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Salem Monitor

Salem Monitor

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The Salem Monitor was founded in 1868 by publishers R.W. Montgomery and J. W. Wingo. In 1873 Montgomery was replaced by John Elbert Organ. A year later Organ became sole editor and proprietor. He published the paper for more than forty years until his death in August of 1915. After Organ's death his son Caleb Perry Organ took over the paper until his death on August 11, 1919. Mrs. Caleb Perry Organ and her sister-in-law Minnie Organ continued on with the Salem Monitor until the paper was purchased by G. A. Smalley on September 9, 1920. The paper was printed until the end of December 1920. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Salem Post and Democratic Bulletin

Salem Post and Democratic Bulletin

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Savitar - The University of Missouri Yearbook (1895-1903, 1905-2005)

Savitar - The University of Missouri Yearbook (1895-1903, 1905-2005)

Contributed by: University of Missouri - Columbia

The Savitar is the University of Missouri yearbook, which began publication in 1894 and continues to the present.

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Schwengel Lincoln Collection

Schwengel Lincoln Collection

Contributed by: Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections, Truman State University

The Schwengel Lincoln Collection has continued to grow since the first donations in 1976. It contains books, pamphlets, periodicals, recordings, paintings, drawings, prints, busts, postage stamps, and many other types of items, all related to Abraham Lincoln. Several especially interesting items are seven large charcoal drawings of scenes from Lincoln's life in Illinois by Helen Hinrichsen, once a student of Grant Wood; a life mask by Leonard Wells Volk; and a large study by Allyn Cox for a U.S. Capitol mural depicting Lincoln with the Capitol architects.

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Scott County Kicker

Scott County Kicker

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The Scott County Kicker was a well-known socialist newspaper in Benton, Missouri. The Kicker was an independent publication which focused on social issues and class conflict, and embraced many of the reform and progressive movements that were taking hold in the early 20th-century. This collection includes issues from 1901-1917. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Secretary Alphonso Jackson Collection

Secretary Alphonso Jackson Collection

Contributed by: Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections, Truman State University

Former Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Alphonso Jackson, a Truman State University alumnus, served with the Bush Administration from 2004-2008 as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Prior to this appointment, he served as deputy secretary and chief operating officer of Housing and Urban Development from 2001-2004. Dedicated in February 2013, this collection includes photographs, awards, and memorabilia collected by Secretary Jackson during his time in office.

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Secretary of State Publications Division Official Manual Photograph Contest Collection

Secretary of State Publications Division Official Manual Photograph Contest Collection

Contributed by: Missouri State Archives

This collection contains winning photographs from statewide photograph contests conducted by the Missouri Secretary of State's Office. Winning entries were published in the Official Manual State of Missouri , know as the Blue Book .

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Sedalia Democratic Press, Democrat, and Sedalia Weekly Democrat

Sedalia Democratic Press, Democrat, and Sedalia Weekly Democrat

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

Established in 1868, the Sedalia Democrat went through several title changes throughout its time in publication. It was labeled the "leading democratic paper of Pettis county and Central Missouri." This collection includes issues from 1868-1878. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Sedalia Weekly Bazoo

Sedalia Weekly Bazoo

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The Sedalia Weekly Bazoo started out as a weekly newspaper in 1869, and became a daily newspaper about a year later. It ceased publication in 1904. This collection includes issues from 1877-1893. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The Sedalia Weekly Conservator began publication in 1903. The paper promoted education, the advancement of the African American community, and the celebration of black artists, including various announcements and updates about Scott Joplin's rising popularity in its pages. This collection includes issues from 1903-1908. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Shannon County Current Wave

Shannon County Current Wave

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Shannon County Democrat

Shannon County Democrat

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

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Shannon County Film Project

Shannon County Film Project

Contributed by: Missouri State University

Forty-five streaming video files focusing on the rural Ozarks, specifically Shannon County, Missouri, and covering politics, education, lost skills, the role and importance of kinship, timberwork, hunting, religion, isolation, journalism, law, health, and the significance of "place."

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Shelbina Democrat

Shelbina Democrat

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The Shelbina Democrat began publishing in 1869 as "a readable family paper, especially devoted to the interest of Shelby county. Publishers reported on agricultural and manufacturing interest of the community while conservatively reporting on politics. This collection includes issues from 1870-1922. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Shelbina Torchlight

Shelbina Torchlight

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The Shelbina Torchlight began publication in 1885. The paper was bought and sold over a dozen times before it was merged with the Shelbina Democrat in 1923. This collection includes issues from 1890-1920. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Sims Song Slide Collection

Sims Song Slide Collection

Contributed by: Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections, Truman State University

The Sims Song Slide Company was active in Kirksville in the 1920s. It produced glass lantern slides, a popular entertainment medium of the day. A precursor to the modern motion picture, the slides in this collection would have been projected onto a screen with musical accompaniment while the audience sang along. The collection provides a unique glimpse into the popular music and culture of the early 20th century.

