RH. Regional History Collections

Abstract Recording of ceremony that took place on September 1, 1973, dedicating the mural painted by Missouri artist, Jake Wells, in Kent Library, on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University. The mural depicts the historical chronology of Southeast Missouri. Nearly a third of the presentation is musical. Speakers include: Dr. Mark Scully, President of the university; Raymond C. Vogel, Alumni Council President; Rush H. Limbaugh, Sr.; Charles C. Leming, Alumni Council Vice-President; and Jake...

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German Language Newspaper dated July 11, 1874. *Oversized.

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Records of freight carried on the steamer “Whirlwind” for trips to and from different destinations on the Mississippi River for the year 1852. John A. Williams was listed as the Master of the steamer.

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Materials pertaining to a grant awarded to Professor Bob White, Dr. Christabel Lacy, and Mark Taylor by the Missouri Committee for the Humanities. Their goal was to identify rural school sites in Cape Girardeau County, research the schools, photograph the schools, conduct oral history interviews, and to publish a book on their findings.

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Water color print of Whitewater Presbyterian Church in Sedgewickville, [Mo] by Ruth Elaine Maples. The watercolor was done for the church’s 150th anniversary and includes an inset of the original log cabin church. Also includes a brief history (1 pg) of the church by Maples.

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Commercial and residential directory (14p) for Cape Girardeau. Households are arranged alphabetically, occupations and residences of householders are provided. Commercial section is arranged by occupational area. Please use photocopy in ready reference area of reading room. Original is fragile.

Abstract Correspondence, records of the Missouri Federation of Women’s Democratic Club, photographs, news clippings, scrapbook, and War Finance Committee material (1942-1944) of Williams, a Cape Girardeau resident who took an active role in state and local politics. From 1937 to 1940, she headed the Cafeteria Committee for the Southeast Missouri State Teachers College. She served in local branches of New Deal organizations, was a prominent member of the Democratic Party, and served as President of...

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Photographs and negatives of 1409 N. Sprigg, the house of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity.

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Poster advertising the auction of 124 lots in the area “between State Normal Buildings and Mississippi River.” *oversized.