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Missouri State ArchivesFinding Aid 552.8LEGISLATOR PAPERSJAMES L. MATHEWSON, 1975-2005Abstract: Papers (1981-2004) of Missouri State Senator James L. Mathewson (1938- ),including appointment books, correspondence, financial records, photographs, speeches,subject files, and historical files of the Academy of Missouri Squires (1960-2003).Extent: 7.2 cubic ft. (18 Hollinger boxes)Physical Description: Paper, photographsLocation: MSA Stacks 43A/3/8 and 54B/3/2ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATIONAccess Restrictions: No special restrictions.Publication Restrictions: Copyright is in the public domain for state publications and forcorrespondence to and from Mathewson in his official capacity. Researchers bear soleresponsibility for following applicable copyright laws.Acquisition Information: Accession 2000-0051 and 2004-0294.Processing Information: Processing completed by Mary Kay Coker on April 12, 2004.Laura Jolley processed the photograph series, which was then incorporated into thiscollection. Accession 2004-0294 completed by Mary Kay Coker on July 6, 2007.HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL NOTESBorn March 16, 1938, in Warsaw, Missouri, James L. Mathewson served as a Democratin the Missouri House of Representatives (1975-1981) and in the Missouri Senate (19812005). In the latter, he was floor majority leader (1985-1988) and served several terms aspresident pro tem (1989-1996). In 1996, Mathewson was inducted into the Academy ofMissouri Squires and became its secretary in 1998. In early 2005, his legislative careercame to end with the institution of term limits.
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 1981-2004SERIESThe papers of James L. Mathewson are broken down into the following series:Appointment Books, 1988-1993Correspondence, 1982-2004Financial Records, 1981-1997Missouri Squires Files, 1960-2003Photographs, 1987-1997Speeches, 1984-1998Subject Files, 1985-2002Missouri State ArchivesPage 2 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 1981-2004APPOINTMENT BOOKS, 1988-1993Extent: 0.4 cubic ft. (1 Hollinger box)Arrangement: ChronologicalScope and ContentAppointment books for Senator Mathewson, including daily appointment books (1988,1990-1993) and social calendars (1990-1993). This period includes his early years aspresident pro tem.Container ListLocationBoxFolder 345Missouri State ArchivesDaily Appointment Book, 1988Daily Appointment Book and Social Calendar, 1990Daily Appointment Book and Social Calendar, 1991Daily Appointment Book and Social Calendar, 1992Daily Appointment Book and Social Calendar, 1993Page 3 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 1981-2004CORRESPONDENCE, 1982-2004Extent: 0.8 cubic ft. (1 Hollinger box and 2 partials)Arrangement: ChronologicalScope and ContentThe early correspondence in this series contains little legislative content, much of itconsisting of social engagements with fellow legislators and correspondence withconstituents. From 1999, the issues are more substantive, including tobacco settlement,same-sex marriage, religious displays on public property, Medicaid costs, collectivebargaining, puppy mills and concealed carry. In December 2000, there is a letterconveying a constituent’s impressions of Iraq before the war.Container 888999912345678912-56-712-345Correspondence, 1982-1989Correspondence, 1990Correspondence, 1991Correspondence, 1992Correspondence, 1993Correspondence, 1994Correspondence, 1995Correspondence, 1996Correspondence, 1997Correspondence, 1999Correspondence, 2000 (Photos)Correspondence, 2001 (Parts 1-2)Correspondence, 2001 (Part 3)Correspondence, 2002Correspondence, 2003Correspondence, 2004Missouri State ArchivesPage 4 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 1981-2004FINANCIAL RECORDS, 1981-1997Extent: 0.2 cubic ft. (1 partial Hollinger