Since the invention of the dry, glass plate negative, photography has been used to document the many functions of state government.  Government photographers have used this medium to record government activity, events, building projects, industry, and recreation in the state. This work, in combination with a variety of local history photograph collections, has resulted in a large body of photographic material with endless research possibilities. The Missouri State Archives is committed to making its visual resources available to everyone and will continue to provide digital collections online to accommodate both the researcher and casual browser.