Business and Industry

Northeast Industrial District Development Records, 1940-1942 (K0404)
0.5 c.f.

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Reports, proposals, particularly related to flood protection, news clippings, and photographs concerning the development of the Northeast Industrial District of Kansas City, MO.

Northside Telephone Company Records, 1899-1983 (K0157)
0.5 c.f.

An early private phone company in Parkville, MO. Records include minutes, Articles of Association and Amendments, bonds and bylaws, annual reports, appraisals, operational costs reports, telephone rates, governmental ordinances and regulations, and correspondence with other phone companies and customers. Also are maps of the territory, architectural plans, clippings, and articles about the company.

Nowlin, Sneed and Nowlin Invoice Book, 1851-1867 (C1192)
0.14 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Invoices of items purchased by a general merchandise firm in Missouri City, MO, mounted on pages of an account book entitled "Richfield, MO, 1851-1852." 

S. Claude Null Family Papers, 1840-1992 (R1390)
1.75 cubic feet (57 folders, 3 volumes, 203 photographs)

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The S. Claude Null Family Papers contain the personal and family papers for Claude Null of Rolla, Missouri. These papers include personal correspondence, genealogy research, and photographs for the Null, Harrison, Headrick/Hedrick, and connected families.

John Gatewood Nunn Ledger, 1832-1883 (C1194)
0.22 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Ledger of owner of grist, flour and saw mill on the Fabius River in Lewis County, MO. Includes an itemized account of expenditures for erecting the mill, 1832-1834.

O'Bannon Homestead Collection, 1892-2007 (K1114)
8 f

Research and documentation of the restoration of the homestead located in in Garden City, Cass County, Missouri. Also photographs of the property, both exterior and interior; and of the photographs of the O'Bannon and Johnson families.

Robert S. O'Keefe Papers, 1911-1987 (K0546)
0.5 c.f.

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Personal papers of former Senior Vice President of J.C. Nichols Company. Includes publications, photographs, slides, clippings, speeches.

O. H. Cogswell and Company Records, 1855-1857 (K0317)
0.4 c.f.

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Daybook of financial transactions for Cogswell's store in Independence, MO. Indexed listing the names of customers.

Oak Grove Telephone Company Records, 1902-1945 (K0172)
1 MR

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Independent telephone company in Savannah, Andrew County, MO. Includes Minutes, membership lists, and financial records, the Constitution and By-laws of the Company, and a telephone directory for the Andrew County Mutual Telephone Company.

Rita Oberbeck Papers, 1939-1979 (S0198)
0.4 cubic feet, 26 folders, 2 photographs

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The Rita Oberbeck Papers contain correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, and writings relating to her career as Dramatics Director of the Southwest Region of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. In this position, Oberbeck produced plays, skits, and pageants for the union in St. Louis and the Southwest Region. Materials of interest include an unfinished biography about Meyer Perlstein, entitled Shortsnooping with Meyer.

Oglesby Coal Company Papers, 1865-1931 (C0150)
0.5 cubic feet

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Deeds, abstracts, and correspondence referring to the sinking of a vertical mine shaft for the Oglesby coal mine, Oglesby, La Salle County, IL. Includes a will of Preserved Smith, Dayton, OH, January 5, 1887.

Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Records, 1933-1982 (S0479)
14 cubic feet, 3 microfilm rolls, 341 photographs, 3 oversize volumes

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The Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers Records contain correspondence, meeting minutes, financial records, contracts and negotiations, grievances, and membership enrollments records documenting the union's day-to-day business activities, including contract negotiations with gas companies, union conventions, and labor strikes.

Old Trails Bridge Company Papers, 1921-1924 (C0593)
0.08 cubic feet (4 folders)

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Correspondence and other papers pertaining to construction of the bridge at Boonville. List of officers, subscribers, toll charges, and agreement adopted by board, July 25, 1921. T.A. Johnston was president, W.B. Nowell and John Cosgrove were vice-presidents, H.C. Neef, Secretary, and R.G. Hadelich, Treasurer.

Oliver and Oliver Law Firm Records, 1760-2004 (CG0010)
296 cubic feet

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The Oliver and Oliver Law Firm Papers contain case files and correspondence of the firm from the 1880s to 1980s. This collection also includes the genealogy of the Oliver and Watkins families, family correspondence, and civic involvements with the Boy Scouts of America, Rotary Club, Sons of the American Revolution, and Presbyterian Church. In addition, this collection contains material related to the Little River Drainage District, Oliver Land and Development Company, and Mingo National Wildlife Refuge.

Robert Burett Oliver Papers, 1882-1884 (C0379)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)

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Accounts and receipts of a Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, resident for taxes, groceries and produce, household goods, and labor.

Philip G. Olson Papers, 1919-2006 (K1126)
10 c.f.

Olson is a retired University of Missouri-Kansas City professor in Sociology whose research focused on urban neighborhoods. Includes research materials, gathered by Olson, about neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO.

