Manuscripts Index
Thomas A. Brady Papers, 1910-1959 (C0033)
9.8 cubic feet (1004 folders)
Papers of University of Missouri vice-president, which include material on the re-establishment of a four-year medical school, Missouri School of Mines, and other University and educational matters.
Thomas A. Brady Papers, 1947-1964 (C2273)
1.0 cubic feet (26 folders)
Papers of University of Missouri administrator Thomas A. Brady, including copies of speeches, programs from speaking engagements, and correspondence regarding such events.
Oscar Braecklein Papers, 1901-1903 (K0340)
0.2 c.f.
Notebooks kept by Braecklein, a Kansas City druggist kept later in his life. They are chiefly diaries, but also contain notes for his study of Spanish, sketches, and clippings.
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Raymond B. Bragg Papers, 1901-2000 (K0468)
9.4 c.f.
Bragg was minister of the All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, Kansas City, MO and Executive Director of the American Unitarian Association's Unitarian Service Committee. Includes sermons, aspirations or prayers, printed programs of church sponsored public forums and services, publications, news clippings, minutes, photos, pamphlets, notes, memos, contracts, financial information and correspondence to, from, or mentioning Bragg.
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Braggadocio General Store Ledgers, 1889-1898 (CG0049)
0.4 cubic feet
The Braggadocio General Store Ledgers contains two ledger books from Braggadocio, Missouri, operated by John S. Tisserand. The ledgers include patron names and account records from 1889 to 1898.
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William C. Braislin Letters, 1934-1935 (C2757)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains originals and typed copies of two letters to J.C. Bay discussing early American fiction collections.
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Amos R. Brand Papers, 1917-1919, 2017 (C4677)
0.12 cubic foot (4 folders)
Letters written by Amos R. Brand, a soldier serving in the 35th Infantry Division during World War I. Also includes transcriptions, a newspaper article on Brand's service and the letters, photographs, and miscellaneous research notes on Brand and his family.
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Daniel A. Brand Photograph Collection, 1894-1922 (P0477)
22 photographs
Copy photos of Carrollton, MO, including several images relating to the Meeks family murder.
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Elzie Brand, "History of East End and the Community" Collection, no date (R0172)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Elzie E. Brand, “History of East End and the Community” Collection contains a photocopy of a history of the community of East End, Missouri. Located in Iron County, East End was the eastern terminus of the Sligo and Eastern Railroad. It served as a shipping point for lumber and cordwood from 1912 to 1929.
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Hyman Brand Papers, 1891-1965 (K0480)
0.01 c.f.
Digital photographs relating to Brand, co-owner of Brand and Puritz Coat and Suit company, civic and philanthropic leader, and his family.
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Organizational records of the chapter dedicated to fundraising and support of the Brandeis University libraries. Includes flyers, invites, brochures, newspaper clippings, newsletters, photographs, photo albums, scrapbooks, and directories.
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Brandt and Grant Family Papers, 1933-2000 (SP0042)
4 cubic feet (74 folders, 208 photographs)
The Brandt and Grant Family Papers contains 35 diaries written by Lena K. Grant from 1933 to 1976. They document the travels of her family during her husband’s many deployments, to places like the Philippines, Korea, and Crown Point, Indiana. The collection also contains clippings, pamphlets, a baby book, photographs and other mementos from the family’s life.
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Bill Brandt Photograph Collection, 1930-1950 (P0481)
28 photographs
Copy photos of the Cutoff Club, near Dalton, Missouri, 1930s-1950s
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Henry F. Brandt Account Book, 1859-1860 (C0266)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Account book apparently of Henry F. Brandt, physician in Warren County, MO. Lists sales of medications with patients' names; also sold medicine for animals. Brandt was born in Germany and was one of the pioneer settlers of Warren County. Many of his patients were also apparently German immigrants.
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Raymond P. Brandt Papers, 1818-1899; 1917-1981 (C0850)
3.0 cubic feet (124 folders, 1 oversize volume, 5 audio cassettes, 9 oversize items)
The papers of Raymond Brandt contain correspondence, newspaper articles, interviews, notes, financial accounts, audio cassettes and photographs of a Sedalia, Missouri, man who was a Washington, D.C. correspondent for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch from 1923 to 1967. Brandt wrote on politics, economics, and the Soviet Union, which he visited five times.
Victoria Branham Photograph Collection, 1863-1925 (P0213)
28 photographs
A collection of cabinet cards and carte de visit from the Civil War era, many of military officers.
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Lizzie E. Brannock Letter, 1864 (C0224)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To brother Edwin from Chapel Hill, MO, Jan. 13, 1864. Desolate conditions of Missouri during the Civil War, her husband's imprisonment in St. Louis by the Union army, and her attempts to support her family.
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Branson Improvement Association Collection, circa 1939 (R0826)
(1 folder)
This is "A Glance at Friendly Branson Missouri," a brochure published by the Branson Improvement Association to attract tourists, businesses, and residents to the area. The brochure is undated, but appears to have been published around 1939.
