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Henry Winfield Wheeler Papers, 1953-1980 (S0122)
0.01 cubic foot, 1 folder
The papers of Henry Winfield Wheeler contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, awards, and articles of a prominent African-American St. Louis civil rights leader. In 1953, Mr. Wheeler was elected president of the St. Louis chapter of the NAACP. He was elected state representative in 1958, 1960, and 1962 from the 17th district in St. Louis.
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James H. Wheeler Diaries, 1874-1916 (C3861)
0.3 cubic feet
Diaries of James Henry Wheeler containing his writings on social, business and church events in Hannibal and Kansas City, MO. There is one folder of miscellaneous letters, programs, receipts, and newspaper clippings.
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Lula Wheeler Scrapbook, 1918 (C3865)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
A scrapbook given to Lula Wheeler by her friend Lucy to commemorate her four years at Sweet Springs High School, Saline County, MO, 1914-1918. The scrapbook includes pictures, newspaper clippings, autographs and lists of classmates.
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Mae Wheeler Papers, 1975-2004 (S1013)
3 cubic feet
The Mae Wheeler Papers contains autograph and address books, contracts, newspaper clippings, flyers, and correspondence relating to Wheeler's career as a Jazz singer. Also included in the collection are photographs of Wheeler's performances.
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Maurice and Doris Wheeler Papers, 1906-1989 (S0599)
16 cubic feet, 469 folders, 32 photographs
The Maurice and Doris Wheeler Papers contain correspondence, newsletters, publications, and reports documenting the Wheeler’s social activism and involvement in groups such as the American Federation of Technical Engineers, Eighth Ward Independent Democrats, New Democratic Coalition, Reform Organization of Welfare (ROWEL), and Socialist Party.
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Barbara Endicott Wheelhouse Oral History Collection, 2019-2021 (C4602)
38.7 MB of digital files (1 pdf, 2 wmas)
The collection contains two oral history interviews of Barbara Ann Endicott Wheelhouse conducted by her son Paul Wheelhouse concerning growing up in St. Louis during World War II and becoming a psychic counselor, as well as the Endicott, Kobel, and Tuschhoff families of Missouri. Includes audio files and a list of questions and topics covered in the interviews.
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Edwin D. Wheelock Papers, 1862-1901 (R0654)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Edwin D. Wheelock Papers contain photocopied Civil War correspondence written by Edwin D. Wheelock, a soldier in Company G of the 17th Illinois Cavalry. The letters were written from camps at Alton, Illinois; St. Louis, Rolla, and Pilot Knob, Missouri; and Fort Scott, Kansas. There is also a letter written by a friend, Emery F. Farnsworth, who was a soldier in the 37th Illinois Infantry, a photographic copy of Wheelock in uniform, postwar information on veterans of the unit printed by the Nunda Herald, and a brief family record.
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Where to Go in the Ozarks Booklet Collection, 1930 (R1443)
0.1 cubic foot (1 folder)
Where to go in the Ozarks is a booklet written for tourists that was published in the 1930s. It included information about the different towns and locations in the Ozarks.
Wherritt and Tunnel Scrapbooks, 1950-1970 (SP0023)
7 cubic feet (5 folders, 7 oversize, 6 photographs)
The Wherritt and Tunnell Scrapbooks collection contains thirteen scrapbooks created by sisters Mary Wherritt and Mildred Tunnell. The scrapbooks documents trips they took around the United States and Europe from the 1950s to the 1970s.
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Whig Party Papers, 1854 (C2863)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Arguments of two factions of the Missouri Whig Party addressed to the voters of the 2nd congressional district during the 1854 election. OVERSIZE.
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Whig Ticket (St. Louis County, Mo.), 1844 (C2809)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
A broadside listing the Whig ticket "regular nominations, except for Sheriff, St. Louis County." The broadside also lists candidates for St. Louis township justices of the peace and constable and independent candidates for state-wide offices.
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Etta Whipple Photograph Collection, no date (P1180)
Four photographs of Sandy Baptist Church in rural Jefferson County, Missouri.
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Whitaker Family Collection, 1902-1972 (SP0076)
2 cubic feet (22 folders, 116 photographs, 2 oversize boxes)
The Whitaker Family Collection contains materials related to Whitaker Printing and Manufacturing Company, a family-owned business that was located in Joplin, Missouri. The collection consists of correspondence, financial records, photographs, publications, and records pertaining to Sar-Tol pharmaceutical products. The collection also contains artwork by Joplin artist Robert Higgs.
White River Booster League Collection, no date (R0804)
(1 folder)
These are three brochures promoting tourism in the Lake Taneycomo area in the Missouri Ozarks, published by the White River booster League at Branson in Taney County, Missouri.
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White River Boosters League Collection, 1934-1940 (R0749)
(1 folder)
These are two booklets promoting tourism in Taney and Stone Counties in Missouri. Entitled "Come to Lake Taneycomo and the White River Country: the Vacation Paradise of the Ozarks," each booklet contains many advertisements for hotels, resorts, cottages, camps, and other tourist-related businesses, as well as a map of the area.
