University of Missouri

Donald M. Lance Papers, 1938-2002 (C3992)
11.3 cubic feet (754 folders), 144 audio cassettes

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The papers of a University of Missouri English professor, well-known for his lectures on the pronunciation of “Missouri” and other dialect research, contain extensive professional correspondence, research data, articles, presentations, teaching materials, and materials related to his work with professional organizations.  Audio cassettes include interviews with Germans in Missouri and with decorated U.S. Army Special Forces veteran Byrl D. Taylor, Missouri folk musicians, and examples of English language dialects.

John E. Lankford Papers, 1934-2018 (CA5175)
12.1 cubic feet

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The professional and personal papers of a history professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia include correspondence, publications, research and teaching materials, biographical information, photographs, poetry, financial records, and miscellaneous material.

Chyrel Lanos Papers, 1977-1978 (C4430)
0.1 cubic feet (3 folders)

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This collection offers information regarding the Legion of Black Collegians (LBC) at the University of Missouri-Columbia throughout 1977-1978. The collection contains a book that was intended to serve as a guide for incoming black students.

John Hiram Lathrop Papers, 1842-1865 (C0360)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Circulars; correspondence; statement signed by Lathrop freeing an enslaved individual; and letter to president of Hobart College, NY, regarding faculty organization. Lathrop was the first president of the University of Missouri.

Elaine Lawless Folklore Collection, 1980-2008 (CA4755)
14.3 cubic feet, 251 audio cassettes, 1 video cassette

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Student papers, research materials, and audio cassettes pertaining to folklore research and women's studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Samuel S. Laws Memorandum, 1889 (C2741)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Review of governing bodies of Harvard, Yale, Cornell and Michigan Universities. Proposals for change in selection of University of Missouri board of curators and administrative heads.

Harold H. and Dorothy V. Leake Papers, 1841-1990 (C4011)
40.25 cubic feet (2288 folders), 4 card files, 9 audio discs, 8 video cassettes

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The papers of Harold H. Leake, music teacher, radio broadcaster, and Episcopal priest, and Dorothy V. Leake, educator and biologist, consist of correspondence, radio scripts, manuscripts, diaries, subject files, and other materials relating to the personal and professional lives of the Leakes and their family.

Frederic Sterling Lee Papers, 1972-2014 (K1317)
34 c.f.

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The papers of Frederic Sterling Lee, former Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, contain his personal and professional research files, correspondence, writings and edited works. Dr. Lee was internationally known for his work on alternative microeconomic theory.

Carolyn and David Leuthold Papers, 1960s-1990s (CA5951)
10 cubic feet

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Addition of papers of David Leuthold, a professor of political science at the University of Missouri-Columbia and consultant, includes teaching material, reports, studies and surveys, campaign literature and other research material related primarily to public attitudes, voting patterns, and mass media impact in Missouri state politics.

H.H. Lewis Letter, 1950 (C0673)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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To the History Department, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, from Cape Girardeau, MO, Mar. 15, 1950.

Concerns alleged conspiracy to repress incriminating information Lewis had collected about government officials. Two-page letter and enclosures.

Charles E. Lively Papers, c. 1909-1966 (CA3740)
8.2 cubic feet

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Correspondence and publications of a rural sociologist.

James A. Long Papers, 1819-1848 (C3241)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The papers of James A. Long contain letters from Long to his family in Manchester, St. Louis County, MO, while in the University in Columbia, describing everyday student life, professors, preachers, the Whig party in Columbia, James S. Rollins' gubernatorial campaign, and family news.

James Love Diploma, 1853 (C1716)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Love's Bachelor of Arts diploma from the University of Missouri, signed by University faculty and administration.

Edward W. Lowrance Papers, 1934-1983 (C4641)
1.0 cubic feet (23 folders, 4 audio tapes)

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The papers of a University of Missouri professor of anatomy include research data, professional and personal correspondence, teaching materials, University of Missouri records, photographs, and audio tapes.

Thomas D. Luckey Papers, 1946-1966 (C3119)
3.5 cubic feet

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The papers contain correspondence and miscellaneous reprints of a biochemist of the University of Missouri Medical School, whose fields of research included nutrition and metabolism of germ-free vertebrates, folic acid and related compounds in chick nutrition, and nutrition of zoo animals.

Thomas D. Luckey Papers, no date (CA4613)
13 cubic feet

Addition of research data, reference files, class lecture materials, and some correspondence of a professor of biochemistry interested in germ free research and nutrition. See also C3119.

William H. Lynch Diaries, 1864-1865 (C1153)
0.02 cubic feet (2 volumes)

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William H. Lynch of Houston, MO, served as commissary sergeant in the 32nd Regiment, Infantry, Missouri Volunteers, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division. Vol. I Civil War, 1864, Vol. II Civil War and University of Missouri, 1865.

"M.S.M.," Ralph D. Killian, 1965 (C2920)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Recollections of life as a student at the Missouri School of Mines, c. 1910.

