Local Interest

The collection contains the “The Land We Live In” radio scripts, intermittently from 1939 to 1951; clippings, and brochures. The show first aired on KMOX in 1937 and was then moved to KSD in the late 1940s and continued until its last show in 1952. “The Land We Live In” was a presentation of Union Electric, heard at 5:30 Sunday evenings and performed before a studio audience. Each episode was a recreation of an historic event or series of events from the St. Louis area. Finding aid »

Collection of materials and artifacts related to the 1904 St. Louis Auto Tour arranged by the American Automobile Association.  The tour began in New York and concluded in St. Louis at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition with a parade of participating cars.  Various events were held in cities along the tour path. Finding aid »

Typescript with handwritten corrections (some photocopied pages) of “216 S.K.:  A History of the Jewish Hospital of St. Louis.”  By David. A Gee.  Covers the time period 1871-1974.    Finding aid »

The collection contains dissertations, theses, and student papers written mainly by St. Louis-area college students. Finding aid »

The collection contains a bound journal of the inaugural meeting minutes of the Academy of Science of St. Louis. The minutes were compiled by BF Shumard, a prominent geologist and paleontologist in the St. Louis area. Dr. Shumard came to St. Louis in 1853 as the Assistant Geologist and Paleontologist of the Missouri Geological Survey. The Academy of Science of St. Louis is still in existence and is affiliated with the St. Louis Science Center at 5050 Oakland. Finding aid »

The collection contains the personal papers of WWII WASP and St. Louisan, Adela Riek Scharr. In addition to personal papers, there are various published books, scrapbooks, photographs, and items related to her endowment with SLPL, including the Adela Riek Scharr Medallion. Finding aid »

The collection contains newspaper clippings, programs, and photographs related to Adeline Rotty Johnson, a prominent dance teacher in St. Louis. Most of the items relate to when she was a dancer for the St. Louis Fashion Pageant from 1921-1923. Some items contain personal recollections from Ms. Johnson written on the back. Finding aid »

The collection contains 17 scrapbooks of correspondence and press articles written by newspaperman Adolphus Benedict. Mr. Benedict was a reporter for a variety of newspapers in the US including the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, the Brooklyn Eagle, and the Brooklyn Times. Finding aid »

The collection contains informational and promotional brochures for various aircraft including planes and zeppelins.  >> Finding Aide <<

The collection contains a bound book of writings composed by Alexander N. De Menil, a literary critic and son of Dr. Nicolas N. De Menil of the Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion fame. Finding aid »

The collection contains some of the papers of Alfred J. Ford, a prominent civic leader in St. Louis. Items include correspondence, news clippings, photographs, plaques, and certificates.   >> Finding Aide <<

The collection contains two (2) original artworks by Alfred Russell Art Editor and cartoonist for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. He was a self-taught artist, cartoonist, illustrator, and painter. Much of his work appeared on the cover of the Globe-Democrat’s Sunday Magazine as well as calendars and advertisements for the Western Ammunition Company (aka Western Cartridge Company).  He was a member of the St. Louis Art Guild and the St. Louis Art League. Russell was born in Germany in 1868 and came to St. Louis at the age of 12. While training to be a newspaper artist, Russell was taught the trick of the art trade by Hungary native and etcher Nicole Staits. Russell, who became Staits’ closest friend, often worked Staits into his illustrations that appeared in the Globe-Democrat. Russell was best known for his humorous character sketches which appeared in the Sunday Magazine of the Globe-Democrat. His more serious works consisted of nature and the outdoor world of sport. Russell liked drawing in pen-and-ink but also worked in oils and pastels. His colored drawings were used for more than 25 years for the Sunday Magazine. His drawings of nature, especially autumn paintings printed on the Globe Sunday Magazine covers, are well remembered among St. Louisans. Many fans used Russell’s art to decorate their homes. Russell was hired to be part of the Globe-Democrat’s art department around the age of 18. Russell had to leave the Globe-Democrat after 30 years as Art Director after a stroke caused paralysis in April 1926. He continued to paint what he could during his last year of life, with many of the artworks being landscapes. Russell later died in 1927 in St. Louis. Russell worked at the Globe-Democrat when photography was just beginning to be used as illustrations. Artists were often rushed to a scene of an event to make sketches which were later completed back in the art studio on a chalk plate. Russell’s first work of this kind was covering the 1896 cyclone which left devastation in its wake in the St. Louis area. Almost twenty years later, Russell illustrated the city’s 1917 race riots since photographers had their cameras smashed by the mob. In November 1918, St. Louisans immediately became fond of Russell’s pen drawing of an olive branch aloft over a war-torn world that graced the newspaper issue announcing the end to World War I. >> Finding Aides <<

