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.
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.
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
Works from American cartoonist John T. McCutcheon in the 1930s.
Life in America: Sixteen Black Magazines from 1953 to 1998
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
In this exhibit, we are showcasing fourteen pet-centric magazines from the Samir Husni Magazine Collection. Many of these magazines are...
Bridal Magazines, 1992-2011
This exhibit focuses on a select number of Bridal magazines during that peak from 1992 to 2011. They were donated...
Style Before Social Media: Fifteen Fashion and Beauty Magazines from 1985 - 2005
This exhibit features issues of North American fashion magazines spanning 1985-2004. It was curated in summer 2025 as the final project...
Religious Magazines, 1986-2020
The decades leading up to the new millennium and the decades beyond saw the arrival of modern religious magazines. These...
Sports Magazines, 1986-2006
This exhibit presents sports magazines drawn from the Samir Husni Magazine Collection. The exhibit was curated in summer 2025 as the...
Toys and Collectibles, 1987-2006
This exhibit presents toy and collectible magazines drawn from the Samir Husni Magazine Collection. The exhibit was curated in summer 2025...
Selected Items
Putting a premium on aggression and treaty breaking
Cartoon depicting Italy, France, and Britain pledging to help Ethiopia, then cutting it up.