Missouri Governors Collection Descriptions
Papers of Missouri Governors. This topic is a subcategory of the Government category. Additional subcategories under the Government category include United States Representatives and United States Senators.
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Anderson, Thomas L., Speech, 1904, (C3734)
1 folder(s)
Typed copy of speech given by Anderson before the Democratic State Convention in Jefferson City on 19 July 1904, nominating Harry B. Hawes for governor of Missouri.
Arbor Day Program, 1912, (C2382)
1 folder(s)
Program, April 5, 1912, issued by Department of Education, Jefferson City, MO. Herbert S. Hadley was governor.
Blair, Francis P., Jr., Speech, 1866, (C3253)
1 folder(s)
Copy of newspaper article from the MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, regarding a speech made by Blair at Louisiana, Pike County, MO.
Blair, James Thomas, Jr. (1902-1962), Papers, 1957-1961, (C2271)
MICROFILM
64 linear feet
4 volume(s)
Papers of a Democratic governor of Missouri, 1957-1961.
Boggs, Lilburn W. (1792-1860), Invitation, 1838, (C1756)
1 folder(s)
Invitation issued to Judge Dunnica and Lady, February 15, 1838, to attend a reception at the governor's mansion.
Boggs, Lilburn W. (1792-1860), Papers, 1838-1839, (C1753)
1 folder(s)
Acts of the General Assembly during the administration of Governor Boggs, concerning organization and boundaries of Clark, Buchanan, Grundy and Platte Counties, declaration of Ni-chi-ne-ba-to-na River as a navigable stream; and payment for services of grand jurors.
Brantley, Mary E., John S. Phelps and the Public Domain, (C1055)
3 volume(s)
John S. Phelps (1814-1886) served in the Missouri state legislature, 1840-1841, in Congress, 1845-1863, and as governor of Missouri, 1877-1881. Collection contains two boxes of notes and typescript volume (74 pp.).
Caulfield, Henry S. (1873-1966), Inauguration Program, 1929, (C2383)
1 folder(s)
Inaugural ceremonies for Governor Henry Caulfield, January 14, 1929, Jefferson City, MO.
Caulfield, Henry S. (1873-1966), Papers, 1878-1966, (C2409)
2.1 linear feet
Papers of Republican governor of Missouri (1929-1933) and St. Louis official. Includes correspondence, diaries, photographs, reports, speeches, and miscellaneous material.
Coleman, Nadine Mills, Papers, 1965, (C2182)
1 folder(s)
Clipping and miscellany about Governor Lon Vest Stephens.
Crittenden, Thomas Theodore (1832-1909), Calling Card, 1882, (C1592)
1 folder(s)
Calling card of governor of Missouri.
Dalton, John M. (1900-1972), Papers, 1921-1965, (C2417)
130.3 linear feet
Personal and official papers of a Democratic governor of Missouri, 1961-1965. Includes some material from his term as Missouri attorney general.
Dalton, John M. (1900-1972), Prayer Breakfast Program, 1961, (C2387)
1 folder(s)
Breakfast honoring Governor Dalton in Jefferson City, sponsored by local citizens' committee.
Donnell, Forrest C. (1884-1980), Gubernatorial Papers, 1941-1945, (C0194)
90 linear feet
Papers of a Republican governor of Missouri, collected during his term of office.
Donnell, Forrest C. (1884-1980), Inaugural Ceremonies, 1941, (C2385)
1 folder(s)
Program of inauguration of Governor Forrest C. Donnell, February 26, 1941.
Donnelly, Phil M. (1891-1961), Inaugural Ceremonies, 1953, (C2386)
1 folder(s)
Program of inauguration of Governor Phil M. Donnelly, January 12, 1953.
Donnelly, Phil M. (1891-1961), Papers, 1944-1957, (C2151)
91.6 linear feet
10 volume(s)
Papers relating to Donnelly's two terms as Democratic governor of Missouri.
Dunklin, Daniel (1790-1844), Papers, 1815-1877, (C0097)
0.6 linear feet
The correspondence, financial, and miscellaneous papers of the fifth governor of Missouri and a leading Missouri Democrat. The correspondence is especially rich in discussion of Missouri elections and of the leading political issues in Missouri and in the United States from 1829 to 1835.
Edwards, John Cummins (1806-1888), Address, 1845, (C1596)
1 folder(s)
Gubernatorial message to the Missouri General Assembly, March 21, 1845, about Missouri-Iowa Territory boundary difficulties.
Edwards, John Cummins (1806-1888), Papers, 1844-1846, (C1771)
1 folder(s)
Petitions and letters requesting pardons for prisoners. Letter from James S. Rollins, petition to correct an error in a previous pardon, and woman's petition for pardon of a Negro woman, Nelly.
Folk, Joseph Wingate (1869-1923), Letter, 1903, (C1980)
1 folder(s)
To Louis Wiley, New York, NY, from St. Louis, MO, Nov. 19, 1903.
Regretting his inability to address Society of the Genesee.
Folk, Joseph Wingate (1869-1923), Papers, 1902-1952, (C0101)
0.6 linear feet
Unfinished biography by Folk's sister, clippings pertaining to his career, and other miscellaneous material.
Microfilm is correspondence, 1914-1918, on activities and personalities of the Wilson administration and Folk's unsuccessful senatorial ca
mpaign, 1916.
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.
