Manuscripts Index
Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1732 Blooming Rose, Missouri Collection, 1935 (R1089)
(1 folder)
These are five copies of 'The Oak Tree', the weekly newsletter of the Civilian Conservation Corp's company 1732 at Blooming Rose in Phelps County, Missouri. The issues are dated between October 17 and December 12, 1935.
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Civilian Conservation Corps, Camp No. 3737, Collection, 1935-1983 (R0177)
3 folders
The Civilian Conservation Corps, Camp No. 3737 Collection contains photocopies of correspondence, camp newspapers, and a scrapbook pertaining to the CCC camp near Lynchburg, Laclede County, Missouri. There are also a few items from camps in Winona and Sumner, Missouri, and newspaper clippings regarding reunions in 1983 of former CCC trainees in Missouri.
Fayette Clapp Diary, 1862-1863 (C2430)
0.17 cubic feet (8 folders)
Diary consists of "letters" written to Clapp's wife during service in the Mississippi Fleet of the Union. As a surgeon, Clapp participated in Grant's campaign to take Vicksburg, the Yazoo Pass Expedition, and the Battle of Grand Gulf. Provides glimpses of shipboard life, comparisons of army and navy, observations on slavery, and familial concerns.
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Moses E. Clapp Letters, 1907-1918 (C0256)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Replies of prominent men to Clapp about invitation received or favor requested from them. Letter from a group of Crow Indians explaining problem on reservation lands; from Theodore Roosevelt about future of Progressive Party; from Roosevelt about shipping bill which President Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan proposed to Congress.
Ocran Clapp Funeral Sermon, 1835 (C0709)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Sermon preached at Easthampton at the funeral of Ocran Clapp, who died in the snow December 15, 1835.
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Clark County, Missouri, Papers, 1842-1846 (C3543)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The Clark County papers contain a record of names of voters and votes cast for all candidates in the August 1842 primary election in Clark County; and a muster order to the 75th Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 14th Division of Clark County Militia, May 8, 1846.
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Bennett Champ Clark Letter, 1937 (C0532)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letter from Senator Bennett Champ Clark of Washington, D.C., to Frederick G. Middlebush, President of the University of Missouri in Columbia, dated December 14, 1937.
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Carrie Rogers Clark Papers, 1897-1935 (C0251)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Papers relating to application of William B. Rogers for Trenton postmastership, biographical sketch of Carrie Rogers Clark, and brief description of Trenton, Missouri.
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Champ and Bennett Champ Clark Papers, 1853-1873 (C0666)
25 cubic feet (1442 folders, 25 volumes, 4 oversize volumes)
Political and personal papers of a Democratic U.S. congressman from Missouri, 1893-1895, and 1897-1921, and his son, a Democratic U.S. senator from Missouri, 1933-1945. Also includes materials of other family members. Collection contains correspondence, financial and legal documents, journals, photographs, speeches and writings, and clippings and scrapbooks.
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Champ Clark Letter, 1912 (C1991)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a letter to Richard H. Edwards, Baltimore, MD, from Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, 1912. The letter predicts phenomenal growth of the South.
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Champ Clark Papers, 1898 (C0600)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)
The papers contain an address entitled "Hardin College and its Founders," delivered September 12, 1898; a letter to secretary of Pike County Historical Society regarding that society's work, and one photograph of Clark in later years.
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Charles Edward Clark Papers, 1930-2006 (K0673)
6 c.f.
Research materials of a former Regional Director of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Includes newspaper clippings, journals, magazines, brochures, flyers, newsletters, and audio cassettes.
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Charles W. Clark Papers, 1854-1911 (C0083)
0.6 cubic feet
Letters of a Vermont Congregational minister to his wife, nee Harriet Lucretia Calton, describing several churches he served. Letters to him from his brother Edward P., who served in the Civil War and later was a traveling book salesman working out of St. Louis. Diaries and death records of the minister.
Christopher Jackson Clark Papers, 1941-2014 (K0555)
11 cubic feet (333 folders, 1 CD, 1 DVD, 142 photographs, 67 slides, 17 items)
The Christopher Jackson Clark Papers consist of correspondence, training and operation materials, publications, photographs, and artifacts pertaining to his career with Trans World Airlines, his contribution redefining retirement within the organization, and his involvement with Save-A-Connie.
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Dave P. Clark Architectural Records, 1927-1986 (C4461)
3.0 cubic feet (161 folders, 18 oversize folders)
Sketches, blueprints, project files, and office papers of architect Dave P. Clark, including materials from the firms of Berry McAlester, Harry Satterlee Bill, and Deering and Clark.
