The State Historical Society of Missouri collects, publishes, and preserves materials that enhance research and support learning opportunities in Missouri studies and the history of the Midwest.
ARCHIVES
The folklore collections of the State Historical Society of Missouri supports the understanding of Missouri storytellers, musicians, artists, and collectors of Missouri folklore and culture.
GENRES
The collection includes oral histories, sound recordings, video tapes, newspapers, letters, surveys, jokes, recipes, home remedies, photographs, and journals.
DATES
Early nineteenth century to late twentieth century.
LOCATIONS
All regions of Missouri.
HIGHLIGHTS
The collection includes the African American storytelling of Gladys Coggswell; the traditional fiddling music of Missouri by Robert Christeson, Art Galbraith, and Max Hunter; collected folk songs by Loman Cansler and Vance Randolph; the history of the Missouri Ozarks by S.C. Turnbo; Native American culture by John Neihardt; and the work of Missouri linguist Donald Lance and etymologist Peter Tamony.
COMMENTS
The folklore collections of the State Historical Society of Missouri are strong in the collecting areas of traditional fiddle music, folk songs, and culture of the Missouri Ozarks.
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