News & Announcements

New membership club: George Caleb Bingham Annual Giving Society

2012-01-23T10:29:00.000-06:00

One of the nineteeth century’s best-known artists, George Caleb Bingham, preserved on canvas some of our most iconic images of commerce and politics during the turbulent period of westward expansion and the Civil War. The Historical Society is proud to have in its collection several of his most important works, including masterpieces General Order No. 11 and Watching the Cargo.Not only was

New National History Day Blog

2012-01-23T10:26:00.000-06:00

NHD Executive Director Dr. Cathy Gorn has started a new blog, "The Voice of NHD," at which she will be writing about her travels to places and meetings with people involved in NHD and about important news related to education and history. In September Gorn wrote about her visits to the programs in Indonesia and China. Find the link at http://www.nhd.org or at http://thevoiceofnhd.wordpress.com.

St. Louis radio history project begun

2012-01-23T10:22:00.002-06:00

The Research Center-St. Louis has started an oral history project to document the history of St. Louis radio. The first interviews included Ron Elz, known as "Johnny Rabbit" to St. Louis radio listeners growing up in the 1960s. Another renowned St. Louis DJ, Terry Houston, on the air since 1970, also agreed to be interviewed. Many more interviews are planned in the future.

Repairs to Columbia Research Center conclude

2011-12-12T12:54:00.002-06:00

Reconstruction of ceilings, walls, and floor surfaces is finished after water from a fire sprinkler system damaged several areas during an arson and vandalism incident at Ellis Library on September 10. Fortunately, damage was confined primarily to office areas, with no risk to the art storage rooms or galleries. Only two of the approximately 6,000 manuscript collections housed at the Columbia

New Trustee: Edward C. Matthews III

2011-08-19T16:14:00.002-05:00

Welcome Edward C. “Ned” Matthews III of Sikeston to the Society’s Board of Trustees. Mr. Matthews takes the place of James R. Mayo, Bloomfield, who resigned earlier this year due to health concerns. Matthews will stand for re-election in November at the Society’s Annual Meeting. Ned Matthews is involved in his family’s businesses and has served as vice president of the Bank of Sikeston;

Society continues to adjust to change; two new staff members hired

2011-08-19T16:08:00.000-05:00

We welcome the expertise and experience of two new staff members as initiatives to move forward get underway. Steve Byers, who has worked for the Society as a consultant since February on a part-time basis, will expand his role and level of involvement to establish an Office of Development and associated programs. For the past several months, Mr. Byers has learned about the Society’s strengths

Columbia Research Center and galleries to close on Mondays, beginning in October

2011-08-05T12:59:00.000-05:00

Effective October 1, the Society’s Research Center-Columbia, associated art galleries, and administrative office headquarters will close to the public on Mondays to allow staff members time for collections management and care, completion of special projects, preparation of exhibitions and displays, and additional internal matters. The practice of non-public work on Monday is fairly standard in

Missouri Students Win Honors at National Contest

2011-06-21T13:08:00.003-05:00

Missouri students once again made the Show-Me State proud at the annual National History Day (NHD) competition at the University of Maryland-College Park, June 12-16. Fifty-eight Missouri students participated in the competition, in which students are judged on the quality of their research and presentation. Projects were based on this year’s annual theme, Debate and Diplomacy in History:

Special Interim Reinstallation of the Society's George Caleb Bingham Gallery opens

2011-06-21T12:59:00.001-05:00

June 4, 2011 through August, 2011 Women, Children, and George Caleb Bingham: A Selection of Artworks While General Order No. 11, Watching the Cargo, and other of the Society's Binghams are on display at the Truman Library, the Bingham Gallery will exhibit a fascinating group of paintings, prints, and drawings relating to women and children. Of note is a remarkable work borrowed from the

Job Opening: Director of Development

2011-06-21T12:54:00.000-05:00

The Society is actively seeking a Director of Development. This position will be responsible for advancing the State Historical Society of Missouri's development program and will function as a fundraiser. To find out more, or apply, please view the complete description for the Director of Development.

New book available for purchase.

2011-06-21T12:51:00.001-05:00

Now available for purchase: "But I Forget That I am a Painter and Not a Politician": The Letters of George Caleb Bingham, published by the Society and Friends of Arrow Rock, Inc. Buy it online!

Society Collections available online!

2011-06-21T12:48:00.000-05:00

Search all digital collections and indexes Or choose a specific collection: Art Collection As I Recall Audio presentation of selected excerpts from The State Historical Society of Missouri's Oral History collections. Civil War Books Full-text group of select Civil War publications from the Society’s collection. Civil War in Missouri Digital collection of letters, diaries, and

The April Missouri Historical Review now available to members.

