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Phelps County History: Civil War
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Centennial Notes on Civil War Observance CVM Feb. 1960.
History of Rolla during Civil War CVM 1938, 1952, 1957, 19601962,1967 Picture raising Confederate flag May 186( Filed Box 156).
Civil War - Various accounts 1861, 1942, 1965.
Letters by Soldiers 1862-1863 (Copies).
Oath of allegiance to Govt. of US. Phelps, Co., MO. Feb. 1862.
Regimental History 13th Illinois Volunteer Regiment, 14th & 15th Illinois
Infantry, 36th Illinois Volunteer Regiment 1861-1863.
Civil War Soldiers Union troop officers of Rolla 1861-1862.
Civil War Veterans, Confederate Samuel A. Harrison Memories Published
Rolla Herald, June 23, 1938.
Webber Centennial Celebration
Centennial 1944- Webber Centennial. Address: “Rolla, Its First 100
Years”, Floyd C. Shoemaker Aug, 27, 1944.
Webber Centennial, Correspondence CVM. 1944.
Webber Centennial, Newspapers, Centennial Editions, and News Stories
Aug. 1944.
Centennial 1944.- Webber Centennial, Pageant. CVM. Aug. 20, 1944.
Webber Centennial, Press Releases CVM Aug. 1944 Photo Captions
(filed box 158).
Centennial 1945 - Abert Centennial Programs Dec. 10, 1945.
Phelps County Centennial
Address Centennial CVM March 28, 1957.
Centennial, 1957- Administrative Plan, 1957.
Centennial 1944- Webber Centennial Historical Sketch, Rolla’s 1st
Century pf Progress” CVM, Aug. 2, 1944.
Centennial 1957- Advertising for Centennial Events.
Centennial 1957- Advertising for Centennial, Sale Cards.
Centennial 1957- Artwork for Centennial Plate & Seal. 1957.
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Phelps County History: Phelps County Centennial
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Centennial 1957- Centennial Birthday, Phelps Co., MO. Nov. 26, 1957.
Centennial 1957- Centennial Bow Donated by Harry Allen. Sep. 1990.
Centennial 1957- Centennial Book “Yesterday Lives Again” Tracings,
1957 CVM.
Centennial 1957- Centennial Book “Yesterday Lives Again” CVM,
Author’s Copy 1957.
Centennial 1957- Centennial Book “Yesterday Lives Again” CVM 1957.
Centennial 1957- Centennial Book, 1957 Index of Photos; Orders.
Centennials 1957- Contests, Belles Centennial Queen & Miss. Centennial.
Correspondence, John Rogers Production Co. Fostoria, OH 1956-1957.
Centennials 1957- Histories of Phelps Co. for Centennial CVM. Dec. 28,
1956 and May 20, 1957.
Centennials 1957- Invitations.
Centennial - Newspaper Clippings, 1957.
Centennials - 1957- Pageant, “Yesterday Lives Again” June 3-8, 1957
Manuscript (filed in box 156).
Centennials 1957- Pioneer, Recognition Ceremonial, Soldiers Memorial
Field 8 June 1957.
Plans for Centennial 1956-1957.
Program for Centennial Various Versions 1956-1957.
Publication Centennial History Pageant & sketch with Advertising
“Yesterday Lives Again” 1957.
Centennial 1957- Publication, “Concerning Rolla, Missouri.” Vol. 2 Copy
I, Part I CVM 1969.
Publications & Church History
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Phelps Co. Centennial 1957- Publication “Concerning Rolla, MO”
Vol. 1 Copy 1 Part 2 CVM 1969.
Phelps Co. Centennial 1957- Publication “Concerning Rolla, MO” Vol. 2.
Copy 2 Part I CVM 1969.
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Publications and Church History
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Phelps Co. Centennial 1957- Publication “Concerning Rolla, MO” Vol. 2
Copy 3 Part I CVM 1969.
Phelps Co. Centennial 1957- Publication “Concerning Rolla, MO” Vol. 2
Copy 3 Part II CVM 1969.
Phelps Co. Centennial 1957- Publication “Concerning Rolla, MO” Vol. 4
- 1957 Centennial Pageant by Mrs. Sam Grogg and CVM.
Phelps Co. Centennial 1957- Record Book. Phelps Co. Centennial Assn.
June 3-5, 1957.
Phelps Co. Centennial 1957- Scrapbook, Mrs. James Bunch “Yesterday
Lives Again” 1957 (Filed Box. 179).
