Manuscripts Index
United States Post Office Rolla, Missouri Collection, 1913-1915 (R0399)
0.1 cubic foot (1 folder)
The United States Post Office Rolla, Missouri Records consist of a letter book containing photocopies of correspondence regarding the construction of the U.S. Post Office at Rolla, Missouri sent between September 15, 1913, and March 13, 1915. Included are letterpress copies of letters from F. W. Pease, superintendent of construction at Springfield, Missouri, to the contractor, Robert McCaw, Jr., at Rolla.
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United States Reserve Insurance Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri Records, 1921-1928 (K0406)
0.1 c.f.
Minutes of Board of Directors and Stockholders meetings, as well as the corporation's bylaws.
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United-Mexican Mines Company Collection, 1913 (R0635)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The United-Mexican Mines Company Collection contains a certificate for 1000 shares of stock in the United-Mexican Mines Company.
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Unity Baptist Church (Platte County, Mo.) Records, 1840-1909 (C3029)
1 roll of microfilm
Records of Unity Baptist Church. Contains church covenant, articles of faith, rules of decorum, meeting minutes and lists of members.
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Unity Christian Church Records, 1931-2023 (S0510)
0.2 cubic feet, 10 folders, 63 photographs
The Unity Christian Church Records contain bylaws, meeting minutes, church directories, church programs, and photographs documenting the church's mission to spread the truth of Jesus Christ as interpreted by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore through the United School of Christianity and the Association of Unity Churches.
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University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Committee for Review of Research and Education Programs Records, 1956-1957 (C2351)
0.17 cubic feet (8 folders)
Reports of the subcommittees on extension, outlying field research and teaching of the Committee for Review of Research and Educational Programs. Also copies of articles and bibliographies for members' consideration.
THE UNIVERSITY ARGUS, 1891 (C0739)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Monthly publication of Athenaean and Union Literary Societies of the University of Missouri. Issue for December 1891.
University City Residential Trust Records, 1970-2002 (S1031)
0.3 cubic feet
The University City Residential Trust Records contain correspondence, meeting minutes, and newspaper clippings relating to the University City Rental Trust’s (UCRT) mission to maintain cultural diversity during the integration process in the University City area. UCRT attempted to accomplish this task by purchasing homes in University City and renting them to white families in neighborhoods where African American children outnumbered white children in the elementary district.
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University Club Inc. (Columbia, Mo.) Architectural Drawings, 1965 (C4694)
4 oversize items
Two sets of floor plans for a proposed clubhouse for University of Missouri-Columbia faculty.
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University Medical College of Kansas City Records, 1892-1937 (K0185)
0.12 c.f.
The University Medical College of Kansas City Records contain directories, annual announcements, attendance records, programs, publications, and photographs, from 1892 to 1937.
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University of Missouri Agricultural Bulletins, 1883-1923 (C3386)
3.3 cubic feet (250 folders)
Bulletins and circulars of the Agricultural Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station on agricultural, horticultural, and home economics topics. Annual reports, announcements, and short course and Farmers' Week materials.
University of Missouri Agriculture Extension Photographs, 1970 (P1166)
Photographs by the University of Missouri Agriculture Extension program of Missouri farms.
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University of Missouri Financial Aid Office Photograph Collection, 1912, no date (P0854)
0.3 linear feet
Photos of scholarship donors and honorees
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University of Missouri Fortnightly Club Records, 1975-2024 (CA6677)
1.2 cubic foot
The records include information on the Gourmet Study Group’s meetings, including member lists, agendas, correspondence, photographs of events, recipes, membership dues, dinner costs, and miscellaneous material from the organization. Also includes organizational agendas, budgets, membership records, minutes, newsletters, and an article written on the history of the Fortnightly Club. Also includes two photo albums, Fortnightly Celebrations, 2022-2023, and Year of Smiles, 2023-2024.
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University of Missouri Fortnightly Club Records, 1894-2022 (C3670)
4.4 cubic feet (77 folders), 34 oversize volumes, 2 card files, 1 video cassette, 3 audio cassettes
The records of the Fortnightly Club, a women’s organization for wives of University of Missouri faculty and female faculty members, which consist of materials surrounding membership and recruitment, finances, board meetings, committees and interest groups, and events and trips. Also included are bulletins and newsletters published by the group.
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University of Missouri Francis Quadrangle Panoramic Photograph, 1915 (P0339)
1 photograph
Panoramic view of the University of Missouri quadrangle, ca. 1915.
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University of Missouri History Department Lewis Atherton Photograph Collection, 1986 (P0847)
7 photographs
Photos of the Lewis Atherton recognition day banquet and reception for Lewis Atherton at the University of Missouri, 1986.
