Missouri -- Jackson County -- Independence

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This collection consists of correspondence and ephemera for Dorothy Clair (Edwards) and Evelyn Collins including: opera program, report card, certificate of standing, letters, obituary, yearbook, programs, calling cards, follies invitations, envelope, photographs, memorial book, Catholic Girl’s Guide, Christmas card, and prayer book. There are significant gaps from 1904-1913, 1922-1931, 1935-1961, and 1961-1981.

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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 a scrapbook from Velna Crabtree’s time as President of the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Independence. There is also a scrapbook and ephemera belonging to Margaret Crabtree Lauderdale.

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This collection consists of the Bible donated to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church [Independence, MO] from the “Ladies of Jackson County.” This Bible was published in 1845 in Hartford, Connecticut by St. Andrus & Son Publishing. The main title pages as well as the first pages of the Old Testament are missing. In addition to the Bible, the collection contains a note found within the Bible and a scanned copy of the cover.

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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 comprises six marriage record books belonging to Reverend Harry E Corbin. The first book notes that Harry E Corbin bought the book while living in Canton, Missouri in 1923. The book details marriages dating back to 1913 added by Harry E Corbin after the purchase of the book. The date of the last entry in the final book is 1969. The number of recorded marriages performed by Reverend Corbin totaled 585 marriages. Each record lists the date and place where the license was...

Scope and Contents This collection contains information related to the Independence Neighborhood Council No. 15, which corresponds with the McCoy Neighborhood in Independence, Missouri. This includes magazines about Independence Neighborhood Councils, as well as issues of “The Real McCoy”, a newsletter about the McCoy Neighborhood, bumper stickers and other promotional materials, and photographs of various events. Most photographs in the collection are from events in the neighborhood from 2011-2014, though...

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This collection contains items relating to Jackson County, Missouri history. These items cover a wide range of the county with the cities of Independence, Kansas City, and Raytown separated into series. Included within this collection are ephemera from these cities’ school districts and events/programs. Items include commencement programs, reproductions of images, graduation invitations, performance brochures, reunion packet, student directory, football program, and school publications.

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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.