2011-06-21T12:46:00.000-05:00

The Missouri Historical Review, an award-winning scholarly quarterly, has served as the cornerstone of the Society's publication program since 1906. This richly illustrated journal features recent scholarship on all facets of the state's history. The Missouri Historical Review also contains reviews of and notes on recently published books about the history of the state and local areas and

2011 Missouri Conference on History Nominations for Book and Article Awards

2010-11-19T16:23:00.001-06:00

The Missouri Conference on History seeks nominations for its annual book and article prizes. The Book Award will be given to the best volume on any historical topic written by a Missouri resident and published in 2010. The winner will receive a $500 prize. Three copies of each book should be mailed to:Gary R. Kremer Executive Director The State Historical Society of Missouri kremerg@

Society closed to the public Tuesday, May 18-Wednesday, May 19

2010-05-03T14:47:00.005-05:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri is renovating its facilities, combining the former “Newspaper Library” and “Reference Library” into a single space for patron research. The Society will be closed to the public Tuesday, May 18 and Wednesday, May 19, while the collections are merged. Thank you for your patience. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, May 20, at 8:00 a.m.

National History Day this Saturday

2010-04-05T15:55:00.001-05:00

The National History Day in Missouri state contest will take place Saturday, April 10, on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. National History Day (NHD) is an educational outreach program of The State Historical Society of Missouri and the Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Columbia. The Missouri state contest judging begins at 9 a.m. with award ceremonies for both Junior and

Historic Jerry Litton Television Programs

2010-03-11T11:32:00.003-06:00

Students, historians, and general audiences nostalgic for the 1970s can now view Jerry Litton’s Dialogue with Litton televised programs at the Western Historical Manuscript Collection on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. Select program highlights are available at http://shs.umsystem.edu/whmc/collections/litton/tv/index.html and http://whmc.umsystem.edu/aad/litton.html.The programs,

Exhibit Opening: Mark Twain & Tom Benton: Pictures, Prose, and Song

2010-03-02T10:33:00.001-06:00

March 135:00–7:00 p.m.The exhibit, Mark Twain & Tom Benton: Pictures, Prose, and Song will open in the Society’s Main Gallery on Saturday, March 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.This exhibit brings together the works of author Mark Twain and artist Thomas Hart Benton whose creative expressions not only epitomized Missouri’s cultural character, but brought the spirit of the Show-Me State to a world

Grants to digitize Art Images and Oral Histories awarded to the State Historical Society

2010-02-12T15:25:00.001-06:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri is pleased to announce the receipt of two grants that will greatly enhance access to collections. The grants are supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.Nearly $40,000 was

Keith Crown (1918 – 2010)

2010-02-03T14:27:00.002-06:00

Keith Crown, nationally renowned painter, educator, and arts advocate, died on January 31, 2010, at the age of ninety-one. Crown had a reputation as one of America’s premier watercolorists, with works exhibited in over one hundred galleries and museums throughout his career. For the last twenty-five years, he made Missouri his home. During this time, he and his wife were good friends and

State Historical Society Returns to 6-Day Week

2010-02-02T16:26:00.002-06:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri announced today that the Society’s Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to return the organization to its normal hours of operation, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. This new schedule is effective Friday, February 5, 2010. The Society has been closed on Fridays and Saturdays since November 1, due to

Wall Street and Main Street at the Capitol, January 26

2010-01-21T15:16:00.002-06:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri and Western Historical Manuscript Collection will hold the second annual Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City, January 26, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on the third floor of the Capitol Rotunda. The artistry and social commentary of Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Daniel Fitzpatrick will be on display in “Wall Street and Main Street”:

Nominations for Book and Article Awards FINAL CALL

2010-01-21T09:38:00.001-06:00

The Missouri Conference on History seeks nominations for its annual book and article prizes.The Book Award will be given to the best volume on any historical topic written by a Missouri resident and published in 2009. The winner will receive a $500 prize.Articles eligible for nomination must relate to a Missouri history topic and have been published during 2009 (no restriction on residence of

CALL FOR PAPERS: Missouri Museums Association 2010 Annual Meeting

2009-12-31T10:39:00.002-06:00

The Missouri Museums Association is co-sponsoring the fifty-second annual meeting of the Missouri Conference on History with the Missouri State Archives and The State Historical Society of Missouri, on April 15-16, 2010 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Jefferson City. During this meeting, MMA will have its annual meeting and elect its officers for the next year. We invite you

The Missouri Conference on History seeks nominations for Book and Article Awards

2009-12-14T13:51:00.002-06:00

The Book Award will be given to the best volume on any historical topic written by a Missouri resident and published in 2009. The winner will receive a $500 prize.Articles eligible for nomination must relate to a Missouri history topic and have been published during 2009 (no restriction on residence of the author). The author of the winning article will receive a $250 prize.Three copies of each

Call for Papers - 52nd Missouri Conference on History - deadline extended

2009-11-25T09:38:00.001-06:00

The deadline for submission of proposals has been extended to December 15, 2009.Proposals for conference sessions and papers are welcome on any historical topic or era.The conference is particularly interested in proposals for complete sessions, including panelists, chair, and commentator.

