RH. Regional History Collections
Found in 530 Collections and/or Records:
Southeast Missourian Special Edition
Special illustrated edition (12p) of the Cape Girardeau newspaper covering the 1993 Mississippi River flood and its effect on the town and Southeast Missouri.
A Southeast Story: We have changed the land The Land has changed us
Documentary produced by the Missouri Department of Conservation on the drainage of the Southeast Missouri swamplands by the Little River Drainage District Corporation, an engineering project that began in 1907. Includes interviews with historians, archaeologists, LRDD executives, local residents, and biologists with the MDC. Topics include the region’s pre- and early history, and the environmental, social and economic impact of swamp drainage. Running Time: 18:32. Closed captioned.
Albert M. Spradling Jr. Collection
Correspondence, financial records, high school and college papers, campaign materials (1948-1980), case reviews, material related the Missouri Trade Mission in Europe in 1964, photographs of political appearances, family, and Cape Girardeau scenes, interview transcript with Spradling, maps, clippings and publications, documenting Spradling’s career as an attorney in Cape Girardeau and a Missouri State Senator (1952-1976).
Springdale Bird Sanctuary Map
Hand-drawn sketch of the Springdale Bird Sanctuary in Cape Girardeau, [Mo]. *Oversized
Springdale Bird Sanctuary Proposal
Carbon typescript (1p) titled “Proposal for change in management of Springdale Bird Sanctuary, March 14, 1960,” regarding transferring management of the sanctuary from the Missouri Audubon Society to Southeast Missouri State College.
John St. Avit Papers
Documents from St. Avit family of Cape Girardeau, including warranty deed for lot on Spanish Street, power of attorney assignment between John Duffort and John St. Avit, birth certificate for Jeanne Dupont, personal letter from Auguste Dolenc to “Nephew” and survey of tract lying northwest of the city of Cape Girardeau in 782 Township 31 North Range 13 East. Newspaper article provides background on St. Avit family. *Oversized.
St. Francis Hospital Collection
(St. Francois County) County Historian Scrapbook
Scrapbook of articles entitled “The County Historian” printed in the Bonne Terre Bulletin on the history of St. Francois County [Mo].
Ste. Genevieve Scrapbook
Articles, photographs, programs, and booklets regarding Ste. Genevieve and the bicentennial celebration in 1935.
Southeast Missourian Anniversary Edition (25th)
Anniversary edition (3p) of the Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian focusing on a quarter century of progress in the city, with special emphasis on schools, churches, and athletics. * oversized