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P0016 Massie, Gerald R. (1911-1989), Photographs 497 photographs This collection is available at The State Historical Society of Missouri. If you would like more information, please contact us at [email protected]. INTRODUCTION Photographs of scenes across Missouri, many taken as part of Massie's work as Missouri's state photographer. Events highlighted include Winston Churchill's visit to Fulton, Governor Hearnes' inaugural celebrations in 1965 and 1969, and the Battle of Pilot Knob Centennial commemoration in 1964. The collection includes extensive coverage of the Missouri State Capitol building. Geographically, the collection covers much of Missouri, with particular focus on tourist destinations: St. Louis, Kansas City, Hannibal, Ste. Genevieve, and the Ozarks. DONOR INFORMATION The collection was donated to the State Historical Society of Missouri by Gerald Massie on February 28, 1980. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Gerald R. Massie, photographer, was born on September 22, 1911 in Clinton, Missouri. As a child, he won a Brownie camera and began his interest in photography. His early jobs were in newspapers, setting type, while continuing to practice photography as a freelancer. In 1942, Massie was drafted into the Army, where he served as an aerial and news photographer, and supervised a photo lab. Following the war, in 1945, Massie became Missouri’s first official state photographer as part of the Resources and Development Commission, a position he held until his retirement in 1974. Massie photographed Missouri parks, natural and historic sites, industry, business, and agriculture and his work was used extensively in promoting Missouri as a destination for recreation and economic development. Massie married Henrietta L. Hendrich in 1945. Together they had a son, Dan T, and a daughter, Kathleen. Massie died in Jefferson City, Missouri, on May 11, 1989. SEE ALSO Additional photographs by Massie are held by the Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, Missouri. SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE The Massie photographs document many of Missouri’s most celebrated features. Although not a comprehensive set of Massie’s work, the collection provides a broad overview of his activities as Missouri’s state photographer as well as several examples of focused coverage of events. The majority of the photographs are 8” x 10” silver gelatin prints. Some color photographs are also represented in color prints and transparencies for coverage of the Hearnes inauguration. The photographs are generally high quality. Photographs have been arranged into the following series: Events Missouri State Capitol Geographic Subject The collection is especially strong in its coverage of two events: the “Sinews of Peace” speech by Sir Winston Churchill, and the 1965 inauguration of Governor Warren E. Hearnes. The Missouri State Capitol building is well-represented, including coverage of the fire that destroyed the 1840 structure in 1911, and construction of the 1917 building. Images of Missouri tourist attractions, natural features, and economic activities span a wide range of locations and topics. Many of the photographs are undated or tentatively dated, and the collection does not provide context for Massie’s activities. P0016 Massie, Gerald R. (1911-1989), Photographs 2 FOLDER LIST Events series f. 1 Churchill & Truman at Westminster College, 1946 16-001 – 16-026 f. 2 Battle of Pilot Knob Centennial, 1964 16-027 – 16-041 f. 3 Hearnes Inaugural, 1965 – Motorcade 16-042 – 16-054 f. 4 Hearnes Inaugural, 1965 – Capitol & Ceremony 16-055 – 16-083 f. 5 Hearnes Inaugural, 1965 – Parade 16-084 – 16-090 f. 6 Hearnes Inaugural, 1965 – Reception & Ball 16-091 – 16-115 f. 7 Hearnes Inaugural, 1969 16-116 – 16-117 Missouri State Capitol series f. 8 Missouri State Capitol – Old capitol, fire, construction 16-118 – 16-135 f. 9 Missouri State Capitol 16-136 – 16-154 f. 10 Capitol Murals 16-155 – 16-161 f. 11 Governor Forrest Smith Signing Bills 16-162 – 16-163 Geographic series f. 12 Kansas City, ca. 1930s-1965 16-164 – 16-183 f. 13 St. Louis, ca. 1950-1980 16-184 – 16-194 f. 14-15 Hannibal, ca. 1955 – Mark Twain Days 16-195 – 16-238 f. 16 Northeast Missouri 16-239 – 16-247 f. 17 Southeast Missouri 16-248 – 16-255 f. 18 Southeast Missouri Lead District – Madison, Washington, 16-256 – 16-272 & Iron Counties f. 19 Southeast Missouri – Ozarks Foothills 16-273 – 16-280 f. 20 Ste. Genevieve 16-281 – 16-292 f. 21 The Bootheel 16-293 – 16-299 f. 22 Missouri Rhineland 16-300 – 16-309 f. 23 Central Missouri – Lake of the Ozarks Region 16-310 – 16-320 f. 24 Mid-Missouri 16-321 – 16-335 f. 25 North Central Missouri 16-336 – 16-343 f. 26 West Central Missouri 16-344 – 16-367 f. 27 Northwest Missouri 16-368 – 16-381 f. 28 Southwest Missouri 16-382 – 16-416 f. 29 South Central Missouri 16-417 – 16-444 Subject series f. 30 Agriculture, Industry, & Trade 16-445 – 16-473 f. 31 Life