Phelps Co. Centennial 1957- Service of Praise, June 2, 1957.
Phelps Co. Centennial 1961- Centennial for Incorporation of Rolla, Jan.
25, 1961 2 Copies RD News File 3, 1961 Sections A & B.
Churches- Baptist Church, Little Piney & Pulaski Co, 1843, 1877.
Churches- Episcopal Church, St. James. Notes.
Churches- Fort Leonard Wood Church Bulletin 1945 “The UnMuffled
Voice in Ozark Region”, 1940s-1951 by J.B. Walker.
Churches- M.E. Church, Licking, Co. Sketches & Floor Plans Nov. 1931.
Churches- Methodist Church, Salem, MO. Centennial 1853-1953 11/1953.
Churches-M.E. Church, Vichy, MO. Floor Plans, Sale of Church 1934Camp Meeting, Sep. 19, 1943.
Churches- Missouri Map with Churches Marked 1931, 1933.
Churches-Rolla Church History CVM Aug. 23, 1944 & May 15, 1967.
Churches-First Baptist Church Rolla Brief History 1967 Background Info
1945-1970.
Churches- Rolla Catholic Church - 1937-1967.
1st Christian Church Rolla Sketch History 1967.
Ridgeview Christian Church Rolla Brief History & Dedication Service.
Aug. 23, 1953.
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Elkins Chapel, M.E. Church Brief History, 1935, 1944.
Episcopal Church, Rolla Plans for Church & Parish House Aug. 1950
Programs.
Lists of Churches & Pastors, 1869-1870, 1949, 1955, 1957, 1962.
Lutheran Church, Rolla, April 28, 1939.
M.E. Church, Rolla Methodist Brotherhood 1931-1933, 1958.
M.E. Church, Rolla, Budget Contributions & Expenses 1926-1927, 19321933, 1967-1968.
M.E. Church, Rolla Committees, 1931-1935, 1953, 1967.
M.E. Church, Rolla Construction, Alterations of Church & Parsonage.
1925,1934 (Plans filed Box 155).
M.E. Church Directory, Rolla 1913, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1966.
History of M.E. Church, Rolla Background Information.
History of 1st M.E. Church of Rolla Mrs. G.R. Dean, 1937 Revised 1942
by CVM.
History of M.E. Church, Rolla CVM 1952, 1956, 1967.
History of Methodist Church Bldg. Program by I.H. Love H. 1956.
History of Methodist Church, Rolla Centennial of Methodism in Rolla.
May 7, 1961. Adapted W.C. Roberts Centennial Postscript, May 23,
1976.
History of Methodist Church, Rolla Interviews, 1944-1945, 1956.
Ministers, M.E. Church, Rolla 1861-1970.
Parties & Plays, Methodist Church, Rolla 1930s.
Methodist Church Rolla Programs, various dates 1919-1966.
Sunday School, Methodist Church 1930s.
Methodist Church, Rolla Miner Sunday School Class 1933
Wesley Foundation at MSM Methodist Church, Rolla Constitution
History 1920-1925, May 1956, 1963.
Rolla Methodist Church, Woman’s Society of Christian Service 19601962, 1964-1965.
First Presbyterian Church, Rolla 1864-1967
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Courthouse
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Court House Heat Plant, 1953.
Sketch Plans CVM 1953, 1957.
New Court House Advisory Citizen’s Court House Study Commission
1958-1959.
New Court House Advisory Citizens’ Court House Study Commission
Informative Documents 1957-1958 Part I.
New Court House Advisory Citizens’ Court House Study Commission
Informative Documents 1957-1958 Part II.
New Court House Architects, Correspondence & Planning 1959.
New Court House Architects Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. St.
Louis Correspondence, 1959.
New Court House Bonds, Advertising & Election 1959.
Campaign for New Court House 1958-1960.
New Court House Committee on Building and Sites 1959.
New Court House Data & Information. County Court Houses in Missouri
1958 (Plans filed Box 158).
New Court House Endorsement, CVM 1956-1959.
New Court House Furniture Correspondence A-B 1959.
New Court House Furniture Correspondence C-E. 1959.
New Court House Furniture Correspondence I-W 1959.
New Court House Furniture Cost Estimates & Quotations 1959.
New Court House, Interviews Phelps County Officers Needs of Space &
Equipment CVM. 1954, 1957-1959.
New Court House, Jail Addition & Equipment 1959.
New Court House Opinion Poll of Voters on News Articles 1959.
New Court House Pilot Study of Desirable Floor Space & Prop Costs
1953-1959.
