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Early Years of Black YWCA Chapter, Wheatley Branch Paper, 1979 (S0345)
0.01 cubic foot
1 article, 44 pages. "Vespers and Vacation Lots: the Early Years of the St. Louis Phyllis Wheatley Branch YWCA," by Jeanne Mongold, UMSL, 1979.
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Ida Early Papers, 1986-2008 (S0366)
1.8 cubic feet
The Ida Early papers contain meeting minutes, correspondence, program booklets, and reports primarily chronicling her time as President of the Junior League of St. Louis from 1996 to 1998. Other topics of interest include Dance St. Louis and the St. Louis Crisis Nursery.
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Jubal A. Early Letter, 1893 (C3751)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letter written from Lynchburg, Virginia, to Early’s niece, Alice Early, mentioning his health, a recent smallpox scare, and a marriage of mutual acquaintances.
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T.R. Early Store Journal, 1896 (C3194)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains pages from the records of a dealer in lumber and hardware in Lexington, MO, dealing with Albert Young's account.
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Earp and Sons Mortuaries, Inc. Records, 1977-1987 (K1354)
0.55 c.f.
The collection contains funeral record books providing biographical information about decedents and documenting funerals arranged by Earp and Sons Mortuaries.
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James William Earp Papers, 1910-1957 (K0087)
10 c.f.
The collection includes correspondence, scrapbooks, military mementos, articles, short stories, plays, poetry, and other material by Earp. A number of his short stories, in published form, are included in the collection..
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East Campus Neighborhood Survey (Columbia, Mo.) Records, 1992-1993 (CA5868)
0.2 cubic feet, 8 audio cassettes
Correspondence, proposals and other grant application material, resident contact information and other background material, and oral history recordings, notes, and logs related to a University of Missouri, Department of Art History and Archaeology sponsored architectural/historic survey.
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East Perry Community Fair, Altenburg, Missouri Collection, 1957 (R1167)
(1 folder)
This is a souvenir booklet for the East Perry Community Fair which was held at Altenburg in Perry County, Missouri on September 20-21, 1957. Included are categories for prize competitions, a schedule of events, a roster of fair officials, and many advertisements for area businesses. Howard Fiehler served as president of the fair board.
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East Prairie Farm Club, Morgan County, Missouri Records, 1916-1923 (R0426)
1 folder
This is a record book of a farm club which met at East Prairie School in eastern Morgan
County, Missouri. An affiliate of the Missouri Farmers' Association, the club provided educational
and social programs for the area's residents. It met in conjunction with the East Prairie Literary
Society, 1921-1923. The records include the constitution and bylaws, minutes of meetings, and
membership lists.
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East Prairie Lions Club Records, 1947-1996 (R0682)
0.1 cubic foot (2 folders, 6 photographs)
These are photocopied program booklets for annual rodeos, minstrel shows, "jubilee", and the 70th anniversary of the Lions club chapter in East Prairie, Mississippi County, Missouri.
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East West Gateway Coordinating Council Records, 1953-1995 (S0875)
4 cubic feet, 100 folders
This collection contains task force reports and meeting minutes pertaining to the East-West Gateway Coordinating Council's mission to serve as a think tank to assist local governments in the St. Louis region with coordinating policies that benefit the entire region. Topics of interest include waste management, water quality, transportation, and recycling.
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Eastern Missouri Collection, 1858-2009 (S1135)
3.5 cubic feet, 1 reel of 16mm film, 1 reel of microfilm, 39 oversize items
The Eastern Missouri Collection is an artificial collection combining miscellaneous small acquisitions related to Missouri places, individuals, organizations, and events. The Eastern Missouri Collection continues to have material added to it. New additions are added at the end of the collection. Researchers should browse the index and container lists to locate pertinent material.
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Roger D. Eastman Collection, 1950s-1980s (CA5477)
8 cubic feet, 22 oversize items
Materials relating to Eastman's work with Missouri Opinion Analysis which conducted a variety of public opinion polls and surveys. Also contains a variety of Missouri maps, several photographs, and materials relating to development on the Meramec River.
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Thomas Jefferson Eaton Papers, 1870-1947 (K0033)
0.20 c.f. (4 folders)
A bound formulary used by Dr. Eaton, a doctor/pharmacist in Kansas City, for reference in preparing various drugs, potions, and remedies. Also included is information on the Eaton, Chambliss, Brodie, and Fowler families.
