A Centennial History of the State Historical Society of Missouri, 1898-1998

A Centennial History of the State Historical Society of Missouri, 1898-1998
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Publisher : University of Missouri Press
Total Pages : 308
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ISBN-10 : 0826211690
ISBN-13 : 9780826211699
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Book Synopsis A Centennial History of the State Historical Society of Missouri, 1898-1998 by : Alan R. Havig

Download or read book A Centennial History of the State Historical Society of Missouri, 1898-1998 written by Alan R. Havig and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Havig addresses such key topics as the growth of the society's collections; the reference library; the Western Historical Manuscript Collection; and an extensive assortment of visual art, including a famed collection of works by Thomas Hart Benton and George Caleb Bingham. Havig also examines the society's collaboration with the University of Missouri in obtaining physical space for its operations; its work with local groups in promoting special events such as Missouri's centennial in 1920-1921; the society's outstanding publications program; its role in the placement of historic markers along Missouri highways; its sponsorship of History Day; and numerous other endeavors made by the society to preserve and disseminate Missouri's rich heritage to the state's citizens. A Centennial History of the State Historical Society of Missouri, 1898-1998 will be of special value to professionals working in Missouri history and in the field of state and local history.


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