The $75 Challenge : A Fundraising Campaign

2009-11-19T13:41:00.005-06:00

Executive Director's talk at the Society's recent Annual Meeting outlining the challenges facing the Society transcriptAs you may have heard, 25 percent of the State Historical Society of Missouri’s current state appropriation has been withheld due to tumbling state revenues. This withholding has resulted in a reduction in the Society’s hours, a voluntary 20 percent cut in staff salaries,

Mormon Passage through Missouri: A lecture by Fred E. Woods, Professor of Religious Understanding at Brigham Young University

2009-11-05T09:53:00.002-06:00

4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, in the Jesse Wrench Auditorium, Memorial Union, University of Missouri campus;reception in will follow.The event is free and open to the public.On October 27, 1838, Missouri Governor Lilburn W. Boggs issued the infamous extermination order that caused thousands of Latter-day Saints to flee the state and seek refuge in Illinois across the Mississippi River. The

State Historical Society of Missouri Hours and Services Cut

2009-11-03T11:53:00.002-06:00

Due to a 25 percent withholding in its fiscal year 2010 state appropriation, the State Historical Society of Missouri is decreasing its hours open to the public to Mondays through Thursdays, 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m., effective immediately. The Society will no longer be open for research on Fridays or Saturdays.The withholding ($364,010), caused by the continued downturn in Missouri state revenues, was

Effective November 1 the Society will be open only Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

2009-11-02T09:16:00.000-06:00

State Historical Society Annual Meeting

2009-10-26T10:14:00.001-05:00

Members of The State Historical Society of Missouri will hold their annual meeting October 31, 2009, at the Tiger Hotel in downtown Columbia. This day-long event will feature professional development workshops, a silent auction of valuable art, sports, and history items, research and publication awards, lunch in the hotel’s Grand Ballroom, and a one-woman play about the life of Jane Clemens,

Mud and Fire: Mormon diarists cross Iowa, 1846

2009-10-09T09:14:00.002-05:00

The Atherton Lecture Committee, University of Missouri, Department of History, is pleased to presentLaurel Thatcher Ulrich300th Anniversary Professor,Harvard UniversityMonday, November 97:00pmKeller Auditorium - MU Campus(Geological Sciences Building)In 1846, more than 14,000 Mormons (or Latter-day Saints) crossed from Nauvoo, Illinois to Council Bluffs, Iowa. They faced blizzards, thunderstorms,

National Teach-In on Veterans History

2009-10-07T11:01:00.001-05:00

HISTORY, together with the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress, will host a National Teach-In on Veterans History on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at 12pm EST. Educators and students nationwide can tune-in and view this live webcast online at www.veterans.com. The webcast will be broadcast live from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. [more...]

Monthly Staff Meeting

2009-10-05T11:25:00.002-05:00

The Society will be closed from 8-9:00 a.m. Thursday, October 8 for an all-staff meeting.

Water Damage at The State Historical Society of Missouri

2009-10-01T14:07:00.003-05:00

At approximately 5:30 p.m. yesterday, September 30, 2009, State Historical Society of Missouri Associate Director Lynn Wolf Gentzler was notified by University of Missouri Ellis Library security personnel of a water leak in a storage room of the Society’s headquarters in Ellis Library on the university campus. Upon inspection, Gentzler learned that the “water leak” was the consequence of a

Call for Papers - Missouri Conference on History

2009-09-25T11:51:00.000-05:00

52nd Missouri Conference on HistoryApril 15-16, 2010Co-sponsored byMissouri State ArchivesThe State Historical Society of MissouriCapitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, Jefferson CityCall for PapersProposals for conference sessions and papers are welcome on any historical topic or era.The conference is particularly interested in proposals for complete sessions, including panelists, chair, and

University of Missouri Campus Gallery and Museum Crawl

2009-09-10T09:35:00.001-05:00

Follow the “birdie” to the fifth annual MU Campus Gallery and Museum Crawl on Thursday, September 17. Starting at 4:30 p.m. and continuing until 8:00 p.m., attendees can experience exhibitions and activities at the Museum of Art & Archaeology, The State Historical Society of Missouri, the George Caleb Bingham Gallery, the Museum of Anthropology, and the MSA/GPC Craft Studio.Once again intrepid

Lion of the West – a MoHiP Theatre production

2009-09-09T11:22:00.002-05:00

Missouri History in Performance (MoHiP) Theatre will present James Kirke Paulding’s Lion of the West, September 25 at Thespian Hall in Boonville. MoHiP Theatre is a reader’s theatre program of The State Historical Society of Missouri. The play is a lively, loud, and fast-moving farce complete with backwoods heroes, damsels in distress, and English snobbery. Popular musicians Cathy Barton and

