Culture

"Adventures in Silence," Howard Leslie Terry, 1932 (C1271)
0.08 cubic feet (1 volume)

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A novel about a deaf man.

John Agnew Collection, no date (CA4999)
0.2 cubic feet, 8 audio cassettes

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Audio cassettes of folk music of Missouri, Arkansas, and Kentucky. Features the fiddle along with other string instruments. Also includes sheet music of American and Irish folk music.

Anna Agris Collection, 1932-1969 (S0804)
0.4 cubic foot, 100 photographs

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This collection contains dance programs, photographs, newspaper clippings, and manuscripts documenting Anna Agris' career as a ballet dancer and dance instructor in Chicago, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri. Her maiden name was Anna Agress.

Kamau Agyei a/k/a Carroll L. Jenkins Collection, 1986 (K1023)
0.2 c.f.

Kamau Agyei was a musician, as secretary-treasurer the Musicians Protective Union Local No. 627 and president of the Mutual Musicians Foundation as well as other organizations. Includes photocopies of articles about him.

Mary Bullock Aker Papers, 1930-1984 (K0115)
29 f and 2 vol.

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Photocopies of short stories and newspaper/magazine articles written by Aker, both rough and final drafts. They cover a variety of topics from the Revolutionary War to household hints. Also an autobiographical story which Mrs. Aker wrote in her 91st year of memories of her childhood in and around Parkville, Missouri

Nikoles Aleshi Papers, 1900-1910 (C3828)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)

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Papers of a Kansas City, Missouri, grocer who developed and promoted the "Virtuana Lengueje," or "Niu Speling Sistem," a phonetic method of spelling English. The papers consist of promotional materials and photographs.

Ione Alexander Papers, 1925-1982 (K0726)
8 c.f.

Idea notes and working drafts, published manuscripts of autobiographical stories, novels, plays, short stories, and poetry written by Alexander, an accomplished and published author. Also correspondence with friends, family, and other writers and are minutes and other documents relating to various organizations to which she belonged, such as the Quill Club.

Earl Wilson Allen Country Club District Map, 1930 (K0607)
58.5 lf

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Original painting [pictographic map] of the Country Club District, for J.C. Nichols Company (on board). Painting was displayed in J.C. Nichols building on the Country Club Plaza until 2012.

James Lane Allen Papers, 1886 (C2696)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The papers of James Lane Allen contain a manuscript describing Mrs. Stowe's "Uncle Tom" at home in Kentucky. Also included is a letter to R.W. Gilder, editor of CENTURY MAGAZINE, concerning the manuscript, and a copy of the CENTURY MAGAZINE, October 1887, containing the article.

Adam Allendorf Collection, no date (C2546)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)

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Songs and plays in German.

Jimmie Allison Papers, 1988-2013 (R1444)
0.5 cubic foot (9 folders, 3 CDs)

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The Jimmie Allison Papers contain materials related to the bluegrass career of Jimmie Allison and his bands. This includes bluegrass event and festival fliers, photographs, news articles, and song lists and lyrics.

Hermann B. Almstedt Papers, 1887-1954 (C2408)
1.5 cubic feet

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Correspondence with colleagues and students, articles, speeches, poems, programs, report cards and diplomas of Hermann B. Almstedt, professor of Germanic Languages at the University of Missouri.

Bower Aly Address, 1974 (C3581)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Address on the poetry of John G. Neihardt, dedicating ground for the Neihardt building in Bancroft, Nebraska, August 4, 1974. Bower Aly, Professor of Speech at the University of Oregon, delivered the ground dedication address for the Neihardt building erected by the State of Nebraska at Bancroft.

Ambassadors of Harmony Records, 1961-2009 (S0540)
8 cubic feet

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The Ambassadors of Harmony Records contain correspondence, meeting minutes, photographs, and scrapbooks chronicling the group’s history as an acapella men’s chorus performing jazz, pop, and barbershop music. Materials of interest include scrapbooks dating from 1963 to 1981 that include early appearances by the group at competitions and television programs, including the Charlotte Peters Show.

Jaquelin Ambler Collection, 1966-1972 (S0003)
0.8 cubic feet, 18 folders

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The Jaquelin Ambler Collection contains gallery announcements, flyers, programs, invitations, and newspaper articles regarding St. Louis area art clubs, galleries, and artists collected by Jaquelin Ambler between 1966 and 1972, after her retirement from the St. Louis Art Museum.

"America," Samuel Francis Smith, 1892 (C0409)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Autographed copy of poem.

American Audio Prose Library, 1981-1993 (C3851)
578 audio cassettes, 88 audio tapes

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Interviews of and readings by American prose writers. These recordings document the authors' renditions and interpretations of their works. The American Audio Prose Library of Columbia, Missouri; a grant-funded library; organized and produced the recordings for public radio stations and individual purchase.

