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Thomas Stanford and Rene Rozenbilt Goldman Papers, 1900-2010 (K1143)
.04 c.f.

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Personal and family papers including certificates, letters, telegrams, and photographs for the Davis (Davidovich), Gitterman, Karash, Kopitnik, Levy, Rozenblit, and Spindler families.

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Mrs. Joseph Stanwood Papers, 1830 (C1827)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Letter to Mrs. Stanwood in Hopkinton, NH, from her cousin Hamilton P. in St. Charles, MO, describes fashion and society in St. Charles and discusses family and friends.

Abner Ford Staples Family Papers, 1814-1865 (K0227)
0.03 c.f.

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Letters written by and to Staples family members who moved from Georgia to Tennessee, then Independence, MO. Topics include news from home and notice of deaths, marriages, and births. Also are legal document relating to land purchases.

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Frances Sarah Stark Papers, 1942-1946 (K0503)
0.2 c.f.

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Papers of Trans World Airlines (TWA) hostess. Includes photographs, a passport, World Health Organization (WHO) certificates, and hostess training manuals.

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Nancy Enloe Stark Papers, 1895-1958, 2022 (CA6649)
2.4 cubic feet, 1 oversize volume, 1 oversize item

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The papers of Nancy Enloe Stark largely contain scrapbooks and scrapbook material, which includes news clippings, religious material, personal letters and cards, and some genealogical material.

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Stark-Logan Family Papers, 1813-2012 (CA6607)
2.2 cubic feet

The papers of a family from Louisiana, Missouri, include clippings, photographs, correspondence, genealogical information, and miscellaneous material, including material on Gov. Lloyd Stark.

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Irene Stiefel Starr Papers, 1952-1960 (K0728)
4 c.f.

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Programs, clippings, bulletins, letters, awards, report cards, test scores, and individual/composite photographs of activities at Border Star Elementary School, Southwest High School, Temple B'nai Jehudah, and the Missouri Valley Federation of Temple Youth.

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Raymond H. Starr Papers, 1900-1966 (K1138)
0.25 c.f.

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This collection contains Captain Raymond Starr's correspondences with his wife while he was serving during World War II in the United States Army Air Corps. Also included are a few letters to his children and friends.

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Suzanne Statland Papers, 1950-1978 (K0841)
3 c.f.

Statland was involved in several Kansas City area historical, social and educational groups in Kansas City. Includes organizational files for the UMKC Friends of the Library, Historic Kansas City Foundation, Landmarks Commission, and Future Alternatives. Also research and speeches relating to human resources and relations, as well as various issues, such as parking and the environment.

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Ruby Rose Stauber Papers, 1777-2016 (SP0015)
13.5 linear feet, 2 oversized box

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The papers of Rose Stauber contain the personal papers of Ruby Rose Stauber. They include correspondence, genealogical research, family photographs, and material related to Rose’s 31 years of service in the Women’s Army Corp.

Grant Samuel Stauffer Papers, 1990-2000 (K0946)
4.5 c.f.

Stauffer was the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Representative from Missouri 5th District, 1992, 1998; and for U.S. Senator from Missouri, 2000. Includes brochures, research notes, files and other documents relating to the National and Missouri State Libertarian Party as well as Kansas City, MO political issues.

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Mark Stauter Collection, 1852-1980 (R1432)
2 cubic feet (120 folders)

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The Mark Stauter Collection consist of materials donated by Dr. Mark Stauter, the former director of the State Historical Society of Missouri's Rolla Research Center. The papers cover a variety of topics related to Missouri history.

Steel Family Papers, 1840-1892 (C0205)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder), 1 roll of microfilm

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Alexander Steel family genealogy. Naturalization papers, 1840. Letters from Portland, Oregon, 1880, discussing change in collectors of customs, general political affairs, Oregonian and editor H. Scott, and 1892, mentioning Metropolitan Railway Company (electric street railroad).

Diana Steele Photograph Collection, 1880-1900 (R1391)
0.25 cubic foot (5 folders, 36 photographs)

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The Diana Steele Photograph Collection contains thirty-six photographs, including family and fraternity brother portraits, from Indiana and Missouri collected by Diana Steele. Some images depict logging scenes in southeast Missouri, from the 1880s to the early twentieth century.

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Eileen Stein Scrapbook, 1933-1935 (S0714)
0.25 cubic foot

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Eileen Stein attended Roosevelt High Evening School and Cleveland High School during the early to mid-1930s. The scrapbook contains school newspapers, greeting cards, letters, memorabilia, and event programs Stein collected during her high school career.

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Weldon Stein Papers, 1928-1946, 2016 (CG0008)
0.6 cubic feet

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The Weldon Stein Papers include World War II correspondence with his parents, military service records, a personal diary, high school and college graduation programs, and genealogical information.