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Branson Metro Club Collection, 1961 (R1067)
(1 folder)
This is a souvenir program for the "Third Annual Taneycomo Outdoor Water Show Boat Races" held on Lake Taneycomo at Branson in Taney County, Missouri, on July 2, 1961.
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Edwin Bayer Branson Papers, 1892-1954 (C2404)
1.1 cubic feet
The papers of Edwin Bayer Branson contain correspondence, memorabilia, field books, and miscellaneous papers of a University of Missouri geologist (1910-1947), including information on the development of the Department of Geology during the 37 years he served as chairman.
Branson, Missouri, Lodging Postcards, 1937-1972 (SP0010)
.25 cubic feet (3 folders)
The Branson, Missouri, Lodging Postcards collection includes postcards and a travel brochure from several motels and lodges that existed in Branson during its emergence as a tourist destination. The collection focuses on the Anchor Travel Village.
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William W. Branson Diary, 1861-1862 (C0218)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Branson was a member of an Iowa regiment during the campaign of 1861 in Missouri. He fought in the Battle of Wilson's Creek, August 10, 1861.
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Peter L. Branstetter Diary, 1850-1851 (C2983)
1 roll of microfilm
The collection contains an account from an overland trip from Pike County, MO, to California taken by Peter L. and Adam J. Branstetter in 1850. The diary describes the trip, the weather, the route taken, and the land along the route. It also lists the miles traveled each day, accounts of purchased supplies, and the money made in California from gold mining. The return trip to Missouri in 1851 is also described, but in much less detail.
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William Coleman Branton Papers, 1943-1985 (K0828)
10 c.f.
Personal papers of Branton, prominent attorney and civic leader in Kansas City, MO. Includes Photographs, correspondence, records and other papers relating to Branton's military duty, legal practice, banking career, civic activities, and personal life
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Margaret M. Brashear Papers, 1868-1962 (C3393)
6.3 cubic feet, 1 volume
Correspondence, manuscripts, notes, clippings, student papers, and articles of a professor of English at the University of Missouri. She taught classes on Mark Twain and Missouri literature and wrote several books and articles.
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Richard Samuel Bratman and Joyce Rosenberg Bratman Papers, 1967-1974 (K1146)
0.02 cubic foot (2 folders)
This collection consists of photocopies of newspaper clippings from the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle covering the Bratt family and their contributions to the Kansas City area Beth Israel Abraham and Voliner (BIAV) congregation and the Jewish community.
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Bratten Family Photographs, 1905-1912 (P1208)
14 photographs
Photographs of members of the Bratten family (Dorothy, Clark, Ethel, Vessie, others unidentified) and the S.G. Bratten Confectionary.
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Steven Louis Brawley Papers, 2001-2020 (S0346)
30.1 GB (103 folders, 3,358 TIFFs, 55 PDFs, 27 MOV files, 21 docx, 20 pptx, 1 GIF, 1 mp4)
The Steven Louis Brawley papers consist of electronic files documenting Brawley’s efforts to preserve St. Louis LGBTQ+ history. Materials of interest include drafts of Brawley’s book, Gay and Lesbian St. Louis, and photographs of St. Louis PRIDE events and the Lambda Gay Car Club.
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Robert Taylor Bray Collection, 1897, 1974-1989 (C4397)
0.2 cubic feet (7 folders, 5 oversize items)
Architectural elevation drawings of the Sanford F. Conley house; photographs, negatives, and correspondence relating to the house area excavations and lab work; and University Academy grade book, owned by M.R. Conley.
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Brazeau Presbyterian Church Collection, 1970 (R0976)
(1 folder)
This is "A History of the Brazeau Presbyterian Church, Brazeau, Missouri, 1819-1970." Brazeau is a small community in Perry County, Missouri.
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Breckenridge Collection, 1837-1928 (P0692)
b/w photos of JEFFERSON BARRACKS, ca. 1896. St. Charles STREET SIGNS, COLLEGE, and LOG CABINS. 1837 pro-slavery RIOT. HOUSES in VA, West VA, and MO. Photos of StL Academy of Science Founders and Busts.
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Breckenridge Family Papers, 1750-1960 (C2530)
8.0 cubic feet
Primarily of genealogical interest, the collection contains genealogical correspondence and information about the Breckenridges (Breckinridges) and related families, documents, pamphlets, letters, deeds, and photos. The papers were compiled by James M. Breckenridge between 1900 and 1950. See f. 1 for detailed inventory of collection.
Clarence Edward Breckenridge Papers, 1897-1960 (C1037)
0.2 cubic feet
Family correspondence, newspaper clippings and miscellaneous typed notes on Breckenridge genealogy and the Breckenridges' historic role in early American and Missouri history. Related families, Presbyterian Church history. Majority of correspondence between Adella B. Moore, Herman F. Harris, and James M. Breckenridge.
