Culture Collection Descriptions
Papers and records of individuals and organizations active in the arts, music, theater, and film; appreciation and promotional groups; and chautauquas. Includes both the fine arts and popular culture. See also a list of collections related to Art and Artists and Folklore. Researchers may also want to consider the culture related holdings of the Western Historical Manuscript Collections in Kansas City, Rolla, and St. Louis.
Jane Froman conducting. From collection C3695 folder 302. Back to the Subject Guide
Allendorf, Adam, Collection, (C2546)
3 folder(s)
Songs and plays in German.American Audio Prose Library, 1981-1993, (C3851)
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Interviews of and readings by American prose writers. These recordings document the authors' renditions and interpretations of their works. The American Audio Prose Library of Columbia, Missouri; a grant-funded library; organized and produced the recordings for public radio stations and individual purchase.Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Collection, 1961-1985, (C2898)
1 folder(s)
Correspondence concerning the development of the theater; drafts of an article regarding its history; brochure for the 1965 season, history of the theater to 1979, and program of the 25th season.Arrow Rock Lyceum, Arrow Rock, Missouri, Collection, (SUNP2969)
0.2 linear feet
Addition of correspondence, memoranda, committee meeting minutes, financial records, and promotional materials, primarily related to fund raising and other activities of the executive board, 1980s-1990s.Blind Boone Memorial Foundation, Inc., Papers, 1886-1976, (C3664)
0.4 linear feet
Included in this collection are some of the compositions of John William "Blind" Boone, a musician and composer of classical and ragtime music. Also included are orchestrations and choral arrangements of Boone's music, correspondence, programs, and posters from a memorial concert in 1961. Correspondence concerning recovery of Boone's piano and posters and tickets from some Boone concerts are also part of the collection.Boan, Fern, Collection, (SUNP1036)
7 folder(s)
Seven folders of play programs from theatres in St. Louis, Chicago, Oklahoma City, Kansas City, and New York.Boone, John William Blind and Wesley, Papers, (C2883)
1 folder(s)
Publicity poster announcing the appearance of Blind Boone in Columbia, MO. Program of piano concert of Little Blind Wesley, nephew of Blind Boone.Boone, John William "Blind" (1864-1927), Piano Roll, (WUNP5843)
Performance by Blind Boone of "Nearer My God to Thee," published by the QRS Company, c. 1920.Boonville Turn and Gesang Verein Papers, 1852-1925, (C0880)
12 folder(s)
Constitution and by-laws, deed, rules for use of meeting hall, reports of secretary, receipts for dues, and application for membership of a German social organization in Boonville, MO. Minutes, roster of members, and account books. Written in German until 1902.Bootheel Project, Records, 1993-1997, (C3928)
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3.2 linear feet
Records of the Bootheel Project, which documents the art, culture, and heritage of the Missouri Bootheel. The records include photographs, color slides, audio cassettes, transcripts, and video cassettes of interviews with Bootheel residents. Sound recordings, planning documents, field workers' notes and miscellaneous items collected throughout the project are also included.Botts, Benson, Reminiscences, 1908, (C2399)
1 folder(s)
Poems and water color sketches of Miss Benson Botts, Mexico, MO, done by her roommate at the University of Missouri summer session in 1908.Boyd, W.B., Letter, 1942, (C2777)
1 folder(s)
To John Crerar Library, Chicago, IL, from Chicago, IL, Jan. 29, 1942. Letter from Superintendent of Pinkerton National Detective Agency accompanying complimentary pamphlet titled "History and Evidence of the Passage of Abraham Lincoln from Harrisburg, PA, to Washington, D.C., on the 22nd and 23rd of February, 1861." Pamphlet not included.Bradley, Harry E., Collection, (C1893)
1 folder(s)
Missouri state lottery ticket, 14 May 1868, for the benefit of New Franklin. Unidentified railroad bond for $3.00 of which the upper portion is missing.Breckenridge, William Clark, Papers, 1752-1927, (C1036)
MICROFILM
1.6 linear feet
21 volume(s)
Correspondence and miscellaneous papers of W.C. Breckenridge, St. Louis businessman, writer and historian. Two copies of EARLY PRINTING IN MISSOURI, 1808-1849. Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings and illustrations, engravings, letters, and miscellaneous printed materials.Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878), Autograph, 1875, (C3275)
