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"Many Happy Memories and Anecdotes Told by Franceska Lutz Hennerich to Her Grandchild Emma Burst Hermann", LaDonna Hermann, 1989 (C1790)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Reminiscences and anecdotes of a German American family from St. Louis. Includes information about immigration, business, family life, and other topics. Photocopies of family photographs included. Part of the German Heritage Archives.
Curtis Fletcher Marbut Papers, 1852-1983 (C3720)
6.8 cubic feet (250 folders)
The personal and professional papers of C. F. Marbut, a geology professor at the University of Missouri, 1895-1910, and soil scientist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1910-1935, includes correspondence, estate and financial records, photographs, publications, manuscripts, and maps. The personal correspondence received by Louise Marbut Moomaw and a short series of Civil War letters are also included in the papers.
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Irene Whitley Marcus Collection, 1885-2019 (K0452)
40 c.f.
Personal papers, collected items, and photographs of an African American educator, whose collection documents the history of the Black community in Kansas City from the nineteenth century to the twenty-first century.
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Morris B. Margolies Papers, 1915-2010 (K0582)
11 c.f.
Personal and professional papers including correspondence, letters, and cards to Margolies, Rabbi at Congregation Beth Shalom, and his wife Ruth, who was active in Hadassah, the Beth Shalom Sisterhood, and the Women's League for Conservative Judaism. Also lectures (VHS) Rabbi Margolies gave at Beth Shalom during and after his tenure as Rabbi.
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Sol E. Margolin Papers, 1959-1980 (K1196)
0.3 c.f.
Margolin was executive director of the Jewish Community Center and civic leader in the community. Includes photographs, programs, newspaper articles, original art, and memorabilia relating to the Jewish Community Center of Kansas City.
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Mariska Pugsley Marker Papers, 1813-2008 (K0500)
8 c.f.
Family papers of descendants of John Campbell of Kansas City, in particular the Frederic and Charlotte Pugsley family and their daughter Mariska.
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Evelyn Belle Marks Biography, 2010 (K0504)
0.02 c.f.
A memorial family history book honoring Miss Marks.
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Meredith Miles Marmaduke Papers, 1823-1886 (C1021)
0.6 cubic feet; also available on 1 roll of microfilm
Correspondence and miscellaneous personal and business papers of a Saline County, Missouri, farmer, businessman, lieutenant governor, and governor of Missouri.
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Dorothy Marra Research Collection, 1948, 1985-2007 (KA2603)
0.75 c.f.
The Dorothy Marra Research Collection contains notes from Dorothy’s research for her book Cher Oncle, Cher Papa and a yearbook, The Alverno, from St. Francis Academy in Nevada, Missouri, dated 1948.
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Marshall Family Papers, 1852-1909 (C0204)
0.1 cubic feet (5 folders), 1 roll of microfilm
Land deeds and family letters of the Joseph Marshall family and Lynch family, Saline County, MO, from Fayette, Fulton, Glasgow, Pettis County, Howard County, and Blue Lick, and from Lynch sisters at Oxford Female College, Cooper Female Seminary, and Minnesota with mention of family members, schools, slaves, California, and crops.
Martin Family Papers, 1939 (R1463)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Martin Family Papers contain two letters written between Lula Martin and her parents, Cora and Edward Martin in 1939.
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Martin Family Papers, 1857-1944 (R1472)
0.02 cubic foot (2 folders)
The Martin Family Papers contain an autobiographical account of Paris Clark Martin's life. The autobiographical stories include events leading up to and after the Civil War, information about southeastern Missouri, and Tom How's (Howe's) Mill. The collection also includes the memoirs of Paris Clark Martin's son, William Lawrence Martin, which discusses his father.
Martin Family Photographs, 1896-1959 (P0050)
32 photographs
Photographs of the Martin family of Salem, MO, and several relatives from extended family
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Rudolph Vincent Martinsen Collection, no date (CA6163)
0.1 cubic feet
Research correspondence, notes, and copies of documents concerning the former president of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad and father-in-law of John G. Neihardt. Material collected by historian Jan Krijff for his book, Een Aengenaeme Vrientschap (An Amicable Friendship): A Collection of Historical Events Between the Netherlands and Canada from 1862 to 1914. Some items in Dutch and German.
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Amadeo Martos Letter, 1911 (C0564)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To F.M. Hutchinson, Missouri City, Clay County, Missouri, from Spain, December 3, 1911. Written by a political prisoner from a castle fort in Alicante, Spain, requesting Hutchinson to become guardian for his daughter.
Mason Family Papers, 1820-1982 (CA6555)
5.4 cubic feet, 5 oversize items
The papers of the Harry Proctor Mason family of Fayette, Missouri, largely contain correspondence written during the early to mid-twentieth century. Also includes genealogical materials, photographs, postcards, and miscellaneous material.
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E.B. Mason Appointment, 1861 (C0549)
1 oversize item
Appointment as deputy postmaster at LaSalle, Illinois, by Abraham Lincoln.
