Manuscripts Index
Dixie School, Jasper County, Missouri Records, 1886-1902 (R0617)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Dixie School, Jasper County, Missouri Records contain a microfilm copy of the district clerk’s record book for District No. 6 in Jasper County, Missouri. The record book includes minutes of the annual meetings, proceedings of the board of directors, annual enumeration of the district, lists of resident taxpayers, oaths of officers, estimates of school expenses, teachers’ contracts, and records of expenses.
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Dixon Baptist Association Records, 1884 (R0220)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Dixon Baptist Association Records contain photocopies of minutes of the tenth annual session of the Dixon Baptist Association. The Association was composed of churches in Phelps, Osage, Maries and Pulaski counties. The tenth annual session was held at the Mount Zion Church in Osage County, October 9-11, 1884.
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Dixon Bluegrass Pickin' Time Collection, 1975 (R1211)
(1 folder)
This is a souvenir and program book for the seventh Annual Dixon Bluegrass Pickin' Time, held on August 29-31, 1975 at the Fairview Community Center near Dixon in Pulaski County, Missouri. Included are schedule of events, photographs of featured performers, and many advertisements for area businesses.
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Ben F. Dixon Papers, 1941-1958 (C3749)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers of Ben F. Dixon contain press releases detailing the events which led to the Battle of Athens, Missouri, on 5 August 1861; the battle itself; and the aftermath. The papers also include biographical sketches of the leaders of the opposing forces. The articles were written in the 1940s on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the battle.
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Edward Charles Dixon Papers, (R1496)
0.25 cubic foot (10 folders, 11 photographs)
The Edward Charles Dixon Papers contain the business papers of Edward Dixon, a self-trained geologist and mine owner from St. Clair, Missouri. The papers include land records, correspondence, survey reports, photographs, mine leases, and newspaper articles pertaining to his mining concerns mostly in Franklin and Washington counties, Missouri.
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Lloyd Arthur Dixon Collection, 1898 (P0462)
1 photograph
Copy photo of school in Harviell, 1898.
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D. Howard Doane Interviews, 1963 (C2248)
0.2 cubic feet
Recollections of formative work in developing farm management at the University of Missouri and in the county extension service. Account of the development of the Doane Agricultural Service, of Doane's work for the Hoover Commission, and of the investigation of federally supported research.
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D. Howard Doane Papers, 1906-1969 (C3121)
4.2 cubic feet
Correspondence, speeches, articles, and photographs pertaining to farm management and rural appraisal.
D. Howard Doane Papers, 1918-1979 (CA4593)
16 cubic feet, 9 oversize volumes, 6 oversize items, 2 audio discs
Addition to papers of a pioneer in farm management includes correspondence, photographs, news clippings, scrapbooks, and miscellaneous material.
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Ella Victoria Dobbs Papers, 1882-1970 (C0095)
1.10 cubic feet (61 folders, 1 oversize item)
The papers of a University of Missouri Professor Emeritus of Applied Arts include correspondence, an unpublished manuscript, speeches and essays, and Pi Lambda Theta materials. Also contains teaching notebooks, scrapbooks, and a copy of her biography.
BIll Dobkins Collection, 1968-1995 (R1505)
2 cubic feet (58 folders)
The Bill Dobkins Collection contains genealogical publications and research regarding the Dobkins, Compton, Harmon, Blanton, Edward, Williams, Byrd, Cook, White, Dawson, and Bailey family lines. The materials focus mainly on Crawford, Franklin, and Washington counties in Missouri with supplemental materials tracing family lines back to Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Georgia.
William Devol Dobkins Photograph Collection, circa 1879-1968, bulk 1892-1920 (R1279)
0.5 cubic foot (6 folders, 92 photographs)
The William Devol Dobkins Photograph Collection contains ninety-two photographs, consisting primarily of contact prints from the original glass-plate negatives. Of these, at least eighty are attributed to William “Will” Devol Dobkins. The majority of these images were shot between 1892 and 1920. They show outdoor views of life in and around Crawford County, Missouri.
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Doble-Lucas Family Letters, 1856-1865 (C0305)
1 roll of microfilm
Letters from locations in New York, Ohio, Indiana, and California.
Alexander Monroe Dockery Letter, 1902 (C2062)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To J.H. Frame, Kansas City, MO, from Jefferson City, MO, 1902. Thanking Frame for withdrawing from race for election commissioner.
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Alexander Dockery Photograph, no date (P0582)
1 photograph
Photo of unidentified celebratory dinner.
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Maria Dodd Papers, 1863-1866 (C1900)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The Maria Dodd papers contain two internal revenue licenses permitting Maria Dodd to operate a hotel in Ralls County; as well as an account sheet.
