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Philip Marvel Marr Constitutional Convention Papers, 1943-1944 (C0021)
0.5 cubic feet (20 folders)
Convention correspondence and working papers of Marr, 6th senatorial district Democrat delegate. Marr served as chair of the Committee on Preamble, Boundaries, Bill of Rights, and Distribution of Powers and as a member of the Executive, Judicial, Education, and Highways committee.
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Richard A. Marshall Collection, 1897-1924 (C2925)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
William Jennings Bryan speech on bimetallism. Invitation to W.H. Hall from Gov. Arthur M. Hyde to attend the dedication of the Missouri state capitol building, October 6, 1924.
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Falkland H. Martin Letter, 1846 (C1738)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a letter to the General Assembly of Missouri from the City of Jefferson, MO, Nov. 19, 1846. Martin's letter was accompanied an abstract of votes on the 1846 constitution ratification, a list of the members of the Missouri House of Representatives, and the U.S. representatives from Missouri. The constitution was rejected.
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Falkland H. Martin Letter, 1845 (C2423)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To John F. Doherty, Esq., DeKalb County, MO, from Jefferson City, MO, June 13, 1845.
Request from secretary of state that Doherty, newly appointed clerk of the DeKalb County court, forward his required bond.
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John Alexander Martin Letter, 1885 (K0228)
0.03 c.f.
Written by Martin, Governor of Kansas, Captain P.H. Cone[r] concerning a meeting of the Grant Monument Committee expressing his support of a monument at main entrance to the Capital grounds honoring the soldiers, sailors, and commanders of the great armies of the country.
John A. Mason Election Certificate, 1853 (C2033)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Certificate of election and swearing in of John A. Mason as justice of the peace.
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Massachusetts Bay State Revolutionary War Bond, 1777 (C0911)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
A Revolutionary War bond issued by the State of Massachusetts Bay to Thomas Drowne for the price of thirteen pounds six shillings.
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Gerald R. Massie Photographs, 1860-1980 (P0016)
0.83 linear feet
Photographs of scenes across Missouri, many taken as part of Massie's work as Missouri's state photographer. Events highlighted include Winston Churchill's visit to Fulton, Governor Hearnes' inaugural celebrations in 1965 and 1969, and the Battle of Pilot Knob Centennial commemoration in 1964. The collection includes extensive coverage of the Missouri State Capitol building. Geographically, the collection covers much of Missouri, with particular focus on tourist destinations: St. Louis, Kansas City, Hannibal, Ste. Genevieve, and the Ozarks.
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Jeremiah Massie Legal Papers, 1836-1838 (C3445)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers include transcripts of a court case in which Massie, formerly of Sangamon County, Illinois, was convicted of larceny from a steamboat; letters of support for Massie; a clemency petition signed by the citizens of Sangamon County, including Abraham Lincoln; and the pardon, signed by Missouri Governor Lilburn W. Boggs.
Cornelius Maupin Handbill, 1853 (C2864)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Handbill issued by Cornelius Maupin during campaign to be elected county court clerk of Boone County, Missouri. OVERSIZE.
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Thomas C. Maupin Handbill, 1842 (C2849)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Handbill to the voters of Boone County from Thomas C. Maupin refuting charges of immorality made against him during the election for sheriff of Boone County, MO. OVERSIZE.
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Jewell Mayes Letter, 1939 (C1715)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Lizzie Mabry, Montgomery City, Missouri, from Jefferson City, Missouri, Oct. 3, 1939. Letter to recorder of deeds from commissioner of agriculture about the land titles of Isaac Van Bibber, "the adopted son of Daniel Boone," in Daniel Boone: Master of the Wilderness by John Bakeless.
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Mayor's Advisory Commission on Human Relations Records, 1957-1975 (K1216)
1 c.f.
Commission's purpose was to maintain inter-group harmony and bring about equal rights for the city's citizens. Includes newspaper clippings, minutes of meetings, brochures, reports, pamphlets, correspondence, and other items. Also information on the Office of Citizens Complaints.
