Explore our Collective Past

More than 6.8 million records can be accessed through Missouri Digital Heritage, including the collections of the Missouri State Archives, the Missouri State Library and other institutions from across the state.

Use to search by date, county or other fields.

We’re always working to help local organizations digitize their collections and share them online. If you have ideas or suggestions, please send them to mdh@sos.mo.gov

Annual Swope Park Picnic, Urban League of Greater Kansas City, 1933. Courtesy of Missouri State Archives.
Annual Swope Park Picnic, Urban League of Greater Kansas City, 1933. Courtesy of Missouri State Archives.

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Videos and Featured Content


Missouri Death Certificates
1910 - 1961

Listen to the audio tour from our Civil War exhibit, or watch a video
preview.

This video explores the history of Lincoln University and its Civil War connection.