1 folder(s)
Card with Bryant's signature and the date, November 11, 1875.Burnam, Curtis Frank, Letter, 1908, (C2141)
1 folder(s)
To George M. Rollins, Columbia, MO, from Richmond, KY, Oct. 8, 1908. Burnam wrote his nephew that he had shipped "the portraits of Mr. Bingham," express charges paid. He called Bingham "Missouri's distinguished Artist and Statesman."Burnham, Ralph Warren, Ipswich, Massachusetts, Hooked Rug Patterns, (C3759)
1 folder(s)
Undated illustrated booklet of patterns for making hooked rugs.Buse, John J. Jr. (1864-1933), Collection, (SUNP5907)
Photographs, photograph index, negatives, and correspondence and other material related to the operation of the Buse Historical Museum.Bussabarger, Robert, Papers, 1922-1990, (C3897)
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7 linear feet
Papers of ceramic sculptor, potter, painter and University of Missouri-Columbia Professor Emeritus of Art. These papers include personal and professional correspondence, exhibition announcements and catalogs, photographs, publications, clippings, research project records, scrapbooks, biographical materials, records of University of Missouri Department of Art and miscellaneous material.Calendar, 1869, (C2859)
1 folder(s)
Calendar printed by R.P. Studley & Company, 1869.Campbell, Sanford Brunson, Papers, 1947, (C3204)
1 folder(s)
Letters to Floyd C. Shoemaker, Columbia, MO, from Venice, CA, about jazz musician Scott Joplin. Includes some printed brochures regarding ragtime, jazz, and Scott Joplin.Cansler, Loman D. (1924-1992) and Laura M. (1931-2007), Collection, 1820-2005, (4018)
10.5 linear feet
203 audio tapes, 41 audio cassettes, 2 video casettes, 35 audio discs
The Loman and Laura Cansler Collection consists primarily of Cansler's collection of folk songs and other folklore genres on both paper and sound recordings. The collection includes also slides and prints of Laura Cansler's abstract expressionist artwork.Cave, Michael, Papers, 1944-1997, (C2157)
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7.6 linear feet
The Michael Cave Papers consist of personal and professional correspondence, business records, audiovisual material, and the compositions of Cave, a pianist and composer born in Missouri.Chase, Charles Monroe (1829-1902), Papers, 1861, (C2371)
MICROFILM
4 folder(s)
Letters, Civil War diary, and musical composition book of a band director from DeKalb County, IL. Chase enlisted in the 13th Illinois Regiment in July 1861 and was sent to Camp Rolla in Phelps County, MO. The diary describes camp life, the routine and practice that the band followed, military engagements, and Chase's opinions on the war. The letters to him were written by friends from Sycamore, IL.Christeson, Robert P., Collection, (WUNP4767)
1 folder(s)
Fiddle tunes collected by Robert P. Christeson ca. 1940s and 1950s.Clifford, Charles V., Scrapbooks, 1914-1970, (C3619)
1.7 linear feet
St. Louis Municipal Opera memorabilia, including the history of the summer theatre in Forest Park, programs, articles on musicals held through the years, stars and casts, and photographs. Clifford's book, in three volumes, entitled ST. LOUIS' FABULOUS MUNICIPAL THEATRE - 50 SEASONS OF SUMMER MUSICALS, is in the State Historical Society Conference Library.Columbia Chorale, Columbia, Missouri, Records, (WUNP6201)
6 linear feet, 54 audio cassettes, 10 audio tapes, 10 CD's, 4 c.d.
Records of an independent, mixed ensemble dedicated to performing choral music. Founded as the Ad Hoc Singers in June 1978.Columbia Cultural Arts Center Planning Committee, Records, (WUNP5949)
Planning documents of the organization working to create a cultural arts center in Columbia, Missouri.Columbia Weavers Guild, Records, (WUNP5402)
0.4 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of constitutions, membership and officers booklets, newsletters, meeting minutes, scrapbook, exhibition and publicity materials, and miscellany.Columbia Weaver's Guild, Records, (WUNP4392)
0.4 linear feet
Minute books and treasurer's reports.Concordia Project, Records, (WUNP6099)
0.25 linear feet
INVENTORY Color photographs and negatives of textiles produced by Missouri artisans for the Concordia Project. Includes crochet and tatting, cut work and embroidery, quilts and quilting, rag rugs, and weaving. Also includes miscellaneous files and audio cassette interviews.Cornett Family, Papers, 1847-1981, (C3808)
5.1 linear feet
