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Special Collections, SC#162, Webb City Genealogical and Historical Society Collection

Collection Information

Collection Number: SC#162

Title: 
Webb City Historical Society Mining Photographs 

Dates: 
1916-1951


Collection Size: 
1 Box

Biographical History

The Webb City Historical Society operates out of Webb City, Mo. and works to “collect, preserve and share the history of the Webb City area.” They frequently collect and display items of historic interest at “The Clubhouse,” which was built in 1910.

Scope and Content

Webb City Genealogical and Historical Society collection at MSSU includes 28 photographs and 4 maps of the Tri-State Mining area, including various photographs of people working in the mines.

Acquisition Information

Donated by the Webb City Genealogical and Historical Society in November of 2021 and in June of 2022.

Exhibit Link

In 2022, student intern, Emily Evans created an exhibit about the Webb City Area Genealogical Society and Webb City Historical Society's donated mining photograph collection. Take a look at the collection and learn more about these photographs at the link below!

Preview the Collection

Preview the Collection

View More Photographs

View the entire Tri-State Mining photograph collection in the Riches From the Earth Collection, linked below!

Collection Inventory

Photographs

Maps:
  • Geological Map Showing Mining and Mineral Resources 1921-1922 
    • Township 27N, Range 32W
  • Geological Map Showing Mining and Mineralized Resources 1921-1922 
    • Township 29N, Range 33/34W
  • Geological Map Showing Mining and Mineralized Areas 1916-1919 
    • Township 28N, Range 33/34W
  • Geological Map Showing Mining and Mineralized Areas 1920 
    • Township 28N, Range 32W

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