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William Rensing Papers, 1945-1986 (K0523)
0.5 c.f.
Photographs, newspaper articles concerning the works of the German-born, Kansas City area sculptor.
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Reppy-Frissell-Drake Family Papers, 1860-1930 (C0155)
0.1 cubic feet
Personal correspondence of a DeSoto, Missouri, family concerning the Civil War, relatives in the east, and family news. Additional Frissell family papers are available at the Missouri Historical Society in St. Louis.
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"The Republic of Missouri," W.L. Webb, no date (C1286)
0.16 cubic feet (1 volume)
History of Missouri by an Independence, MO, newspaperman.
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Bob Reuter Papers , 1977-2013 (S0368)
4 cubic feet
The Bob Reuter papers consist of photographs, diaries, flyers, CDs, and a song lyric book, documenting Reuter's life and career as a singer/songwriter, musician, photographer, and host of KDHX's Bob's Scratchy Records. During his career, Reuter belonged to several influential St. Louis-area music groups, including the Dinosaurs (Punk), Kamikaze Cowboy (Alt-Country), and Bob Reuter's Alley Ghost.
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Paul Joseph Revitt Papers, 1940-1990 (K0849)
14 c.f.
Personal and professional papers of Revitt, professor in the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Includes research and final drafts of his master's thesis and doctoral dissertation and other articles and books; daily expense books and diaries; travel scrapbooks; and printed, and published material.
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Fannie A. (Mrs. Sidney) Reynolds Scrapbook, 1880-1911 (K0411)
0.1 c.f.
Clippings of poetry, stories (religious, holiday, morals, children), news stories from around the United States and Europe, stories of famous people, histories of various things (animals, potatoes, gold leaf, etc) Grover Cleveland, and homilies.
Thomas Caute Reynolds Papers, 1860-1864 (C1910)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Papers in suit of U.S. vs. Library of Thomas C. Reynolds for settlement of Reynolds' debts. Included is inventory of his library.
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Richland Rural School, Henry County, Missouri Collection, 1906 (R1223)
(1 folder)
This is a souvenir for the students at Richland Rural School for the term 1905-1906. Listed are the names of the teacher (Frank O. Denny), the school board (J.F. Boyd, president), and the names of the pupils. The surnames Lile, Duckworth, Boyd, Knisely, Dody, and Wood were common among the students.
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Russell Robert Rine Papers, 1974 (K0348)
0.01 c.f.
"The Snow Fox", a fictionalized history of the Rine family before and during Revolutionary War times, written by Rine.
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Ripley County Centennial Inc. Collection, 1959 (R1008)
(1 folder)
This collection includes a certificate of souvenir stock in Ripley County Centennial, Inc., a centennial booklet, a promotional brochure, and two souvenir pinback buttons for the Ripley County Centennial celebration at Doniphan, Missouri, on August 17-22, 1959.
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River Faces Scrapbook, 1983-1987 (S1150)
0.025 cubic foot
This collection contains a scrapbook of River Faces parade in downtown St. Louis
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Riverside School, Butler County, Missouri, 1910 (R1239)
(1 folder)
This is a souvenir of the Winter Term, 1910, for the Riverside School in Butler County, Missouri. Farrar Foster was the teacher and J.D. Mercer, R.P. Neel, and W. A. Cravens were directors of the local school district.
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John W. Roberts Folklore Collection, 1975-1985 (CA4756)
6 cubic feet, 1 card file
Student papers and related materials received by a former University of Missouri-Columbia folklore professor.
Robinson Family Papers/Kansas City Social Register Records, 1880-1998 (K0774)
19 c.f.
Papers of a prominent Kansas City family, and publishers of the Social Register. Includes correspondence, genealogical files, reference notecard index, biographical data, printed and published material, clippings, and photographs.