Papers of the Cornett family of rural Linn County, MO, including William and Martha; their children, Bracy, Winifred, Jo Lee; and Carl; and Martha's family, the Moores and Roots. The family correspondence, farm records, photographs, and records of the Moore School document the social, cultural, and agricultural life of a northern Missouri family and the teaching careers of two of their daughters.Cowan, Donna, Scrapbooks, (SUNP2108)
2 volume(s)
Two scrapbooks, one on conservation, one on Missouri Girls State, 60th Session, June, 1957.Culler, Marion and Virgil, Collection, (WUNP5054)
0.3 linear feet
Copies of printed and handwritten sheet music collected in the Bethel, MO, area.Davis, John, Marshfield Tornado: John Davis Plays Blind Boone, (WUNP6188)
1 compact disc
Compositions by John W. "Blind" Boone played by pianist John Davis. The enhanced CD includes "Music Miner," a film by Joan Grossman.Dingeldein, Otto, Papers, (SUNP2768)
1.4 linear feet
Photographs, transparencies, and catalogs of Dingeldein's silverwork; including jewelry and sanctuary art designs.Dobbs, Ella Victoria, Papers, (WUNP5431)
4 volume(s)
Addition. Three scrapbooks containing correspondence, photographs, clippings, programs, mementos, writings, and miscellany. Also a Pi Lambda Theta, Alpha Chapter, minute book, 1911-1930. Contains membership lists and a brief history by Dobbs.Epstein, Eleni (1926-1991), Papers, 1948-1987, (C3898)
0.8 linear feet
Papers of Eleni Sakes Epstein, fashion and beauty editor of the WASHINGTON STAR from 1943-1981. The papers consist of correspondence, speaking engagements, photographs, miscellaneous material pertaining to the fashion industry, FASHION IN NEWSPAPERS, clippings and audio cassette interviews with American, European, and Asian fashion designers and others.Erickson, Bill, Collection, (WUNP5140)
INVENTORY. Recordings of fiddle music.Evans, Wilson, Collection, (WUNP5904)
Audio recordings of banjo renditions of American folk and popular music by a Sikeston, MO, musician, 1990s.Fantel, Hans (1922-2006), Papers, c. 1925-2006, (C4003)
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3.2 linear feet
Papers of Hans Fantel, a freelance writer who wrote about high fidelity and home electronics for a variety of publications including the New York Times. Contains his articles, correspondence, photographs, and an account of his escape from Nazi controlled Austria.Faries, Clyde, Collection, (WUNP5659)
Addition of two cassettes containing folk music recorded by the Faries family.Faries, Clyde, Collection, (WUNP5645)
0.1 linear feet
Lyrics of folk songs performed by the Faries family, and recordings of folk songs performed in memory of Charles Faries.Faries, Clyde, Papers, (WUNP5702)
Addition. One copy of "A Bunch of Time: Heritage Songs in Honor of Charles Faries," performed by Clyde Faries and others.Fitzpatrick, Daniel R. (1891-1969), Papers, 1913-1966, (C3832)
1 linear feet
Personal and business correspondence of D.R. Fitzpatrick, editorial cartoonist for the ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH (1913-1958). Letters, magazines, and newspaper articles concerning "Fitz's" cartoons of local, regional, and national politics, including government propaganda for both World Wars. Also includes 16 one-half hour television documentaries on political affairs, entitled 45 YEARS WITH FITZPATRICK.Froman, Jane (1907-1980), Collection, (C3940)
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Recordings of performances and interviews of Jane Froman.Froman, Jane (1907-1980), Papers, 1891-1980, (C3695)
MICROFILM
9 linear feet
Papers of singer and radio, theater, and movie star of the 1930s-1950s. Includes some papers of her mother, Anna Barcafer Froman Hetzler (1873-1962). Material on radio, movie musicals, the USO, theater and club appearances, television, and popular music of the 1930s-1950s. Volumes are on microfilm.Froman, Jane, Papers, (WUNP4957)
1 folder(s)
INVENTORY. Selected television scripts, December 1953 to June 1955, for the Jane Froman Show.Froman, Jane, Papers, (WUNP5133)
0.4 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of personal and professional papers of Jane Froman, including photographs and correspondence and personal papers of Rowland H. Smith.Froman, Jane, Papers, (WUNP5677)
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Addition of audiocassette recording of Jane Froman songs titled "With a Song in My Heart." "Gershwin Memorial Album."Galbraith, Art, Papers, 1977-1993, (C1213)
0.1 linear feet
Papers of Arthur Galbraith (1909-1993), fiddler from southwestern Missouri who specialized in Ozark folk music. Includes publicity, concert programs, obituaries, correspondence, awards, and recordings of his music.Garth, William W., Jr., Papers, 1901, (C2019)
