Manuscripts Index
Suzan Houston Baker Papers, 1965-2000 (K0576)
0.75 c.f.
Papers of former Trans World Airlines (TWA) Flight Hostess, line and new hire instructor. Includes instructional materials, manuals, brochures, and flight information.
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Thomas Frazier Baker III Papers, 1959-1967 (C2465)
8.4 cubic feet (716 folders, 8 volumes)
Papers of a state representative from Stoddard County, 1961-1967. Campaign correspondence and publicity, correspondence with constituents in regard to legislation and welfare assistance, political correspondence on such matters as gubernatorial succession, reapportionment, conflict of interest legislation, and ouster of House Speaker Graham.
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Bakers' Union, Local 4 Records, 1897-1958 (S0182)
7 microfilm rolls
St. Louis German bakers sent delegates to the first national meeting of bakers in Pittsburgh in February 1886 and received a charters as No. 15. The local supported the eight-hour movement and helped organize the Central Trades and Labor Union. Rivalry with the English-speaking local was resolved in 1906 when both united as Local No. 4. The collection includes executive board membership and social club minutes, financial records, and membership lists. Some volumes are in German.
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Bakers' Union, Local No. 4 Collection, 1911, 1916 (S0117)
0.01 cubic foot, 1 folder
This collection includes a photograph circa 1911 of unidentified bakers, a photocopy of the Silver Jubilee edition of The Bakers’ Journal from 1911, and a photocopy of the 1916 30th-anniversary souvenir program for Bakers’ Union, Local No. 4.
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Claude I. Bakewell Papers, 1946-1952 (C2346)
1.6 cubic feet
Correspondence and congressional material of a Republican representative from Missouri's 11th congressional district to the 80th and 82nd Congresses.
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Baldknobbers Hillbilly Jamboree Collection, 1970 (R1218)
(1 folder)
This is a souvenir booklet from the Baldknobbers Hillbilly Jamboree show at Branson in Taney County, Missouri. The show, one of the first in Branson, featured the talents of the Mabe family. Although undated, the booklet is believed to be from the 1970 season.
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Abraham Baldwin Papers, 1805-1807 (C1842)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers of Abraham Baldwin contain handwritten copies of letters from Obadiah Crawford, Jared Mansfield (1759-1830), and Samuel Hammond (1757-1842) to Abraham Baldwin, U.S. Senator from Georgia. The letters discuss the situation in the Louisiana Purchase territory. Originals are in possession of the University of Georgia. Copies were made by Dorothy B. Dorsey.
Clara Baldwin Papers, 1947-1993 (C3953)
0.2 cubic feet (5 folders)
The papers of Clara Baldwin, a trade reporter and published author of poetry and children’s books, consist of personal correspondence, biographical materials, published trade journal articles and poetry, and photographs.
Evelyn B. Baldwin Scrapbooks, 1898-1929 (C1381)
0.14 cubic feet (1 volume)
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, letters, and telegrams relating to Baldwin's Arctic explorations with the Wellman polar expedition, 1898-1899, and the Baldwin-Ziegler polar expeditions of 1901-1902. Two copies.
Mark and Mary K. Baldwin Papers, no date (C4399)
0.8 cubic feet (13 folders)
Diaries, genealogy, photographs, along with personal and professional material of a soil scientist and his wife.
Royal Baldwin Account Book, 1858-1877 (C0225)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder), 1 volume
Record of a general merchandise firm in Kennekuk, KS. Baldwin was manager of the Kickapoo Indian Agency in 1858. Cancelled checks, letters, and miscellaneous papers.
Balk Family Papers, 1923-2017 (S0633)
1 cubic foot
The Balk Family Papers contain architectural plans, design notes, correspondence, and certificates pertaining to Kenneth and Harriett Balk of St. Louis and St. Charles, Missouri. Materials of interest include architectural plans created by Kenneth Balk for the Balk family home at 135 Mystic Meadows Lane, a mid-century modern home in Creve Coeur, Missouri.
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Balke Prairie School, Benton County, Missouri Records, 1947-1957 (R0264)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Balke Prairie School, Benton County, Missouri Records contain a microfilm copy of the records of Balke Prairie School, School District No. 32. The records include daily and term attendance.
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Ball Family Photographs, 1854-1862 (P0921)
3 photographs
Portraits of Wesley and Matilda Ball
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Ball School, Morgan County, Missouri Collection, 1923 (R1105)
(1 folder)
This is a souvenir booklet for the school year 1922-1923 at Ball School in Morgan county, Missouri. The teacher was Elizabeth Sims. Included are the names of the pupils and the members of the local school board.
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Hampton B. Ball Papers, 1918-1919 (C3935)
0.1 cubic foot (1 folder)
The papers of Hampton B. Ball of Troy, MO, while in the United States Armed Forces in 1918-1919. The papers consist of letters and a postcard addressed to family members and a brief history of his battalion during the Meuse-Argonne offensive.