Tom Mahoney Papers, 1922-1969 (C3063)
1 folder, 2 rolls of microfilm

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Papers of Tom Mahoney, a 1927 University of Missouri School of Journalism graduate and track athlete, who was a reporter, editor and publicist in Texas, Kansas City and New York. Includes newspaper clippings, correspondence, memos, photographs and miscellaneous material relating to his school days and his career.

Clair V. Mann Collection, 1821-1973 (C3556)
5.25 cubic feet (560 folders, 23 volumes)

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Papers pertaining to the Meramec Iron Works, James family, Frisco Railroad, School of Mines and Metallurgy at Rolla, engineering education, testing of students, and other subjects of interest to Mann as an historian and engineer.

Alexander Martin Letters, 1901 (C1576)
0.04 cubic feet (2 folders)

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The collection contains letters to R[ichard] H[enry] Jesse, President, University of Missouri from University of Missouri, December 24 and 29, 1901. The letters discuss legal opinions on the use of donations for a University of Missouri library building.

Jack Matthews Papers, 1942-1985 (C4061)
3.5 cubic feet

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Records pertain to Jack Matthews' professional career with the University of Missouri-Columbia as a professor for the Physical Education department and as the first Dean of Students. The papers also include information regarding community organizations that Matthews was active with during his career and retirement.

James Thomas McAfee Papers, 1948-1985 (C3728)
12.0 cubic feet (689 folders), 5 audio cassettes

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The papers of an Alabama-born poet and writer, professor of English at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 1953-1982, and associate editor of the Missouri Review, includes correspondence, photographs, diaries, manuscripts, books, newspaper clippings, poetry, sketches, audio cassettes, and student work.

Arthur Rocheford McComas Letters, 1937 (C1755)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Two letters to C.B. Rollins, Columbia, MO, from Dr. McComas, Sturgeon, MO, concerning portraits of Henry S. Geyer and his wife painted by George Caleb Bingham, and given to the University of Missouri School of Law.

Carlisle N. McDavitt Photographs, 1917-1922 (C4432)
0.2 cubic feet (3 folders)

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Photographs taken by Carlisle McDavitt during his time as a student of the University of Missouri from 1917-1922. The photographs show football games, the marching band, the engineering college, and buildings and scenery across Mizzou's campus.

Volney McFadden Photographs, 1909-1914 (P0435)
62 photographs

Photographs taken by Volney McFadden, student photographer at University of Missouri in the early 1900s, ca. 1909-1914. Mainly real photo postcards of University of Missouri students, but includes photos of a pageant in Forest Park (St. Louis) and the St.

Paul B. McKay Collection, 1931-1951 (C4396)
0.4 cubic feet (18 folders) 2oversize items

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University of Missouri football programs from 1941 to 1951 and miscellaneous material pertaining to Don Faurot and Hickman High School. Materials regarding McKay Chevrolet Company in Columbia, Missouri.

John W. McLoed Papers, 1915-1921, 1976-1987 (C4395)
0.4 cubic feet (5 folders), 1 volume

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Photographs of University of Missouri student John W. McLoed and fellow students; photographs of the Farmers Liberty Fair, 1918; scrapbook with entries by MU students along with assorted event invitations, dance cards, athletic events, commencements, and freshman humor.

Paula McNeill Photographs, 1989 (P0942)
33 photographs

Photos ofthe University of Missouri Sesquicentennial celebrations, 1989

Joseph C. Meisner Papers, c. 1960s-1970s (CA4340)
15.7 cubic feet

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Research data for dissertation and correspondence of former professor of agricultural economics active in extension work at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Junius L. Meriam Papers, 1904-1944 (C0965)
0.4 cubic feet

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The Junius L. Meriam Papers consist of photographs and a scrapbook primarily describing and depicting Meriam's views on elementary education. He was a professor at the University of Missouri School of Education and superintendent of the university laboratory schools from 1904-1924.

Clarice Steward Merrill Letter, 1962 (C0967)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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To [T.A. Brady, Columbia], MO, from [West Covina, CA], Nov. 7, 1962.

Letter about Mrs. Merrill's grandfather, Major James B. Ruckel, and his possible connection with the construction of the original University buildings.

Frederick A. Middlebush Papers, 1920-1958 (C0133)
1 cubic foot

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Papers from the office of the president of the University of Missouri. 13th annual conference, Association of Higher Education; budget reports and requests; committee on tenure; admission of Negroes; state Crippled Children's Service; governor's conference on fire prevention; curators' report on School of Medicine; and committee on long-range plans for physical education.

Frederick A. Middlebush Papers, 1932-1962 (C3302)
35.3 cubic feet

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Papers of the president of the University of Missouri, 1935-1954, and member of Commission on Financing of Higher Education, Navy Civilian Advisory Board, board of visitors of naval academy and National Science Board. Correspondence, press releases, memoranda, reports, articles, pamphlets and newspaper articles.

