Manuscripts Index

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Young Audiences of St. Louis Records, 1967-2002 (S1024)
33 cubic feet

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The Young Audiences of St. Louis Records contain meeting minutes, memos, newsletters, photographs, videos, and newspaper clippings pertaining to music education for K-12 students. Founded in 1957, the Young Audiences of St. Louis's mission is to assist schools with developing and promoting live music and cultural events for students.

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Young Family Papers, 1793-1958 (C3123)
0.08 cubic feet (4 folders)

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Brief history of the Young, Croft and Scouller families. Two letters of millwright Andrew Young, Rockbridge County, VA, to John Scouller, 1793-1794. Miscellaneous letters containing family genealogy. Scrapbook containing news clippings and genealogical notes on the Croft family.

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Young Matrons of Kansas City Records, 1917-1964 (K0100)
Micorfilm (13 rolls)

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Organizational records including minute books of regular meetings, Executive Board meetings, and the meetings of the Carolyn Farwell Fuller Unit. Occasional financial reports and general financial material from the Charity and Welfare Committee..

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Young Men's Christian Association (Independence, Mo.) Papers, 1887 (C0568)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Charter and constitution of the Young Men's Christian Association, Independence, Missouri, June 18, 1887.

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Young Men's Christian Association Book Collection, 1898-1957 (S0602)
1 cubic foot

This collection contains books published primarily by the Association Press in New York City, the publishing house of the YMCA.

Young Men's Christian Association (Columbia, Mo.) Record Books, 1902-1939 (C3983)
4 oversize volumes

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Record books of the Y.M.C.A. consisting of a ledger containing names of young men who lived at the Columbia, Missouri, Y on Elm Street and financial records of the association

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Young Men's Christian Association, Indian Guides, 1926-1999 (S0801)
0.25 cubic foot, 10 folders

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This collection contains scrapbooks and a newsletter of the YMCA's Indian Guides program.

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Young Men's Christian Association, Pine Street Branch Newsletters, 1924-1948 (S0697)
0.8 cubic feet, 3 microfilm rolls

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The newsletters give a good account of the early years of this important YMCA branch as well as a glimpse of the African-American community of the time. Each issue has been assigned a folder number to enhance indexing. The newsletters were separated from the rest of the addenda because of their fragile condition.

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Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA) of Kansas City Records, 1878-2006 (K0332)
80 c.f.

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Minutes, newspaper clippings, printed materials, publications, administrative files, reports, surveys, studies, photographs, slides, audio/visual media, memorabilia, and scrapbooks.

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Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA) of Kansas City, Kansas Records, 1924-1992 (K0601)
16 c.f.

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Organizational records including minutes, financial records, programs, rosters, photographs, slides, films, scrapbooks, and architectural records.

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Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of Greater Kansas City Records, 1893-1982 (KA2624)
5 c.f.

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The addition contains yearbooks and books for the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of Greater Kansas City.

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Young Socialist Alliance Collection, 1974-1975 (S0096)
0.01 cubic foot, 1 folders

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The Young Socialist Alliance Collection contains flyers, posters, newspaper clippings, court briefs, and issues of the Young Socialist from the St. Louis chapter of the Young Socialist Alliance from 1974-1975. The Young Socialist Alliance was the youth group within the Socialist Workers Party from 1960-1992 and promoted causes and candidates representing the Socialist Workers Party.

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Young Store (Alton, Mo.) Records, 1891-1952 (C2963)
16 rolls of microfilm

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The records of the Young Store contain daybooks, cashbooks, and ledgers from a store in Oregon County, MO. No information is available on the establishment or dissolution of store.

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Young Women's Christian Association Metro St. Louis Records, 1914-1993 (S0343)
61 cubic feet, 1485 folders, 4994 photographs, 13 microfilm rolls

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The YWCA collection covers the organization's activities from its inception in 1904 to the late 1970s. The constitution and bylaws, along with revisions and complete financial records are included. The St. Louis YWCA was divided into several branches, including a segregated club for black girls, and each of these groups is represented in the records, which include documentation on programs, summer camps, and clubs maintained by the various branches. The collection also includes a record of programs for which the YWCA shared responsibility with similar organizations, such as the USO, American Red Cross, and the YMCA.

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Ardath Cary Young Papers, 1910s-1976 (C4030)
0.25 cubic feet (9 folders)

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The papers of Ardath Anita Cary Young consist of correspondence, postcards, photographs, and miscellaneous family papers documenting the Cary, Young, and McMillen families from Edina, Knox County, Missouri.

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C.W. Young Papers, 1918-1923 (C0444)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)

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Letters and shares of stock in Perfection Tire and Rubber Company (1918); Detrich Oil Company (1919); Living Springs Oil and Gas Company (1920); and Eurekero and Refining Company (1920). Abstract of title to lot in Shelbina, MO (1923), dating back to 1838.