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Lucie Ebeuhoh Papers, 1897-1908 (C3941)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)
The papers of Lucie Ebeuhoh, of St. Louis, MO, consist of personal correspondence with her future husband Phillip Ebeuhoh in 1897 and 1898, and to Phillip while she was on a European trip in 1908.
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Edmond Jacques Eckel Papers, 1860-1952 (K0258)
0.79 c.f.
Personal and professional paper, particularly relating to Eckel's architectural training at the Ecole des Beaux Arts (most in French), of a prominent St. Joseph, MO architect. Includes Sketches, photos, notes and other materials and also a few drawings of residences in St. Joseph.
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Economic Opportunity Corporation of Greater St. Joseph (St. Joseph, Mo.) Records, 1987-1994 (CA5583)
0.4 cubic feet
Administrative procedures, audit, performance evaluation, and board member materials, 1987-1990, 1994. Board materials include correspondence, minutes, reports, financial statements, and miscellaneous.
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Eddleman Family Papers, 1934-1988 (CG0022)
0.4 cubic feet
The Eddleman Family Papers includes correspondence between Barbara and Christopher Eddleman and their four sons, William H., Harley, Riley Russell, Rodney J. during World War II. William H. Eddleman died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines in 1942. Included in this collection is correspondence from the War Department about his death benefits to his parents, William H. Breen, Jr. and his wife Enid Breen, and Abie Abraham, after the war. Abraham was with William when he died.
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Doris Tager Edelman Papers, 1940 (K0935)
0.3 c.f.
Photograph of a sorority at Central High School, Kansas City, MO.
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John H. Edelman, Jr. Correspondence, 1944-1945 (K1437)
0.25 cubic feet
The John H. Edelman, Jr. Correspondence contains letters addressed to Katherine Guilfoyle Edelman, primarily written by her son John H. Edelman, Jr., during WWII.
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Katherine Guilfoyle Edelman Papers, 1918-1973 (K0281)
8 c.f.
Scrapbooks of newspaper and magazine clippings of poetry and articles written by author and poet Edelman and correspondence with publishers and invitations and programs for various events related to Mrs. Edelman's professional activities. Also manuscripts of writings, samples of published works in magazines, newspapers, journals, greeting cards, and books; personal correspondence, and sounding recordings.
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Guy M. Edgecomb, Jr. Collection, 1944-1945 (K0284)
0.16 c.f. (5 folders)
World War II era regimental History of the 349th Infantry Regiment of which Edgecomb was a captain, and provides information on such things as training, battle, and supply use.
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Editorial Cartoonist Portraits, no date (P1083)
Portraits of Missouri editorial cartoonists.
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Edmonson School, Benton County, Missouri Records, 1956-1958 (R0266)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Edmonson School, Benton County, Missouri Records contain a microfilm copy of the attendance records for the Edmonson School, School District No. 36 in Benton County, Missouri.
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Alberta Price Edmonston Photograph Collection, 1880, no date (P0361)
2 photographs
Group photograph of Christian College graduates, 1890s and group photo of Christian College students, ca. 1880s.
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Cliffton C. Edom Photographs, no date (P0313)
4 photographs
Exterior view of Ralls County Courthouse, New London, Ralls County, photographs of Chinese stone lions at the University of Missouri.
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George T. Edson Papers, 1921-1925 (C4545)
0.2 cubic feet (2 folders)
Correspondence of the editor of the STEWART CLAN MAGAZINE, with Horace Dickerman and Dr. Francis Edward Stewart of Philadelphia concerning the genealogy of Missouri governor Robert Morris Stewart, 1921-1925. Also, metal printing plates of Robert Morris Stewart and his signature.
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"Education in Mountain Grove, Missouri, 1835-1913," Paul McDonald Robinett, no date (C2930)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)
The collection contains a history of the town of Mountain Grove, MO, and its academy, 1835-1913, including brief biographies of superintendents and principals.
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Educational Conference Record Book, 1916-1941 (C0855)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Records compiled in 1941 in attempt to document history of a Missouri educational policy group.
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"Educational Institutions," Willa Mermoud, no date (C2131)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a history of teachers institutes, normal schools, and summer schools in Barry County, MO, 1870-1910, and a list of administrators and teachers who attended the sessions.
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Edward Cornet Grocer Company (St. Louis, Mo.) Catalogue, 1907 (C0726)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains one catalogue of a St. Louis, Missouri, grocer, showing wholesale prices of goods.
