Series 28 - C:0/46/35 (A02-04)
This Series contains a 9"x15" New York State Senate Proclamation from Senator Serphin R. Maltese honoring Mort Walker "upon the 50th anniversary of his comic strip 'Beetle Bailey'" (11/01/2001).
(1 FF, B23, MC)
Series 29 - C:0/46/36 (A02-141)
This Series contains memorabilia of the University of Missouri received from the State Historical Society of Missouri. Included in the Series is a baccalaureate diploma from the University of Missouri (1877) for Alexander E. Douglass and certificates from the Normal School (1901) and the Military Department (1901) of the University of Missouri for Evertt Elmo Biggs. Additional memorabilia in this Series is the doctoral hood for the honorary degree conferred on William Polk Jesse in 1956, a large poster depicting Columbia and Rolla campus buildings (ca. 1903), and a wooden plaque with the University Seal (in metal) attached (n.d.).
(1 OSF, B23, MC; 1 OSB, B3A, B1, Top; 1 Tube, B3A, TU)
Series 30 - C:0/46/38 (A02-151)
This Series contains materials donated by the family of Paul Tipton who graduated from the University of Missouri in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. The donation consists of a colored photograph of Memorial Tower (n.d.) taken from the east, a University of Missouri view book (ca. 1915), and a souvenir publication of the Missouri Exhibit at the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago entitled A Century of Progress of Missouri in Pictures.
(1 OSF, B23, 3, 2)
Series 31 - C:0/46/39 (A02-160)
This Series contains memorabilia associated with University of Missouri Alumnus, Donald W. Reynolds (1976-1992). Donald W. Reynolds received a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri in 1927. He was the owner of Donrey Media Group and in 1988 donated 9 million dollars to the University of Missouri-Columbia which was used to build the Reynolds Alumni Center. Included in the Series are periodicals and newspapers with articles relating to Reynolds as well as two scrapbooks, one presented by the Alumni Association commemorating Reynolds's participation in the 1988 Homecoming celebrations as the Grand Marshal, the other concerning the Reynolds Alumni Center. The Series also contains an award recognizing Reynolds's leadership as chairman of the Development Fund Board of Directors (1976-1977), a plaque from the Big M Club, a Distinguished Service in Journalism Medal from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism and an ink caricature of Reynolds.
(1 OSB, B3A, B5, 8)
Series 32 - C:0/46/42 (A03-38)
This Series contains an item of memorabilia of the University of Missouri, (ca. 1906). The item is a small, silk bookmark with an embroidered seal of the University. The bookmark was an insert in an Egyptienne Luxury cigarette pack. The item was received from Ellis Library Special Collections.
(1 Env., B3A, C2, 3)
Series 33 - C:0/46/43 (A03-62)
This Series contains memorabilia of the University of Missouri, (1908). The memorabilia consists of a scrapbook of University of Missouri alumnus James S. Summers. The scrapbook contains numerous photographic prints of scenes from the Columbia campus and surrounding area, including the YMCA building, St. Patrick's Day events on the quadrangle, and May Day events. Also included are two postcards depicting University show herds and flocks. Summers was a member of the Class of 1908 in the College of Arts and Science. The scrapbook was donated by Don and Beverly Summers.
(1/6 c.f., 1 shoebox, B23, 6, 1)
Series 34 - C:0/46/44 (A03-92)
This Series contains a 16x12 broadsheet of the "State University, Columbia, Mo," (1875), which offers a bird's-eye view of the Columbia campus.
(1 broadsheet, 703, East wall)
Note to Archivist: Digitals versions of the broadsheet are stored on a cd-r located in 725, 1, 3 Small Holdings Box 1
Series 35 - C:0/46/45 (A03-98)
This Series contains a baccalaureate diploma in Education from the University of Missouri for Etha Daly, (1920). The back of the diploma bears the autograph of General John Joseph Pershing who received an honorary degree from the University of Missouri during the 1920 Commencement. The diploma was donated by James D. Kowal in honor and memory of his mother, Etha Daly Kowal.
