Manuscripts Index
Flora Hartley Greene Papers, 1905-1931 (C0050)
2.75 cubic feet (216 folders)
Papers of a club woman pertaining to work of Missouri Federated Clubs, Eugene Field Foundation, Missouri Society for Crippled Children, and Council for National Defense. Also includes her MA thesis submitted in 1909 at the University of Missouri.
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J.P. Greene Letter, 1928 (C1978)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Howard Stephens, from Santa Ana, CA, Nov. 12, 1928.
Personal letter.
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Lorenzo and Thomasina Talley Greene Papers, 1910s-2003 (C4712)
15.5 cubic feet (408 folders), 2 audio cassettes, 1 DVD, 6 video tapes, 1 oversize volume, 18 oversize items
Research files, personal papers, and family materials of a professional historian who taught at Lincoln University from 1933-1972. Includes materials of his wife, Thomasina Talley Greene, a concert pianist and music teacher, 1942-2003.
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Lena G. Greenlaw Papers, 1950-1977 (C3600)
0.8 cubic feet (56 folders)
Papers of a journalism librarian at the University of Missouri-Columbia and active worker in the peace movement. Magazines, tracts, and financial and activity records of world, national, and local organizations are included.
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Frank E. Greenlee Photographs, 1962, no date (P0487)
4 photographs
Photos of Clark County: Benning house, St. Francisville Baptist Church, Sickles Tavern, Maxwell house.
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Nelle Claycomb Greenwaide Papers, 1877-1988 (K1104)
0.3 c.f.
Family photographs, baby book, school/sorority composites, passports, a framed letter and embroidery, an autograph book, and several photograph albums belonging to Greenwaide.
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Greenwood Cemetery Records, 1904-2004 (S0577)
2 cubic feet, 62 folders, 503 photographs, 1 microfilm roll, 3 audio cassettes, 8 videotapes, and 1 DVD
This collection contains record books of an African-American cemetery in St. Louis. Included in the collection are legal exhibits and maps, as well as student papers and photographs documenting efforts to preserve the cemetery.
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Jerry D. Greer Papers, 1956-2007 (CA5608)
136 cubic feet
The personal and professional papers of a U.S. Forest Ranger who worked at the Payette National Forest in Idaho contain correspondence, leadership and training materials, meeting and event files, and other records. Includes papers while a student at the University of Missouri-Columbia, family papers, and materials regarding Bedford, Indiana.
Paul Greer Papers, 1900-1977 (S0169)
0.05 cubic feet, 31 folders, 5 photographs, 2 scrapbooks
The Paul Greer Papers contain the work of a newspaper editor, and liberal social activist, Paul Greer. Topics include senior citizens, integration, housing, agricultural conditions, and conservation and includes correspondence; subject files; Greer's writing, including drafts of his two books, articles and book reviews; articles about Greer; and photographs and memorabilia.
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Josiah Gregg Letter, 1829 (C1546)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To G.E. Boswell, S. Martin, A. Pearson, W. Pruntry, E.D. Sappington, and B.E. Cooper, Jonesborough, [MO], from Mount Prairie, [MO], June 25, 1829. Gregg, author and adventurer who made numerous trips to the southwest, accepted an invitation to speak at the Jonesborough Independence Day celebration only if they could not obtain another speaker.
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Kate Leila Gregg Papers, 1950 (K0357)
0.75 c.f.
Noted historian Gregg's hand written research notes concerning Fort Osage and the three major routes (the Santa Fe Trail, the Oregon Trail, and the California Trail) to California during the 1800's. It includes personal histories, Indian affairs, the California Gold Rush, Missionaries, various wars, the Walker family and other related subjects.
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Harlan Cecil Gregory Papers, 1900-2023 (R1530)
0.2 cubic foot (4 folders, 158 photographs, 2 negatives)
The Harlan Cecil Gregory Papers contain photographs and genealogical histories of the Gregory and Skyles family who settled in Howell and Texas Counties in Missouri.
J.S. Gregory Photographs, 1914 (P0159)
4 photographs
Images of the Van Bibber Tavern in Mineola, Missouri, ca. 1914.
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Ralph Gregory Photographs, 1956-1961 (P0604)
0.125 linear feet
Photos of Franklin and Warren counties, ca. 1959, especially historic homes and churches. Photographs of the Hearst family. Postcards of Mark Twain Shrine
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Howard Gresham Papers, 1919 (R1111)
(1 folder)
This is a letter dated May 29, 1919 from Howard Gresham, a wagoner in the Army of Occupation at Neuwied, Germany to Clara Carns in Jasper County, Missouri. The letter discusses life in the army and mutual friends and relatives.
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John Grey [Ignace Hatchiorauquasha] Collection, 1995 (K1014)
0.02 c.f
Grey, was an Iroquois Leader, explorer, and mountain man. Manuscript, John Grey: Most Spirited of Mountain Men, written by Ellen Carney.