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Karen J. Ball Papers, 1980s-2020s (CA6706)
1.4 cubic feet
The papers of Karen J. Ball contain newspaper and magazine articles written by and about the donor. Also included are photographs, press badges, correspondence, and miscellaneous professional materials.
James Ballard Papers, 1842 (R0672)
(1 folder)
This is a letter from James Ballard near Mine La Motte in Madison County or St. Francois County, Misouri. The letter concerns acquisition of apple, pear, and plum trees, and other business matters. The recipient of Ballard's letter, John Randol, Jr., was probably in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
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John E. Ballard Papers, 1965-2005 (CA6135)
31 cubic feet, 7 videocassettes
A local government specialist for 21 years for the University of Missouri Extension, Ballard earned a Master's degree in Community Development from the University of Missouri. Papers include personal research, records from his private consulting business, political newsletters, and other miscellaneous files.
G.W. Ballow Letter, 1862 (C0223)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Guerrilla warfare and recruiting of troops in Missouri.
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Balot and Agron Family Papers, 1937-1993 (K0889)
0.01 c.f.
Reunion booklet, the Agron-Eisberg Chronicle, containing family tree, photographs and family history.
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Nina Balsam Papers, 1994-1997 (S1182)
2 cubic feet
The papers of Nina Balsam contains meeting minutes, legal materials, and a curriculum pertaining to domestic violence. Balsam is a professor at Washington University, where she teaches courses on Domestic violence. She also served as the first Legal Director for the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
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Fred R. Balsiger Collection, 1904 (P0092)
90 photographs
90 b/w and color lantern slides of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904.
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Betsy Balsley Collection, 1865-2009 (SP0062)
6 cubic feet (51 folders)
The Betsy Balsley Collection contains the personal and professional papers of Joplin, Missouri, native and Los Angeles Times Food Editor, Betsy Barr Balsley. The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, newspaper articles, and various publications such as magazines and cookbooks.
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George J. Baltzell Papers, 1870-1874 (C0227)
0.07 cubic feet (1 folder, 1 oversize volume)
Legal papers and docket book of justice of the peace of Reddish Township, Lewis County, Missouri. Includes a few marriage records.
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Baltzell-Chambers Family Papers, 1857-1981 (C3995)
0.4 cubic feet (23 folders)
Papers relating to the Baltzell-Chambers family of Deer Ridge, Missouri. The papers consist of correspondence, photographs, a scrapbook, and a genealogy, as well as graduation memorabilia, land deeds, and military discharge papers from the Civil War.
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Baltzer Photograph Collection, 1890-1920 (S1223)
0.25 cubic foot
The Baltzer Photograph Collection contains approximately 450 photographs and negatives chronicling the lives of two brothers who were born in St. Louis, Victor and Arwed Baltzer.
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Jacqui Banaszynski Papers, 1974-2000 (CA6200)
5 cubic feet
Papers of a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and journalism educator who worked for several Midwest and Pacific Northwest newspapers. Includes articles, research materials, interview notes, correspondence, and datebooks.
Bangert Family Papers, 1923-1994 (SP0008)
.5 cubic feet (40 folders, 620 photographs)
The Bangert Family Papers chronicle two generations of the Bangert Family. They consist mostly of the personal papers of Nell Mabrey Bangert and the genealogy and family photographs of her husband’s family. Also included is material chronicling her teaching career, including photographs of her students, which have been organized by year.
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Bank of Avilla Records, 1914-1924 (R0735)
(1 roll of microfilm)
This is a corporate minute book for the Bank of Avilla at Avilla in Jasper County, Missouri. It includes minutes of the Board of Directors from September 1914 through January 1924. Samuel Salyer was the majority stockholder and cashier until June 1919, when Ivy E. Russell succeeded him in both capacities.
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Bank of Avilla Records, 1923-1944 (R0691)
(1 roll of microfilm)
This is a minute book for the Bank of Avilla at Avilla in eastern Jasper County, Missouri. Included are minutes of the Board of Directors, 1924-1930, and a stock ledger, 1923-1944. The majority stockholder and cashier was Ivy E. Russell.
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Bank of Buffalo Records, 1891-1916 (R0593)
1 folder
This is a miute book of the Bank of Buffalo at Buffalo city in Dallas County, Mo. Included are minutes of annual meetings of the stock holders and regular meetings of the board of directors.
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Bank of Carthage Records, 1896-1913 (R0736)
(1 roll of microfilm)
This volume contains minutes of the Board of Directos and related papers for the Bank of Carthage in Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri, from 1896 to 1913.
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Bank of Carthage Records, 1907-1935 (R0693)
(1 roll of microfilm)
These are minutes of the Board of Directors' and stockholders' meetings, and miscellaneous papers of the Bank of Carthage in Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri.