New Video from the Society and the Western Historical Manuscript Collection

2009-09-02T11:36:00.004-05:00

Labor Day

2009-09-02T11:34:00.001-05:00

The Society will be closed September 5-7 and will resume business on September 8

Conservation Bookshelf awarded to the Society

2009-07-06T14:20:00.001-05:00

Treasured artworks, rare books, historic photographs, maps, and manuscripts held at The State Historical Society of Missouri will be preserved for future generations with help from the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, a core set of conservation books and online resources donated by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS has now awarded almost 3,000 free sets of the

Holiday Hours

2009-06-24T15:22:00.001-05:00

The Society will be closed Friday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 5th.Have a safe and pleasant holiday.

"Art Explorers" to entertain, teach children about Missouri history

2009-06-24T12:29:00.002-05:00

Parents and children are invited to take a trip back in time through “Art Explorers: Discovering George Caleb Bingham’s Missouri” at The State Historical Society of Missouri from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2009. This interactive program will help children learn about Missouri’s cultural and artistic past through the famed works of George Caleb Bingham and give participants hands-on

Memorial Service for Sidney Larson, Art Curator at The State Historical Society of Missouri for 43 years,

2009-06-19T08:22:00.000-05:00

June 20, 10:30 a.m. -- Memorial Service for Sidney Larson, Art Curator at The State Historical Society of Missouri for 43 years, in Columbia College Launer Auditorium, (map) with a reception following in Dulaney Hall Banquet Room.

Speakers’ Bureau accepting bookings

2009-06-02T14:34:00.001-05:00

The Speakers’ Bureau will accept requests for speakers beginning June 1 for bookings through the end of the year (July 1-December 31) from organizations that have not yet used the service in 2009. Events must be open to the public and organizations are required to guarantee an audience of twenty. For information, visit http://shs.umsystem.edu/speakersbureau/ or call (573) 882-9365.The Missouri

Under Construction: Images of the Gateway Arch by Art Witman opens June 20 at the Society

2009-05-26T10:56:00.001-05:00

The 630-foot Gateway Arch dominates the St. Louis skyline, and images documenting its construction will cover the walls of the State Historical Society’s Main Gallery when Under Construction: Images of the Gateway Arch by Art Witman opens on June 20, 2009. By its completion in 1965, the Gateway Arch had been 30 years in the making. President Franklin Roosevelt named the Jefferson National

Proposals Invited for 2010 Missouri History Speakers' Bureau

2009-05-20T14:37:00.002-05:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri is searching for academic and independent historians, cultural preservationists, Missouri heritage specialists, and gifted speakers to participate in its 2010 Missouri History Speakers’ Bureau. The Bureau, which provides presentations on Missouri history topics to adult nonprofit organizations, including service and church groups, has already scheduled

Call for Directory Updates

2009-05-06T09:18:00.002-05:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri invites historical and genealogical societies, museums, and preservation groups to submit and/or update contact information for the Society’s online Directory of Local Historical Societies, Museums, and Genealogical Societies.Please include the organization’s physical address, mailing address, phone number, and, if applicable, web address and e-mail.

2009 Missouri Conference on History Awards Announced

2009-04-30T14:09:00.003-05:00

Congratulations to the winners and thank-you to all those who submitted an entry. As usual the scholarship was outstanding and a decision was not easily made.Best Book AwardThe Politics of Everyday Life in Vichy France: Foreigners, Undesirables, and StrangersShannon L. Fogg, Missouri University of Science & TechnologyBest Article Award“‘Tom, You’re Not Going to Get [It] On a Silver Platter’:

MoHiP Theatre Development Workshop

2009-04-24T14:34:00.002-05:00

Due to scheduling difficulties, the May MoHiP Theatre workshop date has been changed to May 12 (from May 19). We apologize for any inconvenience.If you love history and theatre, you won’t want to miss the next Missouri History in Performance Theatre (MoHiP) workshops. For information, call (573) 882-2476.

Students Explored the Individual at National History Day State Contest

2009-04-21T11:18:00.002-05:00

On Saturday, April 4, more than 500 young history enthusiasts participated in the National History Day in Missouri state competition. This annual, all-day event encourages the learning of history by young adults in grades 6-12 through student-created projects. This year’s theme was “The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies.” [pdf] Over 2,500 students participated in regional contests

Roundtable Honoring Keith Crown to be held May 2 at the Society

2009-04-09T09:27:00.001-05:00

Watercolorist Keith Crown has touched the lives of many people during his seventy years as an artist and teacher. Join some of these friends, family members, and colleagues as they share stories and memories of the artist during “Travels with Keith Crown: A Roundtable Discussion of the Life and Art of an Extraordinary Painter” on May 2 at 2:00 p.m. in The

Newest Missouri Times available

2009-03-04T10:26:00.004-06:00

FeaturesThe February 2009 Missouri Times includes: MoHiP Theatre tackles our difficult past with Song of the Middle River Society receives Multiple Grants Cousins reunite during November visit to the Society WHMC-Columbia WHMC-Kansas City WHMC-Rolla WHMC-St. Louis …And more!