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Edwards and Knisely Papers, 1895 (R0948)
(1 folder)
These are two items from Edwards & Kinsely, dealers in staple and fancy groceries, at Clinton in Henry County, Missouri, to A. J. Stillwell in Hannibal, Missouri. They concern the purchase of smoked and salted meat, and lard.
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Edwards Family Papers, 1849-1967 (C4484)
0.2 cubic feet (4 folders, 5 oversize items)
Papers of the Edwards family of Boone County include portraits, a family tree, letters, bills, deeds, licenses, and miscellaneous papers. Much of the material pertains to John M. Edwards.
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George Herbert Edwards Scrapbooks, 1916-1925 (K0483)
5 v, 11 f
Scrapbooks kept by Edwards, Mayor of Kansas City, MO. Also correspondence, a wedding announcement for one of his daughters, and a memorial booklet for his mother.
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J.S. Edwards Papers, 1832-1837 (C2300)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letters to J.S. Edwards, U.S. Commissioner of Pensions, from U.S. congressmen concerning pension problems of their constituents.
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James Edwards Civil War Discharge, 1865 (C3375)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Civil War discharge of an African American private in the 3rd Regiment of the U.S. Colored Artillery.
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John Cummins Edwards Address, 1845 (C1596)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Gubernatorial message to the Missouri General Assembly, March 21, 1845, about Missouri-Iowa Territory boundary difficulties.
John Cummins Edwards Letter, 1884 (C1526)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Ben W. Austin, Sioux City, IA, from Grayson, CA, Mar. 28, 1884. Answer to Austin's request for autograph. Comments on Edwards' health.
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John Cummins Edwards Letters, 1840-1845 (C1611)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains Photostats of correspondence regarding the Missouri-Iowa Territory boundary difficulties; Senator Lewis F. Linn's position, and congressional actions; the definition of the northern boundary of Missouri by the Constitutional Convention and Surveyor General's Office; effects of a boundary dispute in Adair County, MO; Iowa land sales; Missouri politics and Edwards' gubernatorial policies.
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John Cummins Edwards Papers, 1844-1846 (C1769)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers of John Cummins Edwards contain Photostats of petitions and letters requesting pardons for George Thompson, Alanson Work, and James E. Burr, convicted of kidnapping slaves.
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John Cummins Edwards Papers, 1844-1846 (C1771)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers of John Cummins Edwards contain Photostats of petitions and letters requesting pardons for prisoners, including a letter from James S. Rollins, a petition to correct an error in a previous pardon, and woman's petition for pardon of an African American woman, Nelly.
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John Cummins Edwards Petitions, 1843-1846 (C1763)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Petitions to pardon John Neff, sentenced for the kidnapping of Martin Light, and Bridget McShane, signed by members of the Constitutional Convention of 1845.
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John Newman Edwards Letters, 1865-1866 (C1973)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains letters from Mexico, where Edwards went with Shelby and other Confederates after the Civil War. Edwards invested in land and published the MEXICAN TIMES, a Confederate English paper.
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John Newman Edwards Letters, 1882-1885 (C1531)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains letters to Frank [James], giving him information and advice about public opinion, reward for his capture, and negotiations for his surrender to Governor Crittenden.
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Robert Edwards Letters, 1902 (C0479)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letters to Flora Hixon, Webb City, Missouri, from a private stationed in the Philippines with the cavalry. Comments on his activities and descriptions of trips to old forts on the islands. Comments on marriage.
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Jacob Eggen Papers, 1833-1875 (C2698)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers of Jacob Eggen contain notes and reminiscences of the history of Highland, IL, as well as notes of an artillery soldier. Manuscripts are written in German script.
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Mrs. Jack Ehrig Postcard Collection, 1907-1912 (P0540)
10 postcards
Postcards of Jefferson City churches and scenes.
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George Ehrlich and Sherry Piland Photograph Collection, 1972-1989 (P0664)
16 photographs
Images of Kansas City historic buildings, photographed ca. 1970s-1980s.
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George Ehrlich Papers, 1946-2002 (K0067)
65 c.f.
Research and personal papers of Dr. George Ehrlich, professor of Art and Art History at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and authority on Kansas City regional architecture.
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Nancy Ehrlich Collection, 1892-1932 (P0013)
0.63 linear feet
Original photos taken from "Frank James Photo Album", and photos of Marmaduke Military Academy buildings and students.