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J.J. Clark Letter, 1864 (C2196)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a love letter to M.L. Riddle, Feb. 22, 1864.
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Mary Jane Vaughn Clark Letter, 1862 (C2365)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
A letter from Clark of Unionville, MO, to her sister-in-law Mary Clark Joiner, Clifford, IN, describing Clark's husband's suicide after he was wounded at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing.
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N.H. Clark Letters, 1848 (C2709)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To John D. McKown, St. Louis, MO, from Vera Cruz, Mexico. Clark marched with General Scott during the Mexican War; he describes the assault on Vera Cruz.
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Thomas D. Clark Portrait, 1940 (P0209)
1 photograph
Studio photographic portrait of Thomas D. Clark
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Verna Lee Clark Collection, 1904-1909 (P0373)
1 folder
Group portrait of Centralia High School students, ca. 1910. Postcards of Centralia, Columbia, and St. Charles.
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Victor E. Clark Collection, 1968-1969 (S0014)
0.01 cubic foot, 8 folders
The Victor E. Clark Collection contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs documenting Clark's attempt in 1968-1969 to create a "Hitler Museum" of the former Nazi buildings and bunkers in Obersalzberg, Germany.
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William Clark and Meriwether Lewis Memorandum Book, 1809 (C1076)
1 volume
Journal of a trip from St. Louis, MO, to Washington, D.C. It contains the list of debts due by Clark; the trip expenses from St. Louis, MO, and Louisville, KY; a memorandum of instruction by Meriwether Lewis with a list of private debts; and memoranda of drafts and transactions with Indian agencies. Microfilm copy available for loan.
William Clark Letter, 1818 (C1545)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To William Christy, Jr., St. Charles from St. Louis, Oct. 6, 1818. Clark authorized Christy, clerk of the St. Charles Circuit Court, to issue a license to Jacob Laphart & Company for trade with Sac, Fox and other Indians below the Des Moines River. Microfilm copy available for loan.
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William Clark Memorandum Book, 1819-1825 (C1077)
1 volume
A public account book of William Clark's, April 1819-1 March 1825, used while he was governor of Missouri Territory and U.S. Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Microfilm copy available for loan.
William Clark Memorandum Book, 1826-1831 (C1078)
1 volume
This book contains rules for Indian agents and lists of 134 drafts drawn between 5 April 1826 and 6 June 1831. Microfilm copy available for loan.
William Clark Notebook, 1798-1801 (C1075)
1 volume
Notes on Clark's second journey to New Orleans from a starting point in Ohio, 9 March to 16 June 1798, thence from New Orleans to Kentucky, arriving 24 December 1798. Notebook also includes memorandum of distances and expenses on a journey from Kentucky to Philadelphia and back, 1801, and a map of the Mississippi River. Microfilm copy available for loan.
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William M. Clark Papers, 1989-2011 (CA6579)
1 cubic foot
The papers of a journalist, author, umpire, and baseball scout contain material concerning the Greater Midwest Professional Baseball Scouts Association and the Greater St. Louis Major League Baseball Scouts Association. Includes correspondence, newsletters, mailing lists, photographs, minutes, and miscellaneous material.
Giles T. Clarke Broadside, 1855 (C2716)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Advertisement for sale of real estate and slaves from the estate of Hiram L. Sloan, Cape Girardeau, MO.
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Clarkson Family Papers, 1810-1870 (C1705)
0.2 cubic feet (7 folders)
This collection contains Clarkson family correspondence primarily between Colonel Charles S. Clarkson, his wife, Charlotte, and their children, originating from Ohio, Kentucky, St. Louis, and other locations, concerning family news and business matters. Correspondence from friends and extended family members is also included.
Clay County Courthouse (Liberty, Mo.) Architectural Drawings, 1983 (C0887)
3 oversize items
Floor plans for Clay County courthouse by Abend Singleton Associates, Kansas City, Missouri.
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Clay County Rural School Records, 1915-1946 (K0479)
0.2 c.f.
Class and pupil grade reports.
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Clay County Savings Association (Liberty, Mo.) Robbery Description, 1866 (C0693)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Description of robbery, supposedly committed by Jesse James, February 13, 1866, including amounts stolen.
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Clay County, Missouri History Papers, 1850-1896 (K0445)
0.18 c.f.
Letters and oaths relating to disenfranchisement under the "Drake Constitution"; autobiographical statements on early Clay County settlers; miscellaneous items including obituaries, sale and other announcements, and letters to the editor. Presumably all of these holograph documents were in some form published in the Liberty Tribune.