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Dodge-Melick Family Papers, 1838-1922 (C0096)
0.18 cubic feet (9 folders)
Papers of Leonard Dodge of Bates County, Missouri, primarily pertaining to land. Copies of his will. Also papers of Wesley Melick of Horton, Missouri, a son-in-law of Dodge who was an army surgeon during the Civil War.
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Doe Run Lead Company Collection, 1898-1901 (R1228)
2 cubic feet
These are cancelled checks dated from July 2, 1898 to January 17, 1901, written against the account of the Doe Run Lead Company of Doe Run, Missouri, at the Farmers' and Miners' Bank of Bonne Terre in Saint François County, Missouri. The checks were signed by F. P. Graves, Secretary.
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Doe Run, Missouri Photograph Collection, circa 1925 (R0240)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder, 2 35mm slides)
The Doe Run Photograph Collection contains two photographs of businesses in Doe Run, Saint Francois County, Missouri. Included are exterior views of the office of the Doe Run Lumber Company, and the general store of Meyer and Gruner. The views have been copied on 35 mm film slides.
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Doermann-Niebruegge Family Papers, 1865-2002 (C4368)
1.9 cubic feet (60 folders)
Papers of a German American family from Bay, Missouri, largely consist of material concerning the Henry and Elise Neibruegge Doermann and Fred Doermann families and include photographs, correspondence, financial papers, military papers, and miscellaneous material. Related and other families represented include Poetting and Mayhew.
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Hans E. Doerner Books, 1904-1910 (C0890)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Record of marriages solemnized by H.E. Doerner, justice of the peace, at Steele, Pemiscot County, Missouri, 1904-1910, and The Revised Ordinances of the Town of Steele, 1905. H.E. Doerner was chairman of the board of trustees at that time. Included are newspaper articles about Doerner.
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Tatiana Dokoudovska Papers, 1957-1970 (K0255)
0.01 c.f.
"Miss Tania was a noted ballet dancer, teacher, and founder of the Kansas City Ballet. Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, performance programs, posters and photographs relating to the Kansas City Ballet/Kansas City Civic Ballet. Most of the clippings concern performances given by the Company; other ballet-related and publicity articles are also included. There are also photographs of performances.
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Paul Newton Doll Photograph Collection, 1880-1936 (P0456)
4 photographs
Copy photos of the James F. Colby Co. and the North Missouri Fair, both in Hamilton, MO. Additional photo of Mystical Seven, University of Missouri, 1936
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Dolniuk Family Papers, 1921-1984 (S1144)
0.25 cubic foot, 136 photographs
This collections contains correspondence, post cards, and photographs of the Dolniuk family of St. Louis.
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Frank B. Dolsen Scrapbook, 1905-1919 (K0146)
1 MR
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings and enclosed items relating to real estate and construction activities in Kansas City, MO: articles are from local Kansas City report real estate news, proposed building and residential projects, and completed construction.
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Domestic Science Club, Lebanon, Missouri Records, 1908-1943 (R0297)
1 folder
These are pamphlet yearbooks of a women's club in Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri, organized
in 1898 as the Home Economics Club. The yearbooks include the constitution and by-laws,
rosters of officers and members, and committee assignments.
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L.W. Donaldson Photographs, 1904 (P0483)
2 photographs
Photos of Clark County: Wayland Homestead and St. Francisville Baptist Church.
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William John Donath, Jr. Papers, no date (K0251)
0.08 c.f.
Narrative histories of Donath's activities in the Underwater Demolition Team #7 during World War II. Also included are news articles about the Navy's demolition teams.
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Alexander W. Doniphan Letter, 1878 (C1927)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a letter to Doniphan's sister "Caroline," from Denver, CO, Aug. 3, 1878, concerning his health.
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Alexander W. Doniphan Letter, 1861 (C1935)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a letter to Doniphan's nephew John, from Washington, D.C., Feb. 22, 1861. The letter discusses Lincoln, the state of the union, and the position of border states. Also included is a negative photostat of the letter.
Alexander W. Doniphan Letter, 1856 (C1942)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To "John," from Liberty, MO, Dec. 15, 1856. To his nephew concerning business and banking opportunities in Liberty, Weston, and St. Joseph.
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Alexander W. Doniphan Letter, no date (C1803)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a letter to J.T.F. Thompson, giving information pertinent to the claim of Samuel Tilley.
Alexander W. Doniphan Letters, 1861-1873 (C1926)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains letters to John Doniphan from Liberty and Richmond, MO, concerning convention of 1861, politics, business, and legal and family affairs.
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Alexander W. Doniphan Letters, 1880 (C2917)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Two letters to Jennie Hockaday, Plattsburg, MO, describing the landscape and population of Denver and Manitou Springs, CO.
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Alexander W. Doniphan Letters, 1875-1878 (C3433)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Nine letters written by Doniphan to his cousin, Miss H. Emma Doniphan of Washington, D.C. He writes about his family, his health, and his education, and makes observations on politics and politicians.
