Name/Title
Official Manual of State of Missouri, 1959-1960Entry/Object ID
L1972.7.2Description
Official Manual of State of Missouri, 1959-1960. Published bi-annually by the Secretary of State, these books are generally known as the State "Blue Book", because historically they have had blue covers. In more recent times covers are variously tinted. Includes information on state government, lawmakers, agencies, legislation, costs, wages, etc. Secretary of State, Walter H. Toberman.
Also Included articles concerning:
Details: The Reconstruction Era in Missouri 1864-1874...brief by arbitrary rule of the Radical Party in Missouri engenders great bitterness and strife among Missourians. Railroad promotion, much of a scandalous nature, is resumed and there is rapid development in the fields of industry, agriculture, and education. Democrats gradually take over control of State for long tenure.
Includes
Drake Constitution
Railroad Scandals
University of Missouri Expansion
Aerial photo of St. Joseph State Hospital No. 2
State Historical Society of Missouri
Biographical Sketches of Missouri U.S. Senators and Representatives, State Officers, and Judges, including Governor James T. Blair. Photos included.
1470/Hardbound/Pink Cover/Photographs/TablesLexicon
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Missouri State Historical Society 1960, Missouri History, State of Missouri, St. Joseph State Hospital No. 2, Reconstruction in MissouriBook Details
Author
Walter H. TobermanPlace Published
City
Jefferson CityState/Province
MissouriDate Published
1959 - 1960Call No.
MoHist SENotes
Date: 1960
Copy No.: 1Relationships
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Walter H. TobermanPerson or Organization
James T. BlairPerson or Organization
Dwight D. Eisenhower