, October 27, 1860. For Knox County, Missouri, land sold by Tucker to Zachariah Lear, February 25, 1864.

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E.W. Tucker Papers, 1920-1980 (C4000)
1.2 cubic feet (65 folders)

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The papers of Colonel Eugene W. Tucker, staff member and later executive officer of Kemper Military School, include lecture material, articles, speeches, correspondence, school catalogs, financial reports, and miscellaneous items.

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