University of Missouri
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John M. Dalton Papers, 1921-1965 (C2417)
130.3 cubic feet (11967 folders, 51 volumes), 4 oversize volumes, 8 card files, 1 CD
Personal and official papers of a Democratic governor of Missouri, 1961-1965. Includes some material from his term as Missouri attorney general.
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James P. Dee Papers, 1949-1950 (C0093)
0.2 cubic feet
Correspondence, book reports, reading lists, and University of Missouri M.A. thesis, a rhetorical study of a speech by Nebraska Senator George W. Norris, March 4, 1917, the "armed ship filibuster."
Delta Phi Alpha, Eta Beta Chapter Records, 1965-1981 (C4682)
0.25 cubic foot (13 folders)
Organizational records of the Eta Beta Chapter of Delta Phi Alpha, a German honorary fraternity, at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Delta Upsilon Photographs, 1950s-1960s (CA6610)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Photographs of a fraternity house and its members on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, including the annual campustown races.
William R. Denslow Photograph Collection, 1898-1966 (P0023)
184 photographs
Photographic prints of events from ca. 1900: University of Missouri Agriculture and Engineering student activities, St. Louis World's Fair including construction of various buildings and people, Macon and Trenton scenes and scenes of Washington, D.C.
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Anna Dierssen Papers, 1907-1965 (C3399)
0.12 cubic feet (6 volumes)
Diaries of student days at the University of Missouri, 1907-1908, and as a member of the Wednesday Club, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1911-1918; journal of a trip to a family reunion in West Virginia, 1961; two collections of poetry; and novelette about life in Illinois and Missouri in the 19th century.
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Ella Victoria Dobbs Papers, 1882-1970 (C0095)
1.10 cubic feet (61 folders, 1 oversize item)
The papers of a University of Missouri Professor Emeritus of Applied Arts include correspondence, an unpublished manuscript, speeches and essays, and Pi Lambda Theta materials. Also contains teaching notebooks, scrapbooks, and a copy of her biography.
Paul Newton Doll Photograph Collection, 1880-1936 (P0456)
4 photographs
Copy photos of the James F. Colby Co. and the North Missouri Fair, both in Hamilton, MO. Additional photo of Mystical Seven, University of Missouri, 1936
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Phil M. Donnelly Papers, 1935-1957 (C2151)
91.6 cubic feet (8235 folders, 24 oversize volumes)
Papers relating to Donnelly's two terms as Democratic governor of Missouri.
Carolyn A. Dorsey Papers, 1972-1995 (C4488)
2.8 cubic feet (58 folders)
The papers of University of Missouri educator largely concern affirmative action, student affairs, and minority programs.
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J.S. Dorsey Promissory Note, 1892 (C2725)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
A note for one thousand dollars to encourage the rebuilding of the University of Missouri after the fire of 1892.
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Dorsey-Fuqua Family Collection, 1851-1939 (C3830)
0.2 cubic feet (4 folders, 1 oversize volume)
The Dorsey-Fuqua Family Collection consists of correspondence and legal papers concerning Jerre S. Dorsey during the Civil War. Also includes memorabilia of Columbia, Missouri; the University of Missouri; a souvenir of Mark Twain’s 70th birthday at Delmonico’s in 1905; and an illustrated atlas of Boone County, Missouri, from 1876, with handwritten notations.
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Joseph L. Douglass Studio Photographs, 1885-1911 (P0434)
0.3 linear feet
Photographs taken by Joseph L. Douglass, a commercial photographer in Columbia Missouri ca. 1890s-early 1900s. Includes images of the ruins of Academic Hall, the University of Missouri campus, and portraits of students and Columbia residents.
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East Campus Neighborhood Survey (Columbia, Mo.) Records, 1992-1993 (CA5868)
0.2 cubic feet, 8 audio cassettes
Correspondence, proposals and other grant application material, resident contact information and other background material, and oral history recordings, notes, and logs related to a University of Missouri, Department of Art History and Archaeology sponsored architectural/historic survey.
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Cliffton C. Edom Photographs, no date (P0313)
4 photographs
Exterior view of Ralls County Courthouse, New London, Ralls County, photographs of Chinese stone lions at the University of Missouri.
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Rory Vincent Ellinger Collection, 1951-1973 (C3555)
3.4 cubic feet (220 folders)
Papers of a student activist at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 1966-1972, who served as president of the Columbia branch of Students for a Democratic Society and was active in the New Democratic Coalition and numerous other organizations. SDS papers and SDS New Left Notes are included.
