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RH. Regional History Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: RH

Found in 529 Collections and/or Records:

Welcome to Cape Girardeau, Missouri City Map

 Collection — Case MMC 4.9, Folder: 010
Identifier: 2006.038
Abstract

Map of the city of Cape Girardeau, MO. Includes locations of various schools, libraries, public buildings, and shopping locations. A street index is included as well as a brief description of visual landmarks of the city.

Dates: circa 1970

Cape Girardeau County Historical Geography

 Collection — Case MMC 4.9, Folder: 013
Identifier: 2006.044
Abstract

This map was drawn by R.J. Schumer and includes feautures found in Cape Girardeau County such as historic railways, schools, churches, cemetaries, covered bridges, and other historic sites. The map has hand written notations in red ink.

Dates: 1975 June

Cherry, the Broadway Florist's Cape Girardeau Map

 Collection — Case MMC 4.9, Folder: 011
Identifier: 2006.039
Abstract

Street map of downtown Cape Girardeau, MO completed by Cherry, the Broadway Florist.

Dates: Undated

"Course of the River Mississippi from Balise to Fort Chartres" Map

 Collection — Case MMC 4.9, Folder: 008
Identifier: 2006.036
Abstract

Copy of a rudimentary physical map drawn up during an expidition to the Illinois in late 1765 by Lieutenant Rofs of the 54th Regiment.

Dates: Undated

Cross the Mississippi at Cape Girardeau Map

 Collection — Case MMC 4.9, Folder: 012
Identifier: 2006.040
Abstract

Pamphlet advertising the usefulness of the Cape Girardeau Bridge across the Mississippi River. Includes a mileage chart to the city of Cape Girardeau from various cities across the United States. The pamphlet also has maps of the cities of St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, and Chicago.

Dates: c. 1939

"Curbing the Mississippi: A Gigantic Task" Article

 Collection — Case MMC 4.9, Folder: 016
Identifier: 2006.049
Abstract

Newspaper article written by Lieutenant Colonel J.R. Slattery on the floodings of the Mississippi River, comments made on the events by past United States Presidents, the utilization of levees, and alternative methods of deferring flood waters.

Dates: 1927

Charles Luce Harrison Crest

 Collection — Box 1137, Folder: 017
Identifier: 01
Abstract

Bookstamp used by prominent rare book collector Charles Luce Harrison.

Dates: Undated

Hippolyte Dupouey's 1854 Cape Girardeau Map

 Collection — Case MMC 4.9, Folder: 009
Identifier: 2006.037
Abstract

A copy of Cape Girardeau Plat Map from 1854, illustrated by Hippolyte Dupouey with a document explainging the city details.

Dates: Undated

"Hats Off to the King" Article

 Collection — Case MMC 4.9, Folder: 018
Identifier: 2006.052
Abstract

Sunday Republic Feature article prepared by Tom L. Gibson on the revitalization of the iron industry in St. Louis and the surrounding region and how it would effect the region.

Dates: Undated

Historic Cape Girardeau Pamphlets

 Collection — Case MMC 4.9, Folder: 004
Identifier: 2005.111
Abstract

Two distinct pamphlets, each describing the history, landmark buildings, and parks of the Cape Girardeau area. Includes a birds eye view of the historic city and a street map.

Dates: Undated