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Thomas Henry Kenny Papers, 1816-1997 (C4131)
5 cubic feet
The papers of a real estate broker, author, artist, treasure hunter, researcher, entrepreneur, and overall Renaissance man include correspondence, legal papers, contracts, publications, photographs, postcards, newspaper articles, and artistic material.
Frank Kern Letters, 1930-1940 (C0959)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letters pertain to the renting and selling of land in the Missouri Ozarks during the Great Depression years.
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George Edward Kessler Papers, 1886-1923 (K0355)
1 c.f.
Personal and business papers of George Kessler, noted landscape and city planning architect who among many national and international projects designed the Kansas City, Missouri, park and boulevard system. (Microfilm from the Missouri History Museum.)
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Ralph E. Kiene Jr. Architectural Records, 1950-1992 (K1137)
21 c.f.
Architectural drawings of buildings and houses in the greater Kansas City area designed by Kiene and his associates.
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Charles Newton Kimball Papers, 1911-1991 (K0055)
44 c.f.
Personal and professional papers of a scientist, civic leader, and president of the Midwest Research Institute encompassing a range of economic and community development activities regionally and nationally.
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King General Store (Oak Grove, Mo.) Account Book, 1888-1893 (C4313)
0.2 cubic feet (1 folder)
The records of a general store owned by John and Abigail King in Oak Grove, Missouri. The accounts were kept by their son, Herbert King. An index is included.
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June K. King Papers, 1890-1898 (C0126)
0.1 cubic feet (5 folders)
Letters and other papers of a livestock dealer in Marshall, MO. Correspondence concerns the sale of cattle and hogs. Several letters of the American Berkshire Association are in the collection.
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Roy T. King Photograph Collection, 1885-1957 (P0099)
0.5 linear feet
Photographs of Columbia, primarily 1927-1941 and including the University of Missouri, fraternity and sorority houses, Broadway and downtown, Stephens College, homes, and aerial views. Additional images of Boone County, Rocheport, the Ozarks, and Cooper, Iron and Jackson County buildings, people and miscellaneous places. Many of the photographs in this collection are by Leon Waughtel.
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Thomas C. King Mining Report Collection, circa 1951 (R0179)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Thomas C. King Mining Report Collection contains photocopies of drill hole logs, assay reports, and a general mining history of a tract west of Dadeville, Dade County, Missouri. The report was prepared by Thomas C. King prepared the report in connection with a lease of the property by Hugh M. Russell.
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Kivett and Myers Architectural Records, 1945-1984 (K0289)
12 c.f.
Records and drawings by the premier Kansas City architectural firm of Kivett and Myers. Newspaper clippings, printed materials and photgraphs generated for promotional and informational purposes. Also clippings, articles, and personal correspondence about Clarence Kivett, his wife Margaret, and their activities in Kansas City's professional, civic, and Jewish communities.
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C.G. Kleinschmidt Account Books, 1882-1898 (C0291)
0.1 cubic feet (5 folders)
Five account books of a hardware store in Corder, Missouri. Household utensils, farm implements, and building supplies are listed.
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Howard E. Klinefelter Papers, 1924-1966 (C3858)
1.0 cubic foot (46 folders)
Papers of Howard E. Klinefelter, editor of The Missouri Farmer, the magazine of the Missouri Farmers Association (MFA). The papers consist of correspondence and miscellaneous material such as newspaper clippings, photographs, and publications.
Eugene and Earline Knackstedt Papers, 1880-1980 (S0255)
6 cubic feet
The Eugene and Earline Knackstedt Papers contains correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, 16 mm films, and Kodachrome slides relating to the operation of Shaw Camera Shop, owned by Eugene and Earline Knackstedt from the early 1960s until 1985. The materials document the construction of the Arch and the St. Louis Science Center, as well as photographic work Earline Knackstedt performed for the, The United States Army, Missouri Botanical Garden, and Falstaff Brewing Corporation. The materials in this collection date from the 1880s to the 1980s.