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Elmer Ellis Interview, 1964 (C2738)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
The collection contains an interview with the president of the University of Missouri. Included is information concerning accomplishments at the University, other positions held, and thoughts on improving educational opportunities in Missouri. Also included is an article based on the interview.
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Elmer Ellis Letter, 1960 (C3176)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
To Thomas A. Brady, Columbia, MO, from Columbia, MO, June 27, 1960. Gives the university library committee authorization to change the library's classification system from Dewey Decimal to Library of Congress.
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Elmer Ellis Papers, 1928-1941 (C2504)
1.8 cubic feet
Notes and correspondence concerning Henry Moore Teller, U.S. senator from Colorado, compiled by Elmer Ellis in preparation for his book, HENRY MOORE TELLER: DEFENDER OF THE WEST. Also personal papers.
Elmer Ellis Papers, 1934-1943 (C2886)
1.4 cubic feet
The papers of Elmer Ellis contain papers from Ellis' time as a member of the Department of History. Materials pertain to departmental and University matters, accreditation of high schools and colleges, the publication of his books, HENRY MOORE TELLER: DEFENDER OF THE WEST and MR. DOOLEY'S AMERICA: A LIFE OF FINLEY PETER DUNNE, and activities of professional organizations.
Elmer Ellis Papers, 1830-1995 (C4069)
47.5 cubic feet (1412 folders)
The papers of the fourteenth president of the University of Missouri contain correspondence, reports, research material, speeches, newspaper clippings, publications, teaching materials, awards, degrees, photographs, and miscellaneous material.
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W. Francis English Papers, 1970s (CA5595)
7 cubic feet
Addition of various speeches and remarks delivered by English. Most concern higher education and/or the University of Missouri.
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W. Francis English Papers, 1838-1956 (C3358)
1.5 cubic feet (114 folders)
As educator and administrator at the University of Missouri, English served as director of the Western Historical Manuscript Collection, dean of the College of Arts and Science, and professor of history. The papers include personal correspondence and topical materials.
Douglas Ensminger Papers, 1970s-1980s (CA5230)
8 cubic feet
Papers of a rural sociologist and University of Missouri-Columbia professor. Includes speeches, lectures, writings, subject files, correspondence and other materials. Most materials from later career.
Maria L. Evans Papers, 1986-1988 (CA5831)
2 cubic feet
Noteservice notes and student synopses of lectures of first and second year courses at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Courses include anatomy, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, and others.
E.B. Ewing Opinion, 1851 (C1774)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a photostat of an opinion from the secretary of state that an act requires the auditor of public accounts to draw money from certain land sales in favor of the treasurer of the state university.
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Arthur Henry Rolph Fairchild Papers, 1900-1963 (C3526)
0.16 cubic feet (8 folders)
Papers of a professor of English at the University of Missouri from 1904 to 1946. Diplomas, writings, and speeches, and bills and receipts relating to the building of his house in Columbia, Missouri.
Don Faurot Papers, 1919-2004 (C2971)
1.6 cubic feet (28 folders), 1 audio tape, 11 video cassettes, 21 oversize items
The papers of Don Faurot, University of Missouri football coach and athletic director, consisting of correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, and publications documenting his life and career.
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Martin L. Faust Papers, 1932-1953 (C2354)
0.08 cubic feet (4 folders)
The papers of Martin L. Faust, professor of political science at the University of Missouri, contain a book on personal materials compiled by Faust, and two student papers.
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John N. Fellows Reports, 1890-1893 (C0318)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Reports on academic performance at the University of Missouri. Also Bingham Grammar School report for Charles Hays, Jr.
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James M. Ferguson Deportment Sheet, 1861 (C0614)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Grades and general deportment of a student at the University of Missouri.
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Edwin Allan Fessenden Scrapbook, 1905-1913 (C4220)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)
The papers of Edwin Allan Fessenden contain some schoolwork and one scrapbook documenting his time at the University of Missouri in the early 1900s.
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Joseph Ficklin Papers, 1851-1908 (C0100)
0.4 cubic feet (19 folders, 1 volume)
Correspondence pertaining to mathematical science, publication of mathematical books, astronomy, and personal affairs. Also an algebra copybook.
Eugene Field Letter, 1886 (C3295)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Copy of a letter to the Missouri Alpha Chapter of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, giving a brief professional sketch of himself. Published in The Scroll, 1896.
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James A. Finch Jr. Papers, 1951-1980 (C0769)
4.4 cubic feet
Papers of assisting attorney general of Missouri; acting prosecuting attorney of Cape Girardeau County; member and president of the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri, 1951-1965; and judge, 1965-1978, and chief justice, 1971-1973, of the Missouri Supreme Court. Includes correspondence from Finch's term on Board of Curators and speeches at judicial conferences and other functions.
