Manuscripts Index
YWCA Triangle Club Records, 1963-1989 (S1026)
0.8 cubic feet
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)
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)
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.
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Glenn R. Zander Papers, 1991-2019 (K1384)
.4 c.f.
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)
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.
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)
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)
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
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)
The Ziegler and Company Records contains a microfilm copy of an account book of a freight transfer and storage firm in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri.
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John Ziegler Papers, 1847 (R1055)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
This is a letter dated October 21, 1847 from John Ziegler (for S. Ziegler) at Sainte Genevieve in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri, to James Harrison at Iron Mountain in St. Francois County, Missouri. It concerns shipments of iron ore and "pigs" from Iron Mountain to steamboats on the Mississippi river at Sainte Genevieve.
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Lewis Ziegler Records, 1839-1841 (R0211)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Lewis Ziegler Records contain a microfilm copy of a daybook from a tavern operated by Lewis Ziegler, or, possibly, Sebastian Ziegler, at Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. Entries begin on April 21, 1839 and continue through July 13, 1841.
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Ziesler World War I Photographs, 1917-1919 (S1174)
0.25 cubic foot
This collection contains photographs from World War 1 and a book, "The Horror of It."
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Lydia Zilgitt Papers, 1884-1970 (C4633)
0.6 cubic feet (13 folders)
The papers of a registered nurse contain school notebooks and textbooks, as well as assorted German language religious booklets, greeting cards, correspondence, and miscellaneous material.
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Orville Zimmerman Papers, 1922-1962 (C0863)
4.1 cubic feet (309 folders)
Correspondence and other papers from Zimmerman's terms as a Democratic congressman from Missouri's 10th district, 1935-1948. Zimmerman's major committee assignments included the Agriculture, Flood Control, and Post-War Economic Policy and Planning Committees.
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Zinc Milling and Manufacturing Company Collection, 1911 (R0869)
(1 folder)
This is a certificate number 224 for 500 shares of capital stock in the Zinc Milling and Manufacturing Company of Joplin in Jasper County Missouri. The certificate was registered to Paul F. Vose.
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Zion Baptist Church (Montgomery County, Mo.) Records, 1841-1953 (C4537)
0.3 cubic feet (4 folders)
Record books of the church, including minutes of meetings and membership records, 1841-1953. Also index of surnames, volumes I-III.
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Zion United Church of Christ, Lawrence County, Missouri Records, 1880-2001 (R0714)
(1 roll of microfilm)
These are records of the Zion United Church of Christ near Freistatt in Lawrence County, Missouri. Included are minutes of church council meetings, registers of members, officers, pastors, baptisms, confirmations, marriages, deaths, and miscellaneous items. Some of the records are in German. Included is one volume of records from Union United Church of Christ, 1947-1998.
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Zoar Baptist Church Records, 1867-1886 (C0900)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The records contain minutes of church meetings, including financial reports, dismissal of members for various reasons, such as dancing, drinking, immoral conduct; rules of decorum; articles of faith; church membership; and a church history from 1827-1867.
Zoar Old School Baptist Church (Howard County, Mo.) Records, 1871-1879 (C1326)
0.06 cubic feet (1 volume)
Articles of faith, rules of discipline, acts of the church, minutes of meetings, list of original subscribers, and deaths of members.
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Lorene W. Zolg Photographs, 1884 (P0967)
2 photographs
Photos of monuments for the Battle of Westport and the Battle of Camden Point
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Helen Follenius Zook Letter, 1924 (C1468)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains one letter to William G. Bek, Grand Forks, North Dakota, from Fort Scott, Kansas, Apr. 3, 1924. Mrs. Zook, daughter of William Follenius and granddaughter of Paul Follenius, wrote a short biography of Paul Follenius (1799-1844), a biographical sketch of William Follenius (1829-1902) and a brief genealogy of Follenius and Zook families.
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The Zouave Register (Cape Girardeau, Mo.), 1861 (C0802)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Fragment of a newspaper dated 4 September 1861 and published by the Missouri Infantry, 8th Regiment, Volunteers (also known as the American Zouaves). Lists field and staff officers and reports on battles.
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Marcus S. Zuber Papers, 1947-1976 (C4509)
1.0 cubic feet (20 folders)
The papers of University of Missouri-Columbia agronomy professor and USDA research agronomist, including his research publications, professional correspondence, and materials related to his involvement with the Lutheran fraternity Beta Sigma Psi.
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Zumwalt Family Papers, 1862-1992 (C4048)
0.5 cubic feet (15 folders)
The Zumwalt family papers consist of genealogical materials, correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, local church histories, and miscellaneous articles relating to a family that settled in Boone and Callaway Counties around 1800.
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Henry Zumwalt Papers, 1804 (C1671)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Bill of sale, inventory and settlement of the Henry Zumwalt, Sr., estate St. Charles, MO, March-August 1804.
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Zwick Family Papers, 1860-1965 (C4199)
0.25 cubic feet (6 folders)
The Zwick family papers contain photographs, correspondence, financial documents, and genealogical information on the Zwick family.
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G.L. Zwick Postcard Collection, 1949, no date (P0687)
Copy prints of postcards of Lover's Lane, St. Joseph, MO.
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Arnold M. Zwicky Papers, 1960s-1990s (CA5781)
24 cubic feet
Correspondence, teaching and research materials, and administrative records of a professor of linguistics.
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“Reilly’s Bucks” Scrapbook, 1917-1919, 1943, 1948-1949 (CG0070)
0.2 c.f.
This collection features a scrapbook that focuses on “Reilly’s Bucks”, the 149th regiment of the 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division during World War I. Also included in the collection are an insurance policy booklet and a booklet about the 134th Infantry regiment.