Manuscripts Index
William P. Elmer Photograph Collection, 1928 (P0602)
7 photographs
Photographic postcards of Salem, MO (Dent County), ca. 1928
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Bill Elmore Papers, 1972-2000 (S0566)
4.5 cubic feet
The Bill Elmore Papers contain correspondence, reports, memos, and photographs documenting Elmore's career as a veteran’s advocate, including his involvement with the St. Louis Area Veterans Service Centers and as the first associate administrator for the Veterans Business Development Program for the Small Business Administration.
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J. Pitts Elmore Photograph Collection, 1890-1976 (P0415)
11 photographs
Photos, bulk ca. 1976, and postcards of Monett, Monark Springs, Seneca Women's Social Club, and Fairview.
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Patricia Shively Elmore Papers, 1878-2015 (CG0013)
2.4 c. f.
The Patricia Shively Elmore Papers contain diaries, correspondence, genealogy, scrapbooks, and photographs related to the donor’s family. This collection also contains diplomas, commencement programs, military documents, photographs, souvenir postcards, films, and funeral memorabilia of the donor’s second husband, William “Bill” Elmore.
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Elmwood Cemetery Plot Maps, Kansas City, Missouri, no date (K1346)
0.25c.f.
The Elmwood Cemetery Plot Maps consist of two (2) oversize maps,
Section H, and Single Grave Section, Block H, of the cemetery. Elmwood Cemetery opened in 1872. Section H, situated in the cemetery's southwest corner, was designated as the Jewish section after its purchase by the Reform Jewish Congregation B'nai Jehudah in November 1872. Elmwood Cemetery's grounds were designed by landscape architect George Kessler, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Elmwood Park Photograph Collection, 1926-1960 (S0584)
0.01 cubic foot
The Elmwood Park photograph collection consists of photographs of an African-American community in St. Louis County, featuring images of dance recitals, school children, and the First Baptist Church of Elmwood Park.
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Elmwood Seminary (Farmington, Mo.) Records, 1911-1914 (C0602)
0.14 cubic feet (7 folders)
The records of Elmwood Seminary contain account and record books, papers, and correspondence of a Presbyterian girl's school in Farmington, Missouri.
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Elsey Carriage Company Photographs, 1908-1983 (SP0049)
0.5 cubic feet (13 folders, 59 photographs)
The Elsey Carriage Company Photographs collection contains images of vehicles built by the company from 1905, when the company opened, to 1927 when the name of the company changed. Missouri and Arkansas businesses commissioned Elsey to build vehicles of various designs that were decorated to their specifications. A 1983 newspaper article gives the history of the company.
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Margaret F. Elson Papers, 1897-1920 (C2210)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Pension papers of the widow of Lewis P. Elson, a private in Company I, 49th Missouri Volunteer Infantry.
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Politte Elvins Collection, 1908, 1920 (R1179)
(1 folder)
These are small campaign cards for Politte Elvins of Saint Francois County, Missouri, who was a successful candidate for United State Representative in 1908 and an unsuccessful candidate in the Republican primary election for Lieutenant Governor in 1920.
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William W. Elwang Papers, 1889-1939 (C1398)
0.25 cubic feet
The Elwang Papers consist of a scrapbook and the papers of a Presbyterian minister who was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, Missouri
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Joshua S. Ely Papers, 1812-1846 (C1004)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)
Correspondence, receipts, estate papers of Benjamin Ely, and military papers of Joshua S. Ely of Ralls County, Missouri.
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Ron Elz Papers, 1876-2020 (S1047)
8 cubic feet
The Ron Elz Papers contain essays, speeches, photographs, and reel-to-reel tapes pertaining to his career as a radio station at KSHE 95 and as a disc jockey at radio stations KXOK and KMOX under the moniker Johnny Rabbit. Materials of interest include radio scripts Elz wrote for his KMOX radio show, Route 66; essays he wrote on Gaslight Square; and reel-to-reel tapes featuring advertisements and jingles for local St. Louis businesses.
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Bill Emerson Papers, 1977-1996 (C4612)
131.0 cubic feet (3511 folders), 3 audio cassettes, 20 audio tapes, 10 video cassettes
Papers of a Republican Congressman from the Missouri Bootheel. Emerson was a member of the Agriculture Committee, Public Works and Transportation Committee, and Select Committee on Hunger. The collection includes correspondence, photographs, speeches and press releases, audiovisual materials, research materials, and newspaper clippings.
William Emerson Photographs, no date (P0714)
11 photographs
Photos of Jefferson County historic homes, Byrnes Mill, and monuments, 1959.
