Manuscripts Index
Carpenter's District Council of Greater St. Louis Records, 1834-2003 (S1091)
100 cubic feet
The records of the Carpenter's District Council of Greater St. Louis contains dues, membership, and meeting minute ledgers, documenting the union's efforts to unionize carpenters in the St. Louis area.
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G.L. Carpenter Postcard, 1890 (C1963)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Eugean Yourley, Dexter, MO, from Hickman, KY, Nov. 25, 1890.
Announces reward for arrest and detention of John Smedley and R.C. Smith.
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G.W. Carpenter Examination Books, 1904-1905 (C0263)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Examination books for courses in American and British history at the University of Missouri.
John C. Carpenter Letters, 1868-1870 (C0236)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Written from Lone Side, VA, concerning conditions in the south.
Joseph Carpenter Arithmetic Book, 1820 (C0654)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Book containing 95 pages on arithmetic and about 200 pages on surveying.
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Millietta Perdina Carpenter Photograph Collection, no date (K1082)
0.03 c.f. (1 folder)
Photographs of bands and musicians.
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Sam Carpenter Letters, 1834-1842 (C0235)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Written from Alleghany County, VA, discussing politics and local and family affairs.
William Weston Carpenter Scrapbooks, 1948-1963 (C3407)
0.2 cubic feet (12 folders)
Professor of Education at the University of Missouri, Carpenter served as educational advisor to General MacArthur during post-World War II occupation of Japan. Scrapbooks of news clippings, photos of Japanese schools, miscellaneous photos, maps, and posters.
Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee (St. Louis, Mo.) Records, 1964-1981 (C3634)
2 rolls of microfilm (14 folders)
Office files of the Executive Director of the Committee, and minutes of related organizations: the Joint Administrative Committee of the St. Louis Supplemental Manpower Agreement / of the St. Louis Construction Manpower Corporation; the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Construction Manpower Corporation; and the Board of Directors of Construction Job Opportunities, Inc.
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Carpenters' District Council of Greater St. Louis, AFL-CIO Records, 1892-1979 (C3696)
34 rolls of microfilm (290 folders, 118 volumes)
Minutes, correspondence, financial records, labor contracts and apprenticeship records. The St. Louis District Council, one of four in the state of Missouri, worked to unionize carpenter shops, provided benefits for members, and mediated jurisdictional disputes between unions.
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Carpenters' Local 1596 Records, 1871-1975 (S0163)
8 micofilm rolls
Twenty-two carpenters met on December 8, 1871, to form the St. Louis Cabinet Makers' Protective Union. The following year they affiliated with the International Cabinet Makers' Union of America, becoming Local 12. In 1903 the local became part of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America as Local 1596. The collection includes records of other unions that joined Local 1596. Early volumes are in German.
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Carpenters' Local No. 5 Financial Books, 1885-1888, 1904-1913 (S0160)
1 roll microfilm, 2 volumes
The Carpenters’ Local No. 5’s Financial Books contain meeting minutes, financial ledgers, and rosters documenting weekly meetings of Carpenters’ Local No. 5 from 1885 to 1888 and 1904 to 1913.
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Carpenters' Local No. 5 Records, 1886-1948 (S0161)
4 microfilm rolls
The Carpenters’ Local No. 5 Records contains meeting minutes, rosters, treasurer reports, and ledgers documenting Carpenters Local No. 5’s effort to improve working conditions and increase wages for carpenters in St. Louis from 1886 to 1948.
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Carper Casket Company History, 1975 (S0027)
0.01 cubic foot, 1 folder
This collection contains a handwritten history of the Carper Casket Company, an African American-owned casket firm founded by George A. Carper in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1932.
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Carr School/Cook Station, Crawford County, Missouri Records, 1873-1927 (R1338)
0.5 cubic foot (4 oversize volumes)
The collection includes the records of School District No. 79. It consists of four volumes, including the Public School Register, District Clerk's Record and two volumes of attendance records.
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Charles L. Carr Papers, 1915-1951 (K0909)
2 c.f.
Carr was an attorney in Kansas City, MO and the General Solicitor for the Kansas City Public Service Company. Includes the personal and professional papers of Carr: correspondence, printed materials from various organizations, files related to the streetcar company and the Missouri State Supreme Court..
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Dabney Carr Papers, 1837 (C1487)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers consist of a funeral notice of Dabney Carr, judge of the Virginia Court of Appeals, 1824-1837, and resolutions of the judges, members of the bar, and officers of the Virginia Court of Appeals and the members and officers of the Virginia House of Delegates.
