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All Aboard! An Exhibit in Special Collections


Beginning June 30, Special Collections and Archives will present “All Aboard! The Frisco Collection at Missouri State University.” This exhibit is part of a community-wide celebration of the Frisco Railroad. The display at Missouri State University highlights the growing collection of materials documenting the history of the Frisco Railroad. The range of photographs, artifacts, drawings, and other archival materials give visitors an overview of the company’s history and its impact on Springfield. Additional displays and events are being coordinated by The History Museum for Springfield-Greene County, The Library Station, the Greene County Archives, and other local organizations. The History Museum has a list of activities at their website: http://springfieldhistorymuseum.org/.

Special Collections is located on the 3rd floor of the Duane G. Meyer Library. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some extended Tuesday hours. For more information, call 417-836-5428 or contact Archives@missouristate.edu. The exhibit continues until September 19, 2008.
Posted on Jun 20, 2008

Program on 1922 Railroad Strike Set For September 9


On Tuesday, September 9, 2008, Dr. Stephen McIntyre (Associate Professor, Department of History) will present “The Frisco Railroad’s Shopmen’s Strike of 1922.” The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Duane G. Meyer Library Auditorium. Prior to the lecture, Special Collections is hosting a reception on the 3rd floor of Meyer Library. This event begins at 5:00 p.m. and will give visitors a chance to see the current exhibit, “All Aboard! The Frisco Collection at Missouri State University.” Both the reception and program are free and open to the public. For more information, call 417-836-5428 or contact Archives@missouristate.edu.
Posted on Jun 20, 2008

Ozarks Lesbian and Gay Archives Exhibit Opens October 1


“Pride and Prejudice: Selections from the Ozarks Lesbian and Gay Archives” opens on October 1, 2008, and runs through December 23, 2008. This exhibit marks the 5th anniversary of the Ozarks Lesbian and Gay Archives (OLGA). Among the materials on exhibit will be excerpts from the OLGA Oral History Project, which includes interviews with over fifty members of this region’s LGBT community. Special Collections is located on the 3rd floor of the Duane G. Meyer Library. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some extended Tuesday hours. For more information, call 417-836-5428 or contact Archives@missouristate.edu. More information on OLGA is located online at: http://library.missouristate.edu/archives/speccoll/olga.htm.
Posted on Jun 20, 2008

OLGA Reception Planned for Tuesday, October 7


Please join us on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, for a reception marking the fifth anniversary of the Ozarks Lesbian and Gay Archives (OLGA). The reception is from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and will be held in Special Collections, located on the 3rd floor of the Duane G. Meyer Library. Visitors will view the exhibit, “Pride and Prejudice: Selections from the Ozarks Lesbian and Gay Archives,” and have the opportunity to learn more about OLGA. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 417-836-5428 or contact Archives@missouristate.edu.
Posted on Jun 20, 2008

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