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Soldier

Soldier's Dream

Contributed by: Missouri State Archives; Lincoln University

Missouri's connection with the Civil War goes beyond the battlefield and into the classrooms of Lincoln University. A Soldier's Dream narrates the story of Lincoln's founding fathers, the men of the 62nd and 65th Colored Infantries.

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South Central Business Association

South Central Business Association

Contributed by: Kansas City Public Library

The South Central Business Association, organized in 1919, was a business group located in the area of 31st and Troost in Kansas City. This digital collection of 900 photographs includes portraits of local business, civic, educational, and church leaders as well as famous entertainers.

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Southern Presbyterian Review Project

Southern Presbyterian Review Project

Contributed by: Archives of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

Table of contents of The Southern Presbyterian Review, volume 1 through volume 36, 1847 - 1885 with name/ title and subject indexes.

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Spiritual Journeys: Books Illustrating the First Two Centuries of Contemplation and Action in the Society of Jesus

Spiritual Journeys: Books Illustrating the First Two Centuries of Contemplation and Action in the Society of Jesus

Contributed by: St. Louis University

Featuring early Jesuit works from Pius Library's rare book collection, this exhibit explores the evolution of Jesuit identity over the first two centuries of the Society's existence.

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Sports and Recreation

Sports and Recreation

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

Papers and records of individuals and organizations involved in or promoting professional and amateur sports, as well as other leisure activities.

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Sprague Funeral Home Ledgers

Sprague Funeral Home Ledgers

Contributed by: Marion County Library Subdistrict #1

The Sprague Funeral Home operated in Palmyra, Missouri, from 1922-1974; the ledgers span most of this time. Funeral record entries include detailed biographical information about the deceased, names and places of birth of the father and mother, and information about funeral arrangements.

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Springfield Leader

Springfield Leader

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

When the Springfield Leader launched in 1867, it demanded less: fewer laws, reduced taxes, and lower tariffs. This Democratic paper challenged opposing Springfield journals to a lively rivalry. This collection includes issues from 1867-1878. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Springfield Mirror

Springfield Mirror

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The Springfield Mirror began publication May 5, 1855, voicing the opinions of the American Party. It stressed the importance of agricultural and educational interests, as well as the completion of rail roads. This collection includes issues from 1856-1859. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Springfield Missouri Weekly Patriot

Springfield Missouri Weekly Patriot

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The Missouri Weekly Patriot began publication in Springfield in 1864 and was often regarded as a Radical journal. The editor wished "to publish purely an independent paper, devoted to interests of South-West Missouri."This collection includes issues from 1865-1876. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Springfield Transportation Photos

Springfield Transportation Photos

Contributed by: Missouri State University; The History Museum for Springfield-Greene County

Selection of digitized images, dated 1910-1952, from black and white negatives held by The History Museum for Springfield-Greene County. The images document public transportation in Springfield from streetcars to city buses and show progress and changes within the Springfield community.

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Springfield, Missouri, and Surroundings 1889

Springfield, Missouri, and Surroundings 1889

Contributed by: Springfield-Greene County Library District

35-page illustrated booklet containing numerous engraved prints of Springfield scenes and notable individuals as they appeared at the time of publication.

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St. Charles County Historical Society Archives and Photo Gallery

St. Charles County Historical Society Archives and Photo Gallery

Contributed by: St. Charles County Historical Society

Photographs, objects and archives documenting people, wars, African-American culture, agriculture and many other subjects from St. Charles County history. Also includes genealogical indexes.