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Knife and Fork Club (Kansas City, Mo.) Papers, 1899-1926 (C0127)
0.4 cubic feet (29 folders)
Programs, clippings, and miscellaneous items of a Kansas City dinner club. Guest speakers included governors, diplomats, educators, ministers, and scientists, among others.
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Knights of Labor, Phillipsburg, Missouri Records, 1888-1896 (R0198)
(1 roll)
The Knights of Labor, Phillipsburg, Missouri Records consists of a minute book and miscellaneous papers of the local chapter of the Knights of Labor at Phillipsburg in Laclede County, Missouri. The records include minutes of meetings, membership information, miscellaneous correspondence, and circulars.
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Koehler and Jorn Families Papers, 1886-1980 (R0230)
(2 rolls of microfilm)
The Koehler and Jorn Families Papers contain a microfilm copy of the correspondence, biographical materials, and personal papers of Emma Koehler and Charles G. Jorn of Naylor, Ripley County, Missouri. The correspondence, mostly in German, was received from relatives and friends in southern Illinois coal mining towns and from relatives in Bad Tennstedt, Germany.
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Karl L. Koelker Papers, 1896-1948 (R0011)
2 cubic feet (52 oversize folders)
The Karl L. Koelker Papers contain the negative photocopies of the mining pages form the Sunday issues of the Joplin Daily Globe (later the Joplin Globe), dated from 1896 to 1948. They contain news and production figures for the lead and zinc mining region in southwestern Missouri.
Koetting's Store Records, 1905-1915 (R0030)
(3 rolls of mircofilm)
The Koetting Store Records contains microfilm copies of daybooks and individual account ledgers from the Koetting's store in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. Koetting's handled dry goods, groceries, and hardware.
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Gerald and Annora Koetting Papers, 1950-1994 (S0912)
4 cubic feet
The Gerald and Annora Koetting Papers contain correspondence, conference materials, photographs, surveys, and newsletters pertaining to Gerald and Annora Koetting's involvement with the St. Louis chapter of the American Marketing Association.
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Kohn & Company Records, 1908 (K0778)
6 c.f.
Records of a garment wholesale company in Kansas City, MO. Includes, financial records, invoices, and orders.
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Roger Bennett Kraft Architectural Records Collection, 1980-2010 (K0813)
220 c.f.
Architectural drawings, project files, photographs and supporting documents relating to new structures and renovations designed by Kraft, a Kansas City architect/artist known for his creative use of space and design.. Also drawings and files relating to furniture also designed by Kraft.
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Kramer and Harms Architecture Firm Records, 1949-1980 (S0781)
24 cubic feet
Gerhardt Kramer and Joe G. Harms formed the Kramer and Harms Architecture firm in St. Louis in 1956. The firm worked on restoring several historic buildings in the St. Loui area, including the Eugene Field House and the Chatillon-DeMenil House. They also worked on the historic village at Faust Park, the Thomas Sappington House, and the Palm House in Tower Grove Park. The collection consists of architectural plans for properties the company worked on throughout its existence.
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Paul Kranzberg Papers, 1899-1994 (S0716)
3 cubic feet, 60 folders, 291 photographs
The Paul Kranzberg Papers contain correspondence, photographs, yearbooks, and newspaper clippings pertaining to his career as a St. Louis business owner and advertising executive. Kranzberg was the founder of Padco Advertising Company, co-founder of Affiliated Advertising Agencies International, and worked for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Food Advertising Department during the Great Depression.
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A. Krekel Post Card, no date (C1579)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To F.S. Arnold, Sedalia, MO, from Jefferson City, MO.
Inquiry about the Grosbeck and Ph. sale arrangements. Krekel will approve or reject sale.
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Young-Hie Nahm Kromm Papers, 1958-2021 (S0449)
11 cubic feet
The Young-Hie Nahm Kromm Papers consist of architectural plans, correspondence, site specifications, floor plans, photographs, and meeting minutes documenting Kromm’s career as a Korean-American woman architect with Kromm, Rikimaru, and Johansen Inc.
