Manuscripts Index

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Hans Peter Andersen Papers, 1909-1920 (R0832)
0.5 cubic foot (8 folders, 5 photographs)

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The Hans Peter Andersen Papers contain the personal correspondence of Dr. Hans Peter Andersen, a physician who graduated from Washington University Medical School in St. Louis. An immigrant from Denmark, most of the letters addressed to Hans are from family members back home, but also include letters from fellow medical students serving in the United States Army Medical Corps during World War I.

Anderson House (Lexington, Mo.) Architectural Drawings, no date (C0818)
15 oversize items

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Map showing location, plot plan, and portion of Civil War Battle of Lexington State Park; basement and floor plans; interior and exterior details; north, south, east, and west elevations; sections; and profiles. Documentation was undertaken as part of Historic American Buildings Survey under direction of U.S. National Park Service, Branch of Plans and Design, with Kenneth E. Coombs, architect.

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Anderson Photo Company Photograph Collection, 1911-1970 (K0489)
3 c.f.

Photographs and negatives from one of the most active commercial photo firms in Kansas City, MO.

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E.G. Anderson Papers, 1905-1975 (C4046)
5.7 cubic feet (232 folders, 30 lantern slides)

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The papers of E.G. Anderson, a plant geneticist who spent most of his career researching corn genetics, including studying the effects of high energy radiation on corn, mainly contain professional material. The collection largely consists of correspondence, research material, and publications.

Frank Anderson Photographs, 1884, 1950 (P0968)
2 photographs

Photos of Missouri's Confederate Capitol and Governor's Mansion in Marshall, TX

Helen Anderson Papers, 1971-1980 (C4136)
1 cubic foot

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The Helen L. Anderson papers contain records, correspondence, and notes from her time serving on the Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Women at the University of Missouri-Columbia campus. This collection includes records, correspondence and research related to both of the Committee's subcommittees, Academic and Non-Academic.

Isadore Anderson Papers, 1902-1911 (C0961)
0.75 cubic feet (14 folder)

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Medical course notebooks, miscellaneous course notes, and prescriptions of Isadore Anderson of Kansas City, Missouri. One notebook from 1910-1911 pertains to treatments given to his various patients.

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Jean Schwarting Anderson Papers, 1944-1946 (C4024)
0.6 cubic feet (15 folders, 1 computer disc)

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The papers of U.S. Navy Lieutenant J.G. Jean Schwarting Anderson, a WAVE during World War II and Missouri native, consist of correspondence, photographs and slides, and miscellaneous material.  The letters that she wrote detail in great length the training she received and the day-to-day life as a WAVE.

Joseph Anderson Family Letters, 1873-1908 (C0199)
0.12 cubic feet (6 folders)

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Letters in Swedish to an immigrant who settled in Buffalo, MO, with his brother. The letters are from relatives in Sweden and from a brother in Hermitage, Missouri, Illinois, and Michigan, giving early wages, positions, settlements, prices of voyages, crops, and farm animals. Also included is a Lutheran catechism and biblical reference sheet.

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Lucile Anderson Photograph Collection, 1960 (P0479)
6 photographs

Photos of Christian County monuments and sites.

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Marie Anderson Papers, c. 1925-1991 (C4074)
5 cubic feet (152 folders)

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The papers of Marie Anderson contain material concerning her work at the Miami Herald, as well as correspondence, photographs, miscellaneous writings, clippings, and other personal and professional material.

Thomas L. Anderson Speech, 1904 (C3734)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains a typed copy of a speech given by Anderson before the Democratic State Convention in Jefferson City on 19 July 1904, nominating Harry B. Hawes for governor of Missouri.

Thomas Lilbourne Anderson Papers, 1860-1864 (C0678)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The papers of Thomas Lilbourne Anderson, lawyer, politician, and U.S. Congressman who practiced law in St. Charles and Palmyra, Missouri contain an autobiography and three letters written to Anderson in the 1860s, one describing the Battle of Springfield in 1863.

William James Anderson, Jr. Westport Scrapbook, 1820-1960 (K0396)
0.1 c.f.

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Newspapers clippings and notes pertaining to the history of the town of Westport, MO, now part of Kansas City.

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William James Anderson, Jr. Jackson County and Independence Scrapbook, 1900-ca. 1950 (K0521)
0.5 c.f.

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Scrapbook of clippings concerning Jackson County and Independence, MO history.

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William James Anderson, Jr. Kansas City Scrapbook, 1900-ca. 1960 (K0520)
0.5 c.f.

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Scrapbooks of newspaper clippings concerning Kansas City history.