1 folder(s)
Bills and receipts for expenses of hobo convention held in Columbia, MO, in October 1901.Geary, Fred (1894-1946), Papers, 1903-1917, (C3515)
1 folder(s)
Sketch book, sketches, report cards, high school commencement program and other papers of a Missouri-born artist who gained national fame for his woodcuts and woodcut engravings.Gildehaus, Charles (1856-1909), Scrapbooks, 1831-1909, (C3107)
0.4 linear feet
Scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, magazine articles, and letters regarding the wholesale grocery business, philosophical lectures, theater programs, and other matters.Gladish, Cora S., Papers, (WUNP5818)
INVENTORY. Sheet music of compositions written and published by Cora Gladish of Higginsville, MO, related correspondence, and watercolors, 1930s.Guenzburger, Mamie (1893- ), Sticker Album, 1903, (C0871)
1 volume(s)
Winning album for a girl under 13 years in the 1903 Natural Food Company sticker album contest. Album must have been shown at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis sometime in 1904; cover title is WORLD'S FAIR STICKER ALBUM.Hadley, Herbert Spencer (1872-1927), Papers, 1830-1943, (C0006)
MICROFILM
15.2 linear feet
35 volume(s)
Papers of a Missouri Republican lawyer, politician, educator, and author. Attorney general, 1905-1909; governor, 1909-1913; professor of law, University of Colorado, 1917-1923; and Washington University chancellor, 1923-1927. Papers, letterbooks, scrapbooks, manuscripts, photographs, cartoons, and miscellaneous material. Originals in storage.Hagerman-Hayden Papers, 1852-1893, (C0110)
0.6 linear feet
Letters and papers of an Alexandria, MO, lawyer; a Keokuk, IA, student at Academy of Visitation, St. Louis, MO; and a music student in Oberlin, OH.Hessemer's Atheneum, Marshall, Missouri, Record Books, 1882-1905, (C0865)
2 folder(s)
Scrapbooks containing theater programs, contracts with performers, clippings, and photographs.Hunter, Max F., Collection, 1953-1976, (C2518)
3.4 linear feet
Audio tapes of Ozark folklore collected by Hunter, including fiddle tunes, jokes, sayings, songs, visits, and miscellaneous material. Also includes lists, transcripts of songs, synopses, and indexes to the tapes.Hunter, Max F., Papers, (WUNP5089)
2 folder(s)
Correspondence, newspaper clippings, programs, articles, and photographs relating to folklorists Ernie Deane and Joan O'Bryant.Hunter, Max F., Papers, (WUNP5414)
1 linear feet
Twelve notebooks containing original indexes and handwritten transcriptions of collected folk songs and ballads. Indexed by performer and song title. See also collection 2518.Hunter, Max, Papers, (WUNP5499)
1.1 linear feet
Addition of letters, photographs and other materials received by Max Hunter. Most of the letters are from Adolf and Rebecca Schroeder. Correspondence, clippings, and other material concerning the Ozark Folk Festival and Fiddle Contest, 1976-1989.Hutchison, Gregory L. and Mary Folse, Collection, (WUNP5861)
Scrapbook related to theater and other activities at the University of Missouri, European photographs, and miscellaneous items; 1930s.Illinois and St. Louis Bridge Opening Invitation, 1874, (C1863)
1 folder(s)
Invitation to the formal opening of the Illinois and St. Louis Bridge. Invitation contains lithograph of bridge.Jellum, Lee, Papers, 1924-1961, (SUNP2288)
2 folder(s)
Letters, cards, and account books of a photographer of Ludlow, MO.Kansas Centennial Stamp, 1961, (C2812)
1 folder(s)
Official first day cover of mailing of the Kansas centennial stamp from Council Grove, KS, May 10, 1961.Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra, Programs, (SUNP5860)
Concert programs of the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra, and other performances under the direction of Hans Schwieger, 1938-1971.Kenny, Thomas H., Papers, (WUNP5700)
0.2 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of historical article, collection of health and nutrition information, and compilation of information about Kenny's art works and exhibits.Kenny, Thomas Henry, Papers, (WUNP5148)
0.4 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of correspondence, research materials, business and legal records, art materials and personal papers.Kiehl, Moray Loring, Sheet Music Collection, (SUNP6185)
2.8 linear feet
Approximately 400 pieces of sheet music and 18 songbooks dating from the 1920s through 1960s.Lichtenstein, Grace, Papers, (WUNP6198)
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1.4 l.f., 28 a.c.
