Research
The St. Joseph Museums welcomes researchers. To make a research appointment, please contact us at sjm@stjosephmuseum.org or call 816-232-8471.
Hours of Operation
The Nancy Hampton Research Library and Archival Center is open to researchers by appointment only.
Monday - through Friday 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
Research Materials and General History
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American Indian History: Iowa, Sac, & Fox -- Harry L. George Collection
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Jesse James
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Missouri History – St. Joseph & Area History – Western Movement: Lewis & Clark, Oregon Trail and California Trail
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Psychiatric History
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The Civil War: Missouri and Kansas
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The Pony Express
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Trappers and Traders: Robidoux Family
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Museum Graphics Online http://stjosephmuseumgraphic.omeka.net/
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Harry George Online
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St. Joseph Parks Online History
Research Rules
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The hours are 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, by appointment only. These hours are subject to the schedule of the staff
member assisting the researcher. -
A Staff Member will be assigned to each researcher according to the area of the
Museum Collections being studied and will be present while research is being done. -
All researchers must fill out an “Access to Collections Form” before beginning their research.
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Only the researcher is allowed in the research area. Family members or friends may
tour the Museums while waiting. -
Only pencils may be used in the research area – no pens or markers are allowed.
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No knives, scissors, and/or other sharp implements are allowed in the research area.
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Briefcases, backpacks, and/or tote bags are not allowed in the research area.
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All books from the Reference Library will be removed and replaced by a staff member.
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Material handling instructions will be given verbally to the researcher at the beginning of the appointment.
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If archival gloves are needed for handling they will be provided by a staff member.
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Extremely fragile materials may not be available for research.
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If the researcher would like physical low resolution photocopies of material, the cost is $.15 per copy. All
copying will be done by a staff member. -
High resolution digital scans may be available for $1.00 per scan.
If a researcher is unable to travel to St. Joseph, we will be happy to do the research for you. The first hour of research is free, then $10.00 an hour for each additional hour of research, plus $.15 a copy for photocopies.