The metro Kansas City area has many historical societies or similar organizations, some large, some small, each one focusing on a specific area. Several don't have phone numbers available, so addresses are available. These groups may be able to give you valuable help in your research.

 Jackson County Historical Society Archives and Library
Independence Square Court House
103 W. Lexington
Independence, MO 64050

Grandview Historial Society and Museum
1200 Jones Street
Grandview, MO 64030

Grain Valley Missouri Historical Society
500 Main Street
Grain Valley, MO 64029

Raytown Historical Society
9705 E. 63rd St.
Raytown, MO 64133

Blue Springs Historical Society
101 SW 15th St.
PO Box 762
Blue Springs, MO 64015
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mobshs/

Sugar Creek Historical Society
c/o Lorene Lass
11601 Silver Lane
Sugar Creek, MO 64054

Lee's Summit Historical Society
c/o Donald Hale
625 Applewood
Lee's Summit, MO 64063

Union Cemetery Historical Society
227 E. 28th Terr.
Kansas City, MO 64108

Westport Historical Society
4000 Baltimore
Kansas City, MO 64111

Clay County Archives & Historical Library
210 E. Franklin
Liberty, MO 64068

Cass County Historical Society
410 E. Mechanic
PO Box 406
Harrisonville, MO 64701

Platte County Historical Society
220 Ferrel St.
PO Box 103
Platte City, MO 64079