Papers of a journalist and writer. The collection consists of research material, interview notes, transcripts, and tapes, books and articles Lichtenstein wrote on early women Olympians, professional women tennis players, women artists in the Southwest, and an unfinished project on women entrepreneurs.Linnemann, Alice A., Papers, n.d., (C3270)
4 folder(s)
Notes on mural decorations and Missouri state capitol decorations, compiled by Miss Linnemann of Lindenwood College, St. Charles, MO. Also her correspondence with sculptor Adolph Alexander Weinman, Arthur A. Kocian, and Ben L. Emmons.Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, Missouri, Pictures, 1904, (C0806)
1 folder(s)
Twenty-four views of various buildings and exhibits of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. Consists of black and white miniatures in the form of a souvenir booklet.Lyon, Duane, Papers, (SUNP2499)
1 folder(s)
Scrapbooks of a Missouri graphic artist containing original art, programs, exhibit announcements, correspondence, photographs, and clippings; framed announcement of American Legion Convention banquet, 1921.Magic Show Announcement, n.d., (C2835)
1 folder(s)
Broadside announcing the appearance of S. Watts; ventriloquist; E.D. Greer, magician; puppet show; and Negro concert.Marshall, Howard W., Collection, (WUNP5594)
0.1 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of sheet music of three Moberly, MO, musicians; Laura Bush Rucker, Thomas S. Fleming, and Elizabeth Hulen Owen.Marshall, Howard W., Collection, (WUNP5161)
INVENTORY. Recordings of folk music from Missouri and the Ozark region. Includes original reel to reel recordings and audio cassette copies.Marshall, Howard W., Collection, (WUNP5721)
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INVENTORY. RESTRICTION. Addition of folk and bluegrass music recordings, primarily 1960s and 1970s.Martin, Maude Williams (1879-1953), Papers, 1896-1989, (C3909)
3 linear feet
The papers of Maude Williams Martin, a collector of Missouri folk songs and ballads, and a writer of short stories and poetry; include correspondence, school lecture notes and papers, poems, short stories, essays, and travel material. Also included is material regarding the Missouri Folk-Lore Society, and published book of Martin's poems entitled, SELECTED POEMS.Mayo, Doctors, Commemorative Stamp, 1964, (C2813)
1 folder(s)
First-day cover.McCann, Gordon, Collection, (WUNP5672)
Collections of fiddle music by Lonnie Robertson, "Lonnie's Breakdown," and by Fred Stoneking, "Saddle Old Spike." McAnn is featured as a performer and producer.Meriam, Junius L. (1872- ), Papers, 1904-1944, (C0965)
0.4 linear feet
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.Missouri Art Education Association, Records, (WUNP5103)
2.5 linear feet
INVENTORY. Correspondence, photographs, publications, scrapbooks, and other records of the association.Missouri Art Education Association, Records, (WUNP5162)
0.8 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of business records, meeting minutes and copies of SHOW-ME-ART.Missouri Art Education Association, Records, (WUNP5299)
1.1 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of miscellaneous copies of SHOW-ME-ART from 1953 to 1965.Missouri Chautauqua Assembly Records, 1886-1896, (C1170)
1 volume(s)
Chartered under the laws of Missouri in 1887 as the Missouri State Sunday School Assembly, the name was changed to Missouri Chautauqua Assembly in 1887.Missouri Council on the Arts, Papers, 1962-1967, (SUNP2246)
0.4 linear feet
Minutes of Governor's Committee on the Arts, newsletters, reports, and correspondence.Missouri Extension Homemakers Association, Inc., Mural Documentation Project, 1975-1976, (C0951)
0.75 linear feet
Inventory of Missouri murals, arranged alphabetically by county. Information includes location, owner, artist's name, date, dimensions, description and condition of mural, published material about the artist, and photographs.Missouri Extension Homemakers Association, Inc., Sacred Stones & Stained Glass Windows, Project, (C3723)
7.1 linear feet
Statewide documentation of local churches by county. Includes cultural arts reports, church histories, floor plans, architectural details, clippings, slides, photographs, and miscellany.Missouri Extension Homemakers Association, Sharing Rich Lives, Records, (WUNP5271)
0.1 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of Clay County, MO, Extension Club history, 1914-1992; and records of Clay County cultural arts projects.Missouri Folk-Lore Society Papers, 1906-1923, (C2045)
2 folder(s)
Papers of the society including constitutions; membership material including member lists, 1906-1917; program and minutes of annual meetings, 1908-1920; financial statements, 1914-1921; society publications such as lists of songs and collecting hints; and miscellaneous forms.Missouri Museums Association, Records, (WUNP5823)
INVENTORY. Records of the organization include correspondence, financial and membership records, newsletters, conference material, meeting minutes, and miscellaneous records; 1970s-1990s.Missouri Origins Project Collection, 1980-1985, n.d., (C3852)