Maurice L. Ommerman Papers, 1945 (K0851)
0.01 c.f.

Abstract of property, 4328 Virginia, Kansas City, MO.

Perry O. Onstot Papers, 1985-1989 (C4672)
0.15 cubic feet (4 folders)

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The professional papers of a University of Missouri graduate and marketing consultant specializing in agricultural chemicals include clippings, photographs, correspondence, and miscellaneous material concerning his work in China with Canpotex Limited.

Oregon County Credit Bureau Records, 1936 (R0305)
(1 folder)

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This is an unused form letter from the Oregon County Credit Bureau, asking that a client make
a settlement on account. A business directory for Oregon County is included on the letterhead.

Osage Mining and Smelting Company Collection, 1840 (R1241)
(1 folder)

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This collection contains a photocopy of a bond certificate dated May 29, 1840 for $250, issued by the Osage Mining and Smelting Company, a Missouri corporation with offices in Baltimore, Maryland. The certificate is signed by Edward Hinkley, president pro-tem, and F. H. Davidge, Secretary.

Osage Valley Bank (Warsaw, Mo.) Minute Book, 1908-1917 (C2321)
0.11 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Minutes of board of directors meetings, including financial statements.

Osceola Lead and Zinc Mining Company Collection, 1905 (R1028)
(1 folder)

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This is certificate No. 520 for 32 shares of stock in the Osceola Lead and Zinc Mining Company at Webb City in Jasper County, Missouri. The certificate was issued on April 5, 1905 to Dr. W. H. Hawley, and was signed by President T. F. Coyne and Secretary S. R. Snook.

Joseph J. Oshiver Papers, 1933-2005 (K0596)
33 c.f.

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Architectural drawings and other records for Kansas City architect Oshiver, as well as research and other materials relating to Sacred Structures, the Jewish Community in the Kansas City area, and other personal and professional activities.

Ozark Crude Oil Company Collection, 1902 (R0919)
(1 folder)

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This is a stock certificate for 250 shares in the Ozark Crude Oil Company of Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri. It was issued on May 13, 1902 to Charles P. Johnson.

Ozark Land and Lumber Company Photograph Collection, circa 1900-1920 (R0279)
0.05 cubic foot (1 folder, 11 photographs)

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The Ozark Land and Lumber Company Photograph Collection contains images of the Ozark Land and Lumber Company at Fishertown, Shannon County, Missouri. Included are views of the mills, dry kiln, machine shop, lumber yard, employees, and the lumber company’s band. The views are from the collection of Lon Hogan of Winona, Missouri.

Ozark Land and Lumber Company Records, 1887-1933 (C0037)
8 cubic feet (688 folders), 100 oversize volumes

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The business papers and record books of a Shannon County, Missouri, lumber company consist of correspondence, financial records, minutes of directors’ and stockholders’ meetings, store records, cutting and other lumber records, land records, and survey maps.

"Ozark Land and Lumber Company: Organization and Operations, 1887-1923," James W. Martin and Jerry J. Presley, 1958 (C0958)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Paper prepared for Professor R.C. Smith of the School of Forestry, University of Missouri. Includes photographs.

P. G. Long Account Records, 1856-1860 (R1434)
0.1 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The Philip Graham Long Account Book consists of photo copies of the account ledger of a business located in Farmington, Missouri.

P. Hardin and Son Records, 1835 (K0814)
1 v

Scrapbook of late 19th -century clippings pasted in a financial book of a firm located in West Point, Kentucky.

Packing House Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon, 1903 (K1348)
0.01

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Sterling silver souvenir spoon, circa 1903, commemorating "Packing Houses - Kansas City"

Palmer & Kuehn and Associates Architectural Records, 1960-2002 (K1117)
40 c.f.

Architectural drawings, specifications, photographs, and correspondence, of the firm who specialized in churches, schools, hospitals, and small business buildings primarily in the Kansas City area.

Merchant's Day Book, Palmyra, Missouri, 1855-1858 (C2333)
0.26 cubic feet (1 volume)

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The collection contains day book from a general store of Palmyra, Marion County, MO.

Quintin Papineau Photographs, 1996-1998 (CG0034)
0.01 cubic feet

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35 photographs taken by Quintin Papineau of agriculture, buildings, springs, riverboats, and machinery several counties in southeast Missouri, Oregon County, Marion County, and cities in Illinois along the river.

Aaron Robert Parelman and Sandra Katz Parelman Papers, no date (K0854)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder, 1 photograph)

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The Aaron Robert Parelman and Sandra Katz Parelman Papers contain a single photograph of co-owner Ben Katz inside Katz Hat Works, at 9th and McGee Streets in Kansas City, Missouri.

Paris M. Walker Funeral Home (Marshall, Mo.) Records, 1898-1934 (C4279)
1.2 cubic feet (9 volumes)

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The records of the Paris M. Walker Funeral Home, Marshall, Missouri. Volume one is an expense book/ledger, 1898-1904, and 1928-1934. It contains Paris M. Walker
receipts listing materials or services provided, and costs. Volumes 2-9 contain funeral records of individuals covering the years 1902-1920.