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St. Charles Demokrat

St. Charles Demokrat

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The St. Charles Demokrat was founding by Francis Krekell in 1852 as a weekly German-language newspaper. The Demokrat published articles on politics, business, literature, and the arts. Promiting anti-slavery the Demokrat published throughout the Civil War and Reconstruction. The Demokrat ended publications in 1916. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Clair Chronicle

St. Clair Chronicle

Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

Henry Tucker McClure began publishing the St. Clair Chronicle in 1924. The Republican paper changed hands numerous times throughout the years and in 1952 it merged with the Ozark News, though it kept its title. This collection covers issues published from 1927 to 1977. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Clair Ozark News

St. Clair Ozark News

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The Ozark News published its first edition on August 14, 1940. Guy R. Pierce and his son Robert published the paper for twelve years, covering not only the local news but World War II and its effects upon the nation. This collection includes issues from 1940-1952. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Joseph Adventure and Commercial Cycle

St. Joseph Adventure and Commercial Cycle

Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

The St. Joseph Commercial Cycle was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1850-1851; 1855-1856. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Joseph City Hall, The Edmund Eckel/Otto Brunner Architectural Collection

St. Joseph City Hall, The Edmund Eckel/Otto Brunner Architectural Collection

Contributed by: St. Joseph Museums, Inc.

Sixty photographs and architectural drawings illustrating the construction of St. Joseph City Hall. The project was completed by the Eckel and Aldrich architectural firm in 1927. The photographs illustrate each step in the construction process as well as interior and exterior details and decoration.

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St. Joseph Eye

St. Joseph Eye

Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

The St. Joseph Eye was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1909-1911; 1913-1916. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Joseph Gazette

St. Joseph Gazette

Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

The Gazette was the first paper published in St. Joseph and began publication in 1845. The paper for many years published as both a daily and a weekly paper and continued until 1988 when it joined the News Press. This collection includes issues from 1879-1902. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Joseph Herald

St. Joseph Herald

Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

The St. Joseph Herald began publication in 1862. The St. Joseph Herald was an example of urban newspapers of the era. This daily paper provided the growing town of St. Joseph with a connection to the large metropolitan regions in the east by covering local, national, and international news. This collection includes issues from 1865-1877; 1882-1900. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Joseph Journal

St. Joseph Journal

Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

The St. Joseph Journal was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1939-1950. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Joseph Morning Herald

St. Joseph Morning Herald

Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

When the St. Joseph Morning Herald began publication on February 12, 1862, its salutatory message declared: "We link our fortunes and our destiny to the cause of the Union, believing it a just, holy, and righteous cause and shall work with all our might, mind, and strength for its success." This collection includes issues from 1862-1865. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Joseph Observer

St. Joseph Observer

Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

The St. Joseph Observer began publication in 1906. The eight-page paper was Democratic in politics and covered developments in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, and Kansas City, as well as major state news items and national politics. This collection includes issues from 1915-1922; 1906-1914; 1923-1932. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Joseph Standard

St. Joseph Standard

Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

The St. Joseph Standard was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1871-1873. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Joseph Stock Yard Journal

St. Joseph Stock Yard Journal

Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

The St. Joseph Stock Yard Journal was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1940-1951; 1954; 1965-1966. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Joseph Times Review

St. Joseph Times Review

Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

The St. Joseph Times Review was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1854-1855. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Joseph Union

St. Joseph Union

Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

The St. Joseph Union was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1869-1870; 1876; 1890; 1909-1921. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Joseph Union-Observer

St. Joseph Union-Observer

Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

The Union-Observer has ties to the St. Joseph Observer (1906-1932) and the St. Joseph Union (1899-1933). The Union-Observer was published from 1933 until 1989, was considered democratic in nature and supported the interests of organized labor. It was published bi-weekly. This collection includes issues from 1933-1955. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Joseph Weekly Free Democrat

St. Joseph Weekly Free Democrat

Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

The St. Joseph Weekly Free Democrat was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1859-1861. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Joseph Weekly West

St. Joseph Weekly West

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The Weekly West was published weekly by F.M. Posegate & Co. beginning in 1858. The paper ceased publication in May of 1860. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Louis Area Civil War Digitization Project

St. Louis Area Civil War Digitization Project

Contributed by: Missouri Historical Society

Gathered from the Civil War collections of twenty-five historical and archival institutions across Missouri and the U.S., this database contains many unique documents that tell the story of St. Louis during the Civil War.

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St. Louis Christian Advocate

St. Louis Christian Advocate

Contributed by: Central Methodist University

The St. Louis Christian Advocate Newspaper was published weekly by a committee of ministers for the Methodist Episcopal Church South in St. Louis. This collection covers August 22, 1857 through October 22, 1879.

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St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project

St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project

Contributed by: Missouri State Archives; St. Louis Circuit Court; Washington University

This project features digitized collections of court files relating to Lewis & Clark, Native Americans, the fur trade, and slave freedom suits. Includes a database of all court cases processed, beginning in 1804.

