Manuscripts Index
Howard County, Missouri, Freed Negroes Register, 1836-1861 (C1123)
0.09 cubic feet (1 volume)
The collection contains a list of Negroes set free during the period 26 January 1836-1 April 1861 in Howard County, Missouri.
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Howard County, Missouri, Photograph Collection, no date (P1122)
An artificial collection of photographs of Howard County, Missouri.
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Howard County, Missouri, Record Book, 1868 (C0891)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Record book of trials and court proceedings from Howard County, Missouri, beginning in February 1868.
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Howard Family Papers, 1859-1975 (R1375)
0.25 cubic foot (3 folders)
The Howard Family Papers contain documents from several generations of the Howard family. The Howards were a prominent family from New Madrid County in the 19th century. Many of the documents in the collection relate to their involvement on the Confederate side of the Civil War. The papers include a deed for a slave, letters written during the Civil War, receipts from the Missouri State Guard, and essays and newspaper
clippings about family members.
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Howard Female College (Fayette, Mo.) Rules, 1859 (C1914)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Rules for boarding pupils pertaining to dress, manners, exercise, and other matters.
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A.W. Howard Letter, 1872 (C0551)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To James A. McQuitty, Missouri, from Childress Store, Montgomery County, Virginia, March 13, 1872. Description of economic conditions in Virginia.
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Goldena Howard Collection, 1994-1913 (P0489)
0.21 linear feet
Photos of Ralls County ca. 1957. Images of Valentine Tapley. Various postcards of Missouri.
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Jacob Howard Diploma, 1848 (C0499)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Diploma issued to Howard by the University of Missouri.
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John Howard Account Book, 1872-1908 (C0864)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Records of wages paid, money expended for lumber and supplies, and other accounts. Also reports on the weather and the breeding of jacks. Probably from Jackson County, Missouri, area.
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Howard, Needles, Tammen, and Bergendoff (HNTB) Records, 1931-1985 (K0268)
51 c.f.
Architectural records, both original and microfilm for Kivett and Myers, the premier post World War II architectural firm in Kansas City which merged with HNTB in 1975, and later drawings done by HNTB architects.
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William G. Howard Letterbook, 1865-1866 (C2497)
0.11 cubic feet (1 volume)
Letterbook of a California, MO, man, dealing with family, business, and political matters.
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William M. Howard Letters, 1864-1865 (CA6734)
0.04 cubic feet
The William M. Howard letters contain correspondence between William and his wife, Ruth J. Gwinn, 1864-1865. Within the letters, William details his surrender to Union soldiers at Mt. Vernon and his time spent at Rock Island prison in Illinois.
Howard-Payne College (Fayette, Mo.) Program, 1892 (C0615)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The program is for the college's graduation exercises in 1892.
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Howdeshell Family Papers, 1831-1839 (C1961)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Miscellaneous legal documents.
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C. Leo Howdeshell Photographs, 1950-1962 (P0735)
17 photographs
Photos of Lincoln Co historic buildings and structures, ca. 1950-1962.
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Howell County Bank Records, 1890-1912 (R1225)
(1 roll of microfilm)
These are minutes of meetings of the board of directors and the stockholders of the Howell County Bank at West Plains in Howell County, Missouri. The minutes begin on October 25, 1890 and continue through November 4, 1912. They concern the elections of directors and officers, approval of loans and discounts, and declarations of dividends to stockholders. Beginning in 1896, there are annual statements of the bank's financial condition by the state bank examiner.
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Howell County Baptist Association Records, 1957 (R0358)
0.1 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Howell County Baptist Association Records contain photocopies of printed minutes of the ninety-second annual session of the Howell County Baptist Association, a Southern Baptist organization composed of churches in Howell County, Missouri. The minutes include the constitution, by-laws, and articles of faith, reports on church programs and finances, and statistical information.
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Howell County Fair Association Collection, 1946-1948 (R0888)
(1 folder)
These are programs for the Howell County Fair and Stock Show held at Peoples Park in West Plains in Howell County, Missouri. The booklets are for county fairs held on September 4-7, 1946 and September 1-4, 1948.
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Howell County Historical Society Churches Collection, circa 1890-1984 (R0368)
(1 roll of microfilm)
These are data forms, church histories, miscellaneous papers, and photographs collected by the Committee On Church History of the Howell County Historical Society. The papers include information on churches at Hocomo, Mountain View, Pomona, South Fork, West Plains, White Church, and Willow Springs. Non-denominational "Union" churches are also included.