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University of Missouri Horticultural Department Photographs, 1908 (P0504)
11 photographs
Copy photos of Columbia area schools, ca. 1908.
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University of Missouri Photograph Collection, 1848-1995 (P0088)
272 photographs
An artificial collection of photographs of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, its students, faculty, and administrators.
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University of Missouri Photographs, 1894-1895 (C3417)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains undated photographs of Academic Hall and of the football team, 1894 and 1895.
University of Missouri Press Image Collection, 1987-1988 (P0848)
A collection of images used by the University of Missouri Press in publications: b/w headshot of Vernon Wilson, former dean of UM Medical School. b/w portrait of Gov. B. Brown as a child and a negative for a portrait of him "as a young man." A PMT of a title page of a Report written in German (Gottfried Duden). Also includes images of the University of Missouri campus in 1988
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University of Missouri Reports to U.S. Bureau of Education, 1892-1900 (C3329)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
These records include three types of reports: 1) reports listing expenditures, number of faculty and students, value of property/equipment, and library holdings; 2) scholastic reports giving breakdown of students into various fields, kinds of degrees offered, and University’s income; and 3) supplementary statistical reports. Reports for University and School of Mines.
University of Missouri School of Journalism Scrapbook, circa 1909-1913 (P0162)
725 photographs
The Journalism school scrapbooks (circa 1909-1913) contain images believed to have been taken by one of the student photographers for the University yearbook, the Savitar. In addition to showing everyday academic and student life, photos depict a tour of the state prison in Jefferson City, athletic events, fraternity hazing, the Farmers' Fair, St. Patrick's Day events and homecoming parades. Other areas covered include Christian College and Stephens College, including images of students at Lake Okoboji, Iowa.
University of Missouri Scientific Association Records, 1895-1916 (C0161)
0.2 cubic feet (10 folders)
Constitutions of the organization, correspondence, lists of speakers and their subjects, and forms for the speakers to fill out in connection with their speech. Constitution, minutes, and roll of the organization from 2 February 1895 until 19 January 1916.
University of Missouri Secretary Portrait Collection, 1893-1909, no date (P0846)
Headshots of notable Missourians.
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University of Missouri, Admission of Blacks Papers, 1952-1954 (C0977)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)
Correspondence concerning the applications of Black people for admission to the University of Missouri during the years of transition from a segregated to an integrated institution.
University of Missouri. Admission of Women Centennial Convocation Program, 1968 (C2592)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Program for the honors convocation, 7 May 1968.
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University of Missouri, Admission of Women Centennial Records, 1963-1970 (C2603)
2.3 cubic feet (82 folders)
Correspondence and lists used in preparations for commemorative activities on the centennial of the admission of women to the University. Program bulletins, posters, press releases, copies of speeches delivered, photographs, and biographical materials on distinguished alumnae.
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University of Missouri, Agricultural Assistance Programs Records, 1951-1966 (C3187)
Participant records, foreign visitor calendars, papers and correspondence relating to program arrangements, and miscellaneous materials collected by Joseph C. Caldwell while supervisor of foreign agricultural trainees and home staff coordinator for the International Cooperation Administration-Land Grant College System India contract.
University of Missouri, Agricultural Experiment Station Records, 1888-1918 (C2563)
0.34 cubic feet (4 volumes)
Records and data on agricultural experiments at the experiment station.
University of Missouri, Agricultural Extension Service, Home Demonstration Records, 1915-1953 (C3331)
0.12 cubic feet (6 folders)
The records of the Agricultural Extension Service contain correspondence, program outlines, and essays on benefits of home demonstration service, as well as early records of homemakers’ clubs and home extension services in Missouri.
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University of Missouri, Agricultural Extension Service Records, 1915-1952 (C2247)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)
Papers concerning policy and programs of Agricultural Extension Service. Includes history of the Agricultural Extension Service and statement of policy and function of the College of Agriculture, University of Missouri.
University of Missouri, Agricultural Extension Service Records, 1908-1963 (C2513)
1.5 cubic feet
The records of the University of Missouri Agricultural Extension Service contain histories, letters, reports, memoranda, speeches, maps, publications, newspaper articles, and pictures concerning Missouri Agricultural Extension Service and U.S. Department of Agriculture policies; agricultural, home economics, and 4-H extension work; and the College of Agriculture.
University of Missouri Annual Report, 1843-1844 (C1662)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Report to James L. Minor, secretary of state, from the board of curators and President John H. Lathrop. Completion of the first University building, grounds, equipment, library, general organization, faculty and administrative appointments, curriculum, finances and budget. Reported to the 13th General Assembly (1844-1845).