White River-Ozark Land and Development Company, Onyx Cave Park Records, 1929 (R0743)
(1 volume)
This is a ledger of expenditures and receipts at Onyx Cave Park on the Gasconade River in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was operated by the White River-Ozark Land and Development Company. The park was under local supervision of Henry Humphrey. Included with the ledger is a letter to Humphrey by Clifford E. Lewis, secreatary-treasurer of the company.
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Ann Peppard White Papers, 1870-2009 (K0652)
10 c.f.
Personal papers and writings of White, one-time columnist for the Kansas City Star, and her daughter Kate who did interviews with her mother and edited the stories. Included is correspondence, postcards, scrapbooks, publications, newsletters, books, photographs, oral history transcriptions, and audiocassettes.
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Cornelia C. White Papers, 1913-1931 (C2744)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Reminiscences of her early childhood in Cazenovia, NY; two letters to J.C. Bay, 1928; and photograph, articles about, and obituary of Cornelia C. White.
E.C. White Address, 1856 (C1717)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Valedictory address delivered by E.C. White at the University of Missouri, 1856.
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Edgar White Collection, 1921-1930 (C4264)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)
Newspaper clippings, receipts, poetry, grocery bills, vehicle license tax receipts, and miscellaneous items collected by Mr. White while he was a member of the Editorial Dept. of Macon Chronicle-Herald, Macon, Missouri.
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Ella White Photographs, no date (P0934)
2 photographs
Photos of the Harrison Long and Martin Ruggles houses, Caledonia.
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George O. White Collection, 1915-1960 (CA6515)
0.5 cubic feet, 10 8mm films, 7 oversize items
Collection of photographs, films, awards, clippings, and miscellaneous material of the first State Forester of Missouri.
Grace Matthews White Scrapbook, 1909-1924 (K0387)
0.02 c.f.
Mrs. Edwin C. White was a well-known music teacher in Kansas City, MO. Newspaper clippings of famous musical artists, music programs from Kansas City's Orpheum Theater, Shubert Theater, and others. Also items from the Society of Music Teachers and related to her students.
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Green Bery White Letters, 1862-1864 (C3001)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Six letters from a Union soldier in Co. D, 21st Regiment, Missouri Volunteers, from camps at Vicksburg, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Georgia to his parents.
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L. Mitchell White Papers, 1925-1931 (C4617)
0.25 cubic feet (4 folders)
Correspondence, financial records, and miscellaneous papers related to the Missouri Associated Dailies and the MEXICO LEDGER.
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L. Mitchell White Photograph Collection, 1940-1960 (P0068)
22 photographs
Photos of Mexico, MO including the Mexico Ledger & Simmons Stables, St. Paul's Episcopal, Green, Newton and Robinson homes, Missouri Military Academy, Audrain Co. High School. Photos of Tom Bass, Daniel Fitzpatrick, and James and Clarence Robinson. Additional images of horses, including Rex McDonald at the Mexico Fairgrounds and a photo of Rex's tombstone.
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Mahlon N. White Photographs, 1958 (P0051)
5 photographs
Photographs of bridges near Warsaw, Missouri.
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Park Jerauld White Papers, 1911-1982 (S0461)
1 cubic foot, 64 folders
The Park Jerauld White Papers contain correspondence, articles, poems, and reports documenting Dr. Park Jerauld White, a pediatric physician, poet, and civic reformer. An early advocate of integration to improve public health, Dr. White opened one of St. Louis’ first integrated pediatric practices in 1924 and championed efforts to stop lead paint poisoning and nuclear bomb tests.
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Pearl Schwartz White Papers, 1911-1981 (S0133)
0.15 cubic foot, 6 folders
The papers of Peral Schwartz White contain correspondence, scrapbooks, programs, newspaper clippings of a St. Louis African-American educator. Items of interest include material on the Missouri State Association of Negro Teachers, as well as statistics on negro teachers in Missouri in the 1930s.
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Richard Drace White Papers, 1895-1953 (C3624)
0.5 cubic feet (42 folders)
Unpublished autobiography, correspondence, photographs, and newspaper clippings of a Missourian who graduated from the United States Naval Academy, spent forty years on active duty in the Navy, was made a Rear Admiral, and served in the diplomatic corps.
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Robert M. White II Papers, 1950s-1980s (CA2725)
77 cubic feet
Correspondence, speeches, China trip materials, budgets, New York Herald information, and miscellany of owner of the Mexico Ledger, Mexico, Missouri.
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Robert M. White II Interview, 1965 (C3398)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Audio and transcripts of an interview with the editor of Missouri's Mexico Ledger.
Shirley Copaken White Papers, 1937-2007 (K1187)
2 c.f.
White is very active in cultural, philanthropic, and social organizations, including those of Beth Shalom Synagogue and Hadassah. Includes publications; White and Copaken family photographs and printed materials; Beth Shalom Synagogue and Hadassah materials; Paseo High School reunions; the grand opening of the Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Campus; Jewish Community Foundation programs; and newspaper and magazine clippings about Sandi White, Rita Blitt, the AT&T Building, and miscellaneous other subjects.
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T.E. White Notebooks, 1892-1897 (C0988)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Notebooks kept by a state veterinarian listing calls and symptoms of cattle examined.