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0.2 linear feet
Audiovisual material on Missouri folk music. The project was supported by grants from the Missouri Arts Council and the University of Missouri Development Fund. The video cassettes were produced by the Academic Support Center in cooperation with the Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies.Missouri State Old Time Fiddlers Association Collection, 1827-, (C3715)
0.4 linear feet
Records of the Association including field, commercial and private label recordings, audio and video cassettes, interviews, newsletters, and other publications, brochures, broadsides, festival guides, published and unpublished sheet music and limited correspondence.Missouri Symphony Society, Records, (WUNP5698)
0.6 linear feet
INVENTORY. Board meeting minutes, finance records, planning documents, programs, publicity materials, and miscellany of a Columbia, MO, organization.Missouri. New York World's Fair Commission Papers, 1963-1965, (C2604)
13.4 linear feet
File of the pavilion manager, containing correspondence from construction to demolition of the Missouri pavilion. Also press releases, financial reports, promotional material, security reports, contracts, blueprints and photographs.Morgenthaler, Charles A. (1893-1980), Papers, 1870-1981, (C3004)
3.4 linear feet
Papers of a commercial artist and illustrator from Hallsville, MO. The papers consist of photographs, sketches, scrapbooks, account books, and correspondence relating to his work as well as family papers and photographs.Morrison, I.G., Papers, 1940, (C2174)
1 folder(s)
"Thomas Hart Benton Murals, Missouri State Capitol: An Interpretative Lecture," 2 September 1940. Positive photostat of letter to I.G. Morrison from Thomas Hart Benton, Chilmark, MA, 14 September 1940. Morrison presented description, history and symbolism of the murals. Benton defined the purpose of art and expressed approval of Morrison's paper.Musick, James B. (1891- ), Papers, 1942-1944, (C3687)
1 folder(s)
Essays and notes written by a former secretary of the St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, MO, on the subjects of Carl Weimar, artist; western pioneers as portrayed particularly in the paintings of George Caleb Bingham; and historic places on the Mississippi River from St. Louis to Cape Girardeau, MO.National Grange Song Book, 1874, (C0810)
1 folder(s)
Used at Central Hill Grange, Fayette, MO.National Society of the Colonial Dames in the State of Missouri, Papers, 1968-1974, (C3584)
8 folder(s)
Working copy of EARLY PORTRAITS IN MISSOURI, PAINTED BEFORE 1860. A detailed description of portraits existing in Missouri, arranged by location of the work. There is an index by artist, but none by portrait subject. Includes many works by George Caleb Bingham.Nejdl, Adolph, Photograph Collection, 1940-1960s, (C0184)
0.4 linear feet
Primarily black and white 8x10 promotional photographs of burlesque and exotic dancers.Nelson, Arthur T., Collection, n.d., (C3745)
1 folder(s)
Twenty-six photographs of the Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, taken by A.B. Duncan of Springfield, MO. Views include architecture and livestock exhibitions. Photos were apparently taken in the early years of the fair.Now That's a Good Tune: Masters of Traditional Missouri Fiddling, 1989, (C3810)
Two recordings of traditional fiddle tunes played by thirteen musicians from Missouri. Accompanying illustrated booklet includes introduction to traditional violin playing in Missouri, biographies of the musicians, annotations of the tunes, bibliography, and discography. The project was produced by the Missouri Cultural Heritage Center at the University of Missouri-Columbia.OPEN PLACES, Columbia, Missouri, Records, 1961-1987, (C3705)
3.8 linear feet
The records of a small poetry magazine, edited by Eleanor M. Bender, include correspondence, financial documents, grant information, issues 1-44, Poet Series 1-5, photographs, news-paper clippings, and a taped interview with Nan A. Talese, senior editor at Random House. See also collection 3068.Parrish, William E. (1931- ), Papers, 1972-1977, (C3642)
1.6 linear feet
Papers from the chairman of the Missouri American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. Included are correspondence, business papers, programs and miscellaneous items.Pawley, Thomas D. III, Papers, (WUNP5546)
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22 linear feet
INVENTORY. Papers of a professor of speech and theater at Lincoln University, poet, and playwright; member of Missouri Arts Council, Missouri Humanities Council, Mid-America Arts Alliance, and other organizations. Includes manuscripts, correspondence, organizational records, teaching materials and miscellaneous.Pente, Will, Papers, 1922-1924, (C3315)
1 folder(s)
Two children's pamphlets by Pente; one brochure from Paper Products Manufacturing Company.Perkins, David Lane, Papers, 1827-1858, (C2295)
1 folder(s)
