MSM/UMR/Missouri S&T History Facts
The Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy was founded by a legislative act to enlarge the University of Missouri passed on February 27, 1870. The first head and administrator, Dr. Charles Penrose Williams, was appointed in August of 1871. The first building of the MSM campus was the Rolla Building. It was owned by the city of Rolla and the top two floors were rented by MSM. Twelve boys form local farms and one girl, Miss Clara Smith, were enrolled November 6, 1871. The formal opening of the School did not occur until November 23, 1871, when a county-wide school teacher "institute" had convened and assembled at the Rolla Building.
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The Missouri University of Science and Technology Chancellor’s Residence was constructed in 1889. The building was initially called “The Club House” and provided dormitory rooms for 30 young men and dining hall services for twice that many. In 1895 the dormitory became a rooming house only and students had to find meals elsewhere. The Missouri State Geological Survey occupied the building for several years. Since 1905, however, it has been the home to the chief executive head of the campus. |
Mission of the MSM/UMR/Missouri S&T Archives
Missouri University of Science and Technology maintains an archives for the purpose of preserving legal and historical records; facilitating efficient management of all colleges, divisions, departments, and offices and serving historical research and scholarship.
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What is the Archives?
Established in 1978, the Missouri School of Mines/Missouri University of Science and Technology Archives houses the historical, legal, and cultural records of the University. The Archives collects and preserves departmental, alumni, and professorial materials. These include photographs, the day-to-day records of the University, as well as campus artifacts.
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How can the Archives Help?
The Archives assists faculty, staff, students, and the public in research projects related to the University. Due to the sensitive and physical condition of the collections, patrons are required to adhere to the directions of the Archives' staff.
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Does the Archives Accept Donations?
The Archives seeks materials that relate to the history of the campus and those associated with it, such as alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the University. These items include personal papers, photography, St. Patrick's memorabilia, official department publications, maps, graphic materials, and other historically significant items.
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Endowment Fund
An Endowment Fund has been established for the Missouri S&T Archives. Please help us preserve the heritage of the Missouri School of Mines, the University of Missouri-Rolla and the Missouri University of Science and Technology by contributing to this fund.
Does anyone recognize this cap? The MS&T Archives would like to identify this cap. Could it be from a sports team, freshman beanie or ??? Could you please help us solve this mystery? If you have any information, please contact Archives. |
The Missouri S&T Archives is joining the campus community in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the St. Pat's Celebration. We have tried to gather, digitize where possible, and archive photos, memorabilia, and documents dealing with all aspects of the celebration. PLEASE HELP US "SAVE THE PAST" BY CONTRIBUTING YOUR PHOTOS, ARTIFACTS, AND MEMORIES TO THE ARCHIVES. WE WOULD LOVE TO DISPLAY THEM! |
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