Manuscripts Index

Grindstone Development Corporation (Columbia, Mo.) Records, 1963-1975 (C2730)
0.2 cubic feet (13 folders)

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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.

Hugh Fox Grinstead Papers, 1889-1950 (C2742)
1.8 cubic feet

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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.

Louis R. Grinstead Memoirs, 1937 (C4418)
0.1 cubic foot (1 folder)

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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.

William Grinstead Papers, 1850-1924 (C2921)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Diary of wagonmaster's 1850 trip to California. Article by Francis Grinstead, "Boone County Citizens Help Settle West."

R.C. Grisson Photograph Collection, 1930-1956 (P0559)
0.125 linear feet

Photos of Carthage, MO, buildings, businesses, and features, ca. 1940s.

Evlewt Groene Kirkwood Collection, 1928-1944 (S0895)
0.04 cubic foot

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The Evlewt Groene collection consists of two scrapbooks documenting her student career and activities at Kirkwood High School.

William B. Groom Papers, 1843-1872 (C0321)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Papers of a California, MO, resident. Two notices of the sale of enslaved children; promissory notes.

Henry Emmett Gross Papers, 1921-1981 (R0837)
1 cubic foot (18 folders)

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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.

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.

Anna Lee Grossman Papers, 1944-1989 (R1509)
0.2 cubic foot (2 folders, 14 photographs)

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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.

Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor Letter, 1931 (C2285)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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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.

Dudley Grove Papers, 1974-2022 (S0275)
3 cubic feet

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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.

Harold MacGregor Grove Collection, 1960-1971 (K0312)
0.29 c.f.

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Black and white and color film and video of interviews and regional feature stories of KCMO-TV broadcaster known on air as Harold Mack.

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.

William Henry Gruen Drawing, 1943 (C1819)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Sketch of the St. Louis skyline from the Chain of Rocks Park, 1943.

Gruner Lumber Company (Saint Louis, Mo.) Ledger, 1864-1876 (C2328)
0.14 cubic feet (1 volume)

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The collection contains a record book of company owned by Philip Gruner, Jr.

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.

The Guardians, Inc. (Columbia, Mo.) Records, 1971-1985 (C3878)
0.4 cubic feet (30 folders)

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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.

Charles Guenther Papers, 1899-1991 (S0358)
32 cubic feet, 183 folders, 63 photographs

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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.

Mamie Guenzburger Sticker Album, 1903 (C0871)
1 oversize volume

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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.”

Benjamin Guffey Letters, 1862-1864 (C2615)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Six Civil War letters to his wife from a member of the 18th Missouri Regiment. Xeroxed and typed copies.

Robert H. Guffey Papers, 1944-1947 (R1398)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The Robert H. Guffey Papers contain the history and of the USS LST-670 during its service in World War II.

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.

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.

Joseph Guinotte Papers, 1836-1849 (K0477)
0.01 c.f.

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Property deeds connected to the Chouteau and later the Guinotte families, as well as other early settlers in Kansas City, MO.

Guitar Building (Columbia, Mo.) Account Book, 1914-1961 (C3060)
1 roll of microfilm

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Account book detailing rental of office space, maintenance, and taxes for a building located in the downtown business district. Clearly enumerated are tenants, rental fees, operating expenses, assets and liabilities.

John Guitar Record Books, 1813-1847 (C1008)
0.2 cubic feet (2 volumes)

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Ledger and account books of a Columbia, Missouri, merchant.

Mary Jane Guitar Letters, 1846-1851 (C2952)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains two letters, one to Jane Austin, Carrollton, MO, 1846, regarding health of family and friends and the changes taking place in Columbia; and one to Odon Guitar, 1851, regarding deaths of friends and family news.

Odon Guitar Article, 1855 (C2817)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Article written by Odon Guitar to refute charges of Mr. Peabody that he was an abolitionist. Two copies.

Odon Guitar Papers, 1832-1865 (C0882)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)

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Correspondence of Odon Guitar, including love letters to Kate Leonard in 1865; letters from his mother, Emily Guitar, while Odon was in the Army; correspondence of John and Emily Guitar, 1832-1846, and letter from Odon to his parents from Fort Leavenworth, 1843. Also copy of letter of J.H. Ellis criticizing Odon's conduct as provost in St. Joseph, 1863.

Odon Guitar Collection, 1836-1906 (C1007)
1.33 cubic feet

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The Guitar collection is comprised of correspondence, military papers, account books and ledgers, and a scrapbook generated by Union Army General Odon Guitar.

Odon Guitar Photographs, 1862-1864 (P0270)
2 photographs

Copy photos of a carte de visite of Odon Guitar and an older woman, standing, and a carte de visite of Odon Guitar, bust view in uniform. Photographer: N. Brown, St. Louis.

Sarah Guitar Collection, no date (C3391)
1.5 cubic feet (5 card files), 2 rolls of microfilm

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Sarah Guitar Papers, 1931-1944 (C3563)
1.2 cubic feet (87 folders, 1 card file)

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Correspondence and miscellaneous information on Missouri compiled by Sarah Guitar during her employment, under the direction of Floyd C. Shoemaker, as Reference Librarian for the State Historical Society of Missouri.  Includes one card file of reference notes.

Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Papers, 1929-1970 (C3659)
1.3 cubic feet (83 folders)

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Records taken from the abandoned station of the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad at Cairo, Illinois in 1975. Includes correspondence, waybills, reports of traffic, blueprints, tariff information, a timetable, and pamphlets of work rules and rates.

Eilert F. Gummels Papers, 1931-1937 (S0778)
0.01 cubic foot, 1 folder

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Eilert F. Gummels was elected to the Board of Aldermen for the Eleventh Ward of Missouri on April 4, 1933. This collection includes correspondence, and certificates of election, as well as an advertising booklet for the All Day Basket Picnic of the Eleventh Ward Democratic Club, and a photograph of the Board of Aldermen taken March 16, 1934, with members identified.

Frederick C. Gunn Papers, 1840s-1986 (K0305)
2.5 c.f.

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The collection contains the papers of the Kansas City architect Frederick C. Gunn. These papers generally consist of personal papers and diaries, family papers relating to Gunn's parents, Major Otis Gunn and Mary Gunn, and papers related to Gunn's architectural business.

"Panama and Nicaragua," O.B. Gunn, 1893 (C2853)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Article addressed to Nathan Appleton of Boston, MA, concerning the Panama and Nicaragua canals. OVERSIZE.

Charles Gunther Papers, no date (C0695)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Reminiscences of incidents of his father's trips West in search of gold and return trips, once via Panama and once via Cape Horn. Incidents recalled in connection with the family house in Lexington, MO, during the Civil War. Poem by Gunther, "The Cat Came Back."

Charles Claude Guthrie Sr. Family Papers, no date (CA4253)
6 cubic feet

Addition of scientific writings and professional and personal correspondence of Charles Claude Guthrie, Sr., Fannie Guthrie, and Richard Emberson. Includes family photographs and negatives, postcards, clippings, and journals. See also C3549.

Charles Claude Guthrie Sr. Scientific Papers, 1898-1970 (C3108)
23 cubic feet, 87 volumes

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Correspondence, research notes, manuscripts, family history, reprints, and microscope slides of a physician, professor of physiology, inventor, and pioneer researcher in the field of vascular surgery with Alexis Carrel.

Charles Claude Guthrie Sr. Family Papers, 1896-1978 (C3549)
2.8 cubic feet (202 folders)

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The papers of Charles Claude Guthrie, Sr. contain college essays and notes, correspondence, and miscellaneous personal papers of Guthrie. The bulk of the collection is letters written between Guthrie and his mother and sisters living in Columbia and Marthasville, Missouri.

Francis Arthur Guy Papers, 1938-1955 (K0184)
0.4 c.f.

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Legal correspondence, client files, and personal files of Guy, an attorney and officer of the J.C. Nichols Company. In addition to legal work for the Company but also carried on his private practice from his office, as well as served on a number boards, and as a councilman for Westwood Hills, KS.

H. Levi and Company Records, 1890-1924 (K0950)
46 c.f.

The company was a gentlemen's furnishings company in Kansas City, MO. The business records includes correspondence files, customer and manufacturers' orders, credit reports, customer files, some salesmen's files, and several personal files of the company's partners, Hyman Levi, Jacob Friedman and Joseph Minda. Also included are materials concerning the Stum, Roberts, Smith and the Ruby Fern Mining Companies.

H. Wilder and Company Records, 1856 (R0336)
(1 folder)

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These are individual accounts of drivers hauling barrels of sand for H. Wilder & Company at
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, May-November 1856. The firm may have been operated by Henry Wilder
in association with his brothers, August, Mathew, and Peter. Payments to the drivers were made
through the firm of Janis & Valle in Ste. Genevieve.

H.C. Casselman Investment Company Records, 1910 (R1483)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The H.C. Casselman Investment Company Records consists of a booklet from the H.C. Casselman Investment Company that was based in Kansas City, Missouri. The booklet includes information about the climate, soil, wildlife, and environment in Missouri. It also includes investment properties for sale and includes a road map of the Kansas City area and parts of the northwest corner of Missouri.

Ha Ha Tonka Collection, 1905-1942 (K0310)
0.3 c.f.

The estate was owned by Robert Snyder Sr. located near Camdenton, MO. Photographs of the mansion (interior and exterior) and the surrounding countryside, including the Niangua River, caves, and fish. Also correspondence, pamphlets, clippings, and notes for publishing.

R. Haarstick Photographs, 1930-1931 (P0965)
6 photographs

Aerial photos of Bagnell Dam, 1930-1931, during construction

Hackett Family Papers, 1950s-2010s (CA6705)
1.8 cubic feet (3 audio cassettes)

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Addition of correspondence, audio cassettes, personal and school papers from the Hackett and related families. The bulk of the material contains correspondence and greeting cards sent to Norma Jean Sims from various family members.

Hackett Family Papers, 1967-1994 (C4347)
0.4 cubic feet (10 folders)

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The papers contain correspondence received by Dave H. Hackett and Ellen Brooks from members of the Hackett family and personal friends. The papers also include divorce records for Norma Jean Sims, Dave H. Hackett’s mother.