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St. Louis County Farmers

St. Louis County Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Policy Ledger

Contributed by: St. Louis County Library

Ledger kept by the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company of St. Louis County, Missouri. The ledger, dated 1875-1880, contains policies for St. Louis area residents and businesses.

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St. Louis Daily Missouri Republican, 1854-1872

St. Louis Daily Missouri Republican, 1854-1872

Contributed by: Missouri Historical Society, University of Missouri - St. Louis, St. Louis Public Library, State Historical Society of Missouri, Missouri State Library

The Daily Missouri Republican was one of the few daily Missouri newspapers publishing continuously through the Civil War. A leading urban newspaper, it covered developments in St. Louis as well as major state news items and national politics. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Louis Globe Democrat Images

St. Louis Globe Democrat Images

Contributed by: St. Louis Mercantile Library, University of Missouri - St. Louis

This vast collection covers the history, culture and life of the St. Louis region and the state of Missouri. The newspapers which eventually merged to form the St. Louis Globe-Democrat were staunch advocates of freedom and anti-slavery in Missouri. The Globe-Democrat eventually became the most widely-read morning paper in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Mechanics Liens

St. Louis Mechanics Liens

Contributed by: Missouri State Archives; St. Louis Circuit Court Mechanics Liens

The St. Louis Mechanic's Liens collection consists of 5,129 liens filed in the St. Louis court system between April 21, 1824, and December 31, 1875. The documents provide a snapshot of the people living and working in the St. Louis area, as well as the costs of materials and the growth of the city over time.

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St. Louis Mercantile Library - Directories, Gazetteers, Rosters and Guides

St. Louis Mercantile Library - Directories, Gazetteers, Rosters and Guides

Contributed by: University of Missouri - St. Louis

This collection includes city directories, blue books, gazetteers, membership rosters, guides and other objects linking large numbers of people to places, businesses, and organizations. These resources predominately relate to the city of St. Louis with a particularly strong focus on Gould's St. Louis Directories and Bluebooks from 1872 to 1900. Apart from St. Louis, there are additional resources for people and places throughout the State of Missouri, but they are limited in scope for the years and places covered.

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St. Louis Mercantile Library Special Collections

St. Louis Mercantile Library Special Collections

Contributed by: St. Louis Mercantile Library, University of Missouri - St. Louis

List of special collections at St. Louis Mercantile Library.

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St. Louis Missouri Republican

St. Louis Missouri Republican

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The St. Louis Missouri Republican was published between 1869 and 1873. The paper's lineage can be traced back to the Missouri Gazette, Missouri's first newspaper. This collection includes issues from 1869-1872. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Louis Palladium

St. Louis Palladium

Contributed by: Lincoln University

Issues from this African-American newspaper document St. Louis in 1904.

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St. Louis Probate Court Digitization Project 1802-1900 (now a part of Missouri

St. Louis Probate Court Digitization Project 1802-1900 (now a part of Missouri's Judicial Records)

Contributed by: Missouri State Archives

Digitized collection of St. Louis probate files, 1804-1900

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St. Louis Republican

St. Louis Republican

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The St. Louis Republican was published between 1873 and 1876. The paper was published under various titles throughout its time and was considered one of the leading journals in the country. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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St. Louis Views

St. Louis Views

Contributed by: St. Louis Mercantile Library, University of Missouri - St. Louis

The history of St. Louis though various printed media-photographs, lithographs, engravings, maps, postcards, advertisements, broadsides, and posters, as well as some original drawings. The materials are from the 1760s to the 1970s, with the bulk from the nineteenth century.

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St. Louis Walk of Fame

St. Louis Walk of Fame

Contributed by: St. Louis Walk of Fame

A website to provide a showcase for the cultural heritage of St. Louis and to advance the knowledge, awareness and appreciation of great St. Louisans and their accomplishments. Each star features the name of an honoree; an accompanying plaque contains a brief biographical summary.

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Stanberry Headlight-Owl

Stanberry Headlight-Owl

Contributed by: Gentry County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

The Stanberry Headlight-Owl was a weekly democratic paper published in Stanberry, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1898-1900; 1902-1913. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Stanberry Herald

Stanberry Herald

Contributed by: Gentry County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

The Stanberry Herald was founded by V.T. William in 1887. Politically Republican in its coverage, the Herald reported on all local and political news. This collection includes issues from 1914-1925. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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State Auditor James R. McDearmon Manuscript Collection

State Auditor James R. McDearmon Manuscript Collection

Contributed by: Missouri State Archives

James R. McDearmon (1805-1848) served as Missouri's eighth State Auditor from 1845 until his death in 1848. This collection contains non-governmental records related to McDearmon and his family in the form of two photographs and fourteen personal letters. The collection comes courtesy of Elizabeth (McDearmon) Werner, who retains the original documents.