George Frederick Kuemmel Record Book, 1873-1875 (C1139)
0.01 cubic feet (1 volume)
Contains weather records, garden and egg accounts, and expenses for chickens.
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William Kuemmel Daybook, 1856-1860 (C1141)
0.04 cubic feet (1 volume)
Owner of a general merchandise firm in St. Louis, Kuemmel emigrated to the U.S. from Germany.
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Neal F. Kurz Papers, 1963-1994 (K1102)
0.2 c.f.
The Neal F. Kurz Papers contains materials related to Kurz's career as a customer service representative with Trans World Airlines. The collection primarily consists of shift change reports compiled by Kurz.
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L.B. Ely and Brother Account, 1877 (C0723)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains an account of Mrs. Austin with a general merchandise store in Carrollton, Missouri.
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Labor for Peace Conference Records, 1972-1973 (S0426)
0.01 cubic foot, 5 folders
Labor for Peace was a voluntary organization of trade union leaders who joined together in 1972 to bring an end to the war in Vietnam. 985 delegates from 32 states and the District of Columbia attended the founding conference in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 23-24, 1972. The delegates represented 35 international unions and issued a statement of policy that outlined their perspective of the effects of the war on America. They demanded immediate withdrawal from Vietnam and a peace-oriented economy. The records include correspondence, memos, reports, a policy statement, and newspaper clippings.
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Laborvision Video Collection, 1991-1994 (S0913)
7 cubic feet
This collection contains video recordings of "Laborvision," a public access television series produced by the Missouri Progressive Vote Coalition. The show focused on labor issues affecting Missouri workers.
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Lake of the Ozarks Angus Association Collection, 1964 (R1210)
(1 folder)
This is a booklet published for the Lake of the Ozarks Angus Association's 3rd Annual fall sale held at Eldon in Miller County, Missouri, on October 3, 1964. The auctioneer was Max Atkinson.
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Lake Spring Mercantile Records, 1866-1941 (R0171)
(2 rolls of microfilm)
The Lake Spring Mercantile Records contains microfilm copies of account ledgers and daybooks of a general store at Lake Spring in the northwestern corner of Dent County, Missouri. The business was operated, first by John Hyer and John R. Flora, and then by Alexander C. Donnan.
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Lake St. Louis Development Records, 1961-1965 (S0740)
0.2 cubic foot, 4 folders, 1 oversize folder
In 1963, Trails Lake Development Company began construction on the $150 million permanent residence development called Lake St. Louis. The community is located in St. Charles County, approximately 16 miles west of the Missouri River, fronting both Interstate 70 and 64. The collection contains sales and financial records, as well as maps, newspaper clippings, and promotional materials.
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Richard Hundley Landrum, "The Immigrant's Guide" Collection, 1882 (R0374)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Richard Hundley Landrum “The Immigrant’s Guide” Collection contains a promotional newspaper published by R. H. Landrum and Euphrates Boucher at Mount Vernon, Lawrence County, Missouri. The publication contains articles promoting agriculture and stock-raising in southwestern Missouri and the opportunities for immigrants to Lawrence County.
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Landwehr Family Papers, 1920-2004 (CA6558)
4.6 cubic feet, 5 oversize items
The papers of a German Catholic family from Cole County, Missouri, that owned the Landwehr Dairy, contains correspondence, Christmas cards, recipes, financial records, religious material, and miscellaneous family material. The collection includes material concerning Sister Mary Gabriel Landwehr.
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Lane's Prairie, Missouri General Store Records, 1860 (R0314)
0.05 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Lane’s Prairie General Store Records contain a photocopy of a daybook from an unidentified general store at Lane’s Prairie in Maries County, Missouri, thought to have been operated by Francis M. Johnson. With the daybook is an undated letter by Maries County historian Everett M. King which contains speculation about the volume’s provenance.