Thomas E. Breckenridge Papers, 1894, 1950 (C0691)
0.1 cubic feet (5 folders)
The papers contain Breckenridge’s petition for a pension in 1894; "The Breckenridge Memoirs,” consisting of a typed account of Breckenridge’s expeditions with John C. Fremont, and a term paper by University of Missouri history student, John Mitchell, in 1950, where he argues the importance of the Breckenridge manuscript.
William Clark Breckenridge Papers, 1752-1927 (C1036)
4.75 cubic feet (117 folders, 21 volumes), 1 card file, 3 rolls of microfilm
The papers of the St. Louis businessman, writer, and historian contain correspondence, scrapbooks, book sale announcements, and miscellaneous materials, with an emphasis on St. Louis and Missouri history.
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Sidney A. Breese Papers, 1863-1867 (C3429)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Letters and official papers to and from the quartermaster's office and the chief of ordnance and ordnance stores. Breese was captain of the 6th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry in charge of ordnance and ordnance stores during the Civil War.
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Samuel Breitenbaugh Family Papers, 1851-1919 (C0078)
0.3 cubic feet
Correspondence and business papers. Bills at general store in Lee's Summit; expenses of a house built in 1898; family news from sister in St. Louis and lawsuit by wife for regaining title to estate after his death; receipts for taxes, merchant's licenses, life insurance, steamboat freight bill, and notes due Breitenbaugh or payable by him.
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Frederika Bremer Letter, 1852 (C2758)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a letter and typewritten copy to Mrs. Stetson, Cincinnati, OH, from Frederika Bremer, Stockholm, Sweden, July 14, 1852, sending salutations to friends.
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Frank E. Brennan Papers, 1967-1971 (K0516)
8 c.f.
Personal papers of Brennan, a civic leader and former City Council member of Kansas City, MO.
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Brenneman Family Letters, 1849-1888 (C0220)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Letters written by members of a Mennonite family. Family news, trip from Rocking County, Virginia, to Jasper County, Missouri, news of the community and rules for church converts.
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Bradford Brett Papers, 1960-1964 (C3319)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Copies of eight letters from Clarence Cannon to Mr. And Mrs. Bradford Brett regarding political views as well as attempting to secure Bradford Brett a job with Yellowstone Park Company; letter to M.R. Holloran about political career. Letter to W.H. Thompson from J. Edgar Hoover.
Basil Brewer Papers, 1911-1965 (C3132)
10 cubic feet, 77 volumes
Correspondence, editorials, news clippings, pamphlets, photographs, and scrapbooks dealing with Brewer's activities as publisher of the NEW BEDFORD STANDARD-TIMES, his philanthropic work, and his political interests.
Brewers, Maltsters and General Labor Departments, Local Union No. 6 Minutes, 1898-1940 (C0584)
2 rolls of microfilm
Roll 1 contains volume 1, March 14, 1898-July 14, 1918, in German. Roll 2 contains volume 2, July 28, 1918-January 1, 1940, in English. Labor-management relations, beer production prohibition, participation in politics, international union policy and relations with other trade unions; World War I, American Socialist Party, Eugene V. Debs, and Tom Mooney.
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Brick Extension Club (Cooper County, Mo.) Records, 1936-1989 (C4528)
0.4 cubic feet (9 folders)
Yearbooks, record books, newsletters, and other records of the Brick Extension Club, Otterville, Missouri, a member of the Missouri Extension Homemakers Association.
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Brickey's Landing Store Records, 1937-1943 (R0032)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Brickey’s Landing Store Records contains a microfilm copy of an account ledger for a general merchandise operation at Brickey’s Landing on the Mississippi River in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. John Compton Brickey Jr. operated the business.
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John S. Brickey Collection, 1814 (R1180)
(1 folder)
This is a receipt dated June 6, 1814 from John S. Brickey of Mine Shibboleth in Washington County, Missouri Territory, to Mrs. Banford for $3.00 for crying the vendue, or conducting a public sale or auction. The transaction probably was part of an estate settlement.
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Bridge School Records, 1895-1910 (R0508)
1 folder
This is the district record book for Bridge School, a few miles west of Rolla in Phelps County,
Missouri. The records include the minutes of annual meetings, proceedings of the Board of
Directors, teachers' contracts, financial records, and enumeration of taxpayers and children in the
district.
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Helen Brydon Bridges Postcard Collection, 1842-1967 (P0377)
1 folder
Postcards of University of Missouri Columbia, the Missouri State Capitol, St. Louis, Barnes Hospital (St. Louis), Uniontown, and Ellington, MO
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Jane Bridgewater Oath of Allegiance, 1863 (C0473)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
A test oath sworn before C.S. Moore, 22 May 1863.
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Jefferson Bridgford Letters, 1850 (C3793)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Letters of Jefferson Bridgford to his wife in Missouri while on the Oregon Trail and working in California during the gold rush.