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Eminence Riversway Area Chamber of Commerce Collection, no date (R0825)
(1 folder)
This is a tourist brochure featuring scenic areas in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways around Eminence in Shannon County, Missouri. Illustrations include photographs and a map.
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Eminence, Missouri Centennial Collection, 1968 (R0957)
(1 folder)
This is "Eminence Centennial Days 1868-1968", a booklet compiled from articles in "The Current Wave" newspaper concerning the celebration in 1968 of centennial of the founding of Eminence in Shannon County, Missouri.
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Eminence, Missouri, History, 1914 (C0764)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
History of Eminence from the Civil War to 1914, written by Leland Adair.
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Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Jackson, Missouri Collection, 1928 (R1275)
(1 folder)
This is a souvenir booklet for the dedication service of Emmanuel Evangelical Church's new building on May 20, 1928. The church, founded in May 1867, is located at Jackson in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
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Emmaus Baptist Church, Washington County, Missouri Records, 1861-1989 (R0395)
5 volumes microfilmed
These are records of the Emmaus Baptist Church, a United Baptist congregation near Courtois
in the southwestern corner of Washington County, Missouri. The records include minutes of
meetings, membership records, and miscellaneous church papers.
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Emmaus Homes Papers, 1903 (S1234)
20 oversize display panels, 1 cubic foot
The Emmaus Homes Papers contain 20 display panels depicting photographs, artwork, and articles and created in 1903 by clients of and staff of Emmaus Homes on the St. Charles and Marthasville campuses. Emmaus Homes is a faith-based, nonprofit organization providing full time care services to more than 300 adults with developmental disabilities in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
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Ben L. Emmons Photograph Collection, 1869-1939 (P0422)
0.125 linear feet
Photos of St. Charles and St. Charles County, 1890-1916. Photographs of the Emmons family, 1930s.
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Benjamin Emmons Account, [1814] (C1529)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Account due Benjamin Emmons from the estate of Abraham Keathley for the board and schooling of Abraham and Sally Keathley and for aiding the settlement of the Keathley estate.
Benjamin Emmons Authorization, 1841 (C1687)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Authorization to pay John H. Fielding, a teacher at St. Charles College, $500.
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Benjamin Emmons Certification, 1840 (C1695)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Certification of contracted street work completed by Henry Bangs for the city of St. Charles, MO.
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Benjamin Emmons Jr. Appointment, 1846 (C1701)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Appointment as deputy clerk of the St. Charles board of trustees.
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Francis Marion Emmons Civil War Letters, 1862-1864 (C2375)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Written by a member of Company I, 7th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, in southern Missouri and Arkansas to his parents and sister Cassie at LaPlata. Mentions his brother Riley, supplies, prices, morale, Indian regiments and rebel forces, burning of steamboats and gun boat, and duel of General Marmaduke and Colonel Walker.
Eric Engberg Papers, 1963-2002 (C4391)
0.7 cubic feet (25 folders)
Papers of a CBS news reporter and University of Missouri School of Journalism graduate include correspondence, radio and television scripts, bulletins, and field notebooks, 1960s-2000s.
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Thomas A. Engelhardt Papers, 1950s-2018 (CA6291)
6.2 cubic feet, 3 oversize items
The papers of long-time editorial cartoonist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch include correspondence, sketch books, reprints of cartoons, and miscellaneous material.
Engineers Club of St. Louis Records, 1882-2000 (S0621)
89 cubic feet, 209 photographs, 72 glass negatives
The Engineers Club of St. Louis was established in 1868 by a small group of local engineers whose goal was the general advancement of professional knowledge and the interchange of ideas and the formation of a library for reference. The records contain the journals of the club as well as administrative files, photographs, and membership files.
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English Speaking Union, St. Louis Branch Records, 1980-2005 (S1156)
3 cubic feet
The English Speaking Union, St. Louis Branch Records contains agendas, correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, and newsletters pertaining to the group's mission to provide opportunities for native and non-native English speakers to develop their English comprehension and speaking skills.
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Francis English Photograph Collection, 1925, no date (P0896)
2 photographs
Copy prints of Francis English.
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W. Francis English Papers, 1838-1956 (C3358)
1.5 cubic feet (114 folders)
As educator and administrator at the University of Missouri, English served as director of the Western Historical Manuscript Collection, dean of the College of Arts and Science, and professor of history. The papers include personal correspondence and topical materials.
W. Francis English Papers, 1970s (CA5595)
7 cubic feet
Addition of various speeches and remarks delivered by English. Most concern higher education and/or the University of Missouri.
