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State Historical Society of Missouri

University of Missouri-Columbia

Founded in 1898 by the Missouri Press Association and a trustee of the state since 1901, the State Historical Society of Missouri is the preeminent research facility for the study of the Show Me State's heritage.

Includes reference and newspaper libraries, genealogical resources, manuscript, map, photograph and art collections. Art gallery features works by Missouri artists. Open year-round. Free.

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Location	1020 Lowry Columbia Missouri 65201
Phone	573-882-7083
Fax	573/884-4950
Website	http://www.umsystem.edu/ Today, the University of Missouri is one of the nation's largest and most prestigious public research universities, with more than 63,000 students on four campuses and hundreds of thousands served statewide through University of Missouri Extension. Visitors are invited to explore this site to learn more about the University of Missouri and its ...