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William L. H. Matkin Papers, circa 1865-1922 (R0784)
(1 folder)
This collection contains photocopies and typscripts of the memoranda book of Reverend William L. H. Matkin, a Baptist minister in Madison County, Missouri. Included are notes on persons baptized and married, funerals preached, notations on personal finances, and an inventory of a blacksmith shop.
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Matthews Family Papers, 1862-1863 (C3816)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
The papers of the Matthews family of Columbia, Missouri, include a reminiscence written by Mary Matthews Maupin in memory of her father, James L. Matthews, and two letters written during the Civil War by James L. Matthews.
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Leonard Matthews Family Papers, 1861-2003 (S0841)
1 cubic foot, 38 photographs
The Leonard Matthews Family Papers contain correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, and Leonard Matthews's autobiography "A Long Life In Review," pertaining to the lives of Leonard Matthews, Leonard Matthews Jr., and William Matthews.
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Matthews-Chambers Papers, 1860-1970 (S0440)
0.4 cubic foot, 29 folders
The Matthews-Chambers papers document the work, social activities, and travels of the Chambers family from 1811-1974. The collection also reflects social and political conditions in St. Louis, England, and India during the 19th century and early 20th century. Included in the collection is Correspondence (1877-1884) among members of the Chambers family reveals inter-familial tensions over child rearing, education and finances. These letters also describe military duties, social activities, living conditions, and attitudes toward natives among British Army officers and British planters living in India during the late 19th century.
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Richard Lawrence Matthis Papers, 1997-2013 (K0609)
6 c.f.
Matthis is a composer and musician in Kansas City, MO. includes personal records of correspondence, legal files, financial records, personal research, educational and social activities, poetry and musical compositions. Also electronic files containing; music, poetry, correspondence and miscellaneous personal papers.
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Bernice M. Max Papers, 1920-2002 (K0897)
0.25 c.f.
Photographs of Max and her family.
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Lawrence "Max" Maxeiner Papers, 1980-1995 (S0453)
4 cubic feet
The Lawrence "Max" Maxiener Papers primarily consists of photographs documenting Maxiener's career as a freelance photographer in the St. Louis area. Materials of interest include photographs of the flood of 1993, Union Station, and Michael Dukakis and Bill Clinton's visits to the St. Louis area during the 1988 and 1992 presidential campaigns.
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Orran Maybray Land Grant, 1819 (C3783)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a military land grant for land in the Missouri Territory given to Maybray for his service in the War of 1812. Maybray served in Lane's Company, 39th Regiment, Infantry.
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Andrew W. McAlester 80th Birthday Dinner Program, 1921 (C0751)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Program of dinner tendered Dr. McAlester in celebration of his eightieth birthday by the Boone County Medical Society and the citizens of Columbia, MO.
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Mary Margaret McBride Postal Card, 1964 (C3294)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Mrs. Tom Botts, Columbia, MO, from New York, April 13, 1964. Photograph of the view from her window in the Catskill Mountains, with note thanking Mrs. Botts for her letter.
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Virginia Lee McClelland Ehwa, ca. 1919-1980 (K0333)
0.3 c.f.
Correspondence from William Clyde McClelland, a dentist and was a maker of dental prosthetics to his wife, Flossie, and daughter Virginia during his business travels. Also family photographs, clippings, publications, and ephemera.
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Forrest Fletcher McCluney Papers, 1954-1987 (K0710)
16 c.f.
Professional correspondence of McCluney, civic leader and Vice President of the George Muehlebach Brewing Co. which was purchased by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co.,. Topics: Schlitz lawsuit, People-to-People & Sister Cities, and Tumaco Project. Also certificates, diplomas, and awards.
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Arthur F. McClure II Papers, 1908-1997 (K0660)
18 c.f.
McClure was a professor of history at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO. Includes research materials reflecting his interest in Missouri and Kansas history: newspaper clippings, magazine articles, books, and pamphlets on famous people who were born in these states; movies made in or about the area; Kansas City area buildings, businesses, and theatres; jazz and big bands. Also movie files of photographs of famous actors and actresses; and photographs from the Farm Security Administration.
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James McComb Papers, 1852-1926 (R0238)
(1 roll of mircofilm)
These are papers of Dr. James McComb, an early physician of Laclede County, Missouri. The papers include medical notebooks and treatment records, Civil War papers, McComb's autobiography, and family correspondence following his death.
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Charles A. McConn Photograph Collection, 1925, no date (P0945)
4 photographs
Photos of McConn ancestors, the Osage River Swinging Bridge, and Dr. J.P. Fruit
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Laura Marsh McConn Scrapbooks, 1875-1950 (C1412)
0.4 cubic feet (2 oversize volumes)
The scrapbooks of Laura Marsh McConn contain McConn family memorabilia, as well as newspaper clippings of travel articles by Charles A. McConn.