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Howell Family Papers, 1910s-1950s (KA2589)
0.6 cubic feet
Papers of the Howell family of Clinton and Kansas City, Missouri, include correspondence, photographs, union dues booklets, and miscellaneous material.
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Deborah Howell Papers, 1991-2001 (C4366)
0.2 cubic feet (9 folders)
The papers of a journalist who worked for Newhouse News Service contain newsletters for employees of the organization.
Elijah Preston Howell Diary, 1849 (C1675)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder, 1 roll of microfilm)
The collection contains a diary, May 6-September 24, 1849, of a journey across the plains from Athens, Gentry County, MO, to the Sacramento Valley during the California gold rush. Topics include members of company, description of wagon trains, countryside, wild game, vegetation, provisions, Native Americans, cholera, travel guides, landmarks, defense, wagon train problems and Mormons.
Charles Henry Howerton Oral History, 1911-1950 (SP0011)
2 DVDs
The Charles Howerton Oral History contains an oral history interview with Charles Howerton conducted by his daughter, Sue Howerton Victoria, and son-in-law, Doug Victoria. The interviews took place on June 30, 1995, July 4, 1995, and July 6, 1995.
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Zorgame Howes Letter, 1927 (C2785)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To J. Christian Bay, from Chicago, IL, May 27, 1927. Letter expressing appreciation for help given Wright Howes Old and Rare Books. Also typed copy.
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Margaret Howie Papers, no date (CA5705)
2 cubic feet
Papers relating to organization and functioning of Stephens College Federation of Teachers organization. Also includes a few papers relating to librarianship at Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri.
R.E. Howlett Reminiscences, 1916 (C0699)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Civil War reminiscences of a Confederate doctor, dictated to George Zollinger.
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Cal Hubbard Portraits, no date (P0913)
4 photographs
Copy photos of athlete Cal Hubbard when he was older
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Spencer M. Hubbard Papers, 1849-1902 (R0676)
0.25 cubic foot (4 folders)
The Spencer M. Hubbard Papers contain the personal and business papers of Spencer M. Hubbard, physician and county clerk of Texas County, Mo. Also include is the medical account book of Spencer's father, Dr. John H. Hubbard, 1849-1852, and minutes of the Texas County Medical Association, 1888.
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George Hubbert Papers, 1875-1881 (C1899)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The George Hubbert Papers contain text of an address given by George Hubbert at a 4th of July picnic in Neosho in 1875 and apparently revised in 1881.
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Hubble Family Papers, 1833-1937 (C0121)
0.35 cubic feet
Letters and documents collected by Janie Hubble while compiling the family history. Family names include Morehead, Jones, Turner, Massey, and Hubble.
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Huber Family Papers, 1839-1977 (C4607)
0.4 cubic feet (13 folders)
Deeds, receipts, correspondence, news clippings, and genealogical material of the Huber family of Howard County, Missouri, and the related Salzer and Sigmund families, 1830s-1970s.
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Herman W Huber Papers, 1952 (R1006)
(1 folder)
This collection contains an exchange of letters between Herman W. Huber, a candidate for state representative from Perry County, Missouri, and Walter H. Toberman, Missouri Secretary of State in Jefferson City. The letters express hopes of Democratic victories in the fall elections.
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Robert L. Huber Papers, 1943-1953 (C2425)
0.19 cubic feet (9 folders)
Correspondence and booklets of a bombardier in the Army Air Force, relating to his training, army life, personal news, awards, death, and memorials.
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Franklin Hudson Letter, 1908 (K0199)
0.01 c.f.
The Franklin Hudson Letter is a single, undated letter written by Hudson to the editor of the Kansas City Journal encouraging the establishment of a playground and park in Kansas City.
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John G. Hudson Papers, 1850-1867 (C3553)
0.6 cubic feet (38 folders), 2 rolls of microfilm
Correspondence, official reports, and personal papers of a Civil War officer stationed in Arkansas with the 60th U.S. Colored Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 7th A.C.
Christopher Columbus Huffaker Papers, 1852 (K0306)
0.1 c.f.
Huffaker was a teacher at the school operated in the Westport Methodist Church and later the new, public, Main School, which eventually the Allen School. Includes his diary that he used to record the books he read at college.