The collection contains black and white photographs covering the years 1929-1964 with the bulk of the photos ranging from the early 1930s to the mid-1940s.  The collection also contains newspaper clippings from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch covering the years 1933-1939.  Finding aid »

The collection contains materials related to the now-disbanded Baden Historical Society. Items include correspondence, various publications, and meeting minutes. Finding aid »

The collection contains items related to the Baden Arts Council, an organization that programmed various art and music events in the Baden Neighborhood of St. Louis. Items include correspondence, various publications, financial information, fliers, and programs. Finding aid »

The collection contains items relating to the Baden Women’s Club. Most of the items are yearly scrapbooks created by club members and later entered into scrapbook contests. Finding aid »

The collection contains ledgers and index cards of funerals done through Diedrich and Heitzenroder Funeral Homes in St. Louis. Finding aid »

The collection contains items related to the history of the Baden neighborhood of St. Louis. Items include publications, news clippings, photographs, correspondence, handwritten notes, and typed manuscripts. Finding aid »

The collection contains color slides of the Benton Park area of St. Louis used in an academic paper. Finding aid »

The collection contains newspaper clippings, stamps, and assorted travel pamphlets, postcards and ephemera collected by Mr. Greensfelder. Finding aid »

The collection contains forty-four (44) original artworks by Pulitzer prize winning comic strip and editorial cartoonist Bill Mauldin.William Henry "Bill" Mauldin (1921-2003) served in World War II and volunteered to work for the 45th Infantry Division’s newspaper drawing cartoons about regular soldiers facing the dangers and tribulations of war, known as “Willie and Joe.” The cartoon originally was published for the G.I.s serving in Europe. This all changed in 1944, when Mauldin began working for Stars and Stripes which published his cartoons back home in the States as well as for the soldiers in Europe. From February 1944 to the end of the war, Mauldin was producing six cartoons a week. His cartoons became quick favorites among the G.I.s serving in Europe as well as all the folks back home in the States. Mauldin won two Pulitzer Prizes for his work. The first was in 1945 and the other in 1959 while at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He won the National Cartoonist Society Award for Editorial Cartooning in the same year (1959) and then received their Reuben Award in 1961. Mauldin abandoned cartooning for a while after the war and did not return until 1958 when he took a position at the Post as a cartoonist. He remained at the post for four years until June 22, 1962 when he moved to the Chicago Sun-Times. Here he created his most recognizable post-war piece which ran in the Sun-Times on November 13, 1963. It was of the Abraham Lincoln Statue at the Lincoln Memorial grieving with his head in his hands for the assignation of President John F. Kennedy. Mauldin remained with the Sun-Times until his retirement in 1991. During his non-cartooning period, Maudlin worked as a film actor, writer, and illustrator. He also ran for Congress in New York in 1956.   Finding aid »

he collection contains reports completed by students of Professor Buford L. Pickens’ architecture classes. Subjects of the reports are historic buildings in St. Louis, most of which were in disrepair at the time of the writing of the reports. Reports contain written histories, floor plans, sketches, and photographs. Professor Pickens taught architecture at Washington University from 1953-1974 and was Dean of the School of Architecture from 1953-1956. Finding aid »

The collection contains menus for annual banquets held by the Burns Club of St. Louis. The Burns Club was founded by a group of Washington University trustees who wanted to honor the Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Finding aid »

