
Collection level records are available for the majority of manuscript collections through the library's online catalog.

In addition to the listings below, some records for manuscript collections have been added to the online catalog, which may contain detailed descriptions. Manuscript collections of the 18th and 19th centuries figure prominently, but are complemented by important materials from the 17th century and a growing number of 20th and 21st century collections. Sothebys sells historical letters, manuscripts and documents in both live and online auctions throughout the year. Use the collection lists below to get started.Ĭollections feature thousands of published and unpublished printed and hand drawn maps - including fire insurance maps and pre-1940 Iowa county plat maps on microfilm. Historical Document and Letter Consignment. The majority of the surviving texts come from a large cache of documents.

The manuscript collection features more than 8,000 individual, original, published and unpublished source materials documenting Iowa’s founding, growth, development and citizen experiences. The University of Missouri created the Western Historical Manuscript Collection in 1943 with the mission to collect, preserve, and make available records that illuminate the history of Missouri and the broader region.