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THE MAYOR, THE MAGAZINE, AND THE TRUTH, Alfonso J. Cervantes, 1970 (C3332)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Mayor Cervantes' refutation of an article in LIFE magazine (May 29, 1970) attacking St. Louis and himself. Includes copies of telegrams, lawsuit filed, excerpts from article, profiles of those whom article attacks, and editorials by St. Louis news media.
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Kate McBeth Speech, no date (C0734)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Speech protesting women's suffrage.
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Karen McCarthy Papers, 1968-2005 (K0773)
140 c.f.
Correspondence, campaign files, financial records, and other materials relating to McCarthy's tenure with the Missouri House of Representatives (1976-1994) and the United States House of Representatives (1995-2005).
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Claire McCaskill Papers, 2004-2018 (CA6530)
3.25 cubic feet, 1.67 TB of digital files, 1 CD, 3 computer discs, 18 DVDs, 10 oversize items
The papers of a U.S. Senator include senatorial office files, correspondence, photographs, press material, memorabilia, and audiovisual material.
Abraham McClellan and Hiram H. Baber Letter, 1840 (C1651)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a form letter to Clay County Court Clerk, Liberty, MO, from the state treasurer and auditor of public accounts, Jefferson City, MO, Dec. 15, 1840, notifying the county court clerk that the General Assembly appropriated $1620 for Clay County from the road and canal fund.
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Franc L. McCluer Constitutional Convention Papers, 1943-1944 (C0022)
1.5 cubic feet (150 folders)
Correspondence and reports of 10th senatorial district delegate. McCluer was chair of the Committee on State Finance (except Taxation)--Expenditures, Public Indebtedness and Restrictions Thereon. He also served on committees for education, Congressional districting, public health and welfare, and scheduling.
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Franc L. McCluer Papers, no date (CA6523)
1 volume, 1 oversize item
The papers contain a scrapbook largely concerning the Missouri Consitutional Convention of 1943-1944 and a certificate signed by Gov. Henry S. Caulfield naming the Missouri candidates to the Electoral College in 1932.
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Joseph Washington McClurg Papers, 1869 (C1678)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The papers of Joseph Washington McClurg contain correspondence about the return of the Great Seal of Missouri, May 1869. Letters are from Governor McClurg and former Lieutenant Governor Thomas C. Reynolds. They include comments about reconstruction in Missouri.
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Joseph Washington McClurg Telegram, 1869 (C1746)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a telegram to Charles Dougherty, Independence, MO, from Jefferson City, MO, Dec. 24, 1869. Dougherty was sheriff of Jackson County, and the telegram gives instructions for organizing a militia to aid in the capture or killing of Frank and Jesse James.
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Eleanor (Ellen) Waddle McCoy Papers, 1838-1863 (K0226)
0.01 c.f.
Letters to Ellen McCoy, wife of William McCoy (1813-1900), first mayor of Independence, MO. They were written from Independence from Washington, D.C. detailing the writters experiences and observations.
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George Washington McCrary Collection, 1877-1878 (K0123)
1 v (MR)
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings on national political issues and attributed to George W. McCrary, an attorney, judge, congressman, who settled in Kansas City, MO. the scrapbook was made while he was Secretary of War under Rutherford B. Hayes. The clippings are from newspapers throughout the United States
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Samuel C. McCune Papers, 1870 (C0373)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letters to McCune, sheriff of Ralls County, MO, concerning land taxes. Delinquent land tax list for 1868 which were paid in 1870.
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McDonald County Secession Papers, 1961-2015 (SP0013)
.2 cubic feet (5 folders)
The McDonald County Secession papers contain photocopied newspaper articles dealing with the publicity surrounding the McDonald County secession hoax from Missouri in 1961.