(1 OSF,B23, MC)
Note to Researcher: See the donation correspondence for information regarding the middle name "Wight" used on the diploma.
Series 36. - C:0/46/50 (A05-19)
This Series contains the diploma and two hand-written copies of the doctoral thesis of Absalom Kerns. Kerns graduated from the University of Missouri-affiliated Medical Department in St. Louis in 1849.
(1 OSF, B23, MC)
Note to Archivist: The Series also contains a translation from the Latin of the diploma that was most likely done while the items were held by Special Collections, Ellis Library, University of Missouri-Columbia.
Series 37. - C:0/46/53 (A06-32)
This Series contains one copy of William Benjamin Smith's book entitled James Sidney Rollins, Memoir, (1891). The volume includes a biographical sketch of Rollins as well as a selection of his correspondence and speechs.
(1 vol., 704, 1, 2)
Note to Researcher: A copy of James Sidney Rollins, Memoir is also available in the Reading Room of University Archives. William Benjamin Smith was a Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy at the University of Missouri.
Note to Archivist: The volume in this Series was placed on deposit with University Archives by the Rollins Society of the University of Missouri-Columbia. Please see the box list or the relevant donor correspondence file for additional details.
Series 38. - C:0/46/54 (A06-50)
This Series contains memorabilia, (1910-1970, bulk 1914-1919), of the University of Missouri collected by MU alumni Dudley Ward Dehoney, Jr., (Bachelor of Science in Engineering, 1919), and James Lavelle Dehoney. The memorabilia consists of a photograph album, (ca. 1921), a commencement program, (1919), dance cards, (1912-1919), Homecoming and Pep booklets, (ca. 1916-1921), two issues of the Savitar, (1919, 1921), fraternity and society pins, a freshman beanie, Phi Kappa Psi publications and programs, (1914-1926), Class of 1922 broadsides, University of Missouri announcement bulletins for various departments, (1916-1919), and commemorative MU Football glass tumblers, (1966-1970). Also included in this Series are course-related records for Dudley W. Dehoney, including assignments, exercises, exam booklets, and engineering drawings and plans, (1915-1919). The Dehoney memorabilia was donated by Jim Knehans.
(1 c.f., 056359; 1 OSB, 139, 6; 1 OSF, B23, MC; Rolls 815, 816, 817)
Series 39. - C:0/46/55 (A06-70)
This Series contains memorabilia of the 307th College Training Detachment (Aircrew) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, (1943). The memorabilia consists of a pennant of the University of Missouri Air Corps Cadets of the U.S. Army Air Forces. Attached to the pennant is a 'Good Conduct' ribbon. The pennant and ribbon were donated by Alan Lee Gray who trained with the University of Missouri Air Corps Cadets in 1943.
(1 OSB, 139, 5, Front)
Note to Researcher: An image of the pennant is available here: 1943 pennant.
Series 40. - C:0/46/57 (A07-54)
This Series contains memorabilia of the University of Missouri, (ca. 1934, 1963), collected by MU alumnus Lelan Scammahorn Ryan (Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, 1934). Included in the Series are a view book of the College of Agriculture, (ca. 1934), and a commemorative desk weight for the seventy-fifth anniversary of Sanborn Field, (1963). The desk weight contains a soil sample from Plot 23.
(1/6 c.f., 100, 6)
Note to Archivist: The Ryan memorabilia was donated by his granddaughter, Sarah R. Hill.
Series 41. - C:0/46/58 (A07-83)
This Series contains memorabilia of University of Missouri alumna Virginia Childers (Master of Education, 1966 and Master of Arts in Library Science, 1972). The Series contains an Official Manual of the State of Missouri, 1943-1944, an August 1961 Northwest Missouri State College Commencement Program, a June 1967 University of Missouri Commencement Program, and a set of 1997 personalized MU license plates.
