Abstract Photocopied typescript (45p) by Vandiver (1854-1932), former Professor of Natural Science and President of the Missouri State Normal School at Cape Girardeau, and Missouri Congressman credited with originating Missouri’s “Show-Me State” nickname. Manuscript covers Vance and Vandiver family genealogies, Vandiver’s educational and religious upbringing, professional training, years in Cape Girardeau and as a Congressman, and other personal and political reminiscences. Accompanied by four...

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Typed reminiscences of Vandivort regarding the Common Pleas Courthouse at Cape Girardeau, and its various renovations, beginning in 1885.

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Magazine with article and photographs “Christmas at Missouri’s Glenn House,” (pp 33-43), Fall 1982.

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Newspaper clippings, photographs, typed manuscripts and ephemera pertaining to the history of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Cape Girardeau Chapter #629, 1891-1949.

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Biographies of James B. Gantt, a Confederate Veteran and Missouri Supreme Court Judge, and chapter members Sarah Elizabeth Ledbetter-Tucker, Nannie Tucker-Lotz, Ermine M. Massie-Young, and two unnamed women, a handwritten document, history of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, notes from a serviceman of the Confederate Army, a scrapbook consisting of news clippings on the American Civil War and pro-southern articles.

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Scrapbook consisting primarily of news clippings about the American Civil War and postwar activities, such as veteran reunions, memorials, and tributes, photographs (10) and postcards (2), as well as news clippings about activities throughout the years.

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Microfilmed records of the U.S. Army post at Cape Girardeau, filmed from the National Archives records.

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U.S. Geological Survey Map of Cape Girardeau Quadrangle. *oversized.

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Microfilmed reports of U.S. Forts in Cape Girardeau during the American Civil War.

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Recording of presentation by Unruh to students from the education program at Southeast Missouri State University as they are about to embark on their student teaching assignments. Lecture focuses on teacher accountability. Dr. Unruh was a professor from St. Louis University’s School of Education. This on-campus program was given on April 2, 1972, and introduced by Dr. Mayberry. 00:44:31.