box)Arrangement: AlphabeticalScope and ContentThis series contains financial records relating to his duties as a senator, includingquarterly allowance summaries, telephone charges, wages, mileage and per diem reports,and statements of assets. Also includes some miscellaneous files as to senate property,costs of computer networking, and expenditures of the Democratic party for redistrictingcommissions.Container 2101112131415161718Allowance Summaries, 1981-1997Capitol Complex Network Costs, 1996District Office Inventory, 1996-1997Friends of Senator Jim Mathewson, 1992Mileage and Per Diem Reports, 1989-1998Redistricting Expenditures, 1991Senate Wages, 1989-1994Statements of Assets, 1982-1987Telephone Charges, 1990-1997Missouri State ArchivesPage 5 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 1981-2004MISSOURI SQUIRES FILES, 1960-2003Extent: 3.4 cubic ft. (8 Hollinger boxes and 1 partial)Arrangement: ChronologicalScope and ContentThis series includes files of the Academy of Missouri Squires, which was organized in1960 under Governor James T. Blair, Jr. (For a complete historical listing of all MissouriSquires, see the latest official state manual.) In October 1998, James L. Mathewson waselected as secretary of the academy and inherited the historical files of the organization.Previous secretaries included Tilghman R. Cloud, Gerald Massie, James A. Finch, JamesKirkpatrick, Flavius B. Freeman, and Judge Floyd R. Gibson.Although some credit Governor Blair’s assistant Robert W. Crawford as the inspirationfor the academy, according to Crawford himself the original idea belonged to KenPostlethwaite and was based on the long-running French Academy (AcademieFrancaise). From its inception, women have been included, starting with educator AdahPeckenpaugh. The first African-American to be inducted was state senator and laborleader Theodore D. McNeal in 1967.According to a letter dated November 16, 1977, from Burleigh Arnold, the squires almostended with Governor John Dalton, who saw it as the “Blair Crony Club.” Others showeddisquiet when Governor Hearnes came on board. Because all past and current governorsare automatically inducted as squires, sometimes there were resignations or absences atthe yearly luncheon because of political differences. For instance, Warren Hearnesresigned when his wife Betty decided to run against then-governor John Ashcroft.The original ten candidates were chosen by the governor and were thereafter elected bythe academy. Nominations could come from anyone in Missouri, though most came fromthe squires themselves. The nomination list was winnowed down by a small committee ofsquires in consultation with the governor and took into account both regional and nationalrecognition. The life-time honor came with a scroll, lapel pin, and cane plus an invitationto the yearly luncheon meeting at the governor’s mansion. A small yearly fee from eachsquire covered these costs, although some squires such as Thomas Hart Benton objectedto this practice.Not all those elected to become squires accepted the honor. One of the first to declinewas Walter Cronkite, who was born in Missouri, because he would not belong to what hecould not participate in. In 1992, Richard Gephardt initially refused because he had beencriticized for belonging to a group without women or African-Americans but Ike Skeltonpersuaded him to remain a member, as both were in fact members of the group or hadbeen in the past. Resignations at first were not accepted but later that changed, mostlybecause squires had moved out of state, could not attend meetings, or had politicaldifferences with the current governor.Missouri State ArchivesPage 6 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 1981-2004Although initially conceived strictly as an honorary organization, the squires did take ona few projects, including putting a list of each class of squires