RH. Regional History Collections

Abstract Recording of speech “What’s it All About,” a description of the role of an historian and the process of research, by Bergeron given on behalf of Phi Alpha Theta, Southeast Missouri State University chapter. This was part of an all-day event of the Missouri chapters of Phi Alpha Theta. Dr. Bergeron obtained his Ph.D. in History from Vanderbilt University in 1965. At the time of this lecture, he was a professor at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Running time: 00:50:43. *Also listed as...

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Transcription and photocopies of the record book of Bethel Baptist Church, the first Protestant church west of the Mississippi River. The book contains the minutes and proceedings of the church.

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Programs, booklets, correspondence, and a scrapbook about the statewide traveling exhibit of George Caleb Bingham’s artwork, especially the exhibit at Southeast Missouri State University’s Kent Library. Bingham (born March 20, 1811 ΓÇô died July 7, 1879) was a realist artist and Missouri statesmen. Many of Bingham’s works depicts life along the frontier of the Missouri River. *also listed in University Archives Collections

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Microfilm copies of the ledger and record book from Bird’s Landing Warehouse in Cairo [Il].

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Typed letter (3p) from Wilson, Geologist, State of Missouri, Bureau of Geology and Mines, Rolla, [Mo], to Professor J. C. Logan, Missouri State Normal School, offering an explanation for the development of the Southeast Missouri lowlands.

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Photographs, correspondence, and news clippings concerning PFC Richard G. Wilson, who earned a posthumous Congressional Medal of Honor for service during the Korean War. The majority of the materials deal with memorials that were dedicated in Wilson’s honor in the period immediately following his death and in later years.

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Menu from popular Cape Girardeau, [Mo] restaurant (1942-1997) showing selections and prices.

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Articles and booklets on the history and process of women’s suffrage in the United States. Contains booklets that are both pro-suffrage and anti-suffrage.

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Three souvenir booklets from the 1904 World’s Fair held in St. Louis Missouri.

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Booklet (47p) entitled A Catalogue of Periodicals of Missouri of 1902 in World’s Fair Exhibit in Missouri Building compiled by F.A. Sampson, Secretary State Historical Society of Missouri, which list books by Missouri authors.