Parker and Watts Circus Records, 1934-1949 (C2307)
26.9 cubic feet (2292 folders, 15 volumes)

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Records of a circus from the time of purchase through the time of sale and final accounting. Collection contains general business accounts and records, employee and general correspondence, newspaper and magazine clippings, and photographs.

James W. Parker Records, 1851-1872 (K0148)
1 MR

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Financial, medical journals (listing patient name, ailment, treatment and charge for the service), and other records of Parker, a physician in Westport, MO prior to the Civil War. The records also include information on the overland trade in which Parker invested, both in Westport and in Nebraska City, NE.

Pliny Parks Farm Account Book, 1800-1823 (C0867)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains farm, purchase, milling and general household accounts kept by Pliny Parks. Early entries are listed in English pounds. The book was probably kept while the owner lived in New England.

Parnell Family Collection, 1835-1981 (SP0090)
1.5 cubic feet (26 folders, 361 photographs, 1 oversize box)

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The Parnell Family Collection consists of photographs and personal papers of the Parnell family, as well as related families including the Moore, Thompson, and Wilson families of Taney County, Missouri. The collection also contains early images of Taney and Stone County towns and landscapes.

John C. Parrish Papers, 1877-1954 (C0034)
5.4 cubic feet (515 folders, 8 volumes)

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Correspondence, business papers, and account books of Dr. John C. Parrish of Vandalia, Missouri. He was a member of the board of curators of the University of Missouri, 1905-1917; held interests in the lead and zinc mining industry in Missouri and Oklahoma; and was active in the Republican Party in Missouri.

Charles K. Parsons Papers, 1904-1983 (K0117)
8 f

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Material related to Parsons' career as a railway mail clerk. It includes photographs of a train derailment in 1914, copies of postal laws, regulations, and schemes, as well as some railroad passes and correspondence related to his retirement in 1950

Bennett J. Patrick Papers, no date (C3746)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder), 74 oversize items

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The papers contain oversize mechanical drawings and literature for the Patrick Four-Wheel-Drive Roadster, the Auto Farm Wagon, and the Patrick Truck, as well as architectural drawings for church, domestic, and other architecture.

Patrons of Husbandry, Boone County Council Minute Book, 1873-1882 (C1196)
0.06 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Minutes of grange organized November 3, 1873. Includes some loose inserts.

Dale Thomas Patton Papers, 1944-1994 (K1309)
0.25 c. f.

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The collection contains the personal papers of Dale Thomas Patton, former Deputy Director of the Regional Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training for the U.S. Department of Labor in Kansas City, Missouri. Included in this collection are letters of recommendation on behalf of Mr. Patton for the position of Deputy Director, correspondence, certificates, a military photograph of Dale Thomas Patton, travel expenses, employee records, pamphlets, a memoir of a World War II combat diver written by William J. Donath, and a 1944 U.S. Naval Aviation yearbook.

Randolph Casey Paul Diary, 1888 (C0456)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Diary of a farmer in Mountain Home, AR. Weather, crops, and family affairs are mentioned. Financial record at the end of the diary, and record of crops and breeding of livestock.

Frank Paxton, Jr. Papers, 1960-1997 (K0558)
41 c.f.

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Personal and business papers of Paxton, former president of Paxton Lumber Company and civic leader in Kansas City, MO. Includes material on the lumber business, and his interest in education and the Guadalupe Center. Also extensive genealogical research on the Paxton family.

Paydown, Missouri Records, 1862-1897 (R0303)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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These are ledgers, 1862-1869, from a bakery in St. Louis, and from Paydown Mill on the Gasconade River in Maries County, Missouri. There are also a few papers, 1881-1897, of the proprietors of the mill and store at Paydown.

Payne-Broadwell Family Papers, 1828, 1869-1870 (CA6611)
0.4 cubic feet

Addition of daybook of Moses U. Payne, 1828, and business correspondence of Moses M. Broadwell, 1869-1870. See also C0983.

Payne-Broadwell Family Papers, 1803-1903 (C0983)
4.8 cubic feet, 11 volumes

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The Payne-Broadwell Family papers contain the business, personal, and legal papers of Moses U. Payne and his nephew Moses M. Broadwell. Moses U. Payne resided in Boone County, MO, from 1823 to 1895. Moses M. Broadwell's papers contain significant family letters and revealing correspondence from the Civil War and from the Reconstruction era. Also present are miscellaneous papers of the Oliver C. Roby family.

Pearson Family Papers, 1822-1941 (C0297)
0.12 cubic feet (6 folders)

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Papers of Isaac Pearson of the mercantile firm of Boon, Pearson, and Smith of Fayette, Missouri, and miscellaneous writings of his grandson, Ben S. Pearson of St. Louis.