on bronze plaques in thecapitol building, honoring schools with certificates of merit, restoring the Victoriandrawing room in the governor’s mansion, placing Mrs. Carnahan’s book on the mansionin various libraries, and underwriting the cost of gubernatorial portraits by Gilbert Earlyand Paul Jackson.In reaction to a comment from an “old squire” that the organization no longer served auseful purpose, Stuart Symington had this to say in a letter dated October 5, 1998:“Unless one is interested in public recognition because it helps him or her make money,all that an organization like the Squires does is recognize true service regardless ofbusiness, baking, legal, or political affiliation.”Correspondence may include acceptances; resignations; exchanges with suppliers ofsquire pins, canes, and scrolls; memorials; obituaries; and dues notices. Meetings mayinclude an agenda, invitation, luncheon attendees, minutes, statement of dues, andfinancial report. Photographs may include a collage of individual photos for the pressrelease, the individual photos submitted for the same, and a group photograph ofattendees at the yearly luncheon meeting. Occasionally a photo may be found of the classinducted that year. Other smaller groups of squires, particularly in the early years, includeHarry S. Truman and Stan Musial. Photographs both group and individual, end in 1987,although correspondence indicates that group pictures were still taken by Wright andChildress studios and sent to individual squires.Container ListLocationBoxFolder 196019601960Audio reel tape labeled “Master Tape ofTestimonial Dinner”Squire Wreath: Photographic negatives (black &white and color) of a funereal wreath with thesquire emblemBiographies: Thomas Hart Benton, ClarenceCannon, Tilghman R. Cloud, Michael Kinney,Adah Peckenpaugh, Roy A. Roberts, Ethan A. H.Shepley, Francis Smith, Harry S. TrumanCertificates (blank)CorrespondenceOrganizational DocumentsMeetingsPhotographs: group, small groups (includingStan Musial and Harry S. Truman), Tilghman R.CloudMissouri State ArchivesPage 7 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 196419641964196419641964Missouri State NominationsPhotographs: group, small groups (includingGovernor Dalton and Gerald R. Massie), WilliamL. Bradshaw, Arthur V. Burrowes, August A.Busch Jr., John M. Dalton, Russell L. Dearmont,Elmer Ellis, Don Faurot, Albert L. Reeves, FloydC. Shoemaker, and Stuart SymingtonPressArticles of IncorporationCorrespondenceMailing ListMeetingsNominationsPhotographs: group, Richard H. Amberg, DavidR. Calhoun, E. L. Dale, W. True Davis, James G.Conzelman, Joyce C. Hall, Charles Kimball,Samuel S. Mayerberg, James S. McDonnell Jr.,Sterling Price ReynoldsPressResolution re: Death of Governor BlairCorrespondenceFinalistsMailing ListMeetingsNominationsPhotographs: group, Edwin M. Clark, James A.Finch Jr., Robert M. Good, James M. Kemper Sr.,Dillard A. Mallory, John I. Rollings, RuthSeevers, Leif J. Sverdrup, Roy D. WilliamsPressBylawsCorrespondenceFinalists (includes list back to 1960)Mailing ListMeetingsNominationsPage 8 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 30311196819681968Missouri State ArchivesPhotographs: group, Mrs. (Ruth) G. Baird Fisher,James P. Hickok, Laurance M. Hyde, Edward V.Long, Morton D. May, J. Wesley McAfee,Frederick A. Middlebush, L. Mitchell White, RexM. Whitton, Mrs. (Virginia) Raymond A. YoungPressBylawsCorrespondenceFinancial RecordsMeetingsNominationsPhotographs: small groups (including GovernorsDalton, Hearnes, Donnell and Stark), HowardAdams, Frank P. Briggs, Lester E. Cox, WarrenE. Hearnes, William B. Massey, Franc L.McCluer, William A. McDonnell, Mrs. Holton R.Price Jr., Charles A. ThomasPressResolutions re: deaths of William L. Bradshaw,James M. Kemper Sr., Samuel S. Mayerberg, andLeander Mitchell WhiteCorrespondenceFinalistsMailing ListNominationsPhotographs: group, Sam