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Hamline E. Robinson Papers, 1877-1879 (C1219)
0.2 cubic feet
Papers of Hamline E. Robinson, a Maryville, MO, book collector, consisting of a diary, a catalog of his occult library; and a volume that includes a "Sketch of the Life of Thomas Taylor, the Platonist" and a biographical account of Taylor's works.
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"Roderick, Last of the Goths," A.W. Scharil, 1853 (C1244)
0.08 cubic feet (1 volume)
The collection contains a tragedy in five acts written by a St. Louis lawyer, editor and publisher. Scharil was a member of the American Bar Association, editor and publisher of The American Banner, Union Banner, Mississippi Valley Farmer, Mississippi Sun, and other publications.
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Edward L. Roemer Papers, 1886-1938 (K0698)
2 c.f.
Catalogs and records of Roemer, a fine cabinetmaker in Kansas City, MO. Includes drawings, sketches, and patterns for furniture
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Rolla Chamber of Commerce Collection, circa 1931 (R1212)
(1 folder)
This is a promotional booklet for Rolla, the seat of Phelps County in south-central Missouri. Although undated, it includes data from the 1930 census and a view of the Edwin Long Hotel, which opened in 1931. Also included is a poem, "In the Ozark Hills of Old Missouri", by Dr. J. Curtis Lyter.
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James S. Rollins Papers, 1546, 1809-1968 (C1026)
3.3 cubic feet (222 folders, 1 volume); also available on 11 rolls of microfilm
The papers of James S. Rollins, a Boone County, Missouri, lawyer, politician, businessman, and curator of University of Missouri include correspondence with family, business and political associates, and George Caleb Bingham and other friends. The papers cover state, national, and Whig party politics from 1830 through the 1880s, the Civil War in Missouri, internal improvements and the North Missouri Railroad, and education at University of Missouri.
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Zygmund Przemyslaw Rondomanski Papers, 1933-1988 (K0261)
1.25 c.f.
Original musical scores, compositions, and arrangements for the cello and other instruments by Rondomanski, a composer and music teacher. Also included is a scrapbook of letters, clippings, programs, and photographs relating to Rondomanski's life and career and recordings of his work.
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Frank A. Root Letter, 1925 (C2781)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Brentano's, Inc., Chicago, IL, from Topeka, KS, June 8, 1925. Letter concerning publishing THE OVERLAND STAGE TO CALIFORNIA in 1901; biographical information; and offer of two copies of one book for sale at $40 and $35.
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Roscoe School, Saint Clair County, Missouri Collection, 1922 (R1104)
(1 folder)
This is a souvenir booklet for the school year 1921-1922 at the Roscoe School in Roscoe Township in Saint Clair County, Missouri. The teacher was Ida J. Porter. Included are the names of the pupils and the members of the school board.
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Gertrude Rose and Jay Landesman Collection, 1959-1967 (S0617)
0.01 cubic foot
This collection consists of playbills, programs, and newspaper clippings on Gaslight Square theater/cabaret owner Jay Landesman, collected by his sister, Gertrude Rose.
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Malcolm Leviatt Rosholt Papers, 1930-1990 (K0389)
1 c.f.
Noted journalist in 1930s China, intelligence officer for the Flying Tigers, Wisconsin local historian and author. Includes research notes and writing by Rosholt on China and the Far East.
David Reid Ross Manuscript, 2000 (K0925)
0.03 c.f. (1 folder)
Manuscript, Kansas Abolitionists Fight Confederates in Missouri written by Ross.
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Jacob F. Rothblatt Collection, 1950-1979 (K0631)
0.5 c.f.
Rothblatt was Cantor of Congregation Beth Shalom in Kansas City, MO. Includes phonograph recordings, awards, plaques, photograph and hand painted portrait of Cantor Rothblatt.
