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Exhibit Looks at Early Years of MSU


Special Collections and Archives current exhibit, "Glimpses of the Past: Student Life, 1905 to 1950,” highlights the early history of Missouri State University. The display includes photographs, yearbooks, memorabilia, and other objects that give viewers a glimpse into the lives of students in the earliest years of the university. Special Collections is located on the 3rd level of Meyer Library and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (with extended hours on Tuesdays when classes are in session). For more information, call 417-836-5428 or email Archives@missouristate.edu.  This exhibit will continue through January 15, 2010.
Posted on Oct 15, 2009

Finding Aid For Veterans Collection Goes Online


The finding aid for the Harry E. Appleby Veterans Oral History Project is now online. Researchers can learn more about the project and see the list of 400 men and women who have shared their stories.
Posted on Oct 25, 2006

The Finding Aid for the Student Government Association is Now Online


The students of Missouri State University first formed a Student Council in 1921. Since then, the organization has grown to be an elected representative body divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. Among the SGA records in the University Archives are minutes, resolutions, and various versions of the constitution and bylaws. There are also records about the Wyrick Fund, founded in 1982. Generated by student fees, this fund promotes projects designed to benefit the student body. The SGA finding aid is online; the records can be used in the Reading Room.
Posted on May 31, 2006

University Archives Has Developed A Manual For University Record Keepers


The University Archives recently held workshops designed to help faculty and staff better understand how to preserve potentially archival material on campus. The manual developed as part of those workshops is now online. When In Doubt, Don't Throw It Out! An Archival Handbook for Missouri State University Record Keepers will answer many questions about preserving the university’s important documents.
Posted on May 31, 2006