Steinbach Family Papers, no date (CA6120)
4 oversize items

Plat maps of Bethel, Missouri. Also includes recorder of deeds supporting materials.

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Murielle Pruzan Steinman and Marshall Steinman Papers, 1926-1960 (K1096)
0.09 c.f.

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Family papers include business cards, passports, World War II documents, Holocaust materials, photographs, postcards, and autobiographical writings from Murielle Steinman detailing her experiences during the War in France.

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Stephens Sisters Portrait, 1884 (P1211)
1 photograph

Portrait of Stephens sisters, of Boone County, MO: Permeha, Sarah, and Chloe. Format described as "oilograph", image taken near Brown's Station ca. 1884.

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Edwin W. Stephens 70th Birthday Dinner Program, 1919 (C0753)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Program of birthday dinner given for Edwin W. Stephens by the citizens of Columbia, MO, June 28, 1919.

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Fleeta M. Stephens Photograph Collection, 1895, no date (P0902)
2 photographs

Photos of J.L. Stephens, and the William A. Bright family

Margaret Nelson Stephens Papers, 1823-1927 (C0311)
1.05 cubic feet (22 folders)

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The diaries of Margaret Nelson Stephens, the wife of Missouri Governor Lon V. Stephens, 1897-1901, document her daily life from 1875 to 1927. Genealogy notes describe Margaret's ancestry and other documents cover a wide range of topics pertaining to relatives through her sister Nadine's marriage to Charles E. Leonard. Most deal with Charles E. Leonard himself, and his brothers Leverett and Abiel. Two Missouri Militia muster rolls, 1862-1863, and a bill of sale for slaves, 1849, are most notable.

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Ruth Berkowitz Snower Stern Papers, 1918, 1952 (K1171)
0.02 c.f.

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Includes photographs, marriage certificates and announcements, special citation and other material relating to the Berkowitz and Snower families.

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Joseph Edward Stevens Jr. Papers, 1981-1998 (K0753)
5 c.f.

Personal papers of Stevens, Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Includes correspondence, biographical information, and awards. Also files related to his work with the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, the Plain Language & Law Committee of the Missouri Bar, and a Seminar Course on the Arts of Lawyering and Judging.

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Walter Barlow Stevens Papers, 1866-1933 (C3548)
0.12 cubic feet (6 folders)

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The papers of Walter Barlow Stevens contain letters to Stevens, author of Missouri histories, from contemporaries in the newspaper profession; from Floyd Shoemaker, secretary of the State Historical Society of Missouri; and from relatives and friends.

Stever Family Papers, 1848-1871 (C4300)
0.1 cubic feet (3 folders)

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The papers of the Stever family contain letters written between members of a family of Missouri farmers living primarily in Webster County during the 19th century.

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Stewart Funeral Home Records, 1931-1943 (R0079)
(1 roll of microfilm)

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The Stewart Funeral Home Records contains a microfilm copy of records of funerals conducted by the Stewart Funeral Home at Lebanon in Laclede County, Missouri. The entries include vital statistics and genealogical information, the cause of death, the date and place of burial, and the cost of the funeral.

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George Earle and Louise Stewart Letters, 1932-1950 (C4111)
0.2 cubic feet

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The papers contain letters describing Louise, Earle, and Robert (Bobby's) Stewarts travels in Europe, Northern Africa, Southwest Asia, and South America. The papers consist mostly of letters, postcards, and the itineraries to their travels and experiences abroad. The collection also contains materials regarding the marriage of George Earle Stewart and Louise Stilwell in 1920.

J. Andrew Stewart Papers, 1975-1994 (R1471)
0.25 cubic foot (5 folders, 1 photograph, 9 slides)

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The J. Andrew Stewart Papers contain the personal papers of J. Andrew 'Andy' Stewart dealing with his involvement with the Shannondale Community Center and Shannondale United Church of Christ. These materials include photographs, correspondence, church bulletins, pamphlets, devotionals and Bible studies.

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Townsend and Sarah Carter Stewart Family Papers, 1836-1875 (C3930)
0.2 cubic feet

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Papers of the Stewart family consist of a small group of genealogical documents prepared by twentieth century family members, and a larger, incomplete body of correspondence of family members, family friends, and a small number of businessmen.

Norman S. Stiefel Papers, 1924-1992 (K1109)
7 c.f.

Personal papers and financial records concerning Norman S. Stiefel Company and Norman's Wholesale Jewelry Company.

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Richard Norman Stiefel Papers, 1974-1991 (K1149)
0.3 c.f.

Incudes issues of the Temple Bulletins from the Congregation B'Nai Jehudah in Kansas City, MO and directories from organizations in which Mrs. Stiefel held memberships. Also items relating to the Stiefel's interests in local and national politics and community cultural activities.

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Stigliani Family Papers, c. 1900-2003 (C4037)
2 cubic feet (26 folders)

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The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, legal documents, journals, newspaper clippings, World War II materials, and various other papers belonging to members of the Stigliani, D’Andrea, and Vincitorio families.

