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Park Jerauld White Papers, 1911-1982 (S0461)
1 cubic foot, 64 folders
The Park Jerauld White Papers contain correspondence, articles, poems, and reports documenting Dr. Park Jerauld White, a pediatric physician, poet, and civic reformer. An early advocate of integration to improve public health, Dr. White opened one of St. Louis’ first integrated pediatric practices in 1924 and championed efforts to stop lead paint poisoning and nuclear bomb tests.
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"Who Is Becky Thatcher?", C.J. Armstrong, no date (C2091)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Article submitted to MISSOURI HISTORICAL REVIEW. Armstrong concluded that Laura Hawkins Frazer was Mark Twain's original Becky Thatcher.
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Lute M. Wilcox Letter, 1922 (C2790)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To J.C. Bay, Chicago, IL, from Denver, CO, Sept. 29, 1922. Letter discusses sketches written by Wilcox while a journalist, old books and book dealers, and historical information.
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Wilder Family Photographs, 1940, no date (P0294)
2 photographs
Copy photos of Laura & Almanzo Wilder and their home in Mansfield, MO.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Papers, 1894-1943 (C3633)
3 rolls of microfilm (34 folders)
Papers of the author of the "Little House" series of children's stories. Manuscripts, a diary and some correspondence are included.
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Sidney L. Willens Collection, 1976-2010 (K1190)
0.5 c.f.
Willens was an attorney specializing in civil liberty issues in Kansas City, MO. includes correspondence, news articles, Jackson County Office of Human Relations and Citizen Complaints Reports, and Willins' writings on the value of humor.
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Frances Royster Williams Papers, 1913-1997 (K0249)
60 c.f.
Original illustrations, poetry, layouts, clippings and fan mail related to the "Cuddles and Tuckie" newspaper series and books. Also included are scripts, audio tapes, copyright certificates, and news clippings related to the "Cuddles and Tuckie" dramatizations; and Mrs. Williams' commercial artwork for local businesses. Also includes personal papers of the family including home movies.
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Paul Eugene Williams Papers, 1967-1995 (K0844)
2 c.f.
Book reviews, articles, research notes, explanatory notes, interviews, clippings, and correspondence of Williams, a Kansas City poet and author. Also material from various wildlife organizations, newsletters, biographical material and an anthology of poetry by the Russian poet, Marina Cvetaeva compiled by Williams.
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Alice Bernice Greer Winter Papers, 1944-1996 (K0868)
9.25 c.f.
The Alice Bernice Greer Winter Papers contain draft manuscripts, letters, photographs, and other materials of Winter, a Kansas City novelist and short story author.
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Robert Oliver Wiziarde Papers, 1894-1980 (K1157)
0.01 c.f.
Research notes and short biography and copies of correspondence and music written by Wiziarde, a composer, playwright, poet, and author in the Kansas City region.
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Gordon Reid Wood Papers, 1771-1993, bulk 1940-1993 (C4689)
2.75 cubic feet (94 folders) 7 audio discs, 5 audio cassettes, 2 computer tapes, 38 audio tapes
The papers of a dialectologist and World War II veteran from West Virginia include correspondence, military records, genealogical materials, scholarly articles, and the research files of a decades-long study on regional dialect variation in the American South.
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Raymond Orlando Youmans Papers, 1916-1953 (K1139)
10 c.f.
Youmans was a retired psychologist, a publisher and printer, educator, and clergyman. Includes materials related to Youmans' publishing business: financial records, books published and/or distributed by him, and manuscripts considered or published. Also his instruction notes and other university related materials from the Kansas City University (Kansas City, KS).
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Rosemary Claypool Young Papers, 1934-1997 (K0344)
1 c.f.
Personal papers of church and civic leader and advocate for family, women, children and automobile safety.
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Arnold M. Zwicky Papers, 1960s-1990s (CA5781)
24 cubic feet
Correspondence, teaching and research materials, and administrative records of a professor of linguistics.