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Jesse F. Lauck Architectural Records, 1919-1971 (K0730)
18.37 c.f.
Architectural drawings by Lauck and his firm of buildings in the Kansas City area and in the Midwest.
Laundry, Dry Cleaning and Dye House Workers Union, Local 108 Records, 1945-1977 (S0429)
0.01 cubic foot, 3 folders, 4 photographs
This collection consists of labor agreements, constitutions, photographs and bylaws of Laundry, Dry Cleaning and Dye House Workers, Local 108.
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Lawrence County Bank Records, circa 1880-1896 (R0980)
(2 oversize volumes, 1 folder)
These are records of the Lawrence County Bank in Pierce City, Missouri. Included are an account book, ca.1880-1896; an Exchange Register, 1891-1893; and a few miscellaneous papers, 1881.
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Lawrence County Bank Records, 1873-1924 (R0543)
2 volumes, 1 folder MICROFILM
This collection consists of two corporate minute books (1873-1903 and 1903-1913) and miscellaneous
correspondence (1920-1924) of the Lawrence County Bank in Peirce (now Pierce)
City in Lawrence County, Missouri. The bank was, for the most part, owned and managed by
Lewis L. L. Allen and his son, L. L. Allen.
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Lawrence County, Missouri Mercantile Records, 1852-1872 (R0315)
(3 rolls of microfilm)
The Lawrence County, Missouri Mercantile Records contain ledgers, journals, and daybooks on microfilm from mercantile establishments located in or near Mount Vernon in Lawrence County, Missouri. Included are records attributed to stores operated by “B. & O. Stone,” “Whaley & George,” Samuel Stone, “Haley & McCanse,” “Gay, Allen & Co.,” Nancy Stone, and “Kellogg & Whaley.”
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J.F. Lawton Diary, 1877-1879 (C1149)
0.03 cubic feet (1 volume)
Diary of a mill owner in Carrollton, Carroll County, MO. Also a photograph of Wild Moss Mills.
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Hubert E. Lay Papers, 1961 (R1217)
(1 folder)
This is a booklet published for the dispersal sale of Hubert E. Lay's herd of Aberdeen-Angus cattle at Houston in Texas County, Missouri , on September 3, 1961. Fifty-two head of cattle were offered, with Colonel Wesley Hays serving as the auctioneer.
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Lead Mining Companies (Washington County, Mo.) Records, 1809-1954 (C3893)
0.5 cubic feet, 29 rolls of microfilm (1 folder, 155 volumes)
This collection contains business records of lead mining companies and company stores in Washington County, Missouri, from 1809 to 1954. The companies include R. Smith and Company; Stone Manning and Company; Manning, Smith and Company; the Missouri and Pennsylvania Lead Company; the Palmer Lead Company; and the Renault Lead Company.
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William T. League Papers, 1840-1866 (C1015)
0.08 cubic feet (4 folders)
Correspondence, bills, accounts, and business and legal papers about the printing and newspaper business in Missouri.
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Leason Business Records, 1832-1864 (K0151)
0.3 c.f.
Account books which appear to relate to a dry goods establishment in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Some of the volumes were recycled as scrapbooks with clippings of poetry and other materials pasted into them. These were photocopied and disassembled to reveal the original account books.
Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers' Union Records, 1941-1970 (S0240)
0.15 cubic foot, 6 folders, 73 photographs
The collection contains photographs and newspaper clippings of the activities of the Leather Goods Union and its predecessor, the Fur and Leather Workers' Union. Included in the collection is a scrapbook on the successful 1941 strike against Gardner Pocket Book Company of St. Louis and photographs of the 1958 strike against Hartmann Luggage.
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Leavitt and Kay Records, 1875 (R0588)
1 roll
This is the journal of a mercantile firm operated by J. S. Leavitt and John Kay at Houston in Texas County, Missouri. The entries begin on 7 April 1875 with a memorandum of partnership, and continue through 14 August 1875 when the partnership was dissolved.