Box 1137
Contains 20 Results:
Louis Lorimier Deed
Transcribed copy of 1821 deed conveying Louis Lorimier’s land on which the Court of Common Pleas now sits to the citizens of Cape Girardeau.
David L. Hawkins Legal Papers
Two legal documents relating to the sale of slaves in Cape Girardeau County.
L. J. Fink Music
Music books (7p) entitled “Pioneer Music of the Ozarks” with 28 musical scores without lyrics, attributed to L. J. Fink of Union, [Mo].
Grant Frye Letter
Elizabeth Ellis Letter
Copy of holograph letter (4p) from Ellis to her parents describing early 19th century Cape Girardeau, and typed transcription of letter (3p).
Navy V-12 Program Blessing
Official Vatican blessing issued by Pope John Paul II for the 40th anniversary of the Southeast Missouri State University V-12 Navy Program Class of 1944. Includes blessing and photograph of Pope John Paul II.
Charles Luce Harrison Crest
Bookstamp used by prominent rare book collector Charles Luce Harrison.
Abstract of Title for Lot No. 1, Range C. "Main Street"
Abstract of title for lot no. 1, range C, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. The lot is located to the west of the Mississippi River, east of Main Street, south of Themis Street, and north of Independence Street.
Alvarado Menu
Menu from the Cape Girardeau restaurant (1929-c.1959) which operated out of the service station at the intersection of Broadway and Highway 61.Menu shows restaurant selections and prices.
Virginia Vancil-Rizer Letters
Holograph and typewritten letters from Vancil-Rizer, St. Joseph, [Mo], to Mississippi Riverboat Captain Clarence N. Fultz, Cape Girardeau, [Mo], regarding her grandfather’s riverboat the Paw Paw, sunk by the Union Army during the American Civil War just north of Cape Girardeau at Vancil’s Landing.