Fourteen letters solicited, 1854-1858, by D.L. Perkins for their autograph value from cabinet members, U.S. senators and representatives, U.S. Supreme Court justice and university presidents. 1827 letter is a recommendation of Perkins by Francis Wayland, president of Brown University.Pickard, John, Affidavit, 1933, (C2142)
1 folder(s)
Pickard, chairman of the Missouri Capitol Interior Decoration Commission and professor of art and archaeology at the University of Missouri, evaluated George Caleb Bingham's "General Order No. 11," a work of art worth $20,000 for insurance purposes.Pihlblad, Gladys, Papers, (WUNP5754)
0.2 linear feet
Addition of letters of Missouri artist Fred Shane, 1959-1981.Pommer, William Henry (1851-1937), Scrapbook, 1907-1939, (C1418)
1 volume(s)
Newspaper clippings relating to the life and musical career of Pommer, director of music at Christian College, 1883-188, and professor of music at the University of Missouri, 1907-1922.Randolph, Vance (1892-1980), OZARK FOLKSONGS Collection, 1919-1957, (C3774)
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3.1 linear feet
Original copy of the four volumes published by SHS, 1946-1950. Includes photographs used in the publication and a typescript of Chapter XIV, "Unprintable Songs," left out of the printed version. In addition there are two volumes entitled "Unprintable Songs From the Ozarks" which were sold to the Society in 1956, but without publication rights.Reeves, Charles Monroe (1868-1920), Papers, 1892-1970, (C3356)
2.4 linear feet
Papers of a St. Louis journalist and organizer of the 1904 World's Fair. First section includes items from Reeves' early journalistic career. Bulk of papers in second section concerns Louisiana Purchase Exposition, related materials, and photographs.Reynolds, Thomas Caute (1821-1887), Papers, 1860-1864, (C1910)
1 folder(s)
Papers in suit of U.S. vs. Library of Thomas C. Reynolds for settlement of Reynolds' debts. Included is inventory of his library.Rollins, James S. (1812-1888), Papers, 1546-1968, (C1026)
MICROFILM
3.3 linear feet
Papers of a Boone County, MO, lawyer, politician, businessman, and curator of the University of Missouri. Includes correspondence with family, business and political associates, and George Caleb Bingham and other friends. Covers state, national, and Whig party politics, 1830-1880s, Civil War in Missouri, internal improvements and North Missouri Railroad, and education at the University of Missouri.Rozier, Firmin A. (1820-1897), Letter, 1883, (C2782)
1 folder(s)
From Ste. Genevieve, MO, Aug. 22, 1883. Letter mentioning business partnership of his father, Ferdinand Rozier, and John James Audubon; dissolution of the partnership; and Audubon's move to Kentucky.Russell, Sol Smith (1848-1902), Papers, 1848-1902, (C3625)
1.3 linear feet
Newspaper clippings, reviews of stage plays, correspondence, and scrapbooks on the life and career of a popular comedian of the late 1800s, and his contemporaries.Scharil, A.W., Roderick, "Last of the Goths," 1853, (C1244)
1 volume(s)
A tragedy in five acts written by a St. Louis lawyer, editor and publisher.Schroeder, Adolf E. and Rebecca, Collection, (WUNP4979)
0.3 linear feet
Addition. Correspondence with Charles van Ravenswaay, 1973-1990.Schroeder, Adolf E. and Rebecca, Collection, (WUNP5183)
MICROFILM
2 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of various folklore and folk music newsletters, materials about the Missouri Cultural Heritage Center and the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program. Includes documents in German about Johann Wilhelm Bock, a German-American immigrant.Schroeder, Adolf E. and Rebecca, Collection, (WUNP5063)
Addition of two videocassettes entitled "Treehouse; an Ozark Story," and "Lennis Leonard Broadfoot, an Ozark Artist."Schroeder, Adolf E. and Rebecca, Folk Song and Folklore Collection, 1957-1987, (C3826)
0.2 linear feet
Recordings and related material of Missouri and Ozark folk musicians and folklorists; primarily Max Hunter, Loman Cansler, and R.P. Christeson. The recordings include songs and discussions on many aspects of folksong collecting and folklore.Schroeder, Adolf E., Papers, (WUNP5472)
RESTRICTED
1.3 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition of various foreign language association newsletters, correspondence and other records relating to foreign language associations, materials relating to ethnic group research near Cape Girardeau, and materials relating to Otto Dingeldein, a silversmith.Schroeder, Adolf E., Papers, (WUNP4798)
RESTRICTED
0.8 linear feet
INVENTORY. Addition to papers which include materials on the Missouri Committee for the Humanities and various historical projects.Schwarzer, Franz (1828-1904), Papers, 1840-1951, (C3484)
0.8 linear feet
Correspondence of the Schwarzer family; factory records, catalogs, and photographs of zithers and other stringed instruments manufactured at the zither factory in Washington, MO, founded by Schwarzer in 1869.Schweighauser, Art A., Collection, (WUNP4819)
0.25 linear feet
INVENTORY. Items collected by historian and resident of Hermann, MO.Scott, John R. (1843-1936), Papers, 1873-1922, (C0162)
0.2 linear feet