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John A. Huffman Architectural Records, 1960-1990 (K0750)
107 c.f.
Architectural drawings and supporting documents, research, catalogs, and books relating to architecture created and collected by Kansas City architect John A Huffman, who specialized in historical restoration and preservation.
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Mary Smith Huggins Genealogical Collection, 1927-1976 (C4648)
3.4 cubic feet (154 folders, 1 oversize item)
This collection contains genealogical materials on the Smith and related families. The material was collected by Mary Smith Huggins, of Hannibal, Missouri. Items include correspondence, photographs, research notes, and family pedigree charts, 1950s-1970s.
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Hughes Family Papers, 1812-1993 (C4421)
1.6 cubic feet (35 Folders)
Papers of the Hughes and Latimer families from Keytesville, Chariton County, from 1812 to 1993, including early twentieth-century Democratic Party materials and a myriad of correspondence.
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Hughes Family Papers, 1824-1896 (C4049)
0.2 cubic feet (2 folders)
The papers of the Hughes family primarily consist of correspondence, along with a few miscellaneous items. Includes letters received by Daniel Hughes of Clay County, Missouri from relatives and friends in Bourbon County, Kentucky, 1824-1859, and letters sent to him and his sons, 1870-1896.
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Hughes Monument Dedication Papers, 1963 (C3494)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Account by Ethel Milton Hughes of the ceremony dedicating a new monument at the grave of Brigadier General John Taylor Hughes, C.S.A. (1817-1862), in Independence, MO. Also address delivered on the occasion by Henry A. Bundschu. Hughes was killed in 1862 at the first battle of Independence.
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A. Evan Hughes Constitutional Convention Papers, 1943-1944 (C0019)
0.5 cubic feet (51 folders)
Letters and papers of a St. Louis lawyer and delegate from the 25th Senatorial District. Convention work, especially the Committee on Local Government (City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, and Jackson County) which he chaired. He also served on Committees on Military Affairs; Miscellaneous Provisions; and Information, Submission and Address to the People.
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Bela M. Hughes Letter, 1885 (C0520)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Wells-Fargo Company, from Denver, July 1885. Introducing George A. Hughes of Richmond, Missouri.
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James L. Hughes Photograph Collection, 1917 (P0522)
4 photographs
Images of World War I era soldiers, ca. 1917.
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John Calvin Hughes Papers, 1827-1863 (R0309)
0.02 cubic foot (2 folders)
The John Calvin Hughes Papers contain typescripts of the Civil War letters of John C. Hughes, a native of Washington County, Missouri, and member of Company I, 33rd Missouri Infantry. He wrote to his wife from camps at St. Louis, Rolla, Salem, Houston, and Hartville, Missouri; Columbus, Kentucky; and Helena, Arkansas.
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Lena Hughes Papers, 1951-1989 (C4114)
0.5 cubic feet (6 folders), 4 audio cassettes
The papers of Lena Hughes contain newspaper clippings, photographs, awards, letters, and diaries documenting her life and experiences. The newspapers portray Lena and her husband Jake’s accomplishments as fiddlers and preservers of old-time music. Lena’s diaries document the weather, gardening, financials, and personal events. There are also several documents regarding Lena and Jake’s participation in fiddling contests and organizations.
Rachel Wall Hughes Papers, 1823-1893 (C0331)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)
The papers contain photostatic copies of letters and a court order appointing Elizabeth Gross administratrix of an estate in 1823. The letters are from Virginia, Ohio, California, and Missouri. They comment on politics, religion, home life, and lead mining in California.
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Sarah F. Hickman Hughes Reminiscences, 1942 (C1889)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Family history, Civil War, and a journey west by wagon train in 1865.
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Hughes-Savage Family Papers, 1842-1963; 2022 (C4567)
0.4 cubic feet (13 folders, 1 oversized item)
Photograph albums, family Bible pages, receipts, account books, and miscellaneous papers of a family from Warsaw, Missouri. Includes material on the related Graham and Reeder families.
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Hughes/Simmons Drug Store Records, 1872-1960 (K0133)
27 MR
Business records of a drug store in Liberty, Missouri: daybooks; journals; want books; an inventory book; a poison register; and invoices for goods purchased by store, which display late nineteenth and early twentieth century illustrated letterheads with representations of the buildings and goods of the firms.