Merritt F. Miller Collection, 1866-2003 (C3921)
0.8 cubic feet (40 folders)

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Photographs, negatives and caption notebook of a University of Missouri professor of soils, 1904-1938; and dean of the College of Agriculture, 1838-1945; depicting scenes of the Ozarks; European landmarks and agriculture; a North American tour of the International Society of Soil Science; and various Missouri, Columbia, and University of Missouri scenes. Also included are correspondence to and from Miller, postcards he collected while visiting Europe, and miscellaneous papers.

James L. Minor Letter, 1839 (C3203)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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To Irvine O. Hockaday, Fulton, MO, from Jefferson City, Sept. 26, 1839. Minor, secretary of the senate, informs Hockaday of his appointment as curator of the University of Missouri.

Ruth E. Minor Photograph Collection, 1900-1930 (P0561)
7 photographs

Seven photographs of University of Missouri agriculture students and activities, 1900-1930.

Missouri Century Farm Program Records, 1975-2017 (CA6498)
15 cubic feet

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The records of the Missouri Century Farm Program contain applications, programs, clippings, and miscellaneous material. The program was created in 1975 to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial. Beginning in 1986, the program was administered by the University of Missouri Extension. The Missouri Farm Bureau became a co-sponsor in 2008.

The Missouri Collection, 1771-2024 (C3982)
18.6 cubic feet (850 folders, 892 photographs), 32 oversize items, 9 audio cassettes, 7 audio discs, 9 CDs, 1 computer disc, 1 film, 6 film strips, 6 DVDs, 3 video cassettes, 583 MB of digital files

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The Missouri Collection is an artificial collection combining miscellaneous small acquisitions related to Missouri places, individuals, organizations, and events.

Missouri Equine & Equestrian Collection of Photographs, 1856-1938 (P0993)

Photographs of mules, horses, and equestrians. Many of the photographs were taken in mid-Missouri, but images of notable race horses of the early to mid-20th century are also included. Broadacres Farm in Liberty, Missouri, is heavily featured. Shows included are the National Belgian Horse Show, the International Livestock Exposition,

Missouri Postcard Collection, 1907-1971 (SP0016)
.5 cubic feet (9 folders)

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The Missouri Postcard Collection contains postcards featuring images from around the state of Missouri. Materials continue to be added to the collection.

Missouri, Boone County, Prosecuting Attorney Records, 1948 (CA5603)
0.1 cubic feet

Correspondence, affidavits, testimony, and other investigative materials regarding sexual activities at the University of Missouri and in Columbia, MO.

Missouri. General Assembly, 10th Board of Commissioners to Select a Site for the University Minutes, 1839 (C1658)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Minutes, 6 May-22 June 1839. Organization of board, members, examination, description and evaluation of prospective sites: Boonville, Cooper County; Fayette, Howard County; Columbia, Boone County; Fulton, Callaway County; and Jefferson City, Cole County.

Missouri. 13th General Assembly State University Visitation Committee Report, 1844-1845 (C1663)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Report gives brief history of the University, founding, finances, relationship with legislature, and recommended legislation. Senator Sinclair Kirtley was committee chairman.

Missouri. 14th General Assembly State University Visitation Committee Report, 1846-1847 (C1664)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Report gives resume of the University's functions. Joint chairmen were James S. Rollins for the Senate and Waldo P. Johnson for the House.

Orestes Mitchell Jr. and Sr. Papers, 1899-1980 (C3993)
0.8 cubic feet (18 folders)

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The papers contain correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, newspapers, yearbooks, and miscellaneous material of Orestes Mitchell Jr., an attorney and member of the University of Missouri Board of Curators; and his father, Orestes Mitchell Sr., also a lawyer. Both men were active in the St. Joseph, Missouri Rotary Club and Freemasons.

Pearle Mitchell Photograph Collection, c. 1890-1895 (P0514)
5 photographs

Photographs of the University of Missouri campus and early Columbia.

Rusty Monhollon Oral History Collection, 2001 (C4652)
0.2 cubic feet (8 folders), 8 audio cassettes

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Audio recordings and transcripts of oral history interviews conducted by students for a University of Missouri course on post-1945 U.S. history.

Haskell M. Monroe Jr. Oral History Collection, 1994-1996 (C3980)
1.8 cubic feet, 483 audio cassettes, 17 CDs

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Interviews produced by Haskell Monroe and University of Missouri students to document Columbia, Missouri, in the 1930s and 1940s. The collection includes audio cassettes, transcripts, and miscellaneous material.

Christine Montgomery Photographs, 1992-2008 (P0144)
0.08 linear feet

Photographs of Walnut Grove, Sappington, and Bellefontaine Cemeteries, the 1993 Missouri River flood near Boonville, New Franklin area, Soulard Farmer's Market 1999, Johnson's Shut-ins 1994, Saline County Courthouse 1998, Jesse Hall 1997 restoration, 2002 Olympic Parade in Columbia, and Ste. Genevieve.