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Robert Griesedieck Papers, 1964-1975 (S0894)
4 cubic feet
The papers of Robert Griesedieck contain meeting minutes, reports, rosters, and newspaper clippings chronicling his involvement in St. Louis organizations, including the St. Louis Ambassadors, The Missississippi River Tricentennial Committee, and the Bicentennial celebration in St. Louis.
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Mildred Griffen Scrapbooks, no date (C1402)
0.75 cubic feet (4 oversize volumes)
Newspaper and magazine clippings of pictures and articles of Missouri scenes, the Ozarks, and Hannibal. Volume 4 contains souvenir postcards.
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Griffin Brander Papers, 1801-1988 (S0355)
0.04 cubic feet, 32 folders, 3 photographs
The Griffin Brander Papers contain marriage certificates, deeds, and tax bills, reflecting Brander’s efforts to maximize his freedom as a free African American while living in the Antebellum South and post-Civil War St. Louis, Missouri.
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Hesterlynn Griffith Photograph Collection, 1915, no date (P0638)
5 photographs
Photos of Mound City, MO, including the Hiatt and Browning homes, Big Lake State Park ca. 1915, and soldiers returning from WWI ca. 1918.
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Russell and Gloria Peace Griffiths Photograph Collection, 1928-1956 (P1036)
Family photographs and ephemera, spanning from the late 1860s through the 1970s.
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Russell G. Griffitts Photograph Collection, 1957-1964 (P0185)
0.125 linear feet
Series of 9 8x10 b/w glossy photos of flood damage to railroad bridges and tracks from the 1957 Mississippi River flood, 22 5x7 b/w glossy photos of railway accident with burning tank car, 13 3x5 b/w glossy photos of road machinery and miscellaneous outdoor scenes
Frank Grimaldi Architectural Records Collection, 1920-2010 (K1252)
385 c.f.
Architectural drawings, plans, renderings, construction documents, books and journals, records and work papers of Frank Grimaldi Architecture and its predecessor entities, including Bower and Grimaldi Architecture, and Shaughnessy, Bower and Grimaldi Architecture.
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Thomas C. Grimm Photographs, 1936 (P0915)
2 photographs
Photos of Thomas Hart Benton painting the murals in the House Lounge, Missouri State Capitol, Dec 1936
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Grindstone Development Corporation (Columbia, Mo.) Records, 1963-1975 (C2730)
0.2 cubic feet (13 folders)
Organizational records of the Grindstone Valley Development Corporation include by-laws, meeting minutes, financial records, stockholders' agreements, research reports, and business correspondence. These records document the corporation's real estate investments, sale of stocks, sale of bonds, organization, potential development of the area now encompassed by Grindstone Valley Nature Area, and the sale of that area to the City of Columbia in 1975.
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Hugh Fox Grinstead Papers, 1889-1950 (C2742)
1.8 cubic feet
Western stories by Grindstead and letters, photographs, and news items pertaining to his family. Ribbons, programs and certificates relating to his career. Also United Daughters of the Confederacy material of Mrs. Grinstead's.
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Louis R. Grinstead Memoirs, 1937 (C4418)
0.1 cubic foot (1 folder)
The memoirs of a resident of Scotland County, Missouri, detail his life growing up on the family farm and his World War I experiences serving in France in the United States Army. Grinstead was a member of Company A, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division.
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William Grinstead Papers, 1850-1924 (C2921)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Diary of wagonmaster's 1850 trip to California. Article by Francis Grinstead, "Boone County Citizens Help Settle West."
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R.C. Grisson Photograph Collection, 1930-1956 (P0559)
0.125 linear feet
Photos of Carthage, MO, buildings, businesses, and features, ca. 1940s.
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Evlewt Groene Kirkwood Collection, 1928-1944 (S0895)
0.04 cubic foot
The Evlewt Groene collection consists of two scrapbooks documenting her student career and activities at Kirkwood High School.
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William B. Groom Papers, 1843-1872 (C0321)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Papers of a California, MO, resident. Two notices of the sale of enslaved children; promissory notes.
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Henry Emmett Gross Papers, 1921-1981 (R0837)
1 cubic foot (18 folders)
These are the professional papers of Henry Emmett Gross, an engineer, inventor, and map-maker from Webster Groves, Missouri. Most of the collection concerns his patents for deep ocean oil drilling and marine salvage.
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Randall and Regina Gross Photographs, no date (P0390)
12 photographs
Twelve color 3.5x5" photograph prints taken at the Teddy Bear Picnic, which took place before the 1989 Little Miss Columbia Pageant. The gathering was in the home of Randall and Regina Gross. In addition to the young participants, Debbye Turner, reigning Miss America, was present.
