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Adair County Historical Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS A5

Scope and Content Note

An artificial collection comprised of letters, newspaper clippings, photographs, maps, and more. The contents are gathered from various collections and are related to Adair County, Missouri, primarily Kirksville, Missouri, and surrounding areas.

Dates

  • 1832-1998

Creator

Notes on Use of Collection

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Copyright

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Extent

1.3 linear feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A created collection of materials - letters, newspaper clippings, photographs, maps, and other various items - which showcase the history of Adair County; Kirksville, Missouri; and surrounding regions. Some items were a part of the E.M. Violette Museum Collection; other items are from other sources and have been added over the years.

Arrangement

This collection is organized into eight series

  1. Series I: Kirksville Bicentennial Celebration, 1974-1976
  2. Series II: Miscellaneous, 1845-2007
  3. Series III: Advertising and Promotional Materials, 1919
  4. Series IV: Businesses, 1832-1976
  5. Series V: Churches, 1894-1994
  6. Series VI: Programs and Events, 1884-1974
  7. Series VII: Organizations, 1870-1979
  8. Series VIII: Osteopathy, 1900-1992

Custodial History

The majority of materials were transferred from the Missouriana Collection, University Archives, and the E.M. Violette Collection, Pickler Memorial Library.

Physical Description:

1.3 linear feet

Title
Adair County Historical Collection
Author
Finding aid prepared by Kelly Keener.
Date
2015
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library, Special Collections and Museums Repository

Contact:

660-785-4537