New Court House Planning Papers for use of Judge Loyd Ramsey 19581959.
New Court House Summary of General Information 1958-1959.
Fairs-Central Missouri Regional Fair Catalogues 1949-51, 1953,
1958,1960,1963,1966.
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Church History & Court House
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Phelps Co. Frisco Rail Road Anniversary Centennial of Frisco Rail Road
in Rolla Dec. 1960.
Phelps Co. Frisco Rail Road Background Information on Railroads 18531865, 1875, 1896.
Phelps Co. Frisco Rail Road Correspondence, Miscellaneous, 1946-1974.
Phelps Co. Frisco Rail Road Freight Station Record Book, Rolla Station.
Pacific Rail Road 1864-65 (Filed in Box 15).
Phelps Co. Frisco Rail Road History of Rolla RR by CVM. Thomas Allen,
President Story of Ozark Short Line, 1969.
Phelps Co. Frisco Rail Road Index to Frisco RR Documents CVM. Apr.
19, 1972.
Phelps Co. Frisco Rail Road Geological Map of SW Branch of Pacific
R.R. by G.C. Swallow CA, 1850s.
Phelps Co. Frisco Rail Road Literature RR Magazines 1938-1945, 1954,
1956-1957.
Phelps Co. Frisco Rail Road - Pond Survey, Frisco Pond Rolla.
Phelps Co. Frisco Rail Road Stationary.
Phelps Co. Frisco Rail Road Rail Road Time Tables Various Railroads
1891, 1904, 1912, 1942-1945, 1951.
Phelps County Historical Society
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Addresses on Historical Society to Chamber of Commerce 1940, 1943.
Article of Incorporation and By-Laws 1938, 1940, 1963.
Bills & Receipts. 1939-1942 Bank Statements 1945-1948.
Dedication of John Dillon House Nov. 25, 1968.
Essay Contest Papers. Apr. 15, 1940(local family and industry history).
Historical Sites, Phelps Co. CVM. Aug. 16, 1958.
Historical Societies, Various Correspondence 1943-1947.
Meetings 1938-1939, 1941, 1945, 1963, 1965, 1968.
Phelps Co. Historical Society Membership List CVM. Mar. 1943.
Phelps Co. Historical Soc. - Officers, 1938-1950 Presidents, 1938-1971.
Papers Relating to the Ownership of Old Files, Rolla Herald, 1869-1955.
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Phelps County Historical Society
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Proceedings, 1938-1943.
Proceedings, 1944.
Proceedings, 1945.
Proceedings, 1946.
Proceedings, 1947.
Proceedings, 1948.
Proceedings, 1949-63.
Proceedings, 1944-1954, Vol. II, Tracings.
Proceedings, 1958-1965, Vol. V, Tracings.
Publications, Manuscripts CVM 1958.
Report Activities 1938-1959.
Resignation, CVM May 1941.
Supplies, Book Binding & Photo Bills 1939-1948.
Treasurer’s Reports, 1938-1964 CVM Nov. 1965.
List of Historic Buildings and sites CVM 1959-1962.
Historic Sites - Baltimore Hotel, 1925.
Historic Sites - Bishop Home. CVM. June 6, 1961.
Joseph Campbell House- Block bounded by Rolla 8-9 + Olive -Cedar
Streets, Rolla Plans by Hohenschild (Filed Box 15).
Historical Sites Case Yellow House CVM Jan. 3, 1969.
Historical Sites The John Dillon House CVM May 1957.
Historical Sites El Caney Hotel, Formerly Crandell House CVM May 11,
1962.
The R.P. Faulkner House CVM Mar. 1967.
Grant Hotel, Rolla 1944.
Rolla Building CVM Feb. 24, 1967.
Rolla Flour Mill of 1868.
Taylor - Schuman House CVM 12-17-1962.
Air Tour, First Conducted July 4, 1956.
Armed Forces Phelps Contains in Service June 1943.
Chronology - 1800s.
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Dorothy Moore Correspondence 1951.
Co. Govt. Achievements under Judge Oscar Duncan, 1951-1958 CVM,
Aug. 1, 1958.
Co. History & Farm Histories written by High School Students.
Good Speed 1889 History of Phelps County MO.
Historic Trees in Phelps County CVM Jan. 26, 1956.
Hospitals, MO Trachoma Hospital, Rolla, MO. 1923-1970 (2 Newsgroups
Filed Box 35).
Phelps Co. Memorial Hospital 1949-1973.