C. Blair, Thomas H.Eliot, Jacqueline Grennan, Fred Heinkel, WilliamF. James, Lue C. Lozier, Arthur Mag, Paul C.Reinert, Sidney Salomon, Clem F. StorckmanPressCorrespondenceFinalistsMailing ListNominationsPhotographs: group, Henry D. Bradley, Ernest R.Breech, Richard S. Brownlee, Stanley R. Fike,Leonard Hall, Edmund I. “Mike” Hockaday, PaulC. Jones, Arthur Clay Magill, Theodore D.McNeal, Raymond R. TuckerCorrespondenceMailing ListNominationsPage 9 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 721973Missouri State ArchivesPhotographs: group, Proctor N. Carter, Edwin P.Coleman Jr., Richard M. Duncan, Oliver B.Ferguson, Henry C. Haskell, James C.Kirkpatrick, Isaac A. Long, L. E. Meador,Howard A. Rusk, Sidney E. SouersMeetingsNominationsPhotographs: group, (possible group), Maurice R.Chambers, Earl B. Dawson, Thomas F. Eagleton,Harry F. Harrington, Robert Hyland, James H.Meredith, H. Lang Rogers, John W. Schwada,Charles W. Schwartz, Joseph C. WelmanPressBylawsCorrespondenceFinalistsMailing ListMeetingsNominationsPhotographs: group, Charles L. Bacon, H. RoeBartle, Duncan Bauman, Dan Devine, A. J.Drinkwater Jr., Richard Ichord, Earl B. Jewell,Jack Matthews, Jack Stapleton Sr., Elliot SteinPressBylawsCorrespondenceFinancial RecordsMeetingsNominationsPhotographs: group, John R. Cauley, D. HowardDoane, D. W. Gilmore, C. Brice Ratchford, JaneFroman Smith, Leonor K. Sullivan, Robert M.White hotographs: group, William H. Danforth, BettyCooper Hearnes, Everett Keith, M. C. Matthes,Fred R. Weber Jr. (and polaroids of his “shrine”)PressCorrespondencePage 10 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 7719771977197719771977197819781978Missouri State ArchivesPressSpecial Class (Christopher S. Bond)Bronze Plaque at Capitol Building (records from1972-77, including correspondence with squiresand with Usona Manufacturing, sketch ofinsignia, blueprints, and photograph of plaque)CorrespondenceFinalistsMailing nalistsMailing ListMeetingsNominations (includes geographical listing ofsquires, procedures to follow for election, and listof nominating committee members from 1968 to1976)Photographs: group, photographic negatives ofindividual portraits (not identified)PressCorrespondenceGovernor’s Mansion Library: the BookCollection (booklet)Mailing ListMeetingsCorrespondenceDrawing of Seal for Squire Pin (includescorrespondence with Herff Jones and 1961version of the drawing with incorrect wording)FinalistsMailing ListMeetingsNominationsPhotographs: groupPressCorrespondenceFinalistsMailing ListPage 11 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 3198354B/3/215181983Missouri State ArchivesMeetingsNominationsPhotographs: group, W. Robert Aylward, WilliamL. Hungate, James L. McHugh, James C. Olson,Albert M. Spradling, Jr.CorrespondenceMailing ListMeetingsPhotographs: groupCorrespondenceMailing ListMeetingsPhotographs: groupCorrespondenceFinalistsMailing ListMeetingsNominations (Parts 1-2)Nominations (Part 3)Photographs: group, Clarence C. Barksdale,August A. Busch III, Jay B. Dillingham, CharlesF. Knight, Herbert Schooling, James I.Spainhower, Avis Green Tucker, William H.WebsterPressCorrespondenceMailing ListMeetingsPhotographsPress (clipping on Jacqueline Grennan Wexler)CorrespondenceFinalistsMailing ListMeetings (includes procedures for selectingAnnual School Award and Annual CollegeAward)NominationsPhotographs: group, bronze plaque, Flavius B.Freeman, James M. Kemper Jr., Sanford N.McDonnell, Marlin Perkins, James W. StephensPressPage 12 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 01990Missouri State ArchivesCitation for Merit in Education (Camdenton R-IIISchool System)CorrespondenceMailing ListMeetingsMiscellaneous Duties of the Secretary of theAcademyPhotographs: groupCitations of Merit for Education (JeffersonCollege, Clayton School System, William WoodsCollege, and the Columbia Public nationsPhotographs: groupPressCorrespondenceMailing ListMeetingsPhotographs: groupBylawsMailing ListMeetingsNominationsPhotographs: group and nominees Vincent J.Bommarito and James W. GoodrichBronze Plaque (2nd in Capitol Rotunda)CorrespondenceMailing ListMeetingsCorrespondenceMailing ListMeetings (includes information from RobertCrawford on the inception of the g ListPage 13 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 9992000Missouri State ominationsCorrespondenceMailing ListMeetingsCorrespondenceFinalistsMailing PressRestoration of the Victorian Drawing Room(Squires Room) at the Missouri denceFinalistsMailing ationsCorrespondenceCorrespondenceFinalistsMailing ListMeetingsNominationsPressResolution re: Judge Floyd R. GibsonCorrespondencePage 14 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 0022002200220032003Missouri State ArchivesGovernors’ Portraits (project to commissionportraits for the capitol building from artistsGilbert Early and Paul Jackson for the followinggovernors: Teasdale, Bond, Ashcroft, Carnahan,Wilson)Mailing ListMeetingsCorrespondenceMailing ListMeetingsCorrespondenceFinalistsMailing Page 15 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 1981-2004PHOTOGRAPHS, 1987-1997Extent: 0.4 cubic ft. (1 Hollinger box)Arrangement: ChronologicalScope and ContentThe majority of the photographs in this collection are of Senator Mathewson in hisofficial capacity, presiding over the Missouri senate, visiting with constituents, attendingbill signings, and emceeing various events, including the inauguration of Governor JohnAshcroft. Also included are several portrait shots taken during his years as a state senator.Container raphs, 1987-1988Photographs, 1989Photographs: Ashcroft Inauguration, January 9, 1989Photographs, 1990Photographs, 1991Photographs, 1992Photographs: Gubernatorial Appointments, Hearings, andBill Signings, 1992Photographs: Visitors, 1993Photographs, 1994Photographs, 1995Photographs, 1996Photographs, 1997Missouri State ArchivesPage 16 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 1981-2004SPEECHES, 1984-1998Extent: 0.3 cubic ft. (1 partial Hollinger box)Arrangement: ChronologicalScope and ContentThis series includes speeches on a variety of topics that Senator Mathewson gave from1984 through 1998. Some speeches are not dated. Also, not all of the folders containactual speeches but may instead include background material, correspondence, talkingpoints, and articles.Container ListLocationBoxFolder 443456789101103 Jul 198402 Mar 198725 Apr 198704 Jan 198910 Jan 198914 Nov 1989ca. 4444444412131415161718192021222324Jan 199003 Jan 199011 Jan 199018 Jan 199015 Feb 199017 Feb 199007 Mar 199015 Mar 199026 May 199005 Apr 199007 Apr 199026 Apr 199018 Jun 1990Background MaterialCBS News Interview re: WebsterDecisionCommencement AddressFuture of Higher EducationAmerican Businesswomen’s AssociationQuotes re: Lottery RevenuesJackson Day SpeechOpening Address to Missouri SenateNotes for ESN BroadcastTort Reform VideoSummary of 1990 Legislative Session forRadio ShowSenate Scene re: Legislative AgendaOpening Address to Missouri SenateArticle for Jefferson City News TribuneNotes on Higher EducationMissouri Chamber of CommerceLeague of Women VotersLeadership St. LouisDARE Graduation, Colecamp ElementaryE.W. Thompson State School GraduationLegislative ForumAssociation of University ProfessorsMissouri Chamber of CommerceMissouri Restaurant AssociationMissouri State ArchivesPage 17 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 03132333421 Jun 199018 Oct 199008 Nov 199009 Jan 199104 Mar 199111 Nov 199111 Jan 199206 Jan 199318 Jun 199302 Nov 199343A/3/843A/3/843A/3/843A/3/844443536373805 Jan 199404 Jan 199503 Jan 199625 Mar 199643A/3/843915 May 1998Missouri State ArchivesGirls’ State AddressLegislative Action SeminarVeterans Memorial GroundbreakingOpening Address to Missouri SenateSupport Our Troops Rally (Desert Storm)All