The collection contains a mimeographed copy of Captain Harry E. Mitchell’s “History of Jefferson Barracks.” The history begins in 1826 and includes biographies of various commanders. Information about Captain Mitchell is unknown. Finding aid »

The collection contains two bound scrapbooks compiled by Caroline Barbee. Items in the scrapbook include theatrical programs, notices, and cast photos. Finding aid »

The collection contains a handwritten subject index of ordnances for the Carondelet neighborhood in St. Louis. Finding aid »

The collection contains a bound book of music manuscripts written and composed by Charles Balmer, president of the St. Louis Philharmonic Society and renowned composer. Finding aid »

The collection contains a cloth-covered bound book of poems written by Charles Calvin Ziegler and dedicated to Clark McAdams. Although dedicated in 1919, the date range of poem composition is 1873-1919. Finding aid »

The collection contains translation work completed by St. Louis poet Charles Guenther. Other items in the collection include a news clipping and a partial bibliography. Finding aid »

The collection contains a prompt book for the play “The Chocolate Soldier.” The book was owned by Harry Davies of the Davies Opera Company in St. Louis. Born in Wales in October 1865, Davies was a tenor who toured with various Welsh opera groups before coming to the US in 1890. He became a renowned tenor in the US and opened his own opera company in St. Louis. He died in 1925 while on tour. Finding aid »

The collection contains a diary kept by Chris Niehouse, Superintendent of Dumps for St. Louis. The diary details the daily happenings in his department. he collection contains a diary kept by Chris Niehouse, Superintendent of Dumps for St. Louis. The diary details the daily happenings in his department. Finding aid »

The collection contains programs, leaflets, and information booklets related to the Church Federation of St. Louis. The Federation was in existence from roughly 1905-1978 and had over 500 participating churches. Finding aid »

The collection contains materials related to the Citizens Committee for Home Rule on the Earnings Tax, which was voted favorably in 1954. Materials included are correspondence, fliers, reports, publicity information, and meeting minutes and agendas. Finding aid »

The collection contains mounted art prints previously owned by the Richardson Memorial Library of the City Art Museum. Most prints are by lithographers Currier and Ives.  Finding aid »

The collection contains special exhibition catalogues featured by the City Art Museum in St. Louis. Finding aid »

The collection contains various materials related to the City Club of St. Louis. Items include meeting minutes, a scrapbook, correspondence, event notifications, and publications.  Finding aid »

The collection contains various records from the St. Louis City Plan Commission’s early years. Items included are correspondence, charter amendments, city data, and meeting minutes. Much of the correspondence and items relate to civil engineer, Harland Bartholomew.  Finding aid »

The collection contains aerial photographs of St. Louis City. The photographs were taken by Winged Camera Service, owned by Frederick Whetzel and located in McClean, Virginia. Finding aid »

The collection contains the notebook of the Civil Association of the St. Louis Light Guards, a military unit in St. Louis. Written by Association secretary George Harkness, Jr., the notebook contains the constitution, bylaws, and meeting minutes of the Association. Finding aid »

Collection of Cobblestones Magazine, produced by journalism students at Roosevelt High School. Finding aid »

The collection contains correspondence, promotional literature, and newspaper clippings for the WWII group, the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies, of which there was a St. Louis chapter. Much of the correspondence belonged to member H. Lorine Pickett. Finding aid »

The collection contains newspaper clippings used by the CDA for research purposes on a variety of local topics. Finding aid »

The collection contains of matchbooks from area restaurants and hotels as well as some noted national and international restaurants and hotels. Finding aid »

The collection contains two copies of a handbook compiled by the Cultural Educators Roundtable of Metropolitan St. Louis for the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial Celebration. The Roundtable was formed in 1976 in order to improve cultural relationships between various community entities. Produced resources were meant to be used in a classroom or learning environment. Finding aid »

