Adair County Historical Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS A5

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A wide-ranging 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

Violette, E. M. (Eugene Morrow), 1873-1940 (Person)

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Copyright

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Extent

1.3 linear feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Focused on Adair County, Missouri, including Kirksville and surrounding areas, this collection includes a wide variety of materials from businesses, churches, and organizations. It includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, maps, and more.

Arrangement

This collection is organized into eight series.

Kirksville Bicentennial Celebration, 1974-1976
Miscellaneous, 1845-2007
Advertising and Promotional Materials, 1919
Businesses, 1832-1976
Churches, 1894-1994
Programs and Events, 1884-1974
Organizations, 1870-1979
Osteopathy, 1900-1992

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This is a created collection of materials. The majority were transferred from the E.M. Violette Museum Collection, Pickler Memorial Library; other items are from other sources and have been added over the years.