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University of Missouri, Assembly Lectures Committee Records, 1953-1962 (C2223)
1.14 cubic feet (57 folders)
Correspondence and records of budgets, income and expenditures. Requests by departments for funds, and allocations or refusals by committee. Payment vouchers to guest lecturers and annual reports of committee.
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University of Missouri, Athletic Committee Records, 1934-1947 (C0137)
1 cubic foot
Recommendations for regulation of various athletic associations; correspondence and minutes of intercollegiate athletic committees; general correspondence between Don Faurot, Lee-Carl Overstreet, F.F. Stephens, Chester Brewer, Walter Williams and others; financial reports; press releases; and schedules.
University of Missouri, Black Theatre Workshop Records, 1982-1993 (C4710)
0.2 cubic foot (17 folders), 2 oversize items
Programs, posters, photographs, correspondence, production reviews, and other materials relating to workshop performances.
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University of Missouri, Board Club Records, 1888-1896 (C0883)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Constitution, bylaws and amendments to the constitution; revision of the executive board of curators, adopted 31 July 1896; cash receipts of fees and dues of boarding club.
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University of Missouri, Board of Curators Memorial to the Missouri General Assembly, 1869 (C2803)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Memorial of the Board of Curators of the Missouri State University to the Legislature, 26 January 1869, on the establishment of an agricultural and mechanical college as a part of the University rather than as a separate institution.
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University of Missouri, Board of Curators, Mining School Committee Minutes, 1870 (C2277)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Minutes of committee of six members of the Board of Curators appointed to select the location of the proposed School of Mines and Metallurgy, 6 October-9 December 1870.
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University of Missouri, Board of Curators Papers, 1881, 1936 (C2948)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Memorandum of explanation regarding the report of the Board submitted to the 31st General Assembly. Also a letter of comment by C.B. Rollins, July 14, 1936.
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University of Missouri, Board of Curators Records, 1839-1932 (C0920)
125 rolls of microfilm
Minutes of meetings, records, and papers of the Board.
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University of Missouri Bookstore Records, 1952-1966 (C2520)
0.15 cubic feet (7 folders)
The records of the University of Missouri Bookstore contain correspondence, memoranda, and notes concerning the operation of the University of Missouri Bookstore. Accounts, budget estimates, thefts, profits, insurance, taxes, and retention of records are discussed.
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University of Missouri, Business Operations Records, 1868-1959 (C0982)
343 rolls of microfilm
Material from various University offices which handle business operations. Early material is from the secretary's office.
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University of Missouri, Business Operations Records, 1946-1950 (C2229)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Papers relating to procurement and distribution of U.S. Army surplus equipment, 1946. Arrangements and itinerary for commencement day, 1950.
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University of Missouri Charts, 1843-1925 (C1708)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Three charts about the University of Missouri. One lists the number of men and women enrolled, 1843-1925; the second lists names, addresses, and degrees granted the first women graduates, 1870-1922; the third lists total number of students who received degrees, 1870-1924.
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University of Missouri, Co-Operative Extension Service Records, 1920-1963 (C2512)
1.5 cubic feet
The records of the University of Missouri Cooperative Extension Service contain materials relating to the activities of the Co-Operative Extension Service, including the training and supervision of county extension workers, services performed, planning and management of extension program, and conferences on extension work. Materials include newsletters, circulars, bulletins, reports, studies, correspondence, and a history of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture.
University of Missouri Collection, 1859-1962 (C3763)
0.1 cubic feet (5 folders)
Miscellaneous printed material pertaining to the university. Includes an 1859 catalog of students, graduates, faculty, and courses; photograph of cadets, 1880s; and items from the Colleges of Arts and Science (1946) and Education (1916, 1962) and School of Journalism (1923, 1926).
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University of Missouri, College of Agriculture Records, 1889-1941 (C3471)
10.75 cubic feet (553 folders, 179 lantern slides), 2 oversize volumes
Office correspondence of Henry J. Waters, who from 1895 to 1909 was dean of the College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, professor of agriculture, and director of the experiment station at the University of Missouri.
University of Missouri, College of Agriculture Records, 1879-1948 (C0921)
50 rolls microfilm
The records of the University of Missouri, College of Agriculture include records and correspondence of students, faculty, and the administration mostly during the tenure of Dean Frederick B. Mumford. The records document programs such as Farmers’ Week, College exhibits at the Missouri State Fair, and cooperation with the U.S. Council of National Defense during World War I.