in Missouri 16-474 – 16-480 f. 32 Missouri Confederacy in Texas 16-481 – 16-482 f. 33 Missouri Maps & Seals 16-483 – 16-490 f. 34 Steamboats 16-491 – 16-493 f. 35 U.S.S. Missouri Plaques & Model 16-494 – 16-497 P0016 Massie, Gerald R. (1911-1989), Photographs 3 IMAGE LIST f. 1 Churchill & Truman at Westminster College, 1946 16-001 – 16-026 Photographs documenting the visit of United Kingdom Prime Minister Winston Churchill and United States President Harry S. Truman to Westminster College to Fulton, Missouri on March 5, 1946. During this event, Churchill gave his famous address “The Sinews of Peace” regarding the USSR and the “iron curtain.” Identifier Description 16-001 President Harry S Truman and Winston Churchill in informal pose 16-002 Spectators on downtown streets of Fulton during visit of President Truman and Winston Churchill to Westminster College, March 5. 16-003 Spectators on downtown streets of Fulton during visit of President Truman and Winston Churchill to Westminster College, March 5. 16-004 Winston Churchill and President Truman standing in open car leading parade in downtown Fulton on March 5. Close-up of front of car showing American Flag and presidential flag mounted on bumper on car in which Churchill and Truman rode 16-005 during parade before ceremony at Westminster College. 16-006 Spectators on downtown streets of Fulton during visit of President Truman and Winston Churchill to Westminster College, March 5. 16-007 Crowd on Westminster College campus during Truman-Churchill visit. 16-008 Crowd on Westminster College campus during Truman-Churchill visit. 16-009 Truman, Churchill, Dr. Franc L. McCluer and Gov. Phil M. Donnelly riding in open car in parade through Fulton streets. Dr. Franc L. McCluer, President Truman, Admiral Leahy and Churchill seated in car for parade through Fulton Streets. Churchill 16-010 smoking a cigar Winston Churchill and Harry Truman seated atop back of open car for parade through streets of Fulton: view taken in Fulton business 16-011 district. Government Donnelly and Admiral Leahy seated behind driver of parade car; McCluer sitting in back seat; Secret Service agents on bumpers of car Winston Churchill and Harry Truman seated atop back of open car for parade through streets of Fulton: view taken in residential area. 16-012 Gov. Phil M. Donnelly and Admiral William Leahy seated behind driver. McCluer behind Leahy. 16-013 Franc L. McCluer, Churchill, Truman and Captain Clark Clifford in academic procession on Westminster College campus. 16-014 Harry Truman, Dr. McCluer, Churchill and Gov. Donnelly in academic procession, Westminster College campus. 16-015 Winston Churchill, McCluer, Truman and others in Westminster College gymnasium. 16-016 President Truman in cap and gown (with unidentified aide, probably Secret Service). 16-017 Churchill and Truman on speaker's platform at Westminster College. Winston Churchill and Harry S. Truman at Westminster College standing at attention during pledge to flag; others pictured include John 16-018 Raeburn Green (founder of Green Foundation Lectures), Clark Clifford, Dr. Franc McCluer (Westminster President) 16-019 President Truman in cap and gown at podium, addressing visitors to the Westminster College ceremonies for Churchill. Seated are P0016 Massie, Gerald R. (1911-1989), Photographs 4 Churchill, Dr. McCluer and Gov. Donnelly. Winston Churchill giving his Iron Curtain address at ceremonies at Westminster College. John Raeburn Green in cap and gown on 16-020 platform, seated left and Dr. McCluer. 16-021 Winston Churchill giving his Iron Curtain address at ceremonies at Westminster College. Dr. McCluer clapping. Winston Churchill receiving honorary Doctor of Laws degree. John Raeburn Green in cap and gown, second from left; Gov. Donnelly, 16-022 without hat, applauding, second from right. Admiral William D. Leahy, President Truman's Chief of Staff and Captain Clark Clifford, naval aide to President Truman, in uniform at 16-023 ceremonies honoring Winston Churchill. 16-024 V.F.W. auxiliary members serving sandwiches and coffee to crowd attending Westminster-Churchill ceremonies in Fulton. 16-025 Part of crowd on Westminster College campus during Truman-Churchill visit. 16-026 National and local radio crews set up for Truman-Churchill visit. f. 2 Battle of Pilot Knob Centennial, 1964 16-027 – 16-041 Photographs from the observation of the 100th anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Pilot Knob, by the Iron County Centennial Association at Pilot Knob on September 27, 1964. Identifier Description 16-027 (l-r): Col. Leo Rozier, Richard Brownlee, Bob Edgar seated on platform 16-028 Richard Brownlee speaking at the podium. Bob Edgar, Col. Arthur Jacobs, Col. Lee Rozier seated. 16-029 Richard Brownlee addressing crowd 16-030 Richard Brownlee addressing crowd, view from behind platform 16-031 Assembled crowd listening to speech 16-032 Man in uniform addressing crowd from within fort. 16-033 Man in uniform addressing crowd from within fort.