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William James Anderson, Jr. Papers, 1840-1965 (K0058)
10 c.f.

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Diaries, letters, business ledgers and records, manuscripts, photographs, and other materials created and collected by Anderson and his family which relate to the history of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Anderson was a local historian and descendent of Thomas Johnson and John Wornall

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William James Anderson, Jr. Western History Scrapbook, 1900-ca. 1960 (K0522)
0.3 c.f.

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Scrapbook of clippings concerning Western American history.

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R. Dean Andrae Photographs, 1962 (P0584)
6 photographs

Photos of the Edgewater Mansion, built 1834-1839 as the home of Dr. Elizah McLean. The mansion is located at W. Main & Jefferson in Washington, MO.

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Andrew County Justice of the Peace Docket, State Cases, 1936-1939 (K0176)
1 MR

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Nodaway Township Justice of the Peace Criminal Docket includes the name of the defendant, the charge, notes on the facts of the case, and the disposition of the case. Index to the defendant's name.

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Andrew County Prosecuting Attorney Case Records, 1942-1945 (K0175)
1 MR

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Cases which the Prosecuting Attorney for Andrew County presented for the State of Missouri. Includes the defendant's name, charge and disposition of the case. Index to the defendants name.

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Andrew County School District #70, Deakin School Records, 1933-1936 (K0174)
0.02 c.f. (1 folder)

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Photocopied student enrollment, attendance and grade reports, as well as teacher comments on the students and the school. Also annual statistical reports to the County Superintendent of Schools.

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Clarice B. Andrews Photograph Collection, 1898-1957 (P0751)
8 photographs

Photos of Madison County: Mine La Motte chimney, Edward Bennet slave cabin, and Gwignon residence/store in Fredericktown.

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Melvin E. Anglin Papers, 1943-2010 (SP0052)
1 cubic foot (33 folders, 140 photographs, 410 slides)

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The Melvin E. Anglin Papers consist of letters, awards, photographs, and other memorabilia collected by Melvin E. Anglin during his career in the army and into retirement.

Richard H. Angwin Papers, 1899 (R0982)
(1 folder)

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These are letters dated August 11 and 19, 1899 from R. H. Angwin at Springfield in Greene County, Missouri, to T. J. Scott & Sons at Montgomery, Alabama. The letters concern proposed real estate transactions in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas.

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Anheuser-Busch Inc. Photographs, 1875-1996 (P0303)
1 folder

Various photos of Anheuser-Busch company and grounds.

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"Ann Hawkins Gentry," William Richard Gentry Jr., 1960 (C0732)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Remarks at dedication of the Ann Hawkins Gentry Roadside Park in Gentry County, MO, June 5, 1960.

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Anna-Beaver Mining Company Photograph Collection, circa 1920s (R1306)
1 cubic foot (2 panoramic photographs)

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The Anna-Beaver Mining Company Photograph Collection contains two panoramic views of the Anna-Beaver Mining Company located near Cardin (originally Tar Creek) and Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma. The images date from the 1920s and show employees of the mining company.

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Charles Annegan Photograph Collection, 1910, no date (P0192)
2 photographs

Photos of a train accident near Collins, MO, ca 1900, and employees of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, Kansas City, 1910.

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Anniversary Club Records, 1915-1978 (S0388)
0 .4 cubic feet

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The Anniversary Club is the oldest continuing black men's social organization in St. Louis. Members, who are from business and the professions, meet once a month to socialize and to hear talks on issues of concern to African Americans. The collection includes bylaws, meeting minutes, and two attendance books.

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Robert Anschuetz Postcard Collection, 1907-1908 (P0423)
5 postcards

Postcards of the University of Missouri, Columbia

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"ANTI-GERMAN THOUGHT AND ACTION (1917-1919)," Bernard D. Ansel, 1960 (C2396)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Research paper written for an American history seminar. Ansel undertakes to examine the thought and attitudes of Missourians toward German-Americans residing in Missouri during World War I. Files of the Missouri Council of Defense at the State Historical Society were used as a primary source.

Anti-Fascist/Anti-Communist Printed Material Collection, 1947-1953 (K0421)
0.11 cubic foot (4 folders)

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This collection contains anti-communist and anti-fascist printed materials published during the second "Red Scare" period in United States history. There is a mixture of official government reports and speeches, and privately printed articles, pamphlets, and handouts.

Anti-Horse Thief Association, Missouri Division Papers, 1882-1925 (C1915)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Minutes of meetings; memoir of John J. Suter, former president; and correspondence of W.W. Graves.

