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Leo Soriano Papers, 1930-1995 (S0581)
0.3 cubic feet
The Leo Soriano Papers primarily consist of 23 tapes containing Soriano's recounting his life story, including his military service during World War II. Also included in the collection are photographs of Soriano, dating from the 1930s to the 1980s.
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Lee Herbert Sorkin Papers, 1941-1959 (K0804)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder, 5 photographs)
The Lee Herbert Sorkin Papers contain five photographs, mostly picturing relatives of Herb Sorkin's wife, Bryna (Kleinstein) Sorkin.
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Mary Ann Sorrell Papers, 1863 (R1455)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Mary Ann Sorrell Papers contains a handwritten letter from Mary Ann Sorrell to her daughter. The letter is dated September 10, 1863, and was written in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mary Ann Sorrell discusses her housing situation, the health of her children, and the living arrangements of her various children.
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George Soule Memorial, 1926 (C1563)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Soule, author and lecturer, was founder and president of Soule Commercial College and Literary Institute, New Orleans, LA. Memorial, adopted by the Louisiana Historical Society, February 23, 1926, was written by J. Mitchell Pilcher, chairman, Soule Memorial Committee, and recording secretary of the Society.
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Southwest Missouri Collection, 1864-2014 (SP0017)
1 cubic foot (43 folders, 34 photographs)
The Southwest Missouri Collection is an artificial collection combining miscellaneous small acquisitions related to southwest Missouri individuals, places, organizations, and events. Material continues to be added to the collection.
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Virginia Southwood Family Papers, 1861-1904 (C0974)
0.4 cubic feet
The Virginia Southwood Family Papers contain the genealogical record of Virginia Southwood's family, the diaries of George Ward Litts, and the Civil War correspondence between teacher Susan Griggs and some of the Union soldiers who had attended her school in Wolcottville, Indiana.
Edward W. Sowers Papers, 1942-1980, bulk 1961-1979 (R0135)
2 cubic foot (107 folders)
The Edward Walter Sowers Papers contains correspondence, business papers, and miscellaneous printed materials of a newspaper editor and publisher at Rolla, Phelps County,
Missouri. Topics include the Sowers family, journalism and the newspaper business, the University of Missouri, and United States politics and foreign relations.
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Douglas P. Spalding Diary, 1864 (C3428)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The diary gives day to day temperature reading, January 30-December 31, in Ralls County, Missouri, and one line telling how he spent each day, at school, home, or attending to farm chores.
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Spangler Family Papers, 1849-1866, 2023 (C4644)
0.1 cubic feet (2 folders)
The papers of a Clark County, Missouri, family include biographical material, photographs, and family correspondence. The bulk of the letters were written between Samuel and Mary Ann Spangler during the American Civil War.
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John Nathan Sparks Papers, 1901-1947 (C2798)
3.1 cubic feet
The John Nathan Sparks Papers consist of the business and personal correspondence of an employee of the Missouri Lumber and Mining Company of Grandin, MO.
Theodore C. Sparks Papers, 1750-1960 (K0083)
8 f
Photocopied family history research done by T.C. Sparks, in the 1920's. They include anecdotes and reminiscences about family members, along with transcriptions of family letters.
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John C. Spencer Papers, 1835-1843 (C2301)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
Letters of J.C. Spencer to John V.S. Pruyn, lawyer in New York, concerning land, costs, and the release of Mrs. James's dower. Also a letter written by Spencer while secretary of the treasury concerning a deposit with a pension agent in Albany, NY.
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Spengler Family Papers, 1850-1870 (C4034)
0.25 cubic feet (3 folders)
Correspondence to Daniel H. Spengler, of Bentonsville, Virginia, from his brothers Philip and Samuel and other relatives and friends living in Missouri and Virginia, covering the periods 1856 to 1860 and 1865 to 1870. Also included are a map of New York City; a photocopy of the Warren County, Virginia, census of 1850; a railroad advertisement; two train tickets; and accounts of travel expenses.
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Willis Allen Spiller Collection, 1863-1955 (R0147)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Willis Allen Spiller Collection contains photocopies of the personal papers, newspaper clippings, and genealogical material concerning Willis A. Spiller. Spiller was a businessman and county official in Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri. Also included in the collection is genealogical material for the Stinson family.
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Rose Evelyn Kurs Sporn Papers, 1943-2011 (K1166)
0.21 cubic foot (18 folders, 14 photographs)
The Rose Evelyn Kurs Sporn Papers contain writings by Sporn, correspondence, and publicity related to the Kidde Kapers productions at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City. It also contains photographs, a brief history of the Dolls for Democracy project, and a scrapbook.