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Bank of Elvins Stock Certificate Collection, 1911 (R0746)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
This is a certificate for five shares of stock in the Bank of Elvins, at Elvins in Saint Francois County, Missouri. It was issued to Carr Hartshorn on April 26, 1911.
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Bank of Lenox Records, 1911-1939 (R0342)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Bank of Lenox Records contains volumes on microfilm that include a shareholders’ ledger, 1911-1939, and daily statements, 1936-1939, of the Bank of Lenox in Dent County, Missouri. The bank opened in 1911 and closed in 1939.
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Bank of Miller (Mo.) Records, 1914-1928 (C0279)
1 roll of microfilm
Records of a bank in southwest Missouri. Folder contains papers concerning the election of bank officials in 1920 and 1921. The incomplete series of volumes covers the years from 1914 to 1928.
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Bank of Missouri Note, 1817 (C2081)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Three-dollar bank note payable to G. Hales, signed by Aug. Chouteau, president, and Lilburn W. Boggs, cashier, of a St. Louis bank, April 22, 1817.
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Bank of Moberly (Mo.) Records, 1914-1935 (C0278)
3 rolls of microfilm
Minute book, account registers, and ledgers of a bank in Moberly, MO. Also contains a record book of special assessments for the paving and graveling of roads and for sewer construction in the city from 1924 through 1934.
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Bank of Willard, Missouri Records, 1906-1916 (R0659)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Bank of Willard Records contain a microfilmed minute book of the Bank of Willard at Willard, Greene County, Missouri. The volume includes minutes of monthly meetings of the directors and annual meetings of stockholders, and reports by bank examiners.
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Zetta E. Bankert Collection, 1945-1976 (C4060)
0.75 cubic feet (21 folders)
Hartley H. Banks Papers, 1876-1928 (C3228)
0.13 cubic feet (6 folders)
Newspaper clippings of book reviews, speeches, and poems. Letters received on death of brother, Lynn S. Banks, 1928. Speeches on inauguration of Samuel S. Laws as president of the University of Missouri, 1876, and other speeches. Tribute to John T. Mitchell, 1921. 1883 pencil drawing of scene on University campus by J.J. Fowler.
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Banner School, Iron County, Missouri Records, 1930-1942 (R0684)
(2 oversize volumes)
These are teachers' record books of the elemenatry school at Banner in western Iron County, Missouri. Included are records of individual attendance and classification, monthly summaries, inventories of school property, and records of visitors to the school.
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Ephraim P. Banning Letters, 1898-1899 (C3735)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
The collection contains letters from a Brookfield, Missouri, man who served in the 6th Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Company A, during the Spanish-American War. The letters describe army camps in Florida, Georgia, and Cuba; military training; the weather; widespread illnesses; friends with him in the service; and trips taken to Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida, and Savannah, Georgia.
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Charles Bannister Photograph Collection, 1940s-1950s (S0583)
0.01 cubic foot, 1 folder, 31 photographs
Charles Bannister worked as a photographer in his native St. Louis, Missouri. The collection contains thirty images documenting African Americans in St. Louis, civil rights activists, prominent entertainers, nightlife, and the Lamb’s Club on Delmar.
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Parke M. Banta Papers, 1916-1970 (C3844)
1.2 cubic feet (75 folders), 2 card files, 6 oversize items
Papers of a Republican U.S. Representative from Missouri, 1947-1949, and general counsel for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1953-1961. The papers consist of correspondence, subject files, and miscellaneous materials.
Baptist Association Annual Meeting Records, 1882-1933 (R0644)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Baptist Association Annual Meeting Records contain microfilm copies of annual meeting minutes of Primitive Baptist associations in Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, and Oklahoma. The most complete series are for the Center Creek and Ozark associations of Missouri. The minutes include the proceedings of the associations, lists of churches, officers, and representatives, the articles of faith and rules of decorum, and correspondence with other associations.
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Baptist-Lutheran Medical Center Auxiliary Records, 1946-2003 (K0656)
17 c.f.
Organizational records of the Auxiliary including annual reports, bylaws, board minutes, financial records, medical reports, surveys, newspaper clippings, commemorative booklets, newsletters, flyers, event programs, brochures, photographs, slides, photo albums, calendars, and VHS tapes.
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John Barber Letter, 1861 (C2578)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To George Barber from a camp near Murfreesboro, TN, June 10, 1861. Written to his father during the Civil War.
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Leslie S. Barber Papers, 1950-1966 (K0118)
10 f
Research notes and writing relating to biographical sketches of postal clerks who worked on the Kansas City and Pueblo Railway Post Office line. Also included are lists of postal clerks who served on other lines as well as reminiscences about Barber's family and friends. Genealogical notes on the Barber family and assorted newspaper clippings is included.