American Audio Prose Library Records, 1979-2016 (CA6585)
91.25 cubic feet (includes 365 audio tapes, 591 audio cassettes, 91 DAT tapes, 30 CDs, 17 computer discs, 2 mini cassettes, 2 mini discs), 3 oversize items, 51.4 MB of digital files

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Addition of master and edited audio recordings, administrative files, business correspondence, financial records, grant files, writer files, and miscellaneous material.

American Dialect Society Records, 1859-2007 (CA6105)
37.6 cubic feet, 13 audio discs

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Papers and organizational records of the American Dialect Society. Charged with investigating spoken English of the United States and Canada, the Society was established in 1889 at Harvard University. Includes correspondence, treasurer reports and material, general organizational records, and research on words.

American Dialect Society Proverb Collection, no date (CA5248)
34 cubic feet

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Field research materials for a Dictionary of American Proverbs compiled under the directorship of Margaret Bryant. Includes materials from most of the United States and several Canadian provinces.

American Guild of Organists, Greater Kansas City Chapter Records, 1934-2008 (K0605)
12 c.f.

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Organizational records including scrapbooks, minutes, membership records, and printed and published materials, programs, clippings, and photographs.

American Guild of Organists, St. Louis Chapter Records, 1921-2021 (S0363)
6 cubic feet

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This collection consists of correspondence, photographs, chapter yearbooks, program booklets, handbooks, and financial materials documenting the American Guild of Organists, St. Louis Chapter's mission to nourish appreciation and interest in organ music through education, mutual support, and networking for current and future organists.

American Heartland Theatre Records, 1987-2013 (K1283)
110 c.f.

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Organizational records of a major live theater company in Kansas City, MO. Includes public relations and marketing files, correspondence, play posters and programs, publications, photographs, video, stage layouts and designs, , and other materials relating to the production of the plays.

American Revolution Bicentennial, Missouri Committee for Agriculture Papers, 1974-1976 (C4276)
1.2 cubic feet (42 folders), 1 audio tape

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The papers of the committee contain correspondence, newsletters, reports, updates, events awards programs, lists of elected members, historical information on “Centennial Farms” and “Liberty Trees,” meeting minutes, announcements, newspaper clippings, and audiovisual material for a slide presentation entitled “The Spirit of ’76.”

Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Abou Ben Adhem Temple, Springfield, Missouri Yearbook Collection, 1991 (R0977)
(1 folder)

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These are yearbooks for 1986 and 1991 for Abou Ben Adhem Temple, a chapter of the Ancient Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine "Shriners", at Springfield in Greene County, Missouri.

William James Anderson, Jr. Westport Scrapbook, 1820-1960 (K0396)
0.1 c.f.

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Newspapers clippings and notes pertaining to the history of the town of Westport, MO, now part of Kansas City.

Lisbon Applegate Collection, 1819-1903 (C0996)
2 cubic feet, 18 volumes

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Correspondence and business papers of Lisbon and Lewis M. Applegate of Keytesville, MO. Letters from George W. Applegate in California, 1848-1873, describing prospects for ranching, gold mining, and wine-making ventures; politics; and impact of Civil War and abolitionists. Civil War in Missouri; politics in Missouri and Chariton County; economic conditions and opportunities in Chariton County.

Ararat Shrine Band Collection, (K0485)
11.8 c.f.

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The Ararat Shrine Band Collection contains materials related to the band and its members, most notably a large volume of sheet music used by the band during performances. The collection also contains photographs of the band, the Ararat Chanters, and Gaylord Bleakley, director of the Ararat Shrine Band, as well as an audio CD and an LP of recorded musical selections performed by the band.

Vaun Arnold Papers, 1920-1958 (K1229)
1 c.f.

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Poetry, writings, correspondence and music of a Kansas City poet.

Arrow Rock (Mo.) Lyceum Theatre Records, 1964-1992, 2021-2022 (C2898)
0.3 cubic feet (7 folders)

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Correspondence, board meeting minutes and memos, financial records, and history concerning the Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock, Missouri.

Artist Presentation Society Records, 1946-2014 (S0249)
0.08 cubic foot

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The Artist Presentation Society Records contain bylaws, meeting minutes, and programs pertaining to the organization’s mission to advance young classical musician’s careers by holding annual auditions and hosting concerts for the winners. Topics of interest include concert ticket sales, audition applicant requirements, membership outreach, and the concert series Prelude Performances, co-sponsored by the Sheldon Concert Hall.

Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis Records, 1960-2006 (S0848)
85 cubic feet

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The Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis Records contains correspondence, meeting minutes, news releases, reports, and photographs pertaining to its mission to support and fund cultural and educational organizations in the St. Louis area. The materials in this collection date from 1960 to 2006.

Athenaean Literary Society Records, 1842-1925 (C0447)
1 cubic foot, 3 volumes

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Minutes and records of the organization, constitutions, membership lists, censors' reports, a history, and scrapbook.

Aurora, Missouri Centennial Committee Collection, 1970 (R0887)
(1 folder)

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This is a booklet published in celebration of the centennial of the founding of Aurora in Lawrence County, Missouri. Included are many historical photographs with accompanying identifications and historical narratives.

Austin Wood Auditorium Collection, 1967 (R0992)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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This is a brochure promoting the 1967 season at the Austin Wood Auditorium at Lake Ozark in Miller County, Missouri. Featuring starts from the "Grand Ole Opry," the country music venue featured namesake Austin Wood and such well-known performers as Loretta Lynn, Roy Acuff, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs, Tex Ritter, Ralph Emery, and Ernest Tubb.

Jean Coover Babcock Papers, 1944-1996 (K0740)
5.5 cubic feet

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Family, personal, and professional materials of Babcock, a ballerina and dance instructor. Family papers include photographs, printed materials, ephemera, and material regarding her father's his job as a railroad engineer. Personal and professional papers include correspondence; photographs; clippings; programs from dance and theatre performances; material documenting her ballet career in Germany and Canada; and administrative and financial records of her Kansas City dance schools.

Baldknobbers Hillbilly Jamboree Collection, 1970 (R1218)
(1 folder)

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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.

Clara Baldwin Papers, 1947-1993 (C3953)
0.2 cubic feet (5 folders)

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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.

Ball School, Morgan County, Missouri Collection, 1923 (R1105)
(1 folder)

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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.

Fred R. Balsiger Collection, 1904 (P0092)
90 photographs

90 b/w and color lantern slides of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904.

Walter L. Bargen Papers, 1972-2010 (CA6250)
7 cubic feet, 2 oversize items

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Manuscripts, publications, and personal papers of an author and first Poet Laureate of Missouri (2008-2010).

George Randolph Barse, Jr. Papers, 1980 (K0419)
0.07 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The George Randolph Barse, Jr. Papers were written in 1889 to 1891 by George Randolph Barse, Jr. to his family who resided in Kansas City, Missouri. This photocopy collection also includes drawings, photos, and a summarized listing of the letters.

Harold Roe Bartle Papers, 1937-1974 (K0154)
20 c.f.

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Papers of a scout executive, civic leader, public speaker, church leader, educator, and mayor of Kansas City, Missouri.

Bass Family Papers, 1864-1932 (C2367)
0.06 cubic feet (3 folders)

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Notebook and miscellaneous papers concerning music, recipes, home remedies, medical care, school reports, accounts and business of Sallie F. Ellis [Mrs. Lawrence Derby Bass, Sr.], L. Derby Bass, Jr., and Ella Read Bass of Boone County, MO.

Bass-Ellis Family Papers, 1867-1902 (C2241)
0.2 cubic feet (8 folders)

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Correspondence and business papers of Lawrence Derby Bass and Abraham E. Ellis of Boone County, Missouri.

Basye Family Papers, 1812-1960 (C2505)
3.9 cubic feet

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Correspondence, legal documents, clippings, account books, scrapbooks, photographs, Bible records, and papers collected to establish the Basye family genealogy. Included are Bowling Green Methodist Episcopal Church and Cumberland Presbyterian Church registers, and early letters describing activities and family life in Missouri and other states, notably California and Wisconsin. Mining, the California gold rush, and the Civil War are also described. Numerous correspondents are women.

J. Christian Bay Book Review, 1908 (C2783)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Review of IN THE FURROW, volume of poems by Lewis Worthington Smith. Review is written in Danish but quotes parts of poems in English.

Nanette Baz-Dresh Manuscript, 1982 (S0024)
0.01 cubic foot

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This collection contains one manuscript titled “Shakesperean Plays in St. Louis in the Nineteenth Century”. Nanette Baz-Dresch wrote the manuscript for a class at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Al Beck Papers, 1930s-2018 (CA6497)
4.15 cubic feet, 3 computer discs, 10 DVDs, 8.87 GB of digital files

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The papers of a visual artist and poet who taught art at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, contain photographs, artwork, publications, business records, and miscellaneous material.

Berenice B. Beggs Scrapbook, 1935 (C3557)
0.1 cubic feet (1 oversize volume)

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The collection contains newspaper clippings and photographs, feature stories and magazine articles on Mark Twain, compiled by a teacher in the English Department at Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville.