Transcription of the “Diaries of Albert S. Hunter, Stoddard Co., Missouri Farm Boy.” The diaries begin when Hunter is 18 years-old and tell about his daily life on the family farm and about Hunter’s attempts at various home-study courses in practical farm courses.

Program from an awards banquet held in honor of Cape Girardeau winning the All-American City title. Originating in 1949, the All-America City Award is given to 10 cities annually by the National Civic League recognizing communities that work together on important social issues.

Mimeograph typescript (7p) entitled “Cape Girardeau – Past, Present and Future” by Oliver, recounting some historical facts about the town and citing some of its social, economic and civic achievements in 1956.

Menu from the Cape Girardeau restaurant (1929-c.1959) which operated out of the service station at the intersection of Broadway and Highway 61.Menu shows restaurant selections and prices.

American soldiers who served in the U.S Balloon Corps during World War I formed the National Association of the American Balloon Corps Veterans (NAABCV).This newspaper kept members updated on each other, ballooning and aviation news, as well as veterans affairs information.

Broadside entitled “Protestant! Get Wise,” printed in protest over the fund-raising for St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Bound typescript (50p) entitled “The Geology and Geography of the Lowlands of Southeast Missouri,” by Magill, Head of the Science Department at Southeast Missouri State Teachers College for 28 years.

Notebook containing the meeting minutes of the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans group, a Cape Girardeau Women’s Club. Includes roll call, treasury reports, and descriptions of service projects.

B.W. Harrison was an agent of the Missouri Farm Bureau. His collection consists of newspaper clippings, obituaries, scrapbooks, sheet music, and materials concerning the Missouri Farm Bureau.

Illustrated booklet (12p) celebrating 75th anniversary of the Bank of Perryville, providing a history of the bank, a list of officers and directors since 1891 and staff in 1966