Antioch Baptist Church Souvenir Program, 1979 (S0418)
0.01 cubic foot, 1 folder

A souvenir program and history for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of a prominent African American St. Louis church.

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James F. Antonio Portrait, 1984 (P0267)
1 photograph

One print of James F. Antonio, State auditor of Missouri from 1978-1984.

Apex Convention Photograph, 1921 (K1424)
.1 cubic foot

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The Apex Convention Photograph is a photograph of the employees of the Apex Electrical Manufacturing and Distributing Company taken at a convention held in Kansas City in 1921 by Anderson Photo Company.

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"Appeal to the Independent Voters of Boone County," John M. Robinson, no date (C2825)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Political article by a candidate for County Clerk of Boone County against Judge Woodson.

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Appelbaum Family Papers, 1942-1946, 1971-1975 (S0088)
1 cubic foot

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The Appelbaum Family Papers contain a scrapbook created by Marie C. Hamacher Appelbaum, documenting her son Lawrence T. Appelbaum's service in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. The scrapbook consists of correspondence, photographs, greeting cards, and newspaper clippings Lawrence T. Appelbaum sent her from 1942 to 1946. Additionally, the collection includes World War II Marine Corps photographs and two genealogical books written by Marie Hamacher Appelbaum.

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"Apple Creek Presbyterian Memorial Association," Allen L. Oliver, 1964 (C2913)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Address delivered 24 May 1964 at the site of the church and cemetery, giving the history of Apple Creek Church and cemetery.

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"Apple Wine", 1969 (CA6604)
1 folder

Compilation of poems by Edward Bonetti, Jerry Dethrow, and James Taylor and published by R.P. Dickey, Columbia, Missouri. Dethrow co-owned the local bar and restaurant Booches for many years. [RESTRICTED]

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John Appleby Letter, 1848 (C0498)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Typescript copy of a letter to his parents, Berlin, Tennessee, from Dade County, Missouri, January 2, 1848. The letter describes local prices of land, enslaved persons, stock, and grain; national and local politics. Sketch of Appleby by his great-nephew, A.B. Appleby.

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Applegate and Smith Families Papers, circa 1873-1992 (R1302)
1 cubic foot (30 folders)

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These are the papers of the Applegate and Smith families of Sikeston, Scott County, Missouri. The collection consists of family correspondence, miscellaneous business papers, ephemeral items of historical interest, and selected photographs from family albums.

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Ken Applegate Papers, 1946-2016 (CA6552)
3.2 cubic feet, 3, computer discs, 3 oversize items, 1.11 MB of digital files

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The papers of a restaurant manager and entrepreneur in Columbia, Missouri, contain menus, a scrapbook, photographs, and material concerning Jack’s Gourmet Restaurant and Memorial Union Catering.

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Lisbon Applegate Collection, 1819-1903 (C0996)
2 cubic feet, 18 volumes

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Correspondence and business papers of Lisbon and Lewis M. Applegate of Keytesville, MO. Letters from George W. Applegate in California, 1848-1873, describing prospects for ranching, gold mining, and wine-making ventures; politics; and impact of Civil War and abolitionists. Civil War in Missouri; politics in Missouri and Chariton County; economic conditions and opportunities in Chariton County.

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Roberta G. Applegate Papers, 1935-1987 (C3840)
2.0 cubic feet (77 folders), 3 oversize items

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The papers of Roberta Applegate consist of awards, correspondence, miscellaneous material, newspaper clippings, and speeches. Applegate was a student at Michigan State University and reporter for the Associated Press of Michigan from 1935 through 1946, first female press secretary to the governor of Michigan from 1946 through 1949, reporter and editor for the Miami Herald from 1950 to 1964, and Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kansas State University in Manhattan beginning in 1964.

Ararat Shrine Band Collection, (K0485)
11.8 c.f.

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The Ararat Shrine Band Collection contains materials related to the band and its members, most notably a large volume of sheet music used by the band during performances. The collection also contains photographs of the band, the Ararat Chanters, and Gaylord Bleakley, director of the Ararat Shrine Band, as well as an audio CD and an LP of recorded musical selections performed by the band.

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Arbor Day Program, 1912 (C2382)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Program, April 5, 1912, issued by Department of Education, Jefferson City, MO. Herbert S. Hadley was governor.

Arcadia College and Ursuline Academy Collection, no date (R1093)
(1 folder)

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This is a booklet describing and promoting Arcadia College and Ursuline Academy, a school for girls located at Arcadia in Iron County, Missouri and run by the Ursuline Sisters, a Roman Catholic order. Included are photographic illustrations and descriptions of the courses of study.

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