Negro Citizens of Area History & Marriage Records as of 1944.
Post offices & Postmasters 1860s.
Phelps Co. Protective Association, 1953.
Physicians, 1861-1862, 1865-1882.
Radio Broadcast, KMOX, St. Louis Mar. 7, 1947.
Resources & Prospects, 1869.
Arlington CVM, Oct. 1946.
Flat Information 1957.
Fort Leonard Wood 1948, 1956.
York’s Leg, Dawson Township Information 1940.
Ozarks, 1937, 1939.
“Early Days in Phelps Co.” by Lucy R.B. Duncan No Date.
“Bi Centennial View of Phelps Co., MO” by D.B. Oster & L.O.
Christensen Sep. 1976.
KTTR Broadcasts
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Index to Broadcasts, 1950-51. No. 001-007, Jan.-Feb 1950.
KTTR Broadcasts, Vol. I, Jan. 7, July, 1, 1950 Broadcasts 1-25 Pkt012Tracings.
KTTR Broadcasts 26-50 Vol. II July 8-Dec. 23, 1950 Pkt. -022 Tracings.
KTTR Broadcasts No. 51-76 Vol. III Dec. 30, 1950-Jul 7, 1951 Pkt 032,
Tracings.
KTR Broadcasts No. 77-102, Vol. IV July14, 1951-Feb. 2, 1952 Pkt 042
Tracings.
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KTTR Broadcasts
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KTTR Broadcasts No. 103-128 Vol. V Feb. 16-Sep. 6, 1952 Pkt 052
Tracings.
KTTR Broadcasts No. 129-154 Vol. VI Sep. 13, 1952-Mar. 28, 1953 Pkt062, Tracings.
KTTR Broadcasts No. 155-180 Vol. VII May 2, Nov. 14, 1953 Pkt 072,
Tracings.
KTTR Broadcasts No. 181-206. Vol VIII. Nov. 21, 1953 July 17, 1954.
Pkt 082, Tracings.
KTTR Broadcasts No. 207-233 Vol. IX No. 207-225 from July 31, 1954Feb 5, 1955; No. 226-233 from Dec. 3, 1960- Feb. 4, 1961 Pkt
092 Tracings No. 233 missing.
KTTR Broadcasts, Special No. 227-231,233, Feb. 16, 1957-Feb.18, 1961.
KTTR Broadcasts No. 5-7,13-16, 55-56, 58,42, 76, 188. Feb.11, 1950-Jan.
16, 1954 Extra Copies.
KTTR Broadcasts. Mar. 23, 1963.
KTTR-Letters to CVM from people who listened to his radio show. 19501952.
Phelps County Maps
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Maps- Phelps Co. Atlas & ownership Index 1960 (Filed Box. 156).
Maps- Phelps Co., MO. Official Map by B.H. Rucker 1901, 1902.
Maps- Phelps Co., MO. General Highway Map MO State Highway Dept.,
1927 No Dates County Roads Numbered CVM, Oct. 3, 1959.
Maps- Phelps Co., MO Regional Map with 7th Corps Area Cantonment
and Training Center MSM, 1937.
Maps-Phelps Co. Tourist Map 1930s Rolla Chamber of Commerce, publ.
Maps-Phelps Co. MO, General Highway Map by County Clerks.
Phelps Co. Maramec Iron Works, Aladdin’s Lamp
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Maramec Iron, Aladdin’s Lamp-“My Three Tours With Aladdin’s Lamp”
CVM 1944-1946 Copy II.
Maramec Iron, Aladdin’s Lamp-“My Three Tours With Aladdin’s Lamp”
CVM. 1944-1946 Copy IV.
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Maramec Iron Works History (MIW)
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Aladdin’s Lamp- 1st Tour w/A L CVM April 1941- Notebook.
Aladdin’s Lamp- 1st Tour w/A L CVM April 1941 Postcards.
Article in Archives of History Phelps Co., 1948.
Correspondence Background Information 1942-1945, 1958.
Correspondence on Background info. Martha Bennett, Chillicothe, Ohio
1944, 1957-1958.
“The Story of MIW” in Phelps Co., MO. CVM Manuscript 11-13-1943.
“Founding, Development Influence of MIW of Phelps Co., MO” CVM
Oct. 22, 1953.
“Ohio Background of Maramec Iron Works” CVM 1943, 1970 Copy 2.
Pageant “100 Years Ago at Maramec Iron Works” CVM Nov. 1946.
