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Pamphlet providing cultural and geological history of the Southeastern Missouri region. Includes a map of "The Old Settlement Trail" and a map of regional mines and quarries.

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St. Louis Dispatch newspaper article written by Charles Menees on the restoration of "Old Mingo Swamp." Article is accompanied by color images of the wildlife refuge.

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The Sikeston Herald newspaper article written by Philip A. DuMont on the proposal to restore the Mingo Swamp land.

Abstract This article was written by W.L. Bouchard, editor for The Lead Belt News. It discusses his inspection of Mine La Motte and the Hickory Nut Mine, both owned by St. Joseph Lead Company. The article pays attention to the daily life of the mines while also examining the machinery used in the mines and the safety and cleanliness levels of the facilities. The article also includes letters written to the editor. The same article was printed in The Lead Belt News on August 19, 1949 and in The...

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This article was written by W.L. Bouchard, editor for the Lead Belt News. It discusses the daily routine at the Herculaneum Smelter, owned by St. Joseph Lead Company. It includes an inspection of the main offices, on site doctors office, and cafateria. The article also includes a history of the mine and black and white photographs.

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Resolutions from 1958-1992 including Senate resolutions, commissions, general elections, and resolutions in honor of AMS, Jr.’s birthdays.

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Poster advertising the auction of 124 lots in the area “between State Normal Buildings and Mississippi River.” *oversized.

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A poster commemorating the 100th anniversary of the original publication of the Southeast Missourian newspaper. *Oversized.

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Correspondence, financial records, high school and college papers, campaign materials (1948-1980), case reviews, material related the Missouri Trade Mission in Europe in 1964, photographs of political appearances, family, and Cape Girardeau scenes, interview transcript with Spradling, maps, clippings and publications, documenting Spradling’s career as an attorney in Cape Girardeau and a Missouri State Senator (1952-1976).

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List of Christian churches in Cape Girardeau, Mo. by denomination. Includes map and service times. *oversized