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Letters, newspaper clippings, photographs (13) and yearbooks (2) relating to Bowden, a prominent African-American educator in Southeast Missouri and principal of the Lincoln High School, Charleston, [Mo], for 23 years. Yearbooks are from Lincoln High School (1950) and Lincoln University, Jefferson City, [Mo] (1950).

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Itinerary of President Taft’s visit to Cape Girardeau, with ceremonies taking place at the Missouri State Normal School.

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Programs from the annual art exhibition in Cape Girardeau sponsored by the Southeast Missourian, showing artists and their entries.

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Mimeograph typescript (5p) providing a brief history of the establishment of the district and information on its boundaries and major figures. Author is unknown.

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Printed remarks (13p) of Hawes on “Drainage and Its Financial Obligations” made before the Senate of the United States, May 5, 1930. Pertaining to drainage in Southeast Missouri, agriculture and farm relief measures.

Abstract Transcribed letters (43p) written by Highley, a former student at Southeast Missouri State Teachers College, to his parents during World War II from Africa, India, and China, describing the places where he was stationed with the 308th Heavy Bomb Group. Highley left college to join the Army Air Corps in 1941. Letters are compiled by Jeffrey Scott Highley, with historical information on the 308th Heavy Bomb group and paternal genealogy for Highley. Includes typed letter from Jeffrey Highley...

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Printed sermon (17p) entitled “How to Hear” by Faris, delivered at the Presbyterian Church in Cape Girardeau, June 26, 1870.

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Collection of histories and articles about Wardell, Mo., by Billie Crabtree. Includes copies of the series of articles written by Crabtree entitled, “Wardell Writings.” Histories include information on schools, churches, the Little River Drainage District, Crabtree’s family, and life in Wardell.

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Holograph letter (1p) from Hunter of Commerce, [Mo], to “Nannie,” regarding their betrothal, March 3, 1862.

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Coloring book published by the Historic Preservation Commission containing 12 images of historic structures in Cape Girardeau, illustrated by N. D. Wilsen, and providing historical information on the structures.