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Anna Lee Grossman Papers, 1944-1989 (R1509)
0.2 cubic foot (2 folders, 14 photographs)
The Anna Lee Grossman Papers contain correspondence written to Anna Grossman in response to letters she sent to politicians and world leaders regarding current events. The letters date from 1959 to 1989.
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Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor Letter, 1931 (C2285)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Walter Williams, Washington, D.C., from Washington, D.C., Apr. 27, 1931.
Regrets not being able to see Williams. Acknowledges his note and sends copy of National Geographic's book on Washington. Reference to future "more complete" issue on Washington. No enclosures are now with the letter.
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Grove Family Papers, 1903-2010 (S0752)
8 cubic feet
The Grove Family Papers contain correspondence, reports, photographs, and family histories documenting the Grove, Roulhac, and related families. Materials of interest include a sales catalog from Grove Laboratories, Inc., a pharmaceutical company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Dudley Grove Papers, 1974-2022 (S0275)
3 cubic feet
The Dudley Grove Papers contain correspondence, photographs, resumes, and awards documenting Grove's philanthropic work with the Junior League of St. Louis, the Center for Creative Arts, Women of Achievement, the Urban League of St. Louis, and the Young Women Christian Association Metro St. Louis. The collection also includes a scrapbook containing photographs, flyers, bumper stickers, and newspaper clippings chronicling Grove's 1993 candidacy for mayor of Ladue, Missouri.
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Harold MacGregor Grove Collection, 1960-1971 (K0312)
0.29 c.f.
Black and white and color film and video of interviews and regional feature stories of KCMO-TV broadcaster known on air as Harold Mack.
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Grover Family Papers, 1791-1907 (CA6622)
0.4 cubic feet
The collection contains correspondence, deeds, financial papers, a diary, wallets, military papers, and miscellaneous material of a family from Warrensburg, Missouri. Much of the material pertains to Letitia D. Grover and some documents are in German.
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William Henry Gruen Drawing, 1943 (C1819)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Sketch of the St. Louis skyline from the Chain of Rocks Park, 1943.
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Gruner Lumber Company (Saint Louis, Mo.) Ledger, 1864-1876 (C2328)
0.14 cubic feet (1 volume)
The collection contains a record book of company owned by Philip Gruner, Jr.
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Louis J. Gualdoni Papers, 1924-1998 (S0603)
0.01 cubic foot, 1 folder
This collection contains newspaper clippings and correspondence of Louis J. "Jean" Gualdoni, an influential Democratic politician in St. Louis in the 1940s.
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The Guardians, Inc. (Columbia, Mo.) Records, 1971-1985 (C3878)
0.4 cubic feet (30 folders)
By-laws, corporation records, correspondence, financial records, meeting minutes and notices, photographs, and miscellaneous records of a Black men’s social and service organization founded in Columbia, Missouri, in 1971.
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Charles Guenther Papers, 1899-1991 (S0358)
32 cubic feet, 183 folders, 63 photographs
The Charles Guenther Papers, 1899-1991, document the career of the internationally important literary translator and poet. Charles Guenther (1920-2008), nicknamed the "Poet Laureate of St. Louis" was a native of St. Louis and a widely published writer and poet, as well as a founding member of the St. Louis Poetry Society and past president of the St. Louis Writers Guild. The collection includes much of his translation work and poetry; notes and study materials; materials he used to teach and conduct workshops; minutes and newsletters from various Missouri and St. Louis writing and poetry associations; news clippings on writing and poetry; and some family and personal correspondence and papers.
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Mamie Guenzburger Sticker Album, 1903 (C0871)
1 oversize volume
Winning album for a girl under 13 years in the 1903 Natural Food Company sticker album contest. Album must have been shown at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis sometime in 1904; cover title is “World’s Fair Sticker Album.”
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Benjamin Guffey Letters, 1862-1864 (C2615)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Six Civil War letters to his wife from a member of the 18th Missouri Regiment. Xeroxed and typed copies.
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Robert H. Guffey Papers, 1944-1947 (R1398)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Robert H. Guffey Papers contain the history and of the USS LST-670 during its service in World War II.
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Phocion L. Guillet Papers, 1902-1904 (K1129)
0.2 c.f.
Guillet was a general agent for John Hancock Insurance Company and also a salesman for the Harvey-Dutton Dry Goods Company. Includes insurance policy applications and related correspondence, and general correspondence Also a letter introducing Guillet as a new member of the firm of Harvey-Dutton Dry Goods Company.
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Lawrence B. Guillot Papers, 1978-1980 (K0798)
2 c.f.
Materials related to the international ombudsman movement, and in particular, the International Ombudsman institute and the Jackson County, MO Ombudsman office.
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Joseph Guinotte Papers, 1836-1849 (K0477)
0.01 c.f.
Property deeds connected to the Chouteau and later the Guinotte families, as well as other early settlers in Kansas City, MO.