A Centennial History of the State Historical Society of Missouri, 1898-1998

A Centennial History of the State Historical Society of Missouri, 1898-1998
Author: Alan R. Havig
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1998
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780826211699

Havig addresses such key topics as the growth of the society's collections; the reference library; the Western Historical Manuscript Collection; and an extensive assortment of visual art, including a famed collection of works by Thomas Hart Benton and George Caleb Bingham. Havig also examines the society's collaboration with the University of Missouri in obtaining physical space for its operations; its work with local groups in promoting special events such as Missouri's centennial in 1920-1921; the society's outstanding publications program; its role in the placement of historic markers along Missouri highways; its sponsorship of History Day; and numerous other endeavors made by the society to preserve and disseminate Missouri's rich heritage to the state's citizens. A Centennial History of the State Historical Society of Missouri, 1898-1998 will be of special value to professionals working in Missouri history and in the field of state and local history.

Centennial History Of Missouri (the Center State) One Hundred Years In The Union, 1820-1921; Volume 2

Centennial History Of Missouri (the Center State) One Hundred Years In The Union, 1820-1921; Volume 2
Author: Walter Barlow Stevens
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Total Pages: 978
Release: 2019-04-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781012954413

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Beyond the Missouri

Beyond the Missouri
Author: Richard W. Etulain
Publisher: UNM Press
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2006
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780826340337

This new historical overview tells the dramatic story of the American West from its prehistory to the present. A narrative history, it covers the region from the North Dakota-to-Texas states to the Pacific Coast and includes experiences and contributions of American Indians, Hispanics, and African Americans.

A Sketch of the History of Benton County, Missouri

A Sketch of the History of Benton County, Missouri
Author: James Henry Lay
Publisher: Franklin Classics
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2018-10-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780343330293

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The University of Missouri

The University of Missouri
Author: Jonas Viles
Publisher:
Total Pages: 536
Release: 1939
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This book chronicles the history of the University of Missouri from 1839 to 1939.