Source Material Diary of Sen. Ellis J. Evans 1833-63 Sketch of Life &
Synopsis.
Source Materials “1939 Trip Across Ohio Iron Fields” CVM. Nov. 6,
1943.
Source Materials Rev. J.E. Godbey & Samuel Massey, Th. James
Correspondence 1943-46.
Letter Book, Thomas James & Co., Chillicothe, OH. 1821-1829 CVM,
1944 Tracing & Copy 2.
Same as 13 Copy 3.
Same as 13 Tracing.
Source Materials Letters, Maramec Iron Works 1826-1889, 1844-1871
CVM 1943.
Source Materials Letters & bills 1833-1867 Originals*
Source Materials Letters, Maramec Iron Works Mar. 1877-1878 Orig.
Survey Trip “My Trip to Maramec Iron Works, Dec. 27, 1942-Jan.1,
1943” CVM 1957.
Phelps Co., Maramec Iron Works, James Family
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Background Memoirs of John Bennett Ca. 1901.
Cook, Jane James Correspondence, 1942-1944.
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Phelps County, Maramec Iron Works, James Family
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James, Edwina 1870-1946.
James, Lucy (Lulie), 1848-Aug. 26, 1921 Married 1. Alex Rucker, 1871.
2. James Dun.
James, Lucy Wortham Bequest of Maramec.
James, Thomas, Jr. 1848-1912 & Family.
James, Thomas, Sr. 1776-1856 & Family.
James, William, 1823-1912 & Family.
William James Scholarships MSM, 1942.
James Foundation, Ford Hughes, St. James 1962-1972.
James Foundation, Grace E. Muller, New York & St. James 1941-46
Phelps Co., St. James, History
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Boundaries of St. James 1859 Index to Plats Dec. 1962.
Boys Town of Missouri, St. James 1950-1951.
Charter & Incorporation, St. James. Related Articles, 1869-1870, 1876
Churches.
Dumoor “The Story of Dunmoor”, The James Mansion, St. James. MO
Grape & Fall Festival.
List of Historic Buildings 1964.
News Articles on St. James, History 1956, 1960, 1963.
Societies General Social Events 1861-62, 1879-80, 1956.
Schools St. James Public School and Teachers.
Phelps County Records
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Cemeteries Fort Leonard Wood, Miller, Wynn Cemeteries Internment
Records & Maps 1943, 1948, 1953.
Committees Democratic Central Committee, Minute Book 1896 Primary
Elections, 1904, 1922.
County Court Minutes of First Meetings 1857-1858 Notes from Journals,
1857-65 Judges, 1857-1967 Chronology, 1869-1892 Record Book,
ca.1870.
Deeds, Township 38R.8, 1848-1882.
Draft of Wills, Phelps Co. Citizens & James Family 1856-1863.
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Phelps County Records
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Elections, General & Primary Democratic Ticket 1894-1964, not
continuous Voting Places, 1956.
Financial Statement 1901-1902, 1960, 1963, 1971.
Govt. Officers Phelps Co., 1857-1948 Rolla, 1860-1948.
Phelps County Records
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Marriage Records, 1857-1866 Book “A”
Obituaries 1940s-1960s.
Pioneer Settlers & settlement Records 1830s, 1870 Data from U.S.
Census, 1850.
U.S. Census, 1850 estimated – 1960.
U.S. Highway 66 between Rolla & Lebanon, MO. Completion of
Roadwork Mar. 15, 1931 Visitors Book.
Valuation & Taxes Paid 1910-120, 1940s, 1950, 1955-1962 Phelps Co.
Taxes 1957 (Filed Box 158).
Phelps County Schools
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County Schools Duties & Office of Superintendent Rural School Board
and teachers, 1956-1957.
History Ben Fore School Nov. 1953.
History Fairview School 1945-1947.
History - North & South Maramec Townships Schools.
History - Phelps Co. Seminary, 1860s.
History - Rolla College. 1868.
History - Rolla Public Schools 1869-1870, 1894-1895, 1944.
History - Rolla Public Schools. Facts and Notes 1957, 1967-1968.
History - Rolla School of Music. 1913.
History - Western Conservatory of Music 1883-1887.
Rolla Public School Board.1864, 1948, 1956, 1959-1971.
Rolla Public School Bond Issues 1926, 1933-1934, 1955, 1961.
Rolla Public School Buildings 1865, 1953, 1957, 1969.
Rolla Public School Functions 1927, 1948-1949, 1956-1957, 1961, 1963.
Rolla Public School Student Handbook, Rolla High School 1939-1940.