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Barbara Sprenger Papers, 1867-2016 (S0281)
11 cubic feet
The Barbara Sprenger Papers contains correspondence, histories, photographs, reports, and maps pertaining to Dioxin and hazardous waste dumping of the Russell Bliss, Grover Callahan, and related properties in the Wildwood and Ellisville, Missouri, areas. The collection also contains family papers, which include correspondence, genealogical research materials, and photographs.
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Sproull Family Papers, 1822-1839, 1869 (CA6594)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains letters of the Sproull and related Fergus and Riddlesbarger families of Cooper, Howard, Saline, and St. Clair Counties, Missouri. Includes a probate record for Francis Sproull.
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St. Charles, Missouri, Leases, 1831-1835 (C1688)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Leases to lots in the city commons to Sarah Ann Cole, 1831, and John Lilly, Jr., 1835.
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Lawrence L. St. Clair Papers, 1930-1954 (C3847)
0.6 cubic feet (15 folders)
Papers of Lawrence L. St. Clair an educator who spent over forty years working in various primary, secondary, and higher education positions in Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas. Collection consists largely of personal correspondence; also includes occasional fliers and bulletins.
St. Louis County Cemetery Collection, 1901-2000 (S0800)
2.5 cubic feet, 94 photographs
The St. Louis County Cemetery Collection consists of subject files, books, and photographs collected by Ann Morris in preparation for her book, "Sacred Green Spaces." The subject files consist of correspondence, newspaper clippings, and pamphlets on St. Louis-area cemeteries, including Bellefontaine and Bates cemeteries. Other items of interest include drafts of the book.
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St. Louis Protestant Orphan's Asylum Records, 1834-1940 (S0058)
8 microfilm rolls
The St. Louis Protestant Orphans' Asylum Records contain bylaws, histories, annual reports, board minutes, matrons' daybooks, and admission and departure records documenting the organization's mission to care for orphaned children.
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St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, 1882-1939 (R0122)
(1 roll of microfilm)
The St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cole Camp, Missouri Records contains a microfilm copy of minutes of congregational meetings, church registers, and records of the Ladies Aid Society of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cole Camp, Benton County, Missouri. Nearly all of the texts are in German.
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Lewis John Stadler Papers, 1920s-1950s (CA4125)
10.25 cubic feet
Addition to papers of a University of Missouri agricultural geneticist.
Ida K. Staggers Papers, 1936-1972 (K0501)
0.3 c.f.
Photographs, scrapbook and other memorabilia related to Staggers' 35-year career with Trans World Airlines (TWA) as an Air Hostess.
Thomas Stanford and Rene Rozenbilt Goldman Papers, 1900-2010 (K1143)
.04 c.f.
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)
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.
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Abner Ford Staples Family Papers, 1814-1865 (K0227)
0.03 c.f.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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State Historical Society of Missouri Typescript Collection, 1814-1962 (C0995)
14 rolls of microfilm
The State Historical Society of Missouri Typescript Collection consists of typescripts of articles and manuscripts donated over the years to the Historical Society.
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- African Americans
- Agriculture
- Business and Industry
- Culture
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife
- Family and Personal Papers
- Folklore and Folklife
- Frontier and Pioneer Life
- Genealogy
- Geography and Maps
- Government and Politics
- Language
- Literature
- Media
- Military
- Railroads and Railways
- Religion
- Social and Fraternal Organizations
- Social Reform and Welfare
- Transportation
- Travel and Description
- University of Missouri
- Women
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
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)
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.
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Steel Family Papers, 1840-1892 (C0205)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder), 1 roll of microfilm
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).
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Diana Steele Photograph Collection, 1880-1900 (R1391)
0.25 cubic foot (5 folders, 36 photographs)
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
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
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.
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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.
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)
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
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Margaret Nelson Stephens Papers, 1823-1927 (C0311)
1.05 cubic feet (22 folders)
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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Wilma Bruce Stephens Collection, 1843-1999 (C4685)
2.4 cubic feet (66 foldes) 19 oversize items,1 oversize volume
Contains genealogical materials pertaining to the lineage of Wilma Bruce Stephens. Most of the materials are focused on the Fletcher/Sappington/Marmaduke families of Saline County, Missouri, and include photographs, correspondence, financial documents, land deeds, certificates & stocks, wedding and funeral books, and family diaries.
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Ruth Berkowitz Snower Stern Papers, 1918, 1952 (K1171)
0.02 c.f.
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.