Soldiers Memorial DedicationElection StatementOpening Address to Missouri SenateHighway Patrol GraduationVideo Conference re:Telecommunications in State GovernmentOpening Address to Missouri SenateOpening Address to Missouri SenateOpening Address to Missouri SenateStudent Governments, Spring LobbyingConferenceTribute to Senator Bill McKennaPage 18 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 1981-2004SUBJECT FILES, 1985-2002Extent: 1.3 cubic ft. (3 Hollinger boxes and 1 partial)Arrangement: AlphabeticalScope and ContentThis series contains a variety of subject-related materials culled from the originalunorganized files. Substantive material can be found on abortion, administrationcommittee requests, economic development trips, education funding, inauguralprocedure, natural gas price hikes, and surveys of his views on current issues as well asthe views of his constituents.A large number of newspaper and article clippings concerning Senator Mathewson, manyfrom the Sedalia Democrat, were photocopied from the originals and arrangedchronologically.Container 142434445464748495051123456789Abortion Facts, ca. 1989-1991Administrative Rules Court Case, 1992Attitude Research Corporation (Political Survey), 1987Biographical Information, 1995Campaign Flyers, no dateCapitol Police Reorganization, 1994Capitol Security Proposal, 1994Clippings, no dateClippings, 1985Clippings, 1986Clippings, 1987Clippings, 1988Clippings, 1989Clippings, 1990Clippings, 1991Clippings, 1992Clippings, 1993Clippings, 1994Clippings, 1995Clippings, 1996Clippings, 1997Missouri State ArchivesPage 19 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 10111213161415161718192021221Missouri State ArchivesConstituent Survey, 1996Division of Facilities Management Reorganization, 1994Economic Survival Act of 1991 (Education Funding)Governor Carnahan’s Staff, ca. 1994Governor’s Partnership on the Transition from School toWork, 1994Griffin, Speaker Bob, 1997Gulf War, 1991Hall, Joyce C., 1991Higginsville Habilitation Center, 1999-2001Inauguration, 1989Inauguration, 1993Invitations, 1989-1997Japanese and Korean Delegation, 1989Jones, Senator A. Clifford, 1988Leake, Representative Sam, 1995Legislative Intern Program (includes intern handbook,tour scripts for capitol building, capitol flyer, mocksession memo), 2000-2002Legislator Survey (AP), 1992Lincoln University, 2001-2002Manford, Judge Don, 1991Mathewson Birthday Fundraiser, 1997Mathewson Re-Election, 1996Mathewson Report, 1992, 1996-1997Mathewson’s Weekly Report, 1992, 1997Missouri Community Service Commission, 1994Missouri Senate Candidate Questionnaire, ca. 1990Missouri Senate Miscellany, 1987-1995Missouri State Fairgrounds Charette, 1996Natural Gas Rate Increases, 2000-2001Ozark Mountain High Road, no datePresident Pro Tem’s Office Suite, 1985Press Releases, 1989-1997Programs for Events, 1990-1996Senate Administration Committee Requests, 1994Sponsored Bills, 1996-1997Staples, Senator Danny, no dateTrips: Korea, December 1988Trips: Japan and Korea, June 1989Trips: Miscellaneous, 1989-1996Page 20 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, souri State Archives23456789101112Trips: Alaska, September 1989Trips: Europe, October 1989Trips: Europe, August 1990Trips: Thailand and Korea, November 1992Trips: China and Japan, October 1993Trips: Hyannis Port, 1994USS Jefferson City, no dateUSS Missouri (Memorial to Congress), 1996Visit of Korean Trade Delegation, 1990Visit of Russian Duma (Parliament), 1994Webster, Senator Richard M., 1990Page 21 of 21Finding Aid 552.8
43A/3/8 1 4 Daily Appointment Book and Social Calendar, 1992 43A/3/8 1 5 Daily Appointment Book and Social Calendar, 1993 . PAPERS OF JAMES L. MATHEWSON, 1981-2004 . was Walter Cronkite, who was born in Missouri, because he would not belong to what he . Elmer Ellis, Don Faurot, Albert L. Reeves, Floyd C. Shoemaker, and Stuart Symington 54B .
