Manuscripts Index
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 Bulletins, 1883-1923 (C3386)
3.3 cubic feet
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, 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)
0.13 cubic feet (6 folders)
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 (CA5301)
0.25 cubic feet, 2 oversize items
Programs, posters, clippings, photographs, correspondence, evaluations, and other materials relating to workshop performances.
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.
University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Short Course Club Minute Books, 1911-1932 (C2562)
0.36 cubic feet (2 folders, 4 volumes)
The collection contains minutes of weekly meetings of Short Course Club, on the University of Missouri campus.
University of Missouri, College of Agriculture Short Course Club Records, 1924-1930 (C3462)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The records of the Short Course Club contain the constitution, bylaws, financial records, and list of members of an organization of students who were enrolled in the two-year winter course and the creamery short course of the College of Agriculture.
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University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Farmers' Annual Barnwarming Papers, 1919 (C2275)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Dance program, diagram of order of dances, list of chaperones, and list of dance committee members.
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University of Missouri College of Agriculture Memorial Necrology, 1962 (C2232)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Necrology presented as part of the program of recognition by the College of Agriculture faculty honoring former employees, 20 November 1962.
University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Photographs, 1909-1921 (P0154)
0.25 linear feet
Various views of agriculture, buildings, students, and other related images taken from an early filmstrip developed by the college.
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University of Missouri, College of Agriculture Photographs, 1912 (C0766)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Photographs of College of Agriculture faculty members and a very brief history of Sanborn Field.
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University of Missouri, College of Agriculture Records, 1957 (C2350)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letter from J.H. Longwell, director of the Division of Agricultural Sciences, to selected faculty members inviting them to a meeting re the development of an "agribusiness" curriculum. Also a memorandum from Elmer R. Kiehl, chairman of the Committee for Review of Research and Educational Programs, urging attendance at the meeting.
University of Missouri, College of Agriculture Records, 1953-1963 (C2228)
0.7 cubic feet
Minutes of Advisory Council meetings and reports from Scope Committees and Advisory Council board of directors relating to enrollment, curriculum, budget, and research, 1953-1960. Correspondence and bulletins on agricultural programs and alumni awards.
University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Resident Wives Club Records, 1941-1997 (C4436)
1.0 cubic feet (22 folders), 4 oversize volumes, 2 audio cassettes
The records of the Resident Wives Club (1941-1996) of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture include financial documents, event planning materials, membership lists, meeting minutes and reports, and photographs.
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University of Missouri, College of Agriculture Scrapbook, no date (C2657)
1 volume
The collection contains news clippings about the University of Missouri College of Agriculture and Experiment Station, undated but probably from ca. 1900-1910.
University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Social Studies Club Records, 1914-1992 (C4166)
0.4 cubic feet (12 folders), 1 oversize volume
History, constitution, by-laws, meeting minutes, photographs, cards, and newspaper articles of a women’s club composed of the wives of University of Missouri, College of Agriculture professors.
University of Missouri, College of Arts and Science Homecoming Guest Register, 1925-1926 (C0637)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Signatures and date of graduation of alumni returning for homecoming in 1925 and 1926.
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University of Missouri, College of Arts and Science Records, 1943-1945 (C0942)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Announcements of policy and general information. Also some correspondence pertaining to the Western Historical Manuscripts Collection, directed by W. Francis English who later became dean of Arts and Science.
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University of Missouri, College of Arts and Science Records, 1908-1965 (C3406)
67.8 cubic feet, 4 volumes
Correspondence, reports and forms from the dean's office discussing faculty, administration, policies, courses, committees, conferences and specific problems. Correspondence and reports pertaining to Missouri Bible College, Missouri College Union, and junior college accreditation.
University of Missouri College of Arts and Science Records, 1901-1945 (C1044)
48 rolls of microfilm
Records and papers from the office of the College of Arts and Science.
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University of Missouri, College of Arts and Science Records, 1941-1961 (C2680)
0.3 cubic feet
Departmental recommendations for salary increases made to the dean, as well as budget statistics and salary information from other campuses.
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University of Missouri, College of Education Centennial Papers, 1893-1959 (C2601)
0.3 cubic feet
Papers collected by the College of Education for its centennial celebration. Papers of C.A. Phillips and L.M. Defoe, and material on the experiments, studies, and programs of the laboratory school.
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University of Missouri, College of Engineering Announcement, 1924 (C2362)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains the 22nd Edict of St. Patrick announcing the program for the College of Engineering's annual celebration, 13-15 March 1924.
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University of Missouri, Columns' Marker Papers, 1966 (C2348)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letter from Jack Matthews to Bus Entsminger verifying Richard S. Brownlee's authorship of legend on marker identifying columns on Red Campus, and letter from Entsminger to Brownlee expressing the appreciation of the Alumni Association.
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University of Missouri, Committee of Deans Minute Book, 1924-1935 (C0857)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Copies of the minutes of the University deans' meetings, sent to J.T. Quarles. Committee members were: Williams, Brooks, Quarles, Mumford, Miller, Martin, Heckel, Parks, Neale, Robbins, Cowan, Bour, Short, Conley, Moredock, Stephens, Irion, Brewer, and Noyes. Various university problems were dealt with under two presidents, Stratton D. Brooks and Walter Williams.
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University of Missouri, Committee on Accredited Schools & Colleges, Non-Public Secondary Annual Reports, 1953-1961 (C3392)
6.2 cubic feet
Annual reports for Missouri private schools including information on curriculum, teachers, requirements, and texts used, pamphlets, and related correspondence.