Quilt Historian to Explore Missouri Heritage Quilts at the Society

2009-02-20T09:48:00.001-06:00

Renowned quilt historian and designer Bettina Havig will discuss the art and cultural traditions of quilting in Missouri on Saturday, March 14, at 1:00 p.m. in The State Historical Society of Missouri’s Conference Room. Havig, director of the Missouri Heritage Quilting Project, which documented quilts made in the state before the 20th century, will focus on quilts selected for inclusion in the

Society to hold Map Day at State Capitol

2009-02-19T15:54:00.001-06:00

The political, social, and geographic history of Missouri will be displayed on February 25 as The State Historical Society of Missouri and Western Historical Manuscript Collection host Map Day in Missouri from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Third Floor Rotunda at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. More than 15 maps visually detailing Missouri’s history will be on exhibit, including a Civil War Battle of

The Drawings of Thomas Hart Benton

2009-02-11T16:34:00.001-06:00

Renowned Kansas City artist Thomas Hart Benton produced drawings that ranged from detailed nature studies to spontaneous gestural sketches. Joan Stack leads an illustrated presentation that examines the drawings of Thomas Hart Benton on Sunday, February 15, at 2 p.m. at the Kansas City Public Library Central Library, 14 W. 10th St. Stack will discuss Benton’s diverse approaches to drawing,

2009 Missouri Conference on History

2009-02-09T12:06:00.000-06:00

April 15-17, 2009 Hosted by Missouri State University Department of History http://shs.umsystem.edu/mch Join The State Historical Society of Missouri and Missouri State University Department of History in Springfield for the 51st Annual Missouri Conference on History. The conference will be held at the University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center located in Jordan Valley Park, close to

Keith Crown exhibit opens at the Society

2009-02-05T11:21:00.000-06:00

The vibrant colors and intriguing perspectives of nationally known watercolorist Keith Crown will be on display in the Main Gallery of The State Historical Society of Missouri beginning on February 6, 2009, in Keith Crown: A Retrospective. Members and guests are invited to view the exhibit, which features works from the Society’s collection, the artist’s personal holdings, and private

Space Historian to present Insights on Apollo, Gemini at the Society

2009-02-04T11:13:00.001-06:00

The early history of the United States space program will be examined by author Tahir Rahman during his program “Reaching for the Moon: How the Gemini Project Culminated in Apollo 11” on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. in The State Historical Society of Missouri Conference Room. Rahman will discuss the aspects of Project Gemini that made possible the Apollo missions and fulfilling

Society receives $10,000 from the Missouri Humanities Council

2009-01-27T11:12:00.001-06:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri has received a grant of $10,000 from the Missouri Humanities Council for its Missouri History Speakers’ Bureau. The grant allows the Speakers’ Bureau—currently offering 50 professional speakers on 75 historical topics—to schedule 33 programs for adult, nonprofit groups throughout the state at no cost to host organizations. These programs explore the

Keith Crown: A Retrospective opens February 6 at the Society

2009-01-21T08:25:00.001-06:00

The vibrant colors and intriguing perspectives of nationally known watercolorist Keith Crown will be on display in the Main Gallery of The State Historical Society of Missouri beginning on February 6, 2009, in Keith Crown: A Retrospective. The exhibit will feature works from the Society’s collection, the artist’s personal holdings, and those held by private collectors in celebration of Crown’s

MoHiP Theatre to dramatize 1855 slave retaliation with Song of the Middle River

2009-01-12T12:42:00.002-06:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri’s MoHiP Theatre will present Song of the Middle River on February 6 in Boonville’s Thespian Hall. The play, performed as reader’s theatre, tells the story of Celia, a teenage slave from Callaway County who killed her master after suffering five years of sexual abuse. Song focuses on the days leading up to the killing, confronting the moral dilemmas

MLK Day

2009-01-08T09:13:00.000-06:00

The Society will be closed January 17–19 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday

The St. Louis Gemini Story opens January 24 at the Society

2008-12-23T08:46:00.004-06:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri welcomes images of aerospace pioneering into its halls with The St. Louis Gemini Story, on display in the North-South Corridor Gallery beginning on January 24, 2009.The purpose of the Gemini project was to test new hardware and master procedures integral to achieving President John F. Kennedy's goal to "land a man on the moon and return him safely to Earth