Arnot M. Finley Photograph Albums, 1913-1919 (C3422)
3 volumes
Photographs of the University of Missouri campus, sports events, student activities, and individual students. Includes scenes of Columbia, MO.
First Christian Church (Columbia, Mo.) Records, 1824-1997 (C3991)
16.75 cubic feet (1009 folders), 18 audio cassettes
The church records include minutes of administrative boards and committees, ministers' and administrators' papers, papers of the Christian Student Congregation, publications, the Bear Creek Church record book, the record book of the Construction Committee, and papers of several affiliated clubs and committees. Documents especially cover the period from the 1920s to 1964. In addition, this collection contains drafts and notes by Mary K. Dains for her history of the First Christian Church published in 1996. Her research includes interview recordings with church members.
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Alice Irene Fitzgerald Papers, 1954-1990 (C3919)
6 cubic feet, 2 audio tapes
Alice Irene Fitzgerald was Professor of Education at the University of Missouri from 1961-1981. Her papers contain correspondence with faculty, students, and friends; records of her activities at the university and in many professional organizations such as the American Association of University Women and the Missouri State Teachers Association; and manuscripts of articles and of her book, MISSOURI'S LITERARY HERITAGE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
W. Lyle Fitzgerald Papers, 1918-2003 (C3538)
2.6 cubic feet (106 folders), 1 audio cassette
The papers contain the correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, books, pamphlets, awards, announcements, and miscellaneous material of a soldier who fought in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.
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Fraternity Newsletters, 1961 (C0963)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Six fraternity newsletters issued by University of Missouri chapters of FarmHouse, Kappa Alpha, Alpha Tau Omega, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Acacia.
Jane Froman Papers, 1891-1980 (C3695)
8.5 cubic feet (343 folders), 2 rolls of microfilm, 14 audio cassettes, 453 audio discs, 13 audio tapes, 4 films, 1 video cassette, 1 DVD, 25.6 GB of digital files
The papers of a singer and radio, theater, and movie star contain correspondence, financial records, musical arrangements, photographs, audio and film recordings, and scrapbooks. The papers include material on radio, movie musicals, the USO, theater and club appearances, television, and popular music of the 1930s through the 1950s. Also includes some papers of her mother, Anna Barcafer Froman Hetzler (1873-1962).
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Jane Froman Papers, 1953-1968 (CA5133)
0.4 cubic feet
Addition of personal and professional papers of Jane Froman, including photographs, correspondence, and personal papers of Rowland H. Smith.
John K. Fyfer Diplomas, 1893 (C2286)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Two electrical engineering diplomas issued to Fyfer by the Department of Engineering, University of the State of Missouri, June 1893. Diplomas signed by R.H. Jesse, president, and faculty member of the departments of engineering, physics and math.
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Nelson C. Gallemore Certificate, 1886 (C0522)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Certificate issued by the University of Missouri for completion of course in double-entry bookkeeping.
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North Todd Gentry Athenaean Society Scrapbook, 1869-1921 (C1401)
0.05 cubic feet (1 volume)
Programs of a literary society at the University of Missouri.
German Club Papers, 1903-1965 (C3360)
1.4 cubic feet (12 folders, 8 volumes)
The papers of the University of Missouri German Club and Modern Languages Division contain correspondence and minutes written in both English and German. The papers are partially translated and include programs, menus, elections, degree requirements, clippings, visitors, songs, photographs, and five woodcuts for German Christmas cards.
David C. Gillispie Receipt, 1841 (C1660)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Receipt of $12.50, payment in full of Gillispie's subscription to the University of Missouri.
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Robert H. Gneiser Papers, 1931-2008 (C4500)
1.25 cubic feet (43 folders, 9 oversize items, 2 audio tapes, 1 film reel)
Papers of a radio and television broadcaster include correspondence, clippings audiovisual material, drafts of novels, and miscellaneous personal and professional material.
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John Graham Collection of University of Missouri College of Agriculture Photographs, 1896-1930 (P0308)
0.125 linear feet
Photographs of University of Missouri School of Agriculture students and faculty from the early twentieth century, including members of Alpha Zeta, Dean Mumford and professors, Dr. Jesse, the Farmers Fair, Barn Warming, and Ag Club.
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Ruth Graham Photograph Collection, 1905, no date (P0841)
7 photographs
Portraits of Dr. R.E. Graham, first pathologist at the University of Missouri. Photos and momentos of horse Rex McDonald