Hearnes, Betty Cooper, Speech, 1971, (C3274)
1 folder(s)
Address at dedication of new bandstand in Fayette, MO, at Central Methodist College.
Hearnes, Mrs. Warren E., Tour, 1970, (SUNP0989)
Color film of a tour of the Governor's Mansion, 1970.
Hearnes, Warren E. (1923-2009), Papers, 1950-1972, (C3522)
9 linear feet
17 volume(s)
Materials determined by Hearnes, governor of Missouri, 1965-1973, to be his personal papers. Bulk of collection is correspondence regarding campaigns, legislation, and Democratic Party. Material on gubernatorial succession amendment, 1965. Arranged by topic, then chronologically within topic. Scrapbooks are on microfilm.
Hearnes, Warren E. (1923-2009), Papers, 1964-1972, (C3585)
MICROFILM
Papers of a Democratic governor of Missouri, on 127 rolls of 16 mm. microfilm. Originals at Missouri State Archives.
Hyde, Arthur Mastick (1877-1947), Papers, 1913-1954, (C0007)
20.8 linear feet
Papers of a Republican governor of Missouri, 1921-1925 and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, 1929-1933, consisting of correspondence, clippings, printed material, photographs, and personal items. Major topics include agriculture, conservation, roads, Republican politics, labor disputes, law enforcement, prohibition, and Missouri state institutions and politics.
Livingstone, William G., "A Legend," n.d., (C3514)
1 folder(s)
Article and supporting data, written to discredit idea that Thomas Reynolds, governor of Missouri, and Thomas Reynolds, governor of Illinois, were related.
Major, Elliott W. (1864-1949), Papers, (SUNP6156)
0.25 linear feet
1 volume(s)
Collection contains a scrapbook pertaining to Missouri Governor Elliott W. Major. Inserted into the scrapbook are photographs, invitations, White House admittance cards, political broadsheets, inauguration speech and program, telegrams, and brochures. Also includes the marriage announcement of Woodrow Wilson and Edith Bolling Galt.
Marmaduke, Meredith Miles (1791-1864), Papers, 1823-1886, (C1021)
MICROFILM
0.6 linear feet
Correspondence and miscellaneous personal and business papers of a Saline County, Missouri, farmer, businessman, lieutenant governor, and governor of Missouri.
Marmaduke, Meredith Miles (1791-1864), Papers, n.d., 1844, (C1772)
1 folder(s)
Petitions to the governor requesting pardons of prisoners currently in the penitentiary. One item is from the Office of Inspectors of the Penitentiary and recommends a number of pardons.
Marshall, Richard A., Collection, 1897-1924, (C2925)
1 folder(s)
William Jennings Bryan speech on bimetallism. Invitation to W.H. Hall from Gov. Arthur M. Hyde to attend the dedication of the Missouri state capitol building, October 6, 1924.
Massie, Jeremiah, Legal Papers, 1836-1838, (C3445)
1 folder(s)
The papers include transcripts of a court case in which Massie, formerly of Sangamon County, Illinois, was convicted of larceny from a steamboat; letters of support for Massie; a clemency petition signed by the citizens of Sangamon County, including Abraham Lincoln; and the pardon, signed by Missouri Governor Lilburn W. Boggs.
Missouri Governors' Proclamations, 1892-1898, (C3446)
1 folder(s)
Governor David R. Francis proclaimed Columbus Day; Governor Lon Vest Stephens proclaimed Thanksgiving Day and LaFayette Day, and called for relief of flood-damaged Steelville, MO. These proclamations bear the seal of the State of Missouri.
Missouri, Boone County, Citizens' Petition, 1846, (C1777)
1 folder(s)
Petition to Governor Austin A. King requesting that William Rowland and several others indicted for kidnapping slaves be discharged from further prosecution.
Park, Guy Brasfield (1872-1946), Papers, 1932-1937, (C0008)
24.2 linear feet
Official and personal correspondence and papers of Guy B. Park, Democratic governor of Missouri from 1933 to 1937.
Phelps, John S. (1814-1886), Scrapbook, 1876-1937, (C3058)
1 volume(s)
Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and biographical information about Phelps, governor of Missouri, and his family. Includes some correspondence and photographs of family residences.
Reynolds, Thomas (1796-1844), Papers, 1841-1842, (C1770)
1 folder(s)
Petitions for prison pardons. Includes one letter from David Rice Atchison requesting a shorter sentence for two men and discussion of other matters.
Singleton, Vincent A., Petition, 1870, (C1773)
1 folder(s)
Petition to Governor Joseph W. McClurg from several citizens on behalf of Vincent A. Singleton, convicted of horse stealing.
Smith, Forrest (1886-1962), Papers, 1940-1953, (C2220)
72.6 linear feet
11 volume(s)
Papers of a Democratic governor of Missouri, 1949-1953. Includes correspondence, reference material, speeches, and miscellaneous material.
Stark, Lloyd Crow (1886-1972), Papers, 1931-1941, (C0004)
170 linear feet
3 volume(s)
Papers of a Democratic governor of Missouri, 1937-1941. Material relates to official business, campaigns, and personal affairs.
Stone, William Joel (1848-1918), Papers, 1859-1935, (C0930)
1.6 linear feet
1 volume(s)
Papers of a Missouri congressman (1885-1891), governor (1893-1897), and U.S. senator (1903-1918). Includes information on Stone's early career in Nevada, MO; the 1908 senatorial election; his senatorial career; and his death.