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Phelps County Schools
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Rolla Public School Teachers 1869-1892, 1956 S.C. MO Teachers Assn.
1892, 1942.
Rolla Public School Yearbook Rolla High School “Rolla-Hi” 1916, 19201921.
Rolla Public School Yearbook Rolla High School “Rolla-Hi” 1922, 19241925.
Criticism Public Education 1957, 1959.
Rolla City Government
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Ouster and Reorganization, Rolla City Govt. 1888-1894 Aug. 20, 1888.
Commission Govt. for Rolla Campaign for & against. Feb. 1933.
Same as 25 Feb. 16-18, 1933.
History - Rolla City Govt. CVM May, 16, 1957.
Bonds Sewer Bond, Nov. 1953 Industrial Bond, Dec.1969.
City Charter, 1861 Amendments, 1865, 1874 Chronology, 1861-1890.
City Limits, 1916, 1964, 1970.
Community Attitude Survey.
Comprehensive Plan Preliminary Report 1970.
Comprehensive Plan Final Report 1971.
County Seat in Rolla 1859-1860.
Deeds of Town Properties 1859-1861.
Rolla City Records
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Electric Light & Water Plant. Sale, 1924 Repurchase, 1943.
Financial Statements. 1923,1929-1935,1966.
Municipal Utilities 1945-62 Deep Wells, 1929-1964.
Ordinances City Ordinances, 1890-1926 Streets Crossing MSM Campus,
1908-17 Paving Ordinances, 1913-1927 Zoning Ordinance, 1942.
Ownership, Town Lots 1858-1865 CVM July 31, 1956.
Planning Report of Post-War Planning Committee Oct. 1944.
Population Statistics, 1850-1950 Facts, 1940.
Subdivision Code, Proposed Aug. 1973.
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Civic Awards to James Bronson & Nean White June 4, 1964.
Notable Men & Women of Rolla CVM.
Rolla Mayors 1861-1957.
“Rolla’s Men & Women of Yesterday” CVM Mar. 1951.
“They Gave us Rolla” John Webber & E.W. Bishop CVM Aug. 1944.
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List of Clubs CVM, June 1973.
American Association of University Women 1919-1945.
American Legion 1938-1973.
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American War Mothers, 1943-73 Memorial Plans (filed Box 158).
Arts & Crafts Organization 1948.
Boy & Girl Scouts, 1974.
Camp Fire Girls, Inc. 1960s.
Chamber of Commerce 1920-1973.
Civics Club, Rolla 1912-1973.
Community Development Corp., Rolla 1971.
Daughters of the American Revolution, National Society, 13th Yearbook,
1941.
Daughters of the American Revolution 1909-1973.
Elks Club.
Garden Clubs Floriculture Club, 1935-73 Garden Club, 1930-1973.
Gardeners of Ozark Hills 1940-1973 Horticulture Club, 1935-1973.
Gasconade Writers Guild Bulletins, Programs & Correspondence 1940s.
Newspaper Clippings, 1940s.
Gasconade Writers’ Guild Poetry Booklets & Anthology 1940s.
4-H Clubs, 1973.
Highbrow Club Misc. & Correspondence 1921-1937.
Highbrow Club Meeting Outline 1-73 1921-1926.
Imperial Concert Band, Rolla June 12-July 31, 1947-1948.
Improvement Association, Rolla May 4, 1956.
Issac Walton League Record 1924-1933.
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Jaycees, Rolla 1942-1974.
Junior Club, Rolla 1928-1973.
Kiwanis Club 1946-1973.
League of Women Voters 1950s-1970s.
Lion’s Club, Rolla 1935-1974.
Masonic Orders 1861-1973.
Men’s Discussion Club 1922-1933.
Music Clubs Rolla Community Concert Association, 1960s Rolla
Community Orchestra, 1964-1965.
Music Clubs Rolla Community Music Club 1929-1941.
Music Clubs Rolla Community Music Club Sample Music Used.
Optimist Club, 1964-1974.
P.E.O. Chapter, E.M. & H.R., 1948-1974.
Phelps Co. Agricultural & Mechanical Society 1871, 1910 Shares Fair
Catalog, 1924.
Phelps Co. Saddle & Bridle Club 1956.
Red Cross 1950, 1971.
Rotary Club, 1938-1973.
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Saturday Club, Rolla, 1897-73.
U.S.O. Rolla 1940's.
Veteran’s of Foreign Wars 1920-73.
Women’s Christian Temperance Union 1971.