(1 Env., B3A, C2, 3)
Note to Archivist: The material was donated by Virginia’s sister Martha Childers. The manual is stored with the collection of Missouri Manuals in the Archives Reading Room, 703 Lewis Hall.
Series 42. - C:0/46/59 (A07-88)
This Series contains memorabilia of the University of Missouri, (ca. 1934-1935), collected by MU alumna Alice Effie Wykoff (Bachelor of Science in Education and Home Economics, 1935). The memorabilia consists of pages from a scrapbook mostly made up of photographs of the MU campus and the surrounding area, including images of the quadrangle in winter and Memorial Stadium.
(1 FF, 725, 1, 3 Small Holdings Box 1)
Note to Archivist: The Wykoff memorabilia was donated by her son, Ronald E. Ponzar.
Series 43. - C:0/46/61 (A08-11)
This Series contains memorabilia of the University of Missouri, (ca. 1970), collected by MU alumnus Philip Fisher Rahm (Bachelor of Arts, 1940). The memorabilia consists of three prints (photo-mechanical reproductions of drawings by artist M. Cason) of scenes from the Columbia campus, including Jesse Hall, Memorial Union, and the Journalism Archway. The prints were received by Rahm from the Development Fund offices in Jesse Hall.
(1 FF, 725, 1, 3 Small Holdings Box 1)
Note to Archivist: The prints were donated by Barb Christopher, grand-daughter of Philip Rahm.
Series 44. - C:0/46/62 (A08-71)
This Series contains memorabilia created and collected by MU alumnus John Marcus Evvard (Master of Science in Agriculture, 1909). The memorabilia, (ca. 1907-1909), consists of a photograph album that includes family photographs as well as scenes from on and around the Columbia campus. The Columbia shots depict, among others: Whitten Hall from the east and the west; the quadrangle; a campus military parade; Kappa Alpha Theta house; laying of the cornerstone for the Agricultural Building; Engineering Week; Farmers' Week; and the Switzler Hall bell. Evvard served as an assistant to Dean Henry Waters in the College of Agriculture from 1907 until 1910. A number of Evvard's photographs were used in the 1909 edition of the Savitar.
(1 Env., B3A, 5, 5, Front)
Note to Researcher: The memorabilia was received from Dale Smith in Alumni Publications at the University of Missouri. Smith wrote an article about Evvard for the Summer 2008 issue of the alumni magazine, Mizzou.
Series 45. - C:0/3/29 (A09-56)
This Series contains memorabilia items, (1989), received by the Alumni Association from Richard N. Richards (BS Chemical Engineering, 1969). Richards was the Grand Marshal of the 1989 Homecoming Parade. He subsequently donated to the Alumni Association the following items: a MU Sesquicentennial Banner carried by Richards aboard the 1989 NASA Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-28); a photograph of Richards with a dedication to the Alumni Association; a presentation certificate and insignia from the shuttle crewmen; and a few photographs of the Shuttle Columbia.
(1 OSF and 1 large framed banner, OSF: B3A, 3, 4; Banner: B3A)
Series 46. - C:0/46/63 (A09-62)
This Series contains memorabilia of the University of Missouri, (1927). The memorabilia consists of a small, silver medal with "Univ. of Missouri," "Interscholastic," and "1927" on the front. The back is inscribed "Chemistry." Most likely this is an awards medal for the Chemistry Contest of the 1927 Missouri Interscholastic Meet. The silver medal winner for the 1927 Chemistry Contest was Ruth Bergfeld from St. Louis, Missouri.
(1 FF, 725, 1, 3 Small Holdings Box 1)
Note to Researcher: For additional information on the Missouri Interscholastic Meets, see C:0/51/4.
Note to Archivist: The memorabilia in Series 46 was received from the University of Missouri Office of Development.
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