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RH. Regional History Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: RH

Found in 529 Collections and/or Records:

Southern Illinois Women's March Collection

 Collection — Box 4721
Identifier: 2017.018
Abstract

This collection contains materials related to the 2017 Southern Illinois Women's March, a sister-march to the Women's March on Washington DC. Materials include oral interviews with march attendees, news releases, flyers, and photographs.

Dates: 2016 Nov 9 - 2017 Jan 25

United States Flag, 1848

 Collection — Box 4728
Identifier: 2018.008
Abstract

This United States flag was donated by Dr. George Ann Huck on August 9, 2018. The flag was created circa 1848 prior to the addition of Wisconsin into the Union. The flag is extremely delicate and should be handled with caution. Digital images are available for viewing.

Dates: circa 1848

League of Women Voters of Southeast Missouri Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2004.143
Abstract

Records of the League of Women Voters of Southeast Missouri concerning league administration and service programs organized by the league.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1965-2011, 1970-1990

Lee Ann Abernathy Poems

 Collection — Box 1134, Folder: 011
Identifier: 1998.167
Abstract

Bound volume (60p) of poems by Abernathy, member of the Southeast Missouri State Teachers College class of 1935. Poems published in “Our Dumb Animals,” the Capaha Arrow and read on station WEW, St. Louis University, 1948.

Dates: circa 1948

Jeremiah Thomas Abernathy Report

 Collection — Box 1709, Folder: 022
Identifier: 2002.155
Abstract

Pamphlet (12p) entitled “The Truth About Mississippi County Told with Fancy’s Aid,” reprinting the report by Abernathy, a business efficiency expert from New York, distributed by the Southeast Missouri Agricultural Bureau, promoting the improvement and development of the region’s farmland.

Dates: circa 1920

Ludeane Ruzicka Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2008.114
Abstract This collection contains materials collected by Ludeane Ruzicka related to her family history and the history of Cape Girardeau. It contains abstracts of title and information for 327 Morgan Oak Street and 325 Morgan Oak Street, that would become Southeast Missouri State University River Campus. It also contains Southeast Missouri State University news articles, the Shubert Choral Club event program, Square Deal Variety Store fireworks advertisement, and correspondence with Lu Ruzicka’s...
Dates: 1877-2018

Abstract of Title for Lot No. 1, Range C. "Main Street"

 Collection — Box 1137, Folder: 019
Identifier: 2010.008
Abstract

Abstract of title for lot no. 1, range C, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. The lot is located to the west of the Mississippi River, east of Main Street, south of Themis Street, and north of Independence Street.

Dates: 1945

Pete Ackenhead Lecture

 Collection — Box 2670, Object: 2001.10D
Identifier: 2001.010
Abstract Recording of lecture by Ackenhead, a teacher who moved to Missouri where he was hired as a field representative for the Missouri Commission on Human Rights in 1955.In July 1966, he moved to Kennett and became a full-time investigator of human rights violations.In this recording, which took place on July 7, 1969, he addressed an audience at Southeast Missouri State University on the difficulties inherent in school desegregation in the 1960s.The end of the recording is a question and answer...
Dates: 1969

All-America City Award Program

 Collection — Box 1709, Folder: 018
Identifier: 2004.066
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1968

Alvarado Menu

 Collection — Box 1137, Folder: 012
Identifier: 2006.113
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1946