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State Historical Society - Civil War eBook Collection

State Historical Society - Civil War eBook Collection

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

This collection contains various documents related to the Civil War in Missouri.

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State Historical Society of Missouri - Civil War Manuscripts

State Historical Society of Missouri - Civil War Manuscripts

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

A selection of Civil War era documents from various collections at the State Historical Society of Missouri.

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State Historical Society of Missouri Art Collection

State Historical Society of Missouri Art Collection

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The Art collection focuses on images of Missouri, works by Missouri artists, and works related to Westward expansion. Of particular importance are over fifty paintings, drawings, and prints by George Caleb Bingham and the collection of over 300 Thomas Hart Bentons.

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State Historical Society of Missouri Editorial Cartoon Collection

State Historical Society of Missouri Editorial Cartoon Collection

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The Editorial Cartoon Collection graphically reflects the attitudes and opinions of the artists and the citizens of Missouri from the early days of the twentieth century through World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, and later events that saw the United States develop into a world leader.

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State Historical Society of Missouri Frontier and Pioneer Life collection

State Historical Society of Missouri Frontier and Pioneer Life collection

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

Letters, diaries, and other papers associated with exploration, the westward movement, overland travel, the gold rush, homesteading and settlement, and daily life on the frontier in the U.S.

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State Historical Society of Missouri Images of Missouri Collection

State Historical Society of Missouri Images of Missouri Collection

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The Photograph Collection consists of thousands of images of Missouri's people, urban and rural communities, transportation, and industry digitized from collections of print, negative, and glass plates.

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State Historical Society of Missouri Map Collection

State Historical Society of Missouri Map Collection

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The State Historical Society of Missouri is home to thousands of unique Missouri maps chronicling our state and territorial history, our exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, and the complexities of westward expansion.

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State Historical Society of Missouri World War II Collection

State Historical Society of Missouri World War II Collection

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The State Historical Society of Missouri's World War II digital collection includes photographs and letters from servicemen during the war.

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Steedman Architectural Collection

Steedman Architectural Collection

Contributed by: St. Louis Public Library

Images selected from architecture-related books in the George Fox Steedman Architectural Collection.

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Steele Enterprise

Steele Enterprise

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The Steele Enterprise was established in 1922 by publisher R.E. Bulloch, and was sold to A.G. Simmons in 1925. It quickly changed hands again in 1928, when Austin Ellis took over as editor and publisher. Howard L. Yeager took over the paper in 1931. The Enterprise was purchased again in 1943 by Kendall Berry, who ran the paper for nine years before selling it to Wilburn Mathis and Leon Burns in 1951. Robert C. Tennyson took over as publisher in 1960. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Steelville Ledger

Steelville Ledger

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

The Steelville Ledger's first paper was published on October 19, 1905 with Albert J. Slack as editor. The paper, formerly the Crawford County Democrat, had a complete new look. Slack remained as published until the paper ceased in 1954. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Stephensophia

Stephensophia

Contributed by: Stephens College

The Stephensophia, the yearbook of Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, highlights life and community at one of the state's preeminent women's colleges.

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Stillwell Murder or A Society Crime by Minnie T. Dawson

Stillwell Murder or A Society Crime by Minnie T. Dawson

Contributed by: Hannibal Free Public Library

Digital copy of the book's 2000 reprint with biographical notes.

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Stockton Journal

Stockton Journal

Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri

To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Sullivan News

Sullivan News

Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

On June 10, 1910 Thomas E. Dotter published the first issue of the Sullivan News. He sold the Sentinel to D.C. Anderson in 1908. Dotter and Anderson would reunite again when they consolidated their papers on July 2, 1914. This collection covers issues published from 1910 to 1952 and 1955 to 1966. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Sullivan Sentinel

Sullivan Sentinel

Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri

Thomas E. Dotter purchased the Sullivan Sentinel on January 1, 1899 from its founder, E. A. Pigg. In 1914 Sullivan Sentinel consolidated with Sullivan News. This collection covers issues published from 1901-1914. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek.

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Swekosky-Notre Dame College Collection

Swekosky-Notre Dame College Collection

Contributed by: Missouri Historical Society Department of Photographs and Prints

Collection of photographs documenting some of the changes the automobile made in the nineteenth century St. Louis city infrastructure and the way people moved about.

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