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 2004-18.19
A framed poster from the USYSA Region II Champs, 1993 in Springfield MO. A blue and white soccer ball is pictured, with three Missouri shapes with red stars marking the location of Springfield. Red, orange and blue-green flames are behind the ball. Too large to scan.

1998-74
Color postcard of Mt. Branson, also known as Presbyterian Hill with the metal bridge crossing Lake Taneycomo near Branson. John boats in the foreground.

1991-16-21
Sepia tone postcard photo of high school, also known as Springfield, Senior and Central High School. Printed on back: "September 11, 1911. The Springfield, Missouri High School sends greetings. Our enrollment at the close of first week is 966, with Senior Class of 148."

 1998-457
Original handwritten document, Special Order No. 12, written by A.A.G. Charles Sheppard for Brig. Gen. C.B. Holland. Congratulates and commends the officers and men of the 72nd Enrolled Missouri Militia for their conduct in repelling the Confederate attack at the Battle of Springfield. Dated Jan. 11, 1863.

1988-74-5
Black and white photo of large outdoor gathering of people, identified as the Hornbeak Family Reunion at Rogersville, Missouri. Extreme left back row: Robert Edward Lee (lived next door to Bentley House), Arthur Quisenbery, Charlie Fulbright. 3rd Row: Grace Hornbeak Burk, Florence Hornbeak Quisenbery, Belle Hornbeak Lee. 2nd Row: Mildred Lee Cox on lap of Major John Hornbeak, Tim Hornbeak. 1st Row: Ruth Quisenbery, Leslie Lee.

1996-84-10
Black and white photo of Dan King's restaurant, southwest corner of Benton Ave. and Commercial Street. Dan King was married to Lillian the daughter of Conrad Eckas, who was grandfather of the donor. The donor's father, Charles Walter, is 3rd from left, seated at the back table On the back of the accession sheet are the following names, Dan King's Restaurant, North Springfield, German - American, Dan King, Jim Young, Charles Walter, Grandmother King, Mrs. D. M. ( Lillian Eckas) King, Ellizabeth King, Irene King, and Julia Brace

1998-50
A postcard of the Great Hydro Electric Power Plant and dam at Power Site on Lake Taneycomo, Missouri. A man, woman and child are standing near the dam. The postcard was published by Branson Drug Co., P.S. Alexander, Proprietor.

1994-112
Black and white photo of the southwest corner public square, sign " Flying Circus Lake Shore Park July 8 ", in center. Sign on lamp post reads " US Route 66 " The square is paved with brick paving bricks. Sign on one store reads F. W. Woolworth Co. On another building it reads Barth's Clothing Co. In the old Kirby archade the Grand Theatre is in operation. The Concrete " Pie " is in the center of the square with street car tracks making the circle. There are automobiles parked on the square.

1994-65
Black and white photo of the Springfield Public Square crowded with visitors for the dedication of the Lyon Monument during the 1883 anniversary of the Battle of Wilsons Creek. The monument can be seen in the center right draped in bunting. The view is of the southwest quadrant. Businesses shown are Adams-Bigbee and Caskey Dry Goods and Saddler, Heckart jewelry store, Dry Goods store and eye glasses and book store.

 2006-137-127
A cabinet photograph of an unidentifed African American man wearing a suit. The picture was taken by Sweet and Longmore on Boonville in Springfield, Missouri. He has a mustache and is looking to the left. The photograph was not scanned.

1999-309
Black and white photograph of a stone quarry, which is possibly the Phenix Stone Quarry located at Phenix, Missouri. There is hoisting equipment being used to load the quarried stone on to a railroad flat car. There are four men working in the quarry. One man is using a lever to raise and lower the stone as it is being loaded. A horse is being used to turn a gear that winds a cable. In the background is a steam boiler. Also in the background are the remains of two wagons.

 2001-150.1-.2
Clear glass whiskey bottle marked "Kelly & Kerr, 222, College St, Springfield, Missouri" This saloon open ca 1914 was owned by John Kelly and Matthew Kerr.

 1986-1-1
Fragment of what appears to be an invitation. One side reads: "You are cordially invited to Legion of Honor Installation, Saturday, January 11, 1986, Hilton Inn, North Springfield Missouri." Reverse side reads: "Georgia Moist Bentley 1973-1964; Frank Crane Bentley 1872-1963; July 1941."

 2004-19.6
Ladies blue handerchief. Approximately 9-1/2 inches by 9-1/2 inches. This was Helen Ramona Black's "something blue" for her wedding ensemble when she married Edward Burney Staley on October 23, 1937, in Springfield, Missouri. The blue fabric is very light. There is pink thread around the hem of the handkerchief. One corner is decorated with embroidery. It is small flowers of purple, blue, yellow and pink.

 1996-94-1
Newspaper clipping of the official Springfield Sesquicentennial song, "Springfield, Missouri", written by Larry Grinstead and arranged by Bob Graham.Performed by the Show Me Statesman Barbershop Chorus.

 2001-222-2-1-14
A variety of printed materials, including Minutes of the Board of Directors, a report on the appraised value of Presbyterian Hill in Hollister, MO, copies of the Presbyterian Hill Messenger newsletter, the Missouri Presbyterian newsletter, and the Adult Education News newletter, the First and Calvary Review, a musical concert program, an envelop containing a Union National Bank statement and 5 World War II rationing checks, plus a government publication titled, "Official Table of Trade Point Values for Meat, Fats, Fish and Cheese."

1998-342
B & w photo of Thomas J. O'Neal, CO D, Phelps Regiment, MO VOL Infantry, Civil War. He was from Greene Co., probably Ash Grove, MO.The regiment was raised by Col. John S. Phelps, later Governor of Missouri.

 2004-19.1
Floor length satin sheath with adjustable straps. Part of the wedding ensemble worn by Helen Ramona Black when she Married Edward Burney Staley in Springfield, Missouri, October 23, 1937. The dress has a small opening on the left side with three snaps. Helen was from Willard and Edward was from Springfield.

 1988-51-2-6
Articles related to Woodruff Collection: 2. The Ozarks Region, by John Thomas Woodruff, May 8, 1939. 3. Missouri and Missourians, biography of John T. Woodruff, 1943. 4. Article and obituary of David Brand Woodruff, son of John T. Woodruff, Dec. 3, 1979. 5. Articles, David B. Woodruff, Dec. 4, 1979. 6. Obituary, John T. Woodruff, 1949

 2001-245
A copy of "Personal Reminiscences, and Fragments of the, Early History of, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, Springfield, Sesquicentennial, Edition, 1979" given to Mayor Paul Redfern by Kitty Lipscomb, Sesquicenntenial chairman.


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