Photographs -- Missouri

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The collection consists headstone photographs taken by Bethel 29, Independence International Order of Job’s Daughters (Independence, MO) in 1992. The photographs are in color and a typed transcription of the information from the headstone is included. The photos are arranged by row and includes an index. The oldest date found on a headstone is from 1843 and the most recent date is from 1903. Family names inlucde Antle, Karns/Kerns, Kelley, Miller, and Schweedler.

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This collection contains items relating to the history of Cler-Mont Elementary School and its Parents as Teacher Association (P.T.A.). These items cover a range of P.T.A. activities such as board meetings and events. Also contained within this collection are photographs documenting various Cler-Mont Elementary classes, faculty, activities, and events.

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This collection consists of photographic slides taken by George Acree. The materials date from 1951-1962, but the majority are undated. The images are mostly scenes, locations, and events in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. Some events include the American Royal Parade, Jaycees parade, and Margaret Truman’s wedding. Materials are arranged in alphabetical order.

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This collection contains family history documents for the Griswold family, including: family history and photographs.

Scope and Contents This collection mainly contains photographs of the Roy and Cook families. Other photographs include ones taken by Herbert C Roy, a professional photographer in the St. Louis area. One particular photograph of interest is one taken by Herbert C Roy of former President Harry S. Truman as he observed a photo of Winston Churchill in an exhibition case at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. Harry S. Truman signed the photo taken in 1954. The collection also contains some genealogical...

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This collection consists of personal items and photographs from John B. Moritz. The personal items include correspondence and memorial books for John and his mother, Nora. The rest of the collection is photographs; both loose and photo album pages.

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This collection consists of the photographs and ephemera of Lois C. Golden. The photographs cover the late 1800s through 2000s. Also found within this collection are memorabilia from Lois’ high school and subsequent reunions. There is also correspondence between Lois and her daughter Patricia.

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This collection contains the family history of Lowell Luttrell and allied families. Other surnames found within this collection include Vancil, Williams, Nash, Hodge, Huffman, Upshaw, Mears, and others. This family history contains photographs, letters, cards, and genealogical research. Also included are photographs and information relating to Denlow history located in Douglas County, Missouri.

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The Midwest Genealogy Center receives donations relating to family history and genealogy. Photos that do not fit into existing collections become a part of the photo collection. Many photos have identifiable information with the photos or on the backs of the photos while others are unidentified. Many photos have come from estate sales or from donors who have no connection to the family.

Scope and Contents This collection contains a variety of material collected by Robert Courtright related to his family history and his own life. In addition to research correspondences to gather information about his genealogy, the collection also contains many original documents, such as family correspondences, poetry, photographs, vital records, and other ephemera and documents such as those relating to the C.A. Burton Machinery Company, postcards, and materials related to vacations and entertainment, such...