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2001-424
A black and white photo taken by Hayward Barnett of a statue of a young boy holding a frog. This figure was carved out of Carthage marble and placed on a pedestal in the center of the lily pool at Phelps Grove. The statue was created to commemorate Mrs. Phelp's work with Civil War orphans. Mrs. Roberta Stoneman Baker was commissioned to do the piece. Dedication ceremonies took place on April 22, 1956.

1999-425
B & w photo of the Stone Milling Col., SE Corner, Phelps & Benton, Richard C. Stone, manager.

 1998-455-6
Book, Ä Lost Winter", by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, illustrated by Mary Cecilia Spaulding. A book of poetry about Florida. A wedding gift to the donor's grandparents.

1992-45
See also old acc. 1982-7.50. Calvary Presbyterian Church. Brick church with steeple, limestone foundation, and picket fence around it. Dirt street. Protective cages around young trees along sides. Below border is photographer's name & address. Note on card says it was located on St. Louis and Benton. There is an 8" x 10"copy. Original photo is sepia tone, emulsion on paper affixed to cardboard.Property for church purchased from John S. Phelps.

2001-21
Black and white photo of Phelps school orchestra rehearsing for their school's American Education Week. Back Row, L-R: Judy Wright, Sue Ann Self, Jack Delo, Wesley Moss, Bill Johnson. Third Row, L-R: Eddie Loving, Edward Heiss. Second Row, L-R: Norma Singleton, Voncille Megerian, Bruce Wetzel, Mr. Spencer, Susan Gabbert (hidden behind Mr. Spencer's arm), David Tracy, Lynn Johnson, Charlotte Bowen, Margaret Gold. First Row, L-R: Katie Kinlock, Ruth Groover, Janet Baker.

 2006-22
A program of closing exercises, May 27, 1910. For the 8th grade at Phelps School. This item is not able to be scanned.

1986-51-1
Sepia photo of eight men standing in front of the Waters Pierce Oil Co. building. The business was located at the corner of Phelps and Clinton.

1992-232.1994
A black and white photo of a woman seated at a table with a binder (Nanny Tracy ?)

2006-21
A hand made program from 1908 for Phelps Elementry made by an unknown student with a name in pencil added in to the typed list of graduates.

2001-182
Black and white photo of members of the Grantham and Nicholson families, gathered for a reunion by the east end of the pavilion at Phelps Grove Park.

1987-96-16
Black and white photo of Jean McGregor in a white lace dress, taken at the time of her graduation from the 8th grade at Phelps School. She later married John W. Jewell, April 12, 1916.

 2006-93
A book celebreating 50 years of the National Avenue Christian Church near Phelps Grove park. The book's cover is colored while the inside is in black and white. The book was not scanned.

1986-44-5
Black and white mounted photo of the Springfield Wagon Co., Phelps Ave. east of Washington St., flooded by the Jordan Creek.

1999-275
Black and white photo of a drawing of the Crescent Plant, United Iron Works Co., corner of Prospect Ave. and Phelps St., just east of National Ave. In later years was associated with Reyco, Reynolds Manufacturing Co.

2000-206-110
Black and white aerial view photo of Southwest Missouri State Teacher's College and surrounding area. Visible are Greenwood, Carrington Hall, science building, McDonald arena, Briggs' stadium, Phelps school, Jarrett junior high school, a water tower and many houses. Looking west.

 2000-73
Book from the opening of the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad and completion of the South Pacific Railroad to Springfield, MO., May 3, 1870. Lists dignitaries, prints speeches, etc. from the celebrations. The donor was a long-time management employee of the Frisco Railroad and Burlington Northern Railroad.

 1998-199
Written history of Immaculate Conception, the first Roman Catholic Church in Springfield. Also lists priests and some members. See 1997-248, churches, box 1, folder 50 for a photograph of the church.

2001-103
Black and white enhanced portrait photo of Colley Blondville Holland, who served in the Seminole War,and was Lt. Col. In the Phelps Regiment and Brigadier-General in the Missouri State Militia during the Civil War. He married, first, Matilda Dale, second, Brittonia Hamilton.

 1997-36
Panhandle Profiles:Bank of Billings(1889-1989) by John K. Hulston.Written for the 100th anniversary of the Bank of Billings. Contains history of topics listed in keywords plus information on the John Phelps family, Christian Co. settlers, Butterfield Overland Mail and Missouri Century Farms.

 1999-294
Autobiographical memories of Reuben T. Peak published by his son. See Jacob Lippman,Berry School,Woolen Mill,Phelps pond,Smallpox,pest camp,Normal School,willipus-wallopus,lynching,Charles Spurgeon,High School,Drury College,Jesse Mays,Seeley's Camera Store,Bruce May,Arch Lowe,Helen Trenary,John Goad,railway strike,Lindenlure,depression. Oscar Peak and his wife viola were physicians who practiced together in Springfield.


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