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Clay County, Missouri, "Registry of Free Negroes", 1836-1856 (C1079)
0.03 cubic feet (1 volume)
List of free people of color who lived in Clay County, Missouri, during the period 8 February 1836 to 7 January 1856.
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Clay County, Missouri, Assessor's Notice, 1868 (C2836)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Notice by C.J.J. Leopold, assessor, of the locations designated by the county court for filing lists of taxable property and census information.
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Clay County, Missouri, Photograph Collection, 1830-1980 (P1112)
An artificial collection of photographs of Clay County, Missouri, including photographs of the James Farm, Excelsior Springs, Liberty, Watkins Mill, and other settlements and features in the county.
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Clay Family Papers, 1838 (C2434)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers of the Clay family contain two letters, one from Henry Clay to J.S. Snead and one from his son to an unknown person concerning the sale of cattle.
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Clay Seminary (Liberty, Mo.) Papers, 1855-1864 (C0599)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers contain materials of a young ladies' school, including, fifth annual catalogue, 1860; commencement exercises, 1861-1864; exhibitions of Eunomian Literary Society, 1860-1864; and advertising circulars.
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Grace Clay Photograph Collection, 1900-1920 (P0763)
20 photographs
Twenty copy photos of Moniteau (California and Lupus) and Ray counties.
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Green Clay Journal, 1861-1862 (C0955)
0.08 cubic feet (4 folders)
Green Clay, a member of the U.S. foreign service, served as secretary of legations in St. Petersburg and later in London. His journal primarily contains description of various places in Russia and England. Clay also refers to "Lincoln's fratricidal war" and gives a lengthy description of Czar Alexander II.
Henry Clay Campaign Badge, 1844 (C1668)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Badge worn at Young Men's Whig Convention, Rocheport, MO, June 3, 1844, calls Clay "The Nation's Choice." Clay was unsuccessful Whig presidential candidate in 1844.
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Henry Clay Campaign Ribbon, 1844 (C0668)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
"Henry Clay, the Peoples' Choice. Missouri State Convention, St. Louis, June 3, 1844."
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Henry Clay Letter, 1835 (C1513)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To W[illia]m S. Woods from Ashland, [KY], Jul. 16, 1835.
Discusses the Missouri Compromise and Clay's role, the slavery question, the power of the states, and the 1836 election. Also negative photostat.
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W.A. Clay Papers, 1917-1926 (C0481)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letter to his daughter Grace enclosing an earlier letter from Theodore Roosevelt regarding the dismissal of his volunteer forces.
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Clay-Garibaldi Letters, 1866-1867 (C2418)
0.13 cubic feet (6 folders)
Correspondence of Giuseppe Garibaldi and Green Clay, secretary of the American legation in Florence, Italy, concerning Garibaldi's claim to protection as an American citizen following his arrest by the Italian government, his escape from Caprera, and Clay's report on a visit with him after his defeat at Mantena.
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Clear Boggy Oil and Gas Company Record, 1892-1930 (K0311)
0.25 c.f.
Minutes, contacts/leases, correspondence, and maps for an oil and coal company which operated in Coal County, OK. Kansas City realtor Newton Booth Childs (1849-1925) was an officer of the company.
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Clearinghouse for Midcontinent Foundations (CMF) Records, 1973-1993 (K0680)
30 c.f.
The Clearinghouse was established for use by foundations and other funding institutions to exchange information and research requests for money. Includes correspondence and other planning materials for CMF conferences and meetings, publications and printed materials used by attendees, and photographs.
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Daniel B. Cleghorn Family Papers, 1848-1892 (C0252)
0.12 cubic feet (6 folders)
Diary kept by Cleghorn, 1863, on prospecting trip from McGregor, IA, to Black Hills of Dakota Territory; accounts in back. Letters, accounts, receipts, mining claims. Correspondence concerning "Cleghorn Springs," Rapid City, Dakota Territory.
Cyril Clemens Photograph Collection, 1934, no date (P0330)
1 folder
Photographs of a model of a Mark Twain memorial by artist Walter Russell, Mark Twain, and a Mark Twain impersonator. Additional images of Missouri politicians and businessmen.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens Genealogy, no date (C3133)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Genealogy of three generations of the Clemens family, starting with John Marshall and Jane Lampton Clemens, Samuel Clemens' parents. Also a brief biography of Mark Twain, and descriptions of Florida, Missouri, and Mark Twain State Park.