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Ida Tinsley Whiteacre Diaries, 1935-1937 (C3030)
0.2 cubic feet
Fifteen diaries, written from 1935-1937 by Ida Tinsley Whiteacre, detailing her thoughts about living in the home of her daughter and son-in-law in St. Joseph, Missouri, during the Great Depression. Family conflicts, Depression-era prices and chores, and discussions about "physical culture" exercises and procedures are some of the topics covered.
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J.E. Whitehorne Letter, 1862 (C0478)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To his sister, from Cockado Barracks, Mar. 10, 1862.
Relates witnessing the naval battle at Newport News, VA, between the MERIMAC and the Union steamers CUMBERLAND, CONGRESS, MONTICELLO, and PATRICK HENRY. Describes the damage to the vessels, and casualties.
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Whiteman Air Force Base Dedication Collection, 1955 (K0338)
0.01 c.f.
Correspondence regarding the invitation of Kansas City guests to the dedication and includes responses from the invitees.
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Jerome Whitfield Papers, 1970s-1980s (C4598)
0.1 cubic feet (4 folders)
Ephemeral items of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, photographs, student guides, and an autobiography, collected by a University of Missouri student, c. 1970s-1980s.
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Thomas B. Whitledge Papers, 1874-1916 (R0276)
(22 folders)
These are letters to Thomas B. Whitledge, an attorney and politician in St. Marys, Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri. Correspondents include Edward A. Rozier, Benjamin B. Cahoon, and Richard C. Kerens. Subjects include levee districts, railroads, oil exploration, and the Republican Party. Topics in the latter category include patronage, religious toleration, and the Taft/Roosevelt split of 1912.
James R. Whitley Papers, 1940s-2010s (CA6255)
8.5 cubic feet
Papers of a wildlife scientist whose studies focused on water quality in Missouri. Whitley worked for the Missouri Department of Conservation in the water quality branch of the fisheries research section and published many articles, most notably, "Water Plants for Missouri Ponds."
William Brewer Whitlow Papers, 1894-1943 (C0035)
30.8 cubic feet (2,781 folders), 3 rolls of microfilm (13 volumes only on microfilm)
The Papers of William Brewer Whitlow contain materials pertaining to the liquidation of seventy-seven insolvent banks in Missouri. Whitlow, a lawyer from Fulton, was appointed to liquidate the banks. Also includes Whitlow's political papers as chairman, Callaway County Democratic Committee; member, State Democratic Committee, 1937-1939; and state senator from the 10th district, 1938-1942. These papers concern campaign programs, publicity and speakers; public opinion and reaction to proposed legislation; constituent requests and endorsements; and Senate bills, amendments and committee work.
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Donald R. Whitman Collection, 1874-2008 (SP0079)
2.5 cubic feet (42 folders, 50 photographs, 4 VHS tapes, 5 oversize items)
The Donald R. Whitman Collection contains the personal papers of Donald Ray Whitman, including correspondence, genealogical records, and photographs. The collection also documents Whitman’s service in the United States Air Force and his work in the Marshall Islands during Operation Ivy in 1952, as well as his career with the National Weather Service in Kansas City, Missouri.
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John C. Whitten Papers, 1900-1901 (C2424)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letters written to a professor of horticulture at the University of Missouri concerning the publication of an article in THE SOUTHWEST, acknowledging information on plant diseases in Missouri, and concerning salaries and living expenses in Washington, D.C., if he joined the Department of Agriculture.
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H.J. Whittier Record Book, 1921-1929 (C3416)
1 volume
The collection contains a cash book of a Kansas City doctor.
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Fannie L. Whittle Speech, 1884 (C1669)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Valedictory address delivered by Fannie L. Whittle, first woman valedictorian at the University of Missouri.
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Rex M. Whitton Papers, 1920-1981 (C3917)
3.25 cubic feet
Papers of Rex M. Whitton, Chief Engineer of the Missouri State Highway Department and Federal Highway Administrator under presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Papers consist of speeches, correspondence, newspaper and magazine articles, photographs, and miscellaneous material relating to his position and activities as Federal Highway Administrator.
Whizzo, Ol' Gus and Me Collection, 1940-2003 (K1236)
2 c.f.
Notes, video interviews, and video/film transfers used in the production of a Public Television documentary about Kansas City children's TV programing in the 1940s-1980s.
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"Who Is Becky Thatcher?", C.J. Armstrong, no date (C2091)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Article submitted to MISSOURI HISTORICAL REVIEW. Armstrong concluded that Laura Hawkins Frazer was Mark Twain's original Becky Thatcher.
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"Why State History?" Edwin C. McReynolds, 1965 (C2896)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a paper presented to the Seventh Missouri Conference on History, held at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The paper discusses how the history of an area influences the actions of political leaders.
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Whybark and Fisher Store Records, 1868-1870 (R0104)
0.3 cubic foot (3 folders)
The Whybark and Fisher Store Records contain photocopies of the financial records for a general store operated by Levi E. Whybark and Robert W. Fisher at Marble Hill, Bollinger County, Missouri. Included are two ledgers and a daybook/journal.