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History of Journalism

History of Journalism

The history of magazines and newspapers is one of Special Collections' greatest strengths. The collection includes a complete run of The Gentleman's Magazine (1731–1922) as well as many other 18th-century magazines. The Samir Husni Collection offers a nearly comprehensive collection of 20th-century magazines, and other collections showcase newspapers and political cartoons.

Finding Aids for the History of Printing

Betty Winfield Newspaper Collection.

Biographical Note Betty Houchin Winfield, PhD, is a specialist in political communication and mass media history. She completed her doctoral studies…

Editorial Cartoons Syndicate Proofs Collection, 1970-1998.

Currently includes works from Cartoonists & Writers’ Syndicate, North America Syndicate, Inc., and United Feature Syndicate.
Syndication is the…

Miss Mizzou Collection.

Biographical note New York cartoonist Milton Caniff was inspired to create the character of Miss Mizzou, a blond bombshell wearing only a trenchcoat,…

Samir Husni Magazine Collection.

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Biographical Sketch Samir "Mr. Magazine™" Husni, Ph.D., is a leading expert on print journalism and magazine industry consultant. Husni received his…

September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack Collection.

Scope and Contents The collection consists of domestic and international magazines and newspapers that show how the September 11th…

Underground Comics Syndicate Proofs Collection.

Scope and Content Note The collection consists of a sample of underground comics published by Rip Off Press, and includes the work of comic artists…

Underground newspaper collection (Archival collection).

Scope and Content Note The Underground Newspaper collection contains independent publications produced by community and student associations…

Walter Williams Library.

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Historical Note Walter Williams (1864-1935) was President of the University of Missouri from 1930 – 1935 and served as Dean of the School of…

Related Exhibits

John T. McCutcheon: A Cartoonist in his Prime, 1930s

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Works from American cartoonist John T. McCutcheon in the 1930s.

Life in America: Sixteen Black Magazines from 1953 to 1998

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Over the course of the 20th century, the number of magazines published in the United States went from approximately 5,500...

Fancy Magazines for Pet Fanciers: Birds, Cats, Dogs, and Ferrets

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In this exhibit, we are showcasing fourteen pet-centric magazines from the Samir Husni Magazine Collection. Many of these magazines are...

Selected Items

The Changing World

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An aviator watches a robot flyer takes over his job.

Black Elegance Presents

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Vol. 1, No. 2

Jet

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Vol. 43, no. 20

Emerge

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Vol. 1, No. 1

Bird Talk

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Vol. 1, No. 2

Pets & Aviary Birds

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Vol. 1, No. 2

Uncle Sam will soon be alone with his recovery diet and digestion

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Uncle Sam is being fed legislative bills that were passed by the 73rd congress

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