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Alexander W. Doniphan Letters, 1859 (C3520)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letters introducing Robert G. Gilmer to Sam Houston and Asbell Smith of Galveston, Texas.
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Doniphan-Moss Family Papers, 1818-1920 (C4655)
0.1 cubic foot (4 folders), 7 oversize items
Correspondence and land records concerning a family largely from the St. Joseph and Clay County, Missouri, areas. Includes land deeds, miscellaneous papers, and letters between members of the Doniphan, Moss, and Thornton families.
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Geoffrey Wade Donnan Papers, 1854-2015 (S1222)
16 Cubic Feet, 472.9 GB
The papers of Geoffrey Wade Donnan contain correspondence, family histories, photographs, scrapbooks, and newspaper clippings relating to Geoffrey Wade Donnan’s research on the Donnan, Wessel, Schaefer, and Coe families. Throughout his research, Donnan collected and maintained his relative’s papers, including his parent’s, Dwight and Gloria Donnan, correspondence, which constitutes the bulk of the collection. Materials of interest include Dwight’s letters to Gloria during World War II, in which he served as a staff sergeant in the 255th Infantry Regiment, 63rd Infantry Division. Dwight recounts to Gloria crossing the Rhine River into Germany, as well as encountering German prisoners of war. The collection also contains a digital component, approximately 473 gigabytes of digitized family photographs, census records, and death certificates. Included in the digital materials are oral history interviews Geoffrey Donnan conducted with Dwight Donnan on the history of the Donnan family. The materials in this collection date from 1854 to 2015.
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Forrest C. Donnell Gubernatorial Papers, 1941-1945 (C0194)
90 cubic feet
Papers of a Republican governor of Missouri, collected during his term of office.
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Forrest C. Donnell Inaugural Ceremonies, 1941 (C2385)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a program of inauguration of Governor Forrest C. Donnell, February 26, 1941.
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Forrest C. Donnell Senatorial Papers, 1945-1950 (C0796)
100 cubic feet
Papers of a Republican senator from Missouri, 79th through 81st Congresses. Contains correspondence and notes about such post-World War II subjects as economic adjustments, displaced persons, labor, civil rights, atomic energy, and the spread of communism.
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Forrest C. Donnell Collection, 1900-1951 (CA6597)
0.3 cubic feet, 9 oversize items
The collection contains personal material of a Missouri governor and U.S. senator, including family letters, certificates, diplomas, photographs, invitations, programs, a political cartoon, miscellaneous ephemera, and a photo album.
Paul and Nell Donnelly Papers, 1922-2006 (K1389)
0.06 cubic foot (4 folders, 5 photographs)
The Paul and Nell Donnelly Papers contain biographical information, newspaper clippings, and photographs related to the lives of Paul and Nell Donnelly, founders of the Donnelly Garment Company.
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Phil M. Donnelly Inaugural Ceremonies, 1953 (C2386)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a program of inauguration of Governor Phil M. Donnelly, January 12, 1953.
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Phil M. Donnelly Papers, 1935-1957 (C2151)
91.6 cubic feet (8235 folders, 24 oversize volumes)
Papers relating to Donnelly's two terms as Democratic governor of Missouri.
Robert T. Donnelly Papers, 1924-1999 (C4246)
2.0 cubic feet (41 folders), 2 oversize items
Dooley Postage Stamp Correspondence, 1999-2014 (S1170)
0.25 cubic foot
The collection contains correspondence to and from Jean Mann regarding her unsuccessful effort to have a United States postage stamp issued to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Dr. Tom Dooley's death.
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Thomas Anthony Dooley Papers, 1932-1988 (S0464)
11 cubic feet, 222 folders, 531 photographs, 13 microfilm rolls, 88 reel-to-reel tapes, 1 film strip, 10 video tapes
Thomas Anthony Dooley was a physician, naval officer, and humanitarian. He assisted with the evacuation of refugees from Vietnam in 1954-55, established hospitals in Laos and Vietnam in 1956, and was the co-founder of the Medical International Cooperation Organization (MEDICO), which helped build and train staff for hospitals in foreign countries, specifically Southeast Asia. The collection includes book manuscripts, correspondence, newspaper clippings, audio and videotapes, scrapbooks, and photographs.
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Bill Doolin Reward Notice, no date (C3243)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a reward notice announcing a $5000 reward for the capture of Bill Doolin, train robber.
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Doolittle, Misssouri Home Movie Collection, 1946 (R0799)
0.1 cubic foot (1 DVD)
This is a copy of a brief home moviefeaturing the dedication of the town of Doolittle in Phelps County, Missouri, on October 12, 1946. The highlight of the dedication was the visit by Lieutant General James H. 'Jimmy' Doolittle, the town's namesake.