Kathy McKemy Papers, 1975-2014 (S0501)
3.2 cubic foot
The Kathy McKemy Papers contain bylaws, meeting minutes, newsletters, booklets, and newspaper clippings primarily documenting her involvement with the National Organization for Women's (N.O.W.) St. Louis Chapter. Materials of interest include bylaws and correspondence for the North St. Louis County Chapter of N.O.W., one of the first St. Louis-area N.O.W. chapters.
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Ira B. McLaughlin Scrapbooks, 1930-1938 (K0283)
0.3 c.f.
Scrapbooks concerns cases handled by attorney McLaughlin. They are chiefly comprised of newspaper clippings documenting the investigations and trials of such crimes as murder, bank robbery, burglary, a custody dispute, bombing, bootlegging, and labor and election violence.
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Olive Gilbreath McLorn Papers, 1915-1934 (C3477)
0.8 cubic feet (47 folders)
Letters to Olive Gilbreath from William L. Cazalet, a British businessman living in Russia. Primarily love letters but also include impressions of World War I, the Russian Revolution, and British refugees from Russia.
John Morgan McMichael Ledger, 1867-1871 (C1156)
0.06 cubic feet (1 volume)
Real estate ledger kept by Morgan McMichael, Plattsburg, MO. Includes meetings of Board of Trustees of Plattsburg, 1867-1868, when McMichael served as clerk.
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Elaine Hydeman McNabney Papers, 1973-1991 (K0702)
1 c.f.
Materials gathered by McNabney, a former nurse, concerning the old General Hospital of Kansas City. She was very involved with the "Save the General Hospital" campaign.
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Alexander McNair Letter, 1821 (C1593)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To James Monroe, Washington City, from St. Charles, MO, July 10, 1821.
Letter transmitting an act passed by the Missouri General Assembly, June 1821, assenting to Congressional conditions for admission of Missouri into the Union.
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Alexander McNair Letters, 1821 (C1591)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Letters to John Quincy Adams, Secretary of State, Washington City, from St. Charles, MO. Governor McNair acknowledged receipt of the Congressional resolution admitting Missouri into the Union, 31 May 1821. On September 18, 1821, McNair acknowledged receipt of the presidential proclamation which admitted Missouri as a state.
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Alexander McNair Letter, 1821 (C1469)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To William Rector, St. Louis, from St. Charles, July 3, 1821. Instructions to Rector to withhold from sale specific sections of land designated by the commissioners appointed to locate a permanent seat of government for Missouri.
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Burton L. McNeil Photographs, 1950 (P0025)
18 photographs
Images of Columbia in the 1950s taken by Bert McNeil, photographer for Julie's Studio. 1948 visit from Harry S Truman, who was campaigning for president at the time, arriving in Columbia on rail car, Ferdinand Magellan. State auditor Forrest Smith is with Truman introducing him to residents. Additional images of Boone County Courthouse, Stephens College, Ellis Fischel Hospital, Hickman High School, Williams Barber Shop, and Columbia street views.
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Allen McReynolds Constitutional Convention Papers, 1941-1944 (C0023)
2.75 cubic feet (275 folders)
Letters and papers of a Democratic delegate-at-large and chair of the State-Wide Committee for the Revision of the Missouri Constitution. He was chair of the Committee on Rules and Order of Business, and served on the Committees on Executive Department; Legislative Department; Printing; Reporting and Publications; Convention Library, Information and Research; and Phraseology, Arrangement and Engrossment.
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Allen McReynolds Papers, no date (CA5934)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Addition of correspondence, family papers, and campaign materials. See also C3605.
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Allen McReynolds Papers, 1842-1970 (C3605)
6.0 cubic feet (515 folders), 3 audio tapes, 3 audio cassettes
The papers of a Carthage, Missouri, lawyer, state senator, Democratic candidate for governor, president of the State Historical Society of Missouri, and member of the University of Missouri Board of Curators. The correspondence concerns civic, legal, political and business interests, family, and friends. The papers include correspondence of the McReynolds family dating from the 1840s through the 1940s.
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McRoberts Family Papers, 1851-1892 (C0377)
0.13 cubic feet (6 folders)
Correspondence to Arch and W. B. McRoberts in Monticello, Missouri, concerning the state legislature. Also includes an account book, 1851-1874, Lewis County, Missouri, Board of Education record book, 1866-1870, book of sermons and home medicines, and a U.S. INFANTRY & RIFLE TACTICS BOOK, 1861.
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Lewis E. Meador Constitutional Convention Papers, 1943-1944 (C0895)
1.2 cubic feet (82 folders)
Personal files of a professor of economics at Drury College who was a delegate-at-large to the convention. Meador served on the committees of education, taxation, schedule, and executive. Composed primarily of correspondence, the collection also contains drafts of articles, minutes of committees, and proposals considered by the convention.
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Lewis E. Meador Papers, 1904-1982 (R0674)
1 cubic foot (47 folders)
These are papers of L. E. Mador, an economist, political scientist, and civic leader in Springfield, Missouri. Included are materials concerning Springfield's Charter Commission (1952) , Missouri state government, and Wiilson's Creek National Battlefield.
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Emory Melton Papers, 1920s-2000s (CA3125)
43.75 cubic feet, 8 oversize items
Papers of a Republican state senator, representing the 29th Senatorial District. Includes constituent, legislative, and general correspondence, photographs, election and campaign material, and subject and legislative files.
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Emory Melton Papers, 1880-1980 (SP0065)
20 cubic feet
The Emory Melton Papers contain the personal and professional papers of attorney and long-time state Senator Emory Melton of Cassville, Missouri.
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Memorial Addresses on the Life of Representative Richard P. Bland, 1900 (S0212)
1 volume
Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Richard P. Bland (Late Representative from Missouri), delivered in the House of Representatives and the Senate
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Memorial Addresses on the Life of Senator Lewis Bogy, 1878 (S0211)
1 volume
Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Lewis Bogy, (A Senator From Missouri), Delivered In The Senate, January 16, 1878 and House of Representatives January 23, 1878.
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Warren Douglas Meng Scrapbooks, no date (C1436)
0.86 cubic feet (3 volumes)
The scrapbooks of Warren Douglas Meng contain newspaper clippings compiled by W.D. Meng, newspaperman and editor of Missouri Blue Book, 1933-1934. Volumes one and two contain miscellaneous newspaper clippings of Civil War articles, poems, and photographs. Volume three contains newspaper clippings on the Blue Book.
Meramec Regional Planning Commission Historic Sites Survey Collection, 1980-1989 (R0454)
5.75 cubic feet (86 folders, 865 photographs)
The Meramec Regional Planning Commission Historic Sites Survey Records contains the historic site surveys, with accompanying photographs, negatives, and research materials for Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Phelps, and Washington Counties. Included in the reports are houses, churches, schools, bridges, businesses, and other structures.
James H. Meredith Papers, 1952-1961 (C3886)
2.8 cubic feet
Correspondence and files belonging to St. Louis attorney James H. Meredith. Concerns Stuart Symington's senatorial and presidential campaigns from 1952 through 1960, for which Meredith acted as Missouri state coordinator.
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Metropolitan Area League of Women Voters Collection, 1919-1987 (S0248)
34 cubic feet, 1021 folders, 26 photographs
This collection contains reports, correspondence newspaper clippings, and meeting minutes from several St. Louis area chapters of the League of Women Voters. The chapters include Kirkwood, University City, Webster Groves, North County, St. Louis County, metro, Clayton, and Central County.
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Jamie Frederic Metzl Collection, 2004 (K1002)
0.2 c.f.
An attorney and active in Missouri Democratic politics, Metzl ran for for the Democratic nomination for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District for the U.S. House of Representatives. Includes flyers and a banner from Metzl's congressional campaign.