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| | 1999-316-1 | | Square grand piano made of rosewood, Empire style, bought ca 1852-1855 by John Baptist Beiderlinden, a native of Prussia who came to Springfield ca 1841-1843. John was a music teacher, Justice of the Peace (office 102 Public Square) an Assistant Assessor and Deputy Collector for the Internal Revenue. He and his wife Nancy Smiley had 11 children and are listed in the 1878 City Directory as living at 316 S. Ave. See accession file for more information. |
 | 2002-879 | | Black and white print of Half a Hill Club (tavern/dance club). Print reads: Along the "White River Trail", 5 1/2 miles S.E. of Springfield, now the corner of Lone Pine and Battlefield St. The print shows twelve fashionably dressed people outside of the tavern, and six automobiles. The tavern is wood with stone supports. |
| | 1986-56-1-70 | | Four-page letter and envelope from J.F.G. Bentley to Elwyn Bentley. Envelop bears imprinted return address, which reads: "Return to BANK OF SPRINFIELD, SPRINGFIELD, Mo., If not delivered within 5 days." Typed address reads: Mr. Elwyn B. Bentley. Ithaca, New York. (Phi-Kappa_Psi)-House)." Envelop bears an imprinted 2 cent stamp. |
 | 2000-17-23 | | Black and white photo of the dedication ceremony at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield for a marker from the University Club of Springfield to honor General Lyon. Members of the group shown include Mrs. Peyton Enloe, Sr., Mrs. L.E. Meador, and Mr. L.E. Meador |
 | 1998-493 | | Color postcard photo of the Springfield Public Square ca. 1940's. The view is looking west from the Square down College St. Heer's, F. W. Woolworth Co., J. J. Newberry's and National Shirt Shop are identified businesses. The square has been opened to thru traffic and has metered parking. |
| | 1989-86.1 | | A black and white photo of Jacob Riley Bussard (Nov. 7, 1873-Oct. 23, 1940). He was born in Forsyth, MO and was brought to Springfield when he was 5 months old. He was the oldest of 14 children of James W. Bussard whose wife was Phoebe Grider (all kids single births). Riley Bussard married Cynthia Stoneman. He was buried in Patterson Cemetery where his parents, 13 brothers and sisters, all their wives and husbands, a grandma, step grandpa and many other relatives are buried. |
 | 1992-232.1862 | | A black and white photo of five journalism students for the High Times (holding awards for the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association) and their teacher, speaking with a man at the University of Missouri--Columbia. |
 | 1992-37 | | Christ Episcopal Church, NE corner of Walnut & Kimbrough, angle view of church front. Church is painted white with dark door. No leaves on large tree east of the church. Kentwood Arms Hotel shows in the background. It is the oldest church building in Springfield. On back of photo it says ältar trekked in by ox-cart from St. Louis in 1869. Size 5"x 7". Material: emulsion on paper, black and white. |
| | 1994-167-2 | | Metal plaque, possibly brass, nailed to a piece of wood. On back side of wood, a colorful painting of a pot and vegetables with the word "Minestrone" indicates that the wood may have come from a cupboard door. Plaque reads "Mount Eagle Missionary Baptist Church, In 1900 this church was organized to fill the needs of the black residents in the east end of town. The neighborhood has almost given way to business development but the little church is still trying to serve the community. Springfield Historical Site Board. January 25, 1982" |
| | 1998-246 | | Large printed and handwritten charter from the General Offices of the Supreme Court of Honor, welcoming Springfield members, District Court No. 834, on December 30, 1898. Picture on charter appears to be Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Members names listed as keywords. |
 | 1989-210-26 | | 8" x 10" (including mount) sepia tone photoprint of 5 women seated, 7 uniformed men standing in front of two army tents. Photo taken at Army Camp Stone, Springfield MO. Men's names not listed, but marked Company A. Women's names listed on back. Probably associated with Spanish-American War. |
 | 1989-97 | | Sepia tone photo of a work crew standing in front of McDaniel Lake and Dam. They are building the lake and dam and Almon Callentine, father of donor, is in front row. He ran a concrete mixer for the construction crew. Also shown is Charlie Cowden. McDaniel Lake and Dam were built ca 1930 to form a supplementary water supply for Springfield. |
| | 1986-56-1-73 | | Partial envelop and slip of paper containing handwriting. Slip of paper is imprinted with words, "General Time Corporation 109 Lafayette Street-New York 13, N.Y." Envelope is imprinted with return address: "Advertising Department American Bankers Association ___East 36th Street New York 16, N.Y." and the address typewritten on the envelope reads: "Mr. F.C. Bentley 1310 Washington Avenue Springfield, Missouri." Envelope is postmarked "New York N.Y. Feb-9 '55 U.S. Postage 03" |
 | 1994-82 | | Black and white photo of the Springfield Public Square looking toward the nw quadrant. A flower parade is in progress. Identifiable business are the Chas. H. Herr Dry Goods Co. Holland Bank building, Queen City Steam Laundry wagon. |
 | 2000-17-25 | | Black and white aerial photo of the northwest section of the Plaza Shopping Center looking northeast. Visible are Glenstone Ave., Sunshine St., The Tower Theatre, Ramey's Supermarket, The Springfield Drive-In Theatre, Kraft Foods, The Cat In The Fiddle Restaurant, Fisher's High-Boy Drive In Restaurant and the intersection of Glenstone and Sunshine. |
 | 2002-880.1 | | James Croghan of the Springfield Lions Club at a bowling tournament in the 1950's. He is setting at the scoring table, wearing bowling shirt with Lions Club emblem on the sleeve with a patch that says "ABC Club that has two bowling pins and a bowling ball on it. He is wearing glasses and has a mustache. He is wearing a dark ring and holding a pencil. |
| | 2000-98 | | Leather covered photo album of the Lily Tulip Cup Corporation plant in Springfield, MO containing 51 8x10 black and white photos, beginning with plant construction in Jan., 1951 and ending with a view of the operation in August, 1952. The factory was built at 1100 N. Glenstone Ave., across from the World War II O'Reilly General Hospital. Lily Tulip opened in June of 1952. See accession file for more information. |
 | 1999-65 | | Black and white photo of streetcar # 217 on brick street with conductor posing beside car. Brick building in background with a Veedal, and a Coca Cola sign. Holram billboard in background; fire plug, iron fence in background. Photo has been damaged by pressure sensitive tape. |
 | 1994-69 | | Black and white photo of the northeast quadrant of the Springfield Public Square. Band stand and bell tower in center of photo, horses and wagons hitched around the square. Bank is an identifiable business.There was a public well in the bottom of the bell tower. |
 | 1989-210-22 | | Two 4" x 5" black and white photoprints mounted on black paper: one shot of 2 women seated on bench in front of log cabin, one of whom is identified as Mary M. Blaine. Second photo is of woman and man seated on bench in front of a log cabin, man identified as Garrett Hogg, a Springfield physician and member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church. |
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