Women’s Club, Rolla 1912, 1950.
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Addresses Col. Charles Woods, Oct. 7, 1942 Dr. J. Schwada, 1965.
Airplane Service Rolla-Ft. Wood - St. Louis-The Nation Oct. 1967.
Banks of Rolla 1940s, 1970s.
Bicentennial Commission 1976.
Bishop Memorial 1954-1956.
Brochures on Rolla 1930s-1950s.
Businesses 1920s-1960s.
Cemetery Record Books 1 & 2 CVM, Oct. 1947 Ozark Memorial
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Gardens, 1951(Filed Box 32)
Citizens Biographies and information V.I.P.’s.
Citizens Biographical Dictionary CVM. 1939-1940.
City Planning Lecture, CV. 1926, 1930.
Compendium of Dates & Facts relating to Rolla CVM 1960, 1965.
Deaths Record of Births & Deaths of Interest to Rolla 1969.
Elections, Information 1960s.
Festivals, Ozark Festival 1937, Rolla Wooden money, program.
Fire 1865 and Fire Department, 1904.
Forts Dette & Wyman, Records, Correspondence 1945, 1953.
Fort Wyman, Preservation 1940, 1948, 1959-1961, 1966.
Fort Wyman Hill Campus CVM Sep. 1947.
Historical Highway Marker Dedicated June 3, 1957 Rolla Marker, 1953.
History of Rolla Written by students Grades 4, 5, 8 No Date.
Inquiries on Rolla History 1942, 1961.
Interviews with Rollaites 1937-1944.
Land Surveys, Rolla 1800s.
Letters on Rolla CVM. Feb. 3, 1956 Mar. 21, 1969 Mar. 23, 1972.
Mural. Rolla Mural, RDN office Nov. 21, 1953.
Name of Rolla First Legal Mention May 11, 1858 Namesakes.
Needs of Rolla CVM. July 28, 1925, Aug. 10, 1936 May 1, 1956.
Newspaper Articles on Rolla 1947, 1950, 1952.
Pageant “What’s in a Name” Play “The Christmas Spirit.”
Post Office Dimensions, Feb. 1928 Postmasters, 1860-1967 Post Office
Buildings 1963.
Publications “The History of the Electric & Water Systems in Rolla, MO.
1890-1975” J.B. Bronson, 1975.
Publications “The Boys of ‘61” Charles C. Coffin 1881 Excerpts CVM.
Aug. 23, 1941.
“Rolla – It’s Birth, Growth & Future Prospects” Horatio S. Herbert Editor,
Rolla Herald Oct. 2, 1873.
Publication “A True Story of Earliest Rolla” Richard G. Hobbs June 25,
1943.
Publication List of CVM’s Writings on Rolla Mar. 3, 1968.
Publication “Rolla in the 1870's” CVM.
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Publication “Three pages of Rolla History” CVM. July 1, 1939.
Publication “A Sketch history of Rolla, MO.” CVM Oct. 1939 1940
Rev., Dec. 26, 1942.
Publication “The Night Lights of Rolla” CVM Nov. 9, 1939.
Publication “Pages of Rolla History” CVM Mar. 5, 1942.
Publication “Rolla of Stagecoach Days,1844-1860” CVM July 1942.
Publication “Rolla’s 1st Century of Progress” CVM Aug. 1944 Retyped
Editions, Mar. 7, 1951.
Publication “The Story of Rolla, MO.” CVM May 11, 1948 Mar.20, 1955.
Publication “Historic Highlights in Rolla & Phelps Co” CVM. Nov. 19,
1948.
Publication “So Red the Soil“ CVM. Jan-Feb. 1949 Indians in Rolla
Area.
Publication “The Story of Rolla” CVM May 10 & Oct.5, 1953.
Publication “Their Days in Rolla” Edmund. W. Bishop Family CVM July
30, 1955.
Publication “Some Interesting Scenes on Pine Street” CVM. May 20,
1957.
Publication “Vigoro for Rolla” CVM Jan. 22, 1958.
Publication “What Rolla Was Like, Dec. 1861” CVM Dec. 1961.
Publication “A Century of Music in Rolla, MO. 1862-1967” CVM. June
3-21, 1967.
Publication ‘The Story of Rolla, 1910-1920” CVM, 1974.
Publication CVM’s “History of Rolla” Basic Notes, 1860-1913.
Publication CVM’s “History of Rolla” Background Information Notes.
1920s-1940s.
Publication CVM’s “History of Rolla” Background Information Notes.