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John C. Carr Papers, 1914-1920 (C0082)
0.5 cubic feet
Papers of a Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad claim agent located in Cameron, MO, concerned with injury claims and law cases.
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Will C. Carr Letter, 1807 (C1843)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a copy of a letter to Thomas Carr, from St. Louis, MO, Oct. 23, 1807, to his uncle discussing political difficulties in Louisiana Territory, family news, and his engagement to the daughter of Dr. Aron Elliott of Ste. Genevieve, MO. Original in possession of the University of Georgia.
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Will D. Carr Scrapbooks, 1886-1889 (C1388)
0.36 cubic feet (2 volumes)
Newspaper clippings of the writings of Will Carr, including DIVORCED BY DEATH; PEN PICTURES of the members and actions of the Missouri 34th and 35th general assemblies by Will Yum.
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Carroll County, Missouri, Photograph Collection, 1885-1904 (P1104)
An artificial collection of photographs of Carroll County, Missouri, primarily photos of Carrollton.
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Edna Carroll Papers, 1932-1969 (S0807)
0.25 cubic foot, 5 folders
The Edna Carroll papers include schoolwork and news clippings from her time at Webster College in the 1930s. Also included in the collection are issues of Transit News, a newspaper she worked for in the 1940s.
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Lenore Bea French Carroll Papers, 1975-2005 (K0446)
21 c.f.
Drafts and completed manuscripts of published and unpublished articles and books written by Carroll, and correspondence, notes and extensive research related to the 19th century American Midwest and West.
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Carrollton Academy (Carrollton, Mo.) Records, 1854-1869 (C0598)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The records contain photostatic copies of minutes of trustees’ and stockholders’ meetings and business records of the academy.
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CARROLLTON DEMOCRAT (Carrollton, Mo.) Papers, 1936-1938 (C0591)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Telegrams to the DEMOCRAT about King Edward VIII's abdication; Franklin D. Roosevelt's recommendations to Congress, 1937; Martin Johnson's death; the wreck of Amelia Earhart's plane; and the death of Queen Marie of Romania.
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Carrollton, Missouri, Minute Book, 1860-1861 (C1065)
0.04 cubic feet (1 volume)
Minutes of meetings of the mayor and board of councilmen of Carrollton, Carroll County, MO, 9 May 1860-11 May 1861.
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Carson Family Papers, 1846 (C3378)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Typed copy of a letter from Simon Carson to William Carson regarding genealogy of the Carson family. Biographical sketch of Alethea Carson, wife of William Carson and daughter-in-law of Simon Carson.
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E.A. Carson Marriage Records, 1837-1882 (C3095)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Records of marriages solemnized by the Rev. Mr. Carson, copied from original record in Savannah, MO. Includes names of bride and groom, date and location of wedding, payment received, and personal remarks.
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George Carson Daybook, 1856 (C1066)
0.06 cubic feet (1 volume)
Record of a general store located in Fayette, MO.
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William Carson Papers, 1815-1863, 1907 (C0238)
0.08 cubic feet (4 folders)
Personal papers of a pioneer farmer and Santa Fe trader of Howard County, Missouri. Material on early medicine. Letters, accounts, receipts, three pictures of Kit Carson's home in Colorado, and miscellaneous papers.
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Lewis Henry Carstarphen Papers, 1686-1971 (C3613)
2.6 cubic feet (228 folders)
Genealogical data on Glascock, Tutt, Watson, Woodson, Carstarphen and collateral families compiled by Carstarphen with his aunt, Emily Marion Watson, collaborating on the Watson, Woodson, and Tutt families.
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Cecil C. Carstenson and Blanche Williams Carstenson Papers, 1943-2001 (K0669)
5 c.f.
Cecil was talented wood sculptor, while his wife Blanche was best known for her textile artworks. Included are photographs and slides of both Cecil and Blanche's artwork. Also letters to various people, mostly family while Cecil was serving during World War II and scrapbooks covering most of their adult lives.
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Carter County Fishing and Shooting Club Registers, 1888-1945 (C1067)
0.28 cubic feet (2 volumes)
Registers and membership lists. Vol. 1, 1888-1927. Vol. 2, 1927-1945.
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Carter County, Missouri, Photograph Collection, 1902-2001 (P1105)
An artificial collection of photographs of Carter County, Missouri.