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Rotoscope Collection, 1938-1981 (R1499)
11 cubic feet (23 folders, 50 reels 35mm film)
The Rotoscope Collection contains the personal papers of Rowe Carney Jr., photographs, patents, schematics and design materials, promotional material, and 35mm reels of film related to the Rotoscope. Invented by Rowe Carney Jr. of Rolla, Missouri, and Tom Smith of Urbana, Missouri, the Rotoscope is a single camera, single projection system capable of taking and projecting a scope of 180 degrees on one reel of film. The collection also includes film scripts written by Rowe 'Doc' Carney and correspondence related to the production of two of his films.
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Larry Rottmann Collection, 1960s-2000s (CA5858)
107.35 cubic feet, audiovisual material, oversize material
Compilation of correspondence, subject files, manuscripts, publications, newspaper clippings, teaching material, production material, organizational records, and audio and video recordings related to Vietnam, the Vietnam War and anti-war activity, veterans, and conflict literature.
Dora Pelagie Rozier Sheet Music Collection, 1828-1890 (R0237)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The Dora Pelagie Rozier Sheet Music Collection contains microfilm copies of sheet music for piano and Spanish guitar college by Dora Pelagie Rozier and Emily Pelagie Janis Rozier of Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. Included are four musical periodicals and a handwritten transcription by Marie Zoe Vallé Rozier.
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Firmin A. Rozier Letter, 1883 (C2782)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
From Ste. Genevieve, MO, Aug. 22, 1883. Letter mentioning business partnership of his father, Ferdinand Rozier, and John James Audubon; dissolution of the partnership; and Audubon's move to Kentucky.
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Sol Smith Russell Papers, 1848-1902 (C3625)
1.7 cubic feet (42 folders, 3 oversize volumes)
Newspaper clippings, reviews of stage plays, correspondence, and scrapbooks on the life and career of a popular comedian of the late 1800s, and his contemporaries.
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Elaine Baum Ryder Papers, 1908-2006 (K0701)
1 c.f.
National Register of Historic Places forms written by Ryder while a researcher for the Kansas City Landmarks Commission, booklets, books, newspaper clippings and magazines, and photographs.
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S.W. Hurst and Company (Tipton, Mo.) Records, 1872-1905 (C4169)
0.8 cubic feet (10 folders , one oversize)
Eight ledger books and two scrapbooks pertaining to a store in Tipton, Missouri which sold drugs, jewelry, stationery and music from approximately 1885 to 1900. Some additional materal falls before and after this time period. The scrapbooks contain colorful, old-fashioned advertisements for a variety of products including shoes, thread, coffee, medicine, etc. Numerous images of women and children, animals, birds, fruit, flowers, pastoral scenes, etc.
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Saint David's Welsh Society of Greater Kansas City Records, 1966-2015 (K1201)
2 c.f.
Organizational records including minutes, newsletters, memorabilia, rosters, photographs and two bound volumes. Also files for the 61st Annual Welsh National Gymanfa Ganu, held in Kansas City, MO.
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Saint Francois Agricultural and Mechanical Association Collection, 1891 (R1273)
(1 folder)
This is a booklet containing the program, premium list, and regulations of the twentieth annual fair of the St. François county Agricultural and Mechanical Association, held September 8-11, 1891 at Farmington, Missouri.
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Sainte Genevieve Chamber of Commerce Collection, 1935 (R0836)
(1 folder)
This is a bicentennial souvenir pictorial booklet published by the chamber of commerce in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the town of Sainte Genevieve in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri. It contains photographic views of historic sites and buildings in the town.
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Sainte Genevieve, Missouri Bicentennial Collection, 1933-1935 (R1243)
(2 volumes)
These are photocopies of scrapbooks compiled by Francis J. Rozier, chairman of the bicentennial committee of the Ste. Genevieve chamber of commerce, during the planning and observance (1935) of the bicentennial of Sainte Genevieve in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri. Included are newspaper clippings, printed material, photographs, correspondence, and miscellaneous papers.
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Sainte Genevieve, Missouri Collection, 1973, 1975 (R1470)
0.02 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Sainte Genevieve, Missouri Collection contains a Sainte Genevieve, Missouri Lake Forest Estates booklet printed by the La Rose Publishing Company in 1973 and A Tour of Old Sainte Genevieve printed by the Wehmeyer Printing Company in 1975.
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Rhea Silverbery Salasche-Kaseff Papers, 1952 (K1144)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Rhea Salasche-Kaseff Papers contain a May 1952 edition of the Beth Shalom Sunday School newsletter, "The Comet."
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Salem Public School Collection, 1921 (R0571)
(1 folder)
This is a printed program for a "Springtime Pageant" performed by the First and Second Grades of the Salem Public School, Salem, Missouri, at the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, on April 29, 1921.
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Harold David "Hal" Sandy and Wilda Barmore Sandy Collection, 1974-1995 (K0718)
3 c.f.
Research notes, photographs, draft manuscripts for various local history writings by the Sandys. Includes Articles, promotional materials, working drafts, photographs, slides and talks concerning their book, "Here Lies Kansas City," articles, correspondence, taskforce report, notes, and resolutions relating to various historic preservation projects.
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Art Santen Collection, 1940-2010 (S0980)
0.4 cubic foot, 579 photographs
This collection contains songbooks, scorecards, and photographs pertaining to events, individuals, and places connected to Art Santen, a longtime resident of the Skinker Debaliviere neighborhood and noted collector of bottle caps.
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Marshall Bryan Saper Collection, 1984-1991 (K1065)
16 c.f.
Saper was a clinical psychologist in private practice an author, lecturer and radio talk show host on KCMO. Includes audio recording of his popular call-in radio program.
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Marcia Savin Manuscript, 1975 (S0156)
0.01 cubic feet
The collection contains the script for the two-act play The Feast of Tsouris (The Feast of Troubles) written by Marcia Savin.
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Elizabeth Gentry Sayad Papers, 1943-2009 (S0476)
12 cubic feet, 1274 photographs, 7 reel-to-reel tapes, 5 videotapes, 1 scrapbook
The Elizabeth Gentry Sayad Papers consist of newspaper clippings and correspondence, documenting her activities in St. Louis-area cultural events. Topics of interest include A Fair to Remember, Christ Church Cathedral, the Mayor's Task Force on the Humanities and the Arts, the Mississippi River Festival and Tricentennial, the New Music Circle, and the Repertory Theater.
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Alma Sioux Scarberry Papers, 1899-1990 (C3913)
3.0 cubic feet (107 folders), 41 audio cassettes, 14 audio discs
The papers of Alma Sioux Scarberry, a reporter, novelist, script writer, publicist, and entertainer, include correspondence, clippings, photographs, newspaper serials, books, manuscripts, sheet music, audio tapes, and material documenting her career and personal life.
Scarritt-Royster-Swinney Family Papers, 1818-1989 (K0632)
71 c.f.
Family papers of three prominent families of Kansas City and Glasgow, MO. Includes a wide variety of materials including letters, postcards, speeches, newspaper articles, poetry, photographs, family items, business and personal papers, tributes to various individuals and historical papers and recollections.
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Morris Schlozman Papers, 1953-2004 (K1092)
0.2 c.f.
Schlozman was Business Manager and General Manager of Box Office, an international film trade journal. Includes materials pertaining to Congregation Beth Shalom (commemoration books, memories of Rabbi Gershon Hadas) and a articles and other materials from renowned Jewish scholar Irving Levitas.
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F.L. Schofield Papers, 1912 (C3569)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers of F.L. Schofield contain a copy of of a letter from Schofield on behalf of commission to erect a Mark Twain monument and marker, to Albert Bigelow Paine, Twain's biographer, and Paine's reply. Identity of the house in which Twain was born, and appropriate inscriptions for the monument and marker are discussed.
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Schopp Family Collection, 1864-1957 (S1217)
0.01 cubic foot
The Schopp Family Collection contains photographs, probate records, pension and marriage certificates, as well as Musicians’ Club and Musicians’ Mutual Benefit Association membership cards of Valentine and Victor Schopp.