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Chester and Agnes McCord Family Papers, 1916-1980 (S0288)
2 cubic foot
The Chester and Agnes McCord Family Papers contain correspondence, photographs, postcards, yearbooks, and a scrapbook, pertaining to the family's ownership of the Western Candy Company and LaVerre Grim's service in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.
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McCormick Property Collection, 1936-1964 (K0815)
0.1 c.f.
Files relating to the purchase of land and the building a house owned by McCormick, an accountant, at 441 E. 65th Street, Kansas City, MO. It includes the Abstract of Title, correspondence, Deed of Trust, and receipts.
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John Steele McCormick Collection, 1809-2004 (R0877)
5 cubic feet (112 folders, 15 volumes)
These are the personal papers, correspondence, research, and writings of genealogist and local historian John Steele McCormick, a descendant of Cyrus Russell and Rebecca Pease Russell of Iron County, Missouri. Primary topics are Crawford County, the Forest Hill neighborhood, the Russell and McCormick families, and the Goodman Wonder Show.
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McCoy Family Papers, 1855-1896 (C1017)
0.15 cubic feet (7 folders)
Family letters and business correspondence concerning real estate in Utica, Missouri; memoranda; personal accounts; and legal papers of Willard J., John C., and Lucius McCoy.
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John Calvin McCoy Collection, 1871-1950 (K0296)
0.25
The collection consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings pertaining to John Calvin McCoy’s writing for the Kansas City Journal and various other newspapers. The scrapbook also contains a biography, obituaries, and memorials of McCoy, which were published after his death in 1889. The scrapbook includes an index compiled by the Native Sons and Daughters of Greater Kansas City. Additional materials include correspondence and typescript copies of writing by McCoy and his daughter, Nellie McCoy Harris.
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Joseph McCoy Papers, 1815-1908 (C2144)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Eight land deeds (3 to land in St. Louis, 1815-1820; 5 to land in Clark County, 1856-1866). Power of attorney and land purchase receipt, 1844. Daybook of McCoy's business transactions in Waterloo, MO, 1841-1842.
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McCraw-Turner Family Papers, 1837-1919 (C0145)
0.1 cubic feet
Letters, deeds, land surveys, tax receipts, and several miscellaneous items of the McCraw and Turner families of Tennessee and Greene County, MO.
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Samuel Johnson McCulloch Papers, 1887-1905 (K0023)
0.20 c.f. (4 folders)
Business and household financial accounts for McCulloch, a Kansas City lawyer, and his wife, Nellie B. McCulloch. Also letters to McCulloch with regard to his published books.
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McDaniel Family Papers Papers, 1812-1940 (K0626)
0.75 c.f.
Papers and genealogy relating to the family of McDaniel, Civil War soldier, farmer, insurance agent, and minister.
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James R. McDearmon Letters, 1830-1831 (C0490)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letters to wife Martha in Buckingham County, VA, from St. Louis County, MO, describing trip west and conditions in the area.
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Anderson McFall Papers, 1898-1914 (R0365)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Anderson McFall Papers contain transcripts of the journal of a resident of Phillipsburg in Laclede County, Missouri. The brief entries note marriages, births, injuries, illnesses, and deaths in the community, and contain news on fires, weather conditions, visitors, and residents moving away from or returning to the Phillipsburg area.
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Dan McGinnis Papers, 1988-1995 (S0377)
0.05 cubic foot
The Dan McGinnis papers consist of photographs of St. Louis-area Star Trek and Science Fiction Conventions, including Galactic Trek Fest and Epsilon Alpha. Photographs of interest consist of Epsilon Alpha celebrity guests visiting young AIDs patients at Washington University's Department of Pediatrics in support of the convention's fundraising efforts for the Department. Also included is an anniversary program for the USS Hexum's anniversary, a Starfleet International Chapter based in Belleville, Illinois.
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William E. McGready Papers, 1817-1875 (C1018)
0.08 cubic feet (4 folders)
Correspondence, legal papers, bills, receipts, and other miscellaneous items of the McGready Family of Potosi, Missouri.
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Evelyn May Whitcomb McGregor Collection, 1892-1947 (S0311)
0.5 cubic foot
This collection contains five diaries written by Evelyn May Whitcomb McGregor from 1892 to 1947. In the diaries, McGregor recounts her life in Boston, Massachusetts, her marriage to George McGregor, and their subsequent life in Maplewood, Missouri, where George McGregor owned and operated the McGregor Baking Company. Also included in the collection is a book, '"Then We Went to Powhatton's" Evelyn May Whitcomb McGregor Diaries 1892-1947,' which contains complete transcripts of the diaries.
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Mcguire Family Collection, 1895-1925 (S0713)
0.4 cubic feet, 1 scrapbook
This collection consists of a photograph album containing images of family life and buildings in Stallings, Illinois. Includes grave sites of C.F. Briggs and Mary A. Filbert.
John Philip McGuire Papers, 1808-1838 (C1019)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Receipts, legal papers, business and personal correspondence of J.P. McGuire.