1940s-1960s.
Publication CVM’s “History of Rolla” Background Information Notes
1950s-1970s.
Publication CVM’s “History of Rolla” Suggestion for Printing Notes on
Rolla and Phelps Co. CVM.
Publication Notes on Rolla & Phelps Co., CVM.
Publication “Rolla, 1844-1959” By C.V. & B.H. Mann Edited Sally White
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Publication “Rolla, MO. - The ‘Gem of the Ozarks’ ” Rolla, 1889.
Publication “A Visit to Phelps County & Rolla” Twice-A-Month, St.
Louis Nov. 1909.
Publication “Rolla - Gateway to the Ozarks” Mar. 1951 League of
Women Voters.
Public Library 1938, 1967.
Public Parks-1937.
Radio Station - KTTR 1950s-1960s.
Recipe Book - Household Hints. Rolla Housewife 1880s Tuscaloosa
Sabbath School Receiving Book, 1828 Filed Box 156.
Reports, Various Bird & Rainfall, Flower Report 1927,1940s.
Roads. 10th Street Overpass. Election, May 1960 Structure, 1961, 1965.
N.S. Arterial Road Mar. 8, 1971.
Sports Baseball Poster, 1908.
Telephone Directories 1940, 1948, 1953, 1961, 1965.
U.S. Bureau of Mines Purchase of Site, Bldg. 1942.
U.S.O. Building 1946 (Later MO Geological Survey) USO Scrapbooks,
1941-46 (filed Box 157).
Rolla Maps
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Rolla Town Maps E.W. Bishop 1858, 1860.
Rolla Quadrangle, Geological Map by Wallace Lee No Date.
Roll City maps City Limits & Plot Ownership 1920.
Rolla City maps 1940s, 1960s.
Rolla Newspapers
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MO Newspapers when & where 1808-1963.
“Comic Advertiser” Millar, Smith & Co. Fall 1879, Vol. 4, No. 1.
“The Rolla Advertiser” Sep. 19, 1946.
“The Rolla Daily News” Correspondence 1967-1973.
“Rolla Express” History, 1860-1876.
“Rolla Herald” History 1918 50th Anniversary Ed. (filed Box 179).
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“Rolla Hi Echo” Vol. 2, 1937-1938.
“Rolla Hi Echo” Vol. 3, 1938-1939.
“Rolla Hi Echo” Vol. 4, No. 1-17, 1939-1940.
“Rolla Hi Echo” Vol. 5, No. 1-16, 1940-1941.
“Rolla Hi Echo” Vol. 6, 1941-1942.
“Rolla Missourian” 1948-1949.
“Rolla New Era” & Predecessor “The Rolla Express” 84 Years History
CVM Aug. 1944.
“The Rolla Times” Aug. 6, 1908.
“The Rolla Weekly Herald” Extra, April 21, 1882 Source: OPI, Donated
9-3-86.
Phelps County History: Civil War
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Battles, Centennial Celebrations & Commemorations. 1960s. Battles of
Civil War. (filed Box 158).
Catalogs of War Books, 1960s.
Centennial. Civil War Centennial Commission. Various States. 1960.
Centennial. Civil War Centennial Commission. Regional Subdivision
1958-1960,1965.
Chronology of Confederate Raids in Missouri, 1862-1863.
Diaries of Soldiers, 1862-1864. Published in newspapers. 1937, 1961.
History. “Appomattox-Apr. 9, 1865" CVM. RDN, Apr. 7, 1965, Radio
Broadcasts, Apr. 8, 1965.
History, “A Thrilling Record.” Sgt. Thomas M. Goodman. 1868 on
Centralia, MO Battle. Sep. 27, 1864-Reproduced 1960.
History, “ The Civil War in Missouri, 1861-1865.” Civil War Centennial
Commission in MO.
History- The Great Locomotive Chase “The General” Apr. 12, 1862
Reprint.
History, “President Lincoln, His Life & Assassination” CVM Apr. 12-14,
1965 Publication, RDN & Radio, Apr. 14-15, 1965.
Map, Pictorial of Civil War, 1961.
Newspapers, 1861, 1864-1865 Some Originals & Reprints.
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North-South Skirmish Assoc., 1960.
Official War Records, Index and Synopsis, CVM Aug. 8, 1964.
Settlement of war claims, Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senate Jan. 24, 1867.
Views of Rolla & Waynesville during Civil War 1862-1863.
Weapons, Sketches, CVM Finds near Rolla, MO.