Letters, manuscripts, and miscellaneous papers of a professor of elocution at the University of Missouri, a friend of the actor James E. Murdoch. Manuscript for "Personal Recollections of Murdoch," and for "Technique of the Speaking Voice."Sedalia Library Association, Sedalia, Missouri, Minute Book, 1871-1874, (C1249)
1 volume(s)
Minutes, roll of members and subscribers, constitution, and articles of association. Also some Pettis County historical data.Shoemaker-Mathews, Scrapbook, n.d., (SUNP2159)
1 volume(s)
Bound collection of poems which were probably clipped from newspapers in the 1800s and pasted into a scrapbook.Sine, L.D., Lottery Ticket, 1873, (C1848)
1 folder(s)
Two dollar lottery ticket for L.D. Sine's 19th Grand Annual Gift Enterprise, St. Louis, MO, January 6, 1873.St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Educational Exhibit Papers, 1904, (C0051)
6 linear feet
Copy books from Cape Girardeau State Normal School and public schools in Harrisonville, Kansas City, Lamar, Liberty, Mexico, Nevada, and Trenton, with samples of school assignments and essays. Also letters pertaining to standards of admission to A. and M. colleges.St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Record Book, 1898-1899, (C1228)
1 volume(s)
Records of the Committee of Fifty, an organization formed to plan the 100th anniversary celebration of the Louisiana Purchase, to be held in St. Louis in 1904. Pierre Chouteau, descendant of Laclede Liquest, founder of St. Louis, began plans for the celebration in 1896. Meetings were held at the Missouri Historical Society. Also an envelope of loose papers.STARFLEET, the Star Trek Fan Association, USS Horizon Chapter, Columbia, MO, Records, 1986-1991, (C3064)
MICROFILM
Records of the Columbia, MO, chapter of an organization of devotees of the STAR TREK television shows and films. The records include chapter correspondence and memoranda, handbooks, and newsletters; and newsletters of the national organization and other chapters. This collection is on microfilm only.State Historical Society of Missouri, Audio Cassette Collection, 1976-2000, (C3963)
0.3 linear feet
The State Historical Society of Missouri Oral History Project is a collection of miscellaneous interviews, lectures, and speeches collected over the years.State Historical Society of Missouri, Typescript Collection, (C0995)
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MICROFILM
The State Historical Society of Missouri Typescript Collection consists of typescripts of articles and manuscripts donated over the years to the Historical Society.Stiffler, William, Letter, 1877, (C3590)
1 folder(s)
To "Miss Lou" from Clark's Fork, MO, August 27, [18]77. Love letter.Stones, Ross E., "Remembrances of the St. Louis Police Department Band," n.d., (C3686)
1 folder(s)
Recollection of his service as a trumpet player with the Police Department band in St. Louis, MO, in the 1920s.Theater, Mexico, Missouri, 1902-1924, (SUNP2004)
3 volume(s)
Three scrapbooks of newspaper clippings from the MEXICO LEDGER, Mexico, MO, about shows and performances in that town from 1902-1924.Toole Dramatic Company, Program, [1894], (C0813)
1 folder(s)
Illustrated program and advertisement of J.E. Tools and his "excellent dramatic company," in Edwin Jerome's comedy, KILLARNEY AND THE RHINE. Includes dramatic criticisms and reviews. Probably distributed in Carlinville, IL.Trent, Fred, Collection, (WUNP5060)
1 folder(s)
INVENTORY. Recordings of Missouri area fiddlers. Includes programs, promotional materials, newspaper clippings, and articles.Trent, Fred, Collection, (WUNP5381)
A recording of fiddle and guitar music performed by Lorenzo and David Copeland of Ottumwa, IA.Truman, Harry S (1884-1972), Memorial Service Program, 1973, (C3409)
1 folder(s)
Program of service held at Westminster College Chapel, Fulton, MO, on occasion of Tuman's death.Turner Society Pamphlets, 1912-1945, (C0676)
4 folder(s)
Pamphlets and publications of St. Louis area Turner groups. Also a history of the American Turnerbund, 1924; an annual report of the national executive committee of American Turners, 1941; and copies of TURNER TOPICS, publication of American Turners.U.S. Continental Currency, 1776, (C2545)
1 folder(s)
Thirty-dollar bill printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.University of Missouri, Black Theatre Workshop, Records, 1981-1993, (WUNP5301)
0.25 linear feet
INVENTORY. Programs, posters, clippings, photographs, correspondence, evaluations and other materials relating to workshop performances.Washington University Ugly Club, Poster, 1871, (C2841)
1 folder(s)
Caricatures of Harry H. Cabot, W.R. Schuyler, E.M. Bowman, Emile R. Abadie, Lyne S. Metcalfe, Jr., Stephen H. Jecko, Freddy Cline, W.J.S. Bryan, and Elliot C. Jewett.Wulfekammer, Verna Mary (1900- ), Collection, 1893-1976, (C3864)
51.9 linear feet
The collection of Verna Mary Wulfekammer, University of Missouri professor of art from 1928 to 1968, contains teaching materials and artifacts, correspondence, clippings, publications and photographs related to the personal and professional life of Wulfekammer and her mentor and colleague, Ella Victoria Dobbs.