Missouri’s Newspaper History Presentation Dec. 11

2008-12-02T09:20:00.000-06:00

Missouri’s newspaper history will be shared with the public at a showing of “Trustees for the Public: 200 Years of Missouri Newspapers” on Thursday, Dec. 11. A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. followed by the screening at 6:30 in the Reynolds Journalism Institute on the MU campus in Columbia.This video, produced by Missouri Press Association, features a number of Missouri publishers. Proceeds

Nominations for Missouri Conference on History Book and Article Awards

2008-11-26T10:42:00.002-06:00

The Missouri Conference on History seeks nominations for its annual book and article prizes.The Book Award will be given to the best volume on any historical topic written by a Missouri resident and published in 2008. The winner will receive a $500 prize.Articles eligible for nomination must relate to a Missouri history topic and have been published during 2008 (no restriction on residence of

Holiday Hours

2008-11-19T09:36:00.000-06:00

The Society will be closed on the following dates: November 27-30, with the Society to close at noon on November 26; December 25-28, with the Society to close at noon on December 24; January 1, 2009

Reunion to be broadcast on KBIA (91.3 FM)

2008-11-19T08:48:00.001-06:00

KBIA (91.3 FM) will broadcast a recording of the MoHiP Theatre production Reunion, on “Thinking Out Loud,” with Darren Hellwege, November 25 at 6:30 p.m. Podcast of the production will also be available on KBIA's Web site

Make plans to attend the First Public Showing of "Trustees for the Public: 200 Years of Missouri Newspapers"

2008-11-11T09:27:00.003-06:00

Friday, November 14, 20086:00 p.m. Reception7:00 p.m. PresentationIn the new Reynolds Journalism Institute building, University of Missouri

Society Announces First James Goodrich Research Assistantship

2008-10-31T13:08:00.002-05:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri is pleased to announce the awarding of the first James W. Goodrich Graduate Research Assistantship in Missouri History. The Goodrich Assistantship is a memorial tribute to the historian, writer, and preservationist who served as executive director of the Society for 20 years, 1985-2004. Jim Goodrich also served the Columbia community as a city council

State Historical Society to Announce Inaugural Goodrich Research Assistant

2008-10-27T16:12:00.002-05:00

On Friday, October 31, at 10:00 a.m., The State Historical Society of Missouri, in cooperation with the University of Missouri Department of History, will hold a press conference to announce the awarding of the first James W. Goodrich Graduate Research Assistantship in Missouri History The Goodrich Graduate Research Assistantship honors Goodrich as an historian, writer, and preservationist who

Missouri Folklore Society receives grant for African American Stories

2008-10-17T08:48:00.001-05:00

The Missouri Folklore Society (MFS) has received a $2,500 grant from the Missouri Humanities Council to support “African American Stories in Missouri: The Oral Tradition Today.” The program will be featured at the MFS annual meeting in Hannibal, November 6-8, 2008, and is co-sponsored by The State Historical Society of Missouri. Storytellers from Northeast Missouri, St. Louis, the Missouri

Art Historian to give Thomas Hart Benton Presentations on MU Campus

2008-10-08T10:13:00.000-05:00

Pennsylvania State University Curator of American Art Leo Mazow will give two talks discussing the work of Thomas Hart Benton on October 16 and 17 on the University of Missouri campus. Mazow is the author of several scholarly works on Benton and is visiting Columbia after finishing his most recent book manuscript on the role of sound in Benton’s art.

State Historical Society Staff meeting Thursday Oct. 9

2008-10-07T11:24:00.001-05:00

The Society’s regular, monthly staff meeting has been changed from Wednesday, October 8 to Thursday 9th at 8:00 a.m. We are closed during these meetings and therefore the Society will be closed from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday instead of Wednesday We apologize for any inconvenience.

Cartoonist Tom Engelhardt to Discuss His Work at the State Historical Society

2008-10-06T10:54:00.001-05:00

For thirty-five years Tom Engelhardt was the editorial cartoon voice of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and on October 18, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., he will share his experiences and knowledge with the public during a tour of the exhibit Engelhardt on Elections, on display in the Society’s Main Gallery. Born in St. Louis in 1930, Engelhardt aspired to be a cartoonist at an early age and admired the

MoHiP Theatre to Present Reunion at Society Annual Meeting

2008-09-29T09:30:00.002-05:00

Missouri History in Performance Theatre will present its new World War II-themed play, Reunion, as part of The State Historical Society of Missouri’s Annual Meeting, at the Tiger Hotel in downtown Columbia on November 1, 2008. The reader’s theatre production, written by Columbia playwright Mary Paulsell, is set at a World War II veterans’ reunion and based on wartime letters and other GI

New Hours Effective September 2, 2008

2008-09-02T10:38:00.000-05:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri and the Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Columbia facilities will be open to patrons the following hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:45 Saturday, 8:00 - 3:30 Note that both will be now be closed on Tuesday evenings. SHS and WHMC will also observe the same holiday schedule.

Missouri Times: August Issue now available online.

2008-08-26T10:00:00.003-05:00

Features Society Receives NEH Grant, Joins National Digital Newspaper ProgramThe State Historical Society of Missouri has been chosen by the National Endowment for the Humanities to join a select group of institutions creating a national digital resource of historically significant newspapers. The Society will receive $179,740 to digitize and provide access to 100,000 pages of Missouri

Call for Papers - 51st Annual Missouri Conference on History

2008-07-16T14:52:00.003-05:00

sponsored by The State Historical Society of Missouri and hosted by the Missouri State University Department of HistoryApril 15-17, 2009, in SpringfieldProposals for conference sessions and papers are welcome on any historical topic or era. The conference is particularly interested in proposals for complete sessions, including panelists, chair, and commentator. Anyone wishing to organize a

"The Editor is Absent" to be broadcast on KBIA

2008-07-14T09:48:00.006-05:00

Tune in to KBIA, 91.3 FM tonight, tomorrow & Friday(July 14,& 15 & 18 @ 6:30 pm) to enjoy a 3-part broadcast of the recent live production by MoHiP Theatre of “The Editor is Absent.”This will be a special presentation of Darren Hellwege's, “Thinking Out Loud” a thrice-weekly program in which Hellwege profiles subjects of interest in mid-Missouri.If you miss the radio broadcast you can still get

Society Adds Sketches to Benton Exhibit

2008-06-11T10:21:00.001-05:00

Two meaningful and humorous pencil studies by Thomas Hart Benton have been added to Thomas Hart Benton in the 1930s, on display at the State Historical Society through August 9. In 1935 Benton accepted a commission from the Missouri legislature to paint a mural in the House Lounge of the state capitol. Over the next eighteen months, the artist carefully planned A Social History of Missouri,

Havig to Present “Studying Mass Amusements in Missouri History” at the Society

2008-05-20T16:10:00.001-05:00

Cultural historian Alan R. Havig studies the people, places, and businesses that cater to the amusement of Missourians, and how entertainment and leisure activities affect individuals as well as communities. Havig will discuss part of his work in “Studying Mass Amusements in Missouri History” on June 3 at 5:30 p.m. at The State Historical Society of Missouri.Havig’s talk will stem from his most

Brownlee Fund applications due June 20, 2008

2008-05-05T09:20:00.001-05:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri is proud to support the recording of history through the resources of the Richard S. Brownlee Fund. The Society invites individuals, local historical societies, museums, and both governmental and nongovernmental agencies documenting the history of Missouri and its people to apply for grants by June 20, 2008.The Richard S. Brownlee Fund supports diverse

Thomas Hart Benton in the 1930s

2008-04-17T13:37:00.001-05:00

Thomas Hart Benton saw Missouri not as a state of two cities, as many do, but as a rich fabric woven by all of its people and places, rich and poor, urban and rural. That view is now on display at The State Historical Society of Missouri in Thomas Hart Benton in the 1930s, an exhibition in the main gallery running through August 9. “Those who knew Tom Benton marveled that his

Venturing Beyond the Twilight Zone—Exploring the Legacy of Missouri’s Historic Caves

2008-04-11T08:52:00.000-05:00

Despite being cold, dark, and filled with mysterious creatures, caves fascinate us! On May 6 at 5:30 p.m., the Society will host a presentation by H. Dwight Weaver, who will discuss these geological formations. Weaver, a former public information officer in the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, will share his expertise gained through more than twenty years spent managing the state’s

Proposals Invited for 2009 Missouri History Speakers’ Bureau

2008-03-26T11:39:00.002-05:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri is searching for academic and independent historians, cultural preservationists, Missouri heritage specialists, and gifted speakers to participate in its 2009 Missouri History Speakers’ Bureau. The Bureau, which provides presentations on Missouri history topics to adult nonprofit organizations, including service and church groups, has already scheduled

National Women’s History Project selects Taney County Famous Missourian Rose O’Neill for honor roll

2008-03-10T10:27:00.005-05:00

The National Women’s History Project announced that Rose O’Neill, who achieved fame as an artist and creator of the Kewpie doll, has been chosen with eleven other women artists as the honor roll for this year’s theme, Women’s Art: Women’s Vision. Every year in March, the NWHP coordinates observances of National Women’s History Month throughout the country by setting the annual theme and

Records and Recollections: Family History Day, 2008 Miniconference

2008-02-27T14:10:00.004-06:00

The Society will host a family history miniconference with two workshop sessions.At 10:00 a.m., Society reference specialist Seth Smith will discuss how to use the Draper Manuscripts, a compilation of early American primary documents, as a tool for genealogical and academic research.The afternoon session, beginning at 1:30 p.m., led by Winifred Horner, an award-winning professor of English at

Society closed for Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday

2008-01-02T14:15:00.000-06:00

In recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, the Society will be closed January 19-21, 2008.

Genealogy Classes

2007-12-21T11:30:00.000-06:00

A series of classes for the beginning genealogistoffered byThe State Historical Society of MissouriandGenealogical Society of Central Missouri.Beginning January 15, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. atthe Newspaper Library of the State Historical SocietyRegistration - $50.00 for the series of 5 classes(includes classes and materials)Members of GSCM & the State Historical Society receive complimentary

NOTICE: the Society will not be open late Tues. Dec. 11

2007-12-10T15:51:00.001-06:00

Due to the weather, the State Historical Society will be closing at 4:30pm Tuesday, December 11, 2007 and therefore will not be open late as the normally scheduled hours would indicate. Assuming the weather allows, the Society will reopen Wednesday at 8:00am.

Missouri Cities: Images from the Permanent Collection on Display at the Society

2007-12-05T12:06:00.000-06:00

Although St. Louis and Kansas City are often the first places that come to mind when the topic of Missouri Cities arises, the state has a diverse array of municipalities, each with its own charms and history. Through the eyes of an artist, these locales can become even more intriguing than their real-life counterparts. Visitors to The State Historical Society of Missouri can see many nineteenth

Society's Annual Meeting - brief report

2007-11-05T09:59:00.000-06:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri held its annual meeting on Saturday, November 3, in the Reynolds Alumni Center on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus. Doug Crews, Columbia, is the newly elected president of the Society. Crews is executive director of the Missouri Press Association. Columbians Henry Waters and Al Price were reelected as vice presidents, and Widget Ewing was

New Anthology Kansas City, America’s Crossroads: Essays from the Missouri Historical Review, 1906-2006 now available

2007-10-30T15:51:00.000-05:00

Kansas City, America’s Crossroads: Essays from the Missouri Historical Review, 1906-2006, the second anthology in the Society’s Century of Missouri History Scholarship Series, is now available. The fourteen essays describe important episodes in the social, economic, racial, and political life of Kansas City, long a place of intersection in American life. Society members pay only $15.00 for the

Lee Lowenfish to Speak at The State Historical Society Annual Meeting

2007-10-11T13:46:00.000-05:00

When Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey signed Jackie Robinson in 1945, he changed Major League Baseball forever. Destroying the color barrier that had kept African Americans out of the league, Rickey showed that he was dedicated to both the Dodgers and human rights, and not afraid of the inevitable controversy. In fact, he was used to it: a religious man and noted Sabbatarian,

Missouri History in Performance Theater to Present on October 23

2007-10-10T08:48:00.000-05:00

Author and playwright William Wells Brown was born a slave near St. Louis and served many masters before his escape in 1834. Freed from servitude, he spent years helping others escape from slavery as part of the Underground Railroad before becoming a public speaker and writer. His play The Escape; or, A Leap for Freedom (1858) is considered the first play by an African American to be published

Picturing Native Americans in the Nineteenth Century: Lithographs from McKenney

2007-10-02T08:09:00.000-05:00

While serving as Superintendent of Indian Affairs, Thomas McKenney advocated Native American rights and commissioned the painting of over one hundred portraits of Native Americans as they made diplomatic visits to the nation’s capital. Now, thirty-seven hand-colored lithographic copies of those portraits are on display in the Society’s main gallery as part of Picturing Native Americans in the

MU Campus Gallery Crawl

2007-10-01T13:42:00.000-05:00

Ne-Sou-A-Quiot, Fox ChiefMU Campus Gallery CrawlOctober 2, 5:00-8:00 p.m.Join the Society as it takes part in an open house of MU’s galleries, including the Museum of Art & Archaeology, the Bingham Art Gallery, the Museum of Anthropology, and the Brady Art Studio. The crawl will feature ongoing exhibits Daniel Fitzpatrick: Artist/Cartoonist (North-South Corridor Gallery) and Picturing Native

Painting of Robert Beverly Price on Display

2007-09-10T15:28:00.000-05:00

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Boone County National Bank, a painting of the banks cofounder, Robert Beverly Price, is on display in the State Historical Society of Missouris Main Gallery. The painting is on loan from the founders descendant, Albert M. Price.R. B. Price was born in Virginia in 1832 before moving with his family to Brunswick, Missouri, in 1837. Price would move

FILLED--Job Opening: EDITOR

2007-08-21T10:58:00.000-05:00

9/19/07 -- This position has been filled.Copyedit manuscripts to be published in, and coordinate production of, the Missouri Historical Review. Compose, copyedit, and proofread other various printed materials.Please visit the Society's list of job openings for more information.