The Daniel L. Schlafly Papers are a chronicle of Mr. Schlafly's years of public service as a member of the St. Louis Board of Education. Mr. Schlafly served on the Board as member and sometimes President from 1953-1981, and during that time amassed a large amount of notes, correspondence, reports, and other printed materials. He continued to follow Board of Education news even after his term of service ended, therefore, there is some coverage of Board happenings through the year 1993. Finding aid »

he collection contains 6 drawings by St. Louis artist David Friedman(n) from his series “Enjoyment in Libraries with the Candid Pencil of David Friedman.”  100 of these drawings were completed by Friedman over the year 1962-1963 at various libraries.  Friedman was born in 1893 in Mahrisch Ostrau, Czechsolovokia.  Moving to Berlin in 1911, he studied art and had a successful career as a newspaper sketch artist.  He fled Nazi Germany to Prague in 1938, but was deported to the Ghetto Lodz in Poland in 1941.  After liberation in 1945, he emigrated first to Israel.  In 1954 he came to St. Louis and worked for the General Outdoor Advertising Company until his retirement at age 68.  Friedman passed away in St. Louis in 1980.   Finding aid »  

The collection contains hand-written sermons by David Rice McAnally Sr. A Methodist Episcopal minister, McAnally came to St. Louis in 1851 and founded the Carondelet ME Church, South. He was also editor of the St. Louis Christian Advocate. Finding aid »

The collection contains Dena Lange’s research notes and publications for the St. Louis Public Schools. Items include study prints, type-written manuscripts, bound manuscripts, news clippings, and handwritten notes, photographs, and slides. Finding aid »

The collection contains photographs of St. Louis scenes as well as some subjects from the surrounding area. Mr. Lemen received copies of these photographs from Dr. William G. Swekosky to enlarge. The actual photographer of these photos is Charles Clement Holt of the St. Louis Streets Department. Finding aid »

The collection contains photos, clippings, ephemera, and sound recordings from Don Pietromonaco’s career as Johnny Rabbitt at radio station KXOK. Finding aid »

The collection contains various items related to St. Louis teacher Dorothy Schneider’s experience in the Red Cross during World War II. Items include manuscripts, photographs, and news clippings. Finding aid »

The collection contains items relating to Dr. John Green, a prominent optometrist in St. Louis. Items include invitations, correspondence, publications, receipts, and other miscellaneous items. Several items relate to his son, optometrist Dr. John Green, Jr. Finding aid »

The collection consists mainly of correspondence between St. Louis doctor, SE Yeck and Blanche Barger-Williams of Lansing, Michigan. Other items include postcards, news clippings, and some personal papers of Mrs. Williams. Finding aid »

The collection contains photographs collected by St. Louis dentist Dr. William G. Swekosky. The photographs are prints produced from glass plate negatives of photographs taken by Charles Clement Holt of the Streets Department. Subjects of the photos are old houses and buildings, many of which are now demolished. Finding aid »

he collection contains news clippings, exhibit catalogues, invitations, and other miscellaneous items related to St. Louis artist, Edward Boccia. Finding aid »

The collection contains the bound manuscript handwritten by Elihu Hotchkiss Shepard entitled “History of St. Louis and Missouri.” The history narrative spans the years 1843-1859. Mr. Shepard published several history books about St. Louis and was a professor of languages at St. Louis College. Finding aid »

The collection contains three typescript manuscripts for three books authored by Mrs. Coyle: Old St. Louis Homes, 1764-1816, 7th edition; St. Louis homes 1866-1916: The Golden Age; and St. Louis: Portrait of a River City. Finding aid »

The collection contains photographs of buildings, public art, and other landmarks taken by Elinor Martineau Coyle and used in a variety of books written by her. Photographs include both mounted and non-mounted prints. Finding aid »

The collection contains a scrapbook of clippings relating to St. Louis. Subject areas include major events and renovations, notable women, history of buildings, and art. Also included in the scrapbook are works of art taken from various magazines including The Ladies’ Home Journal. Finding aid »

The collection contains mounted photographs of St. Louis scenes taken by Emil Boehl.  Boehl was a St. Louis photographer who focused on St. Louis scenes of streets, buildings, and locales.  He was born in Germany in 1839 and immigrated to St. Louis in 1854.  After service in the Union Army during the Civil War, Boehl returned to St. Louis and went into partnership with Lