- Archaeology and Anthropology
Collections relating to the study of world cultures.
- Art, Architecture, Literature, Music, and Theater
Documents related to artists, composers, musicians, authors, playwrights, architects and their works.
- Business, Industry and Agriculture
Collections that demonstrate the diversity of Missouri’s economic and agricultural activities.
- Cultures and Communities
Documents regarding Native Americans, African Americans, immigrant groups, urban and rural neighborhoods, and regional cultures of Missouri.
- Education in Missouri
Collections documenting the history of schools and education in Missouri.
- Exploration and Settlement
Documents referring to French and Spanish settlers, fur traders, native tribes, explorers, land speculators, miners and other early residents.
- Genealogy
Genealogical resources that include birth, marriage, death, church and cemetery records and family papers.
- Government and Politics
Collections documenting the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government at the territorial, local, state, and federal levels.
- Military and Conflicts
Materials related to the military, wars and other conflicts.
- Missouri History
Pivotal events in Missouri history or famous Missourians.
- Recreation and Tourism
Records on athletes, athletic events, hunting, fishing, tourism and tourist attractions.
- Science and Nature
Collections that reflect the variety of Missouri's pursuits in medicine, technology, and science.
- Transportation
Documents concerning automobiles, aviation, railroads, river traffic, bridges and highways.
- Women
Collections that focus on the lives and activities of Missouri’s women.
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