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Carter Family Genealogical Collection, 1981 (R0106)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Carter Family Genealogical Collection contains a photocopy of “The Carters of Greene County, Tennessee: An Early American Family,” written by John Denton Carter in 1981. This part of the family history documents the Carter family from New Jersey to Tennessee. Later generations moved to Missouri.
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Don C. Carter Papers, 1862-1902 (C3284)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers of Don C. Carter contain a summary of the Sturgeon, Missouri, court of common pleas; a docket, Boone County circuit court, February term, 1893; an engineer’s story of the Civil War; and a newspaper clipping concerning the Centralia Massacre.
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Carter Family Collection, 1870-1981 (SP0094)
1.5 cubic feet (19 folders, 483 photographs)
The Carter Family Collection contains compiled family histories and photographs of the Carter family of Newton County, Missouri. Related family histories include the Munsey and Weems families of Greene County, Tennessee.
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Isaac Carter Bill of Court Costs, 1860-1861 (C1485)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection consists of an itemized bill of court costs in the case of STATE OF MISSOURI vs. ISAAC CARTER for grand larceny.
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John Carter Papers, 1958-2004 (R1529)
0.25 cubic foot (9 folders, 4 photographs, 2 video cassettes)
The John Carter Papers contain records and artifacts donated by John Carter, a long-time mining properties manager for the Doe Run Company, pertaining to lead mining conducted primarily by the St. Joe Mineral Corporation and the Doe Run Company in Iron, Jefferson, Madison, St. Francois, and Washington counties in Missouri.
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Larkin G. Carter Commission, 1824 (C1598)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Commission as lieutenant, 15th Regiment, Missouri Militia. Signed by Alexander McNair.
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Thomas J. Carter Loyalty Oath, 1862 (C3781)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a photocopy of an oath of loyalty to the United States sworn by Carter, a resident of Glasgow in Howard County, Missouri.
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William A. Carter Letter, 1850 (C0542)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To his wife Mary, from Hangtown or Placerville, California, August 11, 1850. Work, prices, and conditions in the gold fields around Placerville.
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William R. Carter Papers, 1867-1917 (C2605)
0.3 cubic feet
Material compiled by W.R. Carter about the University of Missouri and the College of Normal Instruction, now the College of Education. Includes typescript excerpts from the Appendix to the House and Senate Journal of the 24th General Assembly of Missouri, 1868; Board of Curators annual report, 1867; William F. Switzler's HISTORY OF BOONE COUNTY, MO, 1882; and University catalogues, 1867-1917.
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Carter-Hickman Family Papers, no date (CA6347)
3 cubic feet
The Carter-Hickman Family Papers document the lives of William Ray Carter, associate professor at the University of Missouri, and his wife Helen Hickman. Together they had three children, Robin, William, and Lyda, and lived in Columbia, Missouri.
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Carter-McDade Family Papers, 1847-1993 (C4701)
1.0 cubic feet (31 folders), 6 oversize items
Family papers and genealogical materials created by Marguerite Carter McDade. The materials cover the Campbell, Carter, Fletcher, Hall, McDade, and Whittlesey families of Sedalia, Missouri, and various parts of Texas and Connecticut.
Carthage Chamber of Commerce, Quasqui-Centennial Committee Collection, 1967 (R0817)
(1 folder)
This is a 24 page booklet "Quasqui-Centennial Souvenir Book" published in 1967, by the Carthage Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the seat of Jasper County, Missouri. Includes many historical and contemporary photographic illustrations.
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Carthage Fair and Horse Show Collection, 1948 (R1087)
(1 folder)
This collection contains photocopies of a premium list and program of events for the third annual Carthage Fair and Horse Show, held at Carthage in Jasper County, Missouri, on September 23-25, 1948. James M. Miller served as manager of the event.
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Carthage High School Collection, 1944 (R1244)
(1 folder)
This is a program for "Oh Doctor," an operetta by Estelle M. and Palmer J. Clark, presented by the musical organizations of Carthage High School at Carthage in Jasper County, Missouri, on March 30-31, 1944. The director was Frances Ragsdale and the accompanist was Ruth Hibbs.
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Carthage Horse Railway Company Records, 1883-1891 (R0734)
(1 roll of microfilm)
This volume contains corporate minutes of the Carthage Horse Railway Company and a predecessor firm, the Carthage Railway Company. The company operated a horse-drawn transit system in Carthage in Japser County, Missouri.
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Carthage Loan and Investment Company Records, 1912-1927 (R0692)
(1 roll of microfilm)
This is the record book of an investment company located at Carthage in Jasper county, Missouri. Allen McReynolds and the president of the firm.