Nancy Stirman Collection, no date (P0566)
10 photographs

Photos believed to be of Eva Davidson Caster (d. 1980) and her brother Homer, and their family members.

Rose Lesky Stolowy and Sol Stolowy Papers, 1938-2002 (K0434)
6 c.f.

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Advertisement film (ca. 1947) for the Midtown Fabric Shop. Also tailor pattern sets, financial and customer records for the Fabric Shop and the Kansas City Custom Garment Company, and family photographs and correspondence.

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James Blain Stone Papers, 1943-1945 (R1189)
(1 folder)

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This is correspondence written during World War II between James. B. "Stoney" Stone, who served in an Ordnances Battalion in the United State Army in the Southwest Pacific Theatre, and his parents, who lived in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. The letters include news of friends and family, and a few newspaper clippings.

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Kimbrough Stone Papers, 1897-1958 (C0005)
11 cubic feet (956 folders); also available on 37 rolls of microfilm

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Papers of a judge of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, 1917-1947 (presiding judge, 1928-1947), who continued to work with the court after his retirement in 1947. U.S. courts; Democratic politics, Kansas City and Missouri bar associations and law schools; and fraternal and charitable organizations.

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Henry K. Story Journal Transcript, 1888-1892 (K1318)
0.01 c.f.

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typescript copy of journal , includes details of travel to Australia and return to Kansas City, Missouri. Story was a Civil War veteran, and employee of the Post Office

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Edward E. Stout Genealogical Collection, 1890-2002 (SP0068)
3 cubic feet (67 folders, 2 volumes)

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The Edward E. Stout Genealogical Collection contains correspondence, genealogical research, family charts, photographs, and manuscripts related to the Fulbright and Stout families.

Maria A. Strickland Papers, 1864-1926 (C3099)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The papers of Maria A. Strickland contain letters, programs, and pension papers of Maria A. Strickland; a copy of a Civil War song; and a photo of Clara Bannon's school at Marshfield, MO.

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Strobel Family Photograph Album, 1921-1943 (C4518)
0.2 cubic feet (4 folders)

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Photograph album created by Oscar and Juanita Campbell Strobel of Lexington and  Mexico, Missouri, documenting activities with family and friends, including school picnics, a graduation from Wentworth Military Academy, marriages, and travel in the Ozarks.

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Stubbs Photograph Album, 1864-1910 (P0699)
38 photographs

Cartes de visite and tintypes of Howard County families. Surnames: Crews, Maupin, Bishop, Boggs, Broadus, Cornealison, Forbes, Harris, Land, Moore, Strode, and Wilcoxin. Removed from 19th century photo album. Addition photos of Mr. and Mrs. William Weaver (of Pilot Grove)

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Stumpe Family Collection, 1908-2019 (CA6545)
0.2 cubic feet

The collection contains genealogies compiled by Ruth Stumpe Brent Tofle on the Stumpe family of Franklin County, Missouri, and related Horstick and Wagner families. Includes Dale Carnegie course material; information on Myrtle Wagner, Ruth Tofle, and Lester Stumpe; and miscellaneous material, 1908-2019.

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S.P. Sublett Letter, 1883 (C2255)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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To Abraham and Elizabeth Sublett, from Todd County, Minnesota, 22 May 1883. Letter to aunt and uncle regarding going to spend the summer trading with the Indians in Canada.

Sue O'Bannon Parker Autograph Books, 1880-1895 (C4624)
0.2 cubic feet (2 folders)

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Four autograph books belonging to Sue O'Bannon Parker of Garden City, Missouri, who attended school at Warrensburg and Sedalia, Missouri.

Patrick Walker Sumner Papers, 1979-2013 (K1120)
1.1 c.f.

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Sumner is a social and political activist in Metropolitan Kansas City. Includes his topical files, speeches and correspondence, newspapers, fliers and clippings.

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Sutherland Family Letters, 1858-1879 (C2685)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Letters to Samuel H. Sutherland, a Missouri University student, from his parents, reporting local news in St. Clair County. A letter from Samuel from Shreveport, LA, in 1865, tells his post-Civil War plans.

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Samuel H. Sutherland Papers, 1858-1861 (C0400)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Letters to Samuel H. Sutherland, a student at the University of Missouri, from his parents in St. Clair County.

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Warren Swain Papers, 1820-1842 (C0173)
0.13 cubic feet (6 folders)

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Diary mentions weather, plantation, sugar, corn, Negroes; high Mississippi River, 1821; Andrew Jackson's arrival in New Orleans on April 24, 1821; the 33-day sail from New Orleans to Boston; sickness of 1825. Two letters by Freegrace Raynolds discussing religious feelings; questions about Clarksville, MO; comments on slavery, 1837; and loss of bank money, 1842.