A program from the dedication ceremony of the Rush Hudson Limbaugh Sr. United States Courthouse and a pamphlet about the building.

Photograph (damaged) of Herman Loeffel, and a newspaper article (2 copies) on the life of Loeffel, a German stone mason who immigrated to Southeast Missouri in the late 19th century and built many stone structures in Cape Girardeau.

Nineteenth century copy book belonging John Cavano, which was used by students to copy lessons given to them by teachers.

History of the 24th Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, a camp report listing daily activities of the regiment from September 16, 1862-June 1, 1863, correspondence between James Reeves (author of the history of the 24th) and several of the regiment’s members, or their widows, telling the story of the regiment: formation, daily life, and the battle of Chancellorsville, and news clippings.

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.

Photographs, news clippings and other materials documenting the life of P.J. Stearns, a prominent educator and business man in New Madrid County, Mo.

Reports and correspondence resulting from a senior sociology seminar at Southeast Missouri State Teachers College, intended to study race relations in Cape Girardeau. Included are the form given to students for interviews, the class’ final report, the report of a student, Alma Meyer, and her correspondence with local, state, and national organizations on the conditions of African Americans throughout the nation.

Correspondence, principally between R.B. Oliver and John A. Hope, a fellow attorney in St Louis. The correspondence primarily focuses on the formation of the Cape Girardeau County Historical Society, the history of Cape Girardeau County, and genealogical research.

Receipts and financial paperwork of the McLain Family, Alexander McLain, David McLain, and John McLain, consisting of Alexander McLain’s pension for his service in the American Revolution, as well as a list of Alexander’s expenses, family receipts, two partial letters, and a contract for the establishment of a ferry at Crooked Creek.

Includes photographs (4), news clippings, diplomas, and other certificates documenting the life of P.J. Stearns, a prominent educator and business man in New Madrid County, Mo.