Abstract

Materials relating to growing up and attending Barkadaro Rural School in Ripley County, Mo.

Abstract

Microfiche copies of correspondents’ accounts of the American Civil War Battle of Cape Girardeau [MO] as printed in the New York Daily Tribune, New York City [NY], May 1, 1863, and the Marble City Weekly, Cape Girardeau [MO], June 26, 1867.

Abstract

Three 6” x 8” and one 8” x 10” b/w copy photographs the Belmont Elevator and Granary, built in 1871, showing the railroad tracks, and an unidentified building that appears to be the Belmont Depot

Abstract

Holograph letter (1p) from Hunter of Commerce, [Mo], to “Nannie,” regarding their betrothal, March 3, 1862.

Abstract

Print and microfilmed copies of the local newspaper of Benton, [Mo], the county seat of Scott County.

Abstract

Four holograph, signed poems by Foard including “Alma Mater of the Doniphan [Mo] High School, 1925,” as well as carbon typescript of “Commemoration Ode” by Foard written in honor of Southeast Missouri State Teachers College Diamond Jubilee celebration.

Abstract

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.

Abstract

Primarily consists of holograph letters between Bill and Margaret Haslauer during their courtship and marriage. Bound typescript of the letters is also available.

Abstract Planning materials from the dedication ceremonies of the Emerson Bridge over the Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau. Emerson was an eight-term Southeast Missouri Congressman who was influential in securing funds to construct the bridge. Collection includes correspondence with Southeast Missouri State University’s University Relations Department, which coordinated the event, planning committee minutes, newspaper clippings, planning notes, photographs, and a VHS tape and DVD of the dedication...

Abstract

Ephemeral items distributed at dedication to bridge over Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau. Includes a dedication booklet, invitations to the dedication ceremony, and a commemoritve pin. Emerson was an eight-term Southeast Missouri Congressman who was influential in securing funds to construct the bridge.