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William T. English Papers, 1860-1889 (C0312)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Minutes of the semi-centennial meeting of the Little Bonne Femme Baptist Association, 1889. Promissory notes and receipts, 1860, 1876, 1888. Printed broadside by J.R. Brandon, Fulton, MO, on "The asylum investigation during Governor Stephens' tenure of office."
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Douglas Ensminger Papers, 1970s-1980s (CA5230)
8 cubic feet
Papers of a rural sociologist and University of Missouri-Columbia professor. Includes speeches, lectures, writings, subject files, correspondence and other materials. Most materials from later career.
Epler-Gillham-Morrison Family Papers, 1835-1886 (C0424)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder, 1 roll of microfilm)
General store account of Jacob Epler, 1836; affidavit of men of Company D, 101st Illinois Volunteer Infantry; letters and papers concerning Springfield, MO, land manipulations and transfers; letter describing Civil War military service of John Newton Gillham.
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Uriah Spray Epperson Papers, 1880-1930 (K0183)
0.2 c.f.
Financial records, insurance policies, news clippings, photographs and other miscellaneous items relating to the personal finances and interests of Epperson, a prominent businessman and civic leader in Kansas City, MO, and his family.
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H.N. Epps Family Letters, 1817-1880 (C0201)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders), 1 roll of microfilm
Letters from Estes, Lea and Cates family members discussing family matters, relatives, and unsettled political conditions.
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Elias Mayer Eppstein Diaries, 1880-1883 (K1134)
0.25 c.f.
Photocopies of part of Rabbi Eppstein's diaries dealing with his period in Kansas City, MO.
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Eppstein, Elias, "Kansas City Diary," 1880-1883, 1880-1883 (C2733)
0.19 cubic feet (9 folders)
The collection contains a photocopy of the Kansas City portion of Rabbi Eppstein's diary. the diary comments on Jewish life in a city at this time, national and international events, and daily activities of rabbi.
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Epsilon Sigma Alpha Records, 1955-2007 (S0878)
1 cubic foot
This collection contains publications of a public service sorority.
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Epsilon Sigma Alpha, International, Missouri State Council Records, 1952-1982 (C3648)
5 rolls of microfilm (47 folders)
The records of the state council of a leadership and service sorority include The Missouri Hawthorne and state council officers’ materials.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha, International, Missouri State Council Records, 1960-1996 (C3703)
2.0 cubic feet (31 folders) 3 rolls of microfilm (f. 1-44)
The records of the state council of a leadership, service sorority include the minutes, correspondence, and committee reports of the recording secretary and treasurers' reports and cash journals.
Epsilon Sigma Phi, Alpha Tau Chapter Records, 1963-1994 (CA5229)
0.9 cubic feet
Records of the Missouri state chapter of a national honorary Extension fraternity. Includes minutes, reports, by-laws, newsletters, financial records, meeting programs, and other materials.
David H. Epstein and Judith Spitcaufsky Epstein Papers, 1912-1967 (K1018)
0.33 c.f.
Family papers including photographs, newspaper clippings, Kansas City Jewish Chronicle issues, and family memorabilia from the on the Spitcaufsky and Epstein families.
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Eleni Epstein Papers, 1948-1987 (C3898)
0.8 cubic feet (36 folders), 19 audio cassettes
The papers of Eleni Sakes Epstein, fashion and beauty editor of the Washington Star from 1943-1981, consist of correspondence, speaking engagements, photographs, miscellaneous material pertaining to the fashion industry, Fashion in Newspapers, clippings, and audio cassette interviews with American, European, and Asian fashion designers and others.
Samuel and Gertrude Epstein Papers, 1951-2000 (K1335)
5 c.f.
Collection contains the papers of Samuel and Gertrude Epstein, members of the Kansas City Jewish community. Included is information regarding their business, Epstein's Kosher Foods, Inc. In addition, there is information related to the several Jewish congregations that the Epstein's were involved with including Congregation Beth Israel Abraham and Voliner, Congregation Beth Shalom, Kehilath Israel Synagogue, the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, and the Jewish Community Center of Kansas City.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Clippings, 1967 (C4232)
0.5 cubic feet (9 folders)
The papers consist of newspaper clippings documenting the civil rights movement in 1967. Most of the clippings originated in St. Louis newspapers. They document race relations and racial disturbances in the United States.
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Equal Rights Amendment Collection, 1972-1984 (S0225)
0.25 cubic foot
The collection consists of correspondence, resolutions, flyers, roll call votes of the Missouri Legislature, and newspaper clippings concerning the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment in Missouri and the United States.