Frank Young Papers, 1854-1956 (C4214)
0.3 cubic feet (4 folders)

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The papers of Frank Young contain genealogy research of the Shoemaker family, beginning with Johann Heinrich Schumaker (John Henry Shoemaker) who came to Berlin, Pennsylvania, from Germany in 1768. Mr. Young traced the family through at least four generations and several hundred descendants. The papers include correspondence from his genealogy research, such as letters from relatives with information for the family tree. The papers also include a few wills, deeds of estates, and some obituaries and newspaper clippings about the Shoemaker family.

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Jack Young Photograph Collection, 1890, 1914 (P0983)
2 photographs

Photos of Columbia College, 1831, and the University of Missouri Dean of Agriculture's house.

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John Young Record Book, 1865 (C1294)
0.03 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Wagon master's record book containing printed rules, regulations, and instructions. Accounts for 1865 drive or merchandise train, including accounts of drivers, loading of wagons, list of expenses, and statement of profit.

Kenneth Franklin Young Papers, 1936-2005 (K1039)
2.5 c.f.

Young was a radio and television broadcast engineer and cameraman with KCMO radio and KCTV. He also performed in plays with a variety of theater companies. Includes correspondence, negatives, photographs, broadcasting materials, newspaper clippings, memorabilia, scrapbooks, and video.

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Mrs. Grover Young Photograph Collection, 1890-1910 (P0272)
1 folder

Images of Rocheport, Missouri, and MKT Railroad.

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Nathan B. Young Papers, 1923-1928 (S0094)
0.15 cubic foot, 7 folders

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The Nathan B. Young Papers contains correspondence and drafts of his unpublished autobiography, "The Quest and Use of an Education." Young was an African-American educator who attended Talladega College, Oberlin College, and Selma University. He taught at Tuskegee Institute and Atlanta University and was president of Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri.

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Raymond A. Young Papers, 1971-1985 (CA4510)
15 cubic feet

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Personal and professional papers of an officer of the Missouri Farmers Association.

Raymond A. Young Scrapbooks, c. 1940-1981 (C3076)
1 roll of microfilm

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Scrapbooks of a Columbia, Missouri, oil company executive and community leader. Material on the development and growth of Missouri Farmers Association.

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Robert A. Young Papers, 1974-1986 (S0517)
55 cubic feet, 1116 folders, 131 photographs, 1 cassette tape

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Robert A. Young (1923-2007) represented the Missouri Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977 to 1986. He served on two major committees, Public Works and Transportation, and Science and Technology. The collection contains correspondence, reports, studies, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Topics of interest include agriculture, civil and human rights, historic preservation, including the Old Post Office in St. Louis, and the city of Kinloch, Missouri.

Rosemary Claypool Young Papers, 1934-1997 (K0344)
1 c.f.

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Personal papers of church and civic leader and advocate for family, women, children and automobile safety.

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Theodore Mansfield Young Papers, 1935-1938 (R1373)
0.25 cubic feet (4 folders)

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The Theodore Mansfield Young Papers contain information regarding Young's mining company, Paramount Mining-Milling-Smelting and Refining Corporation. The company operated in the West. It owned many subsidiaries that operated mines. The collection contains many pieces of correspondence with Young, the business history of Paramount Mining, maps of claims and mines, and records of the company's claims.

Virginia G. Young Papers, 1954-1980 (C4439)
3.5 cubic feet (54 folders)

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Papers of Missouri library leader Virginia G. Young, surrounding her involvement with and membership in local, regional, national, and international organizations and efforts, including correspondence, reports, legislation, and minutes.

Charles Younger Will, 1852 (C0503)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Last will and testament made out February 26, 1852, in Jackson County, Missouri, by Charles Younger.

Cole and James Younger Papers, 1885-1897 (C0443)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Letters from Cole Younger in the Stillwater, MN, prison to his aunt and to W.C. Bronaugh. Letters from Missouri officials, 1897, and a petition signed by members of the 39th General Assembly to the Minnesota Board of Pardons asking for the Youngers' release.

Cole Younger Papers, 1915 (C1670)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The papers contain Younger's application for Confederate veteran's pension, data on his Civil War service, correspondence between Missouri and U.S. adjutant's general about Younger, and newspaper clipping about John McCorkle's book, "Three Years with Quantrill." Younger was a member of Quantrill's Raiders and the James Brothers' outlaw band.

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Mary Ann Younk Photograph Collection, 1927 (P0008)
15 photographs

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15 original photos showing damage to houses and buildings after F4 tornado hit St. Louis, September 29, 1927.

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George Younker Papers, 1862-1863 (C2100)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Promotions of Younker to 2nd Corporal and 5th Sergeant. Broadside with names of personnel and memorandum of action of Illinois Infantry, 51st Regiment, Volunteers, Company G, from 14 February 1861 to 20 November 1863.

T.H. Yount Photograph Collection, 1840, 1920, no date (P1068)

Slides depicting historic structures in Sedalia and Sedalia history.

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YouthBridge Community Foundation Records, 1876-2003 (S0243)
7.5 cubic feet

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The YouthBridge Community Foundation Records (formerly the German General Protestant Orphan’s Home and General Protestant Children’s Home) contain meeting minutes, ledgers, and scrapbooks relating to its history as a home for impoverished orphans. Materials of interest include intake record books, documenting the child’s name, birth date, the reasons for their admittance and dismal from the orphanage, as well as the names of their parents. Also included in the collection are photographs depicting the cornerstone laying of YouthBridge’s former campus at 12685 Olive Street Road and an essay on the history of YouthBridge, titled Still Caring: the Evolution of a St. Louis Orphanage, by Glenn J. Sartori. The materials in this collection date from 1877 to 2003.

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YWCA Triangle Club Records, 1963-1989 (S1026)
0.8 cubic feet

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This colletion contains calendars, rosters, membership lists, and mailings of a group founded by the spouses of the directors and staff associates of the Young Men's Christian Association Metro St. Louis

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Daniel Zachman Civil War Diary, 1863 (C0462)
0.1 cubic feet (5 folders)

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Diary of a Union soldier stationed at Strafford, VA, and in skirmishes in Maryland and Pennsylvania and the battle of Gettysburg. Describes religious, recreational, and military activities of the 82nd Ohio Infantry Regiment; health; weather; correspondence; a review for President Lincoln and General Hooker; and reading of the Emancipation Proclamation to the troops.

James R. Zachry Architectural Records, 1961-1988 (K0736)
36 c.f.

Architectural drawings, job files, specifications, and other office files for Zachry, a Kansas City architect who specialized primarily in hospital and nursing home design.

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Edward Zahn Papers, 1899-1900 (C3936)
0.1 cubic foot (1 folder)

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Papers of Edward Zahn, of Canton, MO, and Arenzville, IL, who undertook a tour of the U.S., and countries of the Pacific region, Asia, North Africa, and Europe in 1899 and 1900. The papers consist of a travel journal, passport, travel schedules, certificate of initiation from Zahn's Masonic lodge, and miscellaneous items.

Glenn R. Zander Papers, 1991-2019 (K1384)
.4 c.f.

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The Glenn R. Zander Papers contain information related to the CFO/Co-chairman of Trans World Airlines (TWA) from 1990 to 1994. Materials in the collection relate to the monetary hardships encountered by TWA, including filing for bankruptcy in 1992.

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John B. Zaring Papers, 1963-1964 (C1581)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Telegram to Mrs. John F. Kennedy from the presiding judge of Boone County Court, Columbia, MO, conveying condolences of Boone County officials on the death of President Kennedy. Mrs. Kennedy's printed card to Judge Zaring, February 19, 1964, expressing appreciation for sympathy and thoughtfulness.

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David R. Zeff Collection, 1939-1950 (K0927)
.08 c.f.

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The David R. Zeff Collection contains newspaper clippings, newsletters, and memorabilia from the Aleph Zadik Aleph B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, the Jewish Youth Federation, Southwest High School, and features photographs of the contestants of the 1945 Yom Kippur Dance Night's Sweetheart contest, as well as personal photographs.

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Zeigler, McCurdy and Company Letter, 1867 (C2004)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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To H.G. Lewelling, from Chicago, IL, May 6, 1867. Letter offering Lewelling an agency for sale of "The American Farmer's Horse Book."

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F.J. Zeisberg Autobiographical Sketches, no date (CA6541)
0.2 cubic feet

Photocopied memoirs of an immigrant who moved to Jefferson City, Missouri, from Germany in 1881. He became a music professor and co-founded the Jefferson City Conservatory. He later taught in Chicago and Virginia, before returning to Cole County, Missouri.

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Frank Zeisler Photograph Collection, 1914-1945 (S1210)
0.4 c.f.

Collection of photographs and postcards depicting scenes in Europe during and shortly after World War I, including monuments, tourist sites, gas attacks, trench warfare, and combat. Also included in the collection is a series of German photographs from World War II, and a book, 'The Horror of It: Camera Records of War's Gruesome Glories' by Frederick A. Barber, Historical Foundations, New York, 1933.

Christine I. Zelinsky Photograph Collection, 1967-1969 (K0678)
0.5 c.f.

Zelinsky is an artist and freelance graphics designer who was hired by the City of Kansas City to establish a design program for the city. Includes slide transparencies depicting Kansas City architecture and the various activities at City Hall.

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Zepf Family Papers, 1900-1920 (S1229)
0.4 cubic foot

This collection contains a photocopied family history of the Zepf, Wieben, Roething families in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Zeta Land and Mining Company Collection, 1902 (R1016)
(1 folder)

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This is a certificate for 150 shares of stock in the Zeta Land and Mining company of Independence in Jackson County, Missouri. The certificate was issued to John P. Jackson, who was the president of the firm. The company owned mineral land and mines in Newton County, Missouri.

Zevely Family Papers, 1858-1922 (C1189)
0.2 cubic feet

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The papers of the Zevely family, including L. Zevely and E. M. Zevely, contain correspondence, tax receipts, election and political material, and handwritten manuscripts.

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Ziegler and Company Records, 1843-1853 (R0185)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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The Ziegler and Company Records contains a microfilm copy of an account book of a freight transfer and storage firm in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri.