University of Missouri

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"A Brief History of the Research Reactor Facilities at the University of Missouri," Huber O. Croft, 1965 (C2608)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Discusses political background and actions of University personnel and committees involved in construction planning. Financial details and construction problems are discussed.

Garland Carr Broadhead Papers, 1853-1908 (C1000)
1.0 cubic foot (27 folders, 3 volumes)

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Correspondence and miscellaneous geological and historical notes of an engineer, geologist, and professor of geology at the University of Missouri. Scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings relating to the history of Texas and Missouri.

Alice Bishop Brockman Papers, 1962-2010 (C4402)
0.2 cubic feet (5 folders)

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Papers of a graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism. The collection includes some correspondence and newspaper articles written by Brockman from the Maneater and the Galesburg-Register Democrat. Brockman also included two short, typed memoirs about her career.

Dutton Brookfield Papers, 1844-1979 (C2732)
72.4 cubic feet (5702 folders, 5 audio cassettes, 2 volumes, 1 microfilm reel)

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The papers of Dutton Brookfield contain the business, political and personal papers and photographs of a Kansas City, MO, community leader. Brookfield was President of Unitog Company (1953-1979), a mayoral candidate (1963, 1971), and on boards of numerous corporations and educational and civic organizations. Family papers include letters from the Civil War, World War I and II, and Vietnam.

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Charles R. Brown Photographs, c. 1960s (C4156)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Photographs of Charles Brown and his band; photograph in football uniform with teammates; and drawing in football uniform, c. 1960s.

H. Clifford Brown Chemistry Laboratory Notebook, 1920 (C0652)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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A notebook kept by a student in chemistry, describing experiments and giving equations.

Harry E. Brown Papers, 1932-1971 (C4475)
2.0 cubic feet (80 folders)

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The papers of a University of Missouri-Columbia entomology professor, including his teaching materials, B.S. coursework, military information, and research project data.

Harry Gunnison Brown Papers, 1921-1986 (C3109)
1.0 cubic feet (27 folders)

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Correspondence of economist and professor of economics at the University of Missouri in Columbia who supported the theories of Henry George and was an advocate of land value taxation. Also included are some of Brown’s papers from his time as chairman of the Department of Economics in the 1930s.

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Hugh D. Brunk Papers, 1956-1966 (C3231)
0.7 cubic feet

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Correspondence concerning demand for and installation of computer facilities at the University of Missouri, minutes of related committees, miscellaneous computer pamphlets. Preliminary drafts and final copy of the National Science Foundation's Science Development Program Proposal seeking aid in establishing a mathematical science center at the University.

Sue Burgdorf Photograph Collection, 1919-1920 (P0221)
106 photographs

11 photographs of St. Patrick's Day celebrations at the University of Missouri (1920-21).

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Burgoyne Family Papers, 1940s-2000s (CA6186)
18 cubic feet, 1 CD, 3 video cassettes, 29 audio discs, 9 oversize items

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Papers of Leon Burgoyne and his daughter, Suzanne. Leon was a Navy aviator during World War II and coached boys' basketball in Berrien, Michigan. Suzanne was a professor of Theatre Arts at Creighton University and the University of Missouri. The papers include correspondence from World War II and the Vietnam War, in which Suzanne's ex-husband served, and materials documenting Suzanne's teaching career.

W.H. Burnham Class Notes, 1861 (C0641)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)

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Notes of lectures on anatomy and physiology by Professor Norwood and on international and constitutional law, taken at the University of Missouri by W.H. Burnham of Clarksville, Pike County, MO.

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Robert F. Bussabarger Papers, 1922-1990 (C3897)
7.0 cubic feet (243 folders)

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The papers of ceramic sculptor, potter, painter and University of Missouri-Columbia Professor Emeritus of Art, include personal and professional correspondence, exhibition announcements and catalogs, photographs, publications, clippings, research project records, scrapbooks, biographical materials, records of the University of Missouri Department of Art, and miscellaneous material.

Robert F. Bussabarger Papers, 1940s-2010 (CA5992)
5.75 cubic feet, 1 video cassette, 2 computer discs

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Addition of slides, photographs, correspondence, and other materials documenting the artist's work and travels to Asia and India. Also photographs and correspondence concerning his naval service in WWII and materials of his son, David Bussabarger.

Butler Play School (Butler, Mo.) Scrapbook, 1908 (C0607)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Scrapbook of the Butler Play School for the summer of 1908. Includes a typewritten report and evaluation of the school's operations, correspondence, photographs, and newspaper clippings.

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Jesse Taylor Cargill Letters, 1922-1966 (C4498)
0.1 cubic feet (4 folders)

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Collection of letters sent to Jesse Cargill a, University of Missouri educated, political cartoonist that worked from the 1920s to the 1960s. The letters include fan mail from young artists, politicians requesting cartoons, and printing companies requesting works for future issues. A few examples of his works are also included in this collection.

G.W. Carpenter Examination Books, 1904-1905 (C0263)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Examination books for courses in American and British history at the University of Missouri.

William Weston Carpenter Scrapbooks, 1948-1963 (C3407)
0.2 cubic feet (12 folders)

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Professor of Education at the University of Missouri, Carpenter served as educational advisor to General MacArthur during post-World War II occupation of Japan. Scrapbooks of news clippings, photos of Japanese schools, miscellaneous photos, maps, and posters.

William R. Carter Papers, 1867-1917 (C2605)
0.3 cubic feet

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Material compiled by W.R. Carter about the University of Missouri and the College of Normal Instruction, now the College of Education. Includes typescript excerpts from the Appendix to the House and Senate Journal of the 24th General Assembly of Missouri, 1868; Board of Curators annual report, 1867; William F. Switzler's HISTORY OF BOONE COUNTY, MO, 1882; and University catalogues, 1867-1917.

J. Don Cassidy Drawing, 1914 (P0376)
1 drawing

Architect's rendering of Ellis Library exterior, 1914.

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Paul G. Cavicchia Collection, 1908-1910 (P0726)
8 photographs

Several early 20th century postcards of the University of Missouri and a photo of the Young Faculty Boarding Club, 1910.

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Center and Periphery, 1970-1976 (C3328)
0.12 cubic feet (6 folders)

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The Center and Periphery newsletter was a College of Arts and Science faculty newsletter resulting from concern over communications breakdown within University of Missouri-Columbia. The newsletter ceased publication when UMC-NEA chapter was organized and began publishing Faculty Perspectives. Included are statements of purpose and editorial policy, and discussions of academic freedom, faculty responsibilities, political pressures vs. educational needs, teacher/course evaluation, pertinent book reviews, admission and budget policies, role and scope proposal, library, salary studies, and other issues.

Carl H. Chapman Papers, 1944-1984 (CA4619)
61.3 cubic feet

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Papers of a prominent archaeologist and professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Includes correspondence, research, and teaching materials.

Joseph Chew Commission, 1855 (C1489)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Commission as a curator of the University of Missouri, by Governor Sterling Price. Commission bears impression of the Missouri State Seal.

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Henri Chomeau Papers, 1869-1956 (C2252)
0.1 cubic feet (5 folders)

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Copies of correspondence, newspaper clippings, and miscellany concerning Chomeau, Roswell M. Field and Eugene Field, activities at the University of Missouri, and social gossip.

Polly Allen Chung Photograph Collection, 1960s (P0141)
1 folder

Assorted color and b/w prints and negatives related to the Campbell Harrison House during the 1960s when it was connected to the MU Home Economics Department

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John W. Coffman Collection of University of Missouri Postcards, 1892-1913 (P0305)
1 folder

Postcards of the University of Missouri, ca. 1910.

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Mary Cross Cole Photograph Collection, 1894-1896 (P0503)
4 photographs

Photos of the University of Missouri football team, 1894-1896. Portrait of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still.

O.T. Coleman Papers, 1946-1961 (C2266)
0.19 cubic feet (9 folders)

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The papers of O.T. Coleman contain speeches and articles by a soil specialist with the Agricultural Extension Service of the University of Missouri and director of Missouri county soil testing laboratories.

O.T. Coleman Papers, 1918-1962 (C3353)
0.18 cubic feet (9 folders)

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The papers of O.T. Coleman contain clippings; World War I envelopes with censor stamp; biography; reports on limestone grinding, soil, work for farmers on relief; letters about book reviews, articles, Missouri State Extension Service, nomination as fellow of American Society of Agronomy, awards; letters of commendation; appointment as extension professor emeritus.

College Songs, Missouri State University, 1873 (C0809)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Songbook of lyrics of the popular college songs of the day.

"College Tragedy Bares Fraternity's 'Invisible Empire,'" R.B. Sullivan, 1940 (C2115)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Newspaper article in the New York City SUNDAY NEWS, 31 March 1940, reporting then death of Hubert L. Spake, Jr., University of Missouri student.

Elmon Laurence Collette Scrapbook, 1905-1908 (P0269)
101 photographs

Scrapbook and photographs of the University of Missouri taken by Elmon Laurence Collette while he attended the university as an engineering student, 1903-1908.

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Columbia Missourian Photographs, 1895, 1920-1986 (P0102)
1.25 linear feet

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An extensive collection of photographs taken by the staff of the Columbia Missourian newspaper in the 1970s and 1980s, with a focus on Columbia people, places, and events.

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Conley-Miller Family Papers, 1792-1977, 1983 (C3693)
5.4 cubic feet (324 folders, 6 oversize volumes)

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Correspondence, diaries, scrapbooks, account books, ledgers, financial and personal records, genealogical materials, photographs, and miscellaneous material of the Conley and Miller family of Boone County, Missouri.

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John Waldo Connaway Scroll, 1937 (C1512)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Scroll presented to Connaway in recognition of his service to the University of Missouri in agricultural education and research.

John Waldo Connaway Papers, 1878-1944 (C0052)
2.2 cubic feet (111 folders)

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The papers of John W. Connaway contain personal and professional correspondence, research notes and writings, and brief personal material regarding his family. Connaway was Professor of Veterinary Science and Comparative Medicine at the University of Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station from 1888 to 1947 where he made significant findings in controlling Texas fever, hog cholera, brucellosis or Bang's disease, and other livestock disorders.

W. Robert Cope Papers, 1965-1968 (CG0018)
1.75 cubic feet

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The papers of W. Robert Cope contain notes, outlines and final examinations produced as a student at the University of Missouri School of Law from 1965 to 1968.

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Mrs. James R. Couch Postcard Collection, 1900-1915 (P0427)
19 postcards

Postcards of Columbia and the University of Missouri campus, ca. 1906-1915

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"Cow-Hide," University of Missouri, c. 1880 (C0626)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Two negative photostat pages of a humorous publication.

Donald O. Cowgill Papers, 1940s-1980s (CA4791)
25.8 cubic feet

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The papers of a former professor of sociology at the University of Missouri-Columbia include correspondence, professional papers, student materials, research, photographs, speeches, personal material, and miscellany.

Ada E. Crain Papers, c. 1860-2003 (C3067)
1.3 cubic feet (33 folders)

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The papers of a schoolteacher consist of correspondence, genealogical materials, photographs, yearbooks, an 1878 diary, and a manuscript written by Crain. The material details the first half of Crain’s life while living and teaching in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Michigan.

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Thomas Theodore Crittenden Letter, 1896 (C1744)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains a letter to R.H. Jesse, Columbia, MO, from Mexico City, Dec. 28, 1896. Crittenden describes the Texas-Missouri football game in Mexico City and compares Mexican cadets with American students.

Alice Clark Cross Postcard Collection, 1906-1909 (P0265)
7 postcards

Seven postcards of the University of Missouri showing quadrangle, columns, birds-eye view of campus, academic hall and Broadway in Columbia during busy day.

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Roy Emerson Curtis Papers, 1935-1940 (C3408)
0.2 cubic feet (11 folders)

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Curtis was professor of economics and finance at the University of Missouri, and served as dean of the school of Business and Public Administration from 1936 to 1942. Papers contain correspondence related to academic courses, faculty, students, and jobs. Also includes some business questionnaires and conference programs.

Winterton Conway Curtis Papers, 1892-1962 (C2528)
2.5 cubic feet

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The papers of Winterton Conway Curtis contain correspondence, reprints, autobiographical notes, photographs and miscellaneous material of a University of Missouri professor of zoology and dean of the College of Arts and Science. Also included is professional correspondence, 1904-1911, of George Lefevre, professor of zoology at the University of Missouri.

Winterton Conway Curtis Papers, 1898-1958 (C3423)
0.75 cubic feet (39 folders)

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Lecture notes and related material for the protozoology course given by Curtis in the zoology department of the University of Missouri. Published articles by other authors from Curtis’ collection, a few personal letters, and photographs. Also, by-laws and business correspondence of the Westmount Civic Improvement Association, 1908-1917.

Winterton Conway Curtis Papers, 1890s-1940s (CA5187)
0.6 cubic feet, 1 oversize item

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Addition of correspondence, writings, publications, and photographs to the papers of a professor of zoology at the University of Missouri. Includes some papers of zoology professor George Lefevre.

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Mary Kathy Dains Photographs, 1868, 1901-1990 (P0300)
3 folders

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Photographs of Columbia, MO, the University of Missouri (1978-1986, including extensive coverage of Ellis Library construction in the 1980s), and historic sites and structures across Missouri. Also includes portraits taken or acquired by Dains.

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"Dairy Improvement Program of Ralls County, Missouri, 1925-1931," William A. Rhea Jr., 1931 (C2679)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains Rhea's entry in the National Dairy Improvement Contest, 1931. Includes photographs, pamphlets, and correspondence as well as text.

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