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RH. Regional History Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: RH

Found in 529 Collections and/or Records:

Cape Girardeau Jaycees Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2016.002
Abstract The Cape Girardeau Jaycees Collection consists of its members’ information such as newsletters that are sent to current and former members. The collection also includes paperwork about the personnel involved with the Jaycees. Also included is information about the programs that the Jaycees have been involved in. Some of the programs mentioned are the Christmas Toybox, the Air Show, the yearly golf tournament, Riverfest, and the Fabulous Follies, an annual musical production that the Jaycees...
Dates: 1936-2013

Cape Girardeau Mississippi River Bridge Stockholders Collection

 Collection — Box 3535, Folder: 001
Identifier: 2011.027
Abstract

Photographs and slides of an assemblage of the Stockholders for the Mississippi River Bridge at Cape Girardeau. Also includes a photo of the bridge and of the “Delta Queen” riverboat docked at the Cape Girardeau Riverfront.

Dates: circa 1948

Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport Collection

 Collection — Box 1709, Folder: 006
Identifier: 2005.041
Abstract

Bound illustrated report (15p) outlining four options for airport expansion, with general information on area population and industry; two pamphlets (undated) regarding municipal airport bond issue; and 1956 letter from Lt. W. C. Irving, United States Naval Reserve to Felix Snider, regarding training center at Harris Field, Municipal Airport. *Oversized

Dates: circa 1950's-1963

Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport Stamp

 Collection — Box 1700, Folder: 024
Identifier: 2005.106
Abstract

Commemorative stamp from dedication of airport with letter regarding significance of stamp.

Dates: 1949

Cape Girardeau Municipal Band Papers

 Collection — Box 1447, Folder: 001
Identifier: 2002.015
Abstract

Contracts, list of musical selections and documents relating to the city’s financial support of the band.

Dates: 1964-1969

Cape Girardeau News

 Collection — Case MMC4.4, Folder: 006
Identifier: 2000.015
Abstract

Issues (2) of the Cape Girardeau newspaper, dated June 16, 1875, and March 9, 1881.

Dates: 1875, 1881

Cape [Girardeau] Osteopathic Hospital Brochures

 Collection — Box 1445, Folder: 011
Identifier: 2005.048
Abstract

Illustrated brochures developed by the Cape Osteopathic Association for fundraising for the new hospital facilities. Provide a history of osteopathy, local facilities, and information on hospital trustees, physicians, nurses and employees.

Dates: circa 1946, 1956

Cape Girardeau Postage Stamps Collection

 Collection — Box 1737, Folder: 020
Identifier: 2009.012
Abstract

Eleven adhesive commemorative stamps featuring nine different scenes of buildings in Cape Girardeau, [Mo] and Southeast Missouri State University campus.

Dates: circa 1940

Cape Girardeau Public Library Pamphlets

 Collection — Box 1737, Folder: 001
Identifier: 2004.050
Abstract

Illustrated pamphlets (3) relating the history of public libraries in Cape Girardeau, and focusing on the Carnegie Public Library, which opened in 1922; and pamphlet promoting approval of library tax so the library would remain eligible for state and federal aid.

Dates: 1931, 1967

Cape Girardeau Railroad Payroll Ledger

 Collection — Box 3162, Ledger: 002
Identifier: 2008.108
Abstract Records payroll for years 1908-1909. No mention is made of which business this payroll book is a record of, but payroll is divided into numbered sections, shops, agents, engineers, watchmen, conductors, bridge gang, South Cape Store, pumper, linemen, fencing gang, brakemen, firemen, etc., so it probably can be assumed that it is for a local railroad company (perhaps Louis Houck’s). There are also very frequent references to just “Hospital,” (but sometimes listed as Cape hospital or...
Dates: 1908-1909