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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.

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This collection contains 1 diploma case and three diplomas from the Bock Family. The diplomas date 1933, 1963, and 2010. Also included is a copy of an informational brochure on requesting donations for the Annual Fund for Southeast Missouri State University. It includes photographs of the members of the Bock Family who attended the school. These include Thomas Houston Lewis (1888), Catharine Lewis Bock (1933), Lewis Edgar Bock (1963), and Richard Lewis Bock (2010).

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Articles regarding the history of Cape Girardeau's library initial plans, construction, growth, events, and staff. Also includes a booklet about Capes Carnegie Library (the original public library).

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Two (2) copies of the same 1917 panoramic photo of the Lincoln School with the students and instructors posing in front of the building.

Abstract Copy of Colonel Murdoch’s reminiscences (46p) about his service in the American Civil War. Murdoch was first commissioned as a Captain in the Union Army, Co. A, 50th Infantry Volunteers, and in 1861 became Lt. Colonel of the Fremont Rangers. He commanded Forts A, B, C, and D in Cape Girardeau. Includes information on the organization of the Fremont Rangers and the Missouri State Militia, and Union and Confederate activities in Stoddard, New Madrid, Bollinger, Wayne, Madison, Perry, Scott,...

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Programs from the entertainments hosted by the literary societies ΓÇô Zenonian, Webster, Sorosis and Benton ΓÇô at Missouri State Normal School—Third District.

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Articles and photographs concerning towns, counties, and people of Missouri.

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Invitations, programs, official seal, and illustrated printed booklet (23 pg) prepared in conjunction with the 100th anniversary celebration of the Little River Drainage District Corporation, held at Kent Library, Southeast Missouri State University, November 4, 2007.

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The circuit court order that extended the corporate life of the Little River Drainage District.

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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.