This collection contains a letter written by Prospect K. Robbins (1788-1847) of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri to Benjamin S. Brown Esq. (1805-1838) of Mount Vernon, Ohio. P.K. Robbins was a surveyor of the Louisiana Purchase, specifically the modern day counties of Audraine, Boone, and Callaway. The collection also has a textbook entitled "A Treatise on Surveying." The book contains information and techniques that are similar to what Robbins would have used in his profession.

Notebook containing the meeting minutes of the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans group, a Cape Girardeau Women’s Club. Includes roll call, treasury reports, and descriptions of service projects.

A 2012 calendar featuring Steinhoff’s photographs of Cape Girardeau and Southeast Missouri and a photobook entitled Tower Rock “A Demon that Devours Travelers.” Tower Rock includes photographs and descriptions of Tower Rock in the Mississippi River.

Ten handwritten recipes for (primarily desserts) from Cape Girardeau women, including Alma Schrader and Irene Pierce. Recipes include date pudding, crumb cake, fruitcake, and corn bread.

DVD copy of the episode of River Tales on the Richard G. Wilson Postal Distribution Center. Includes biographical information on Pvt. Richard G. Wilson, the Congressional Medal Honor winner.

Booklet containing tickets (5) for a reduced toll when crossing the Ohio River Bridge in Cairo, Il. The booklet is numbered 000300 and dated 1947 Oct. 19.

Class photograph from Pleasant Ridge District #98 School, Henry County [Mo.] Photograph includes students (25), ranging in age from a toddler to young adolescence, a teacher, and the original one room school house. Construction of a new school is barely visible behind the old school.

Transcript of an interview with Paul Lueders, founder of the Lueders Studio. Interview includes information about Lueders’ personal life and his photography studio. Interview conducted by Susan Corvick

Booklet on the history of economic growth and development of Morehouse, MO and New Madrid County, MO, with a special focus on the impact of the Himmelberger-Harrison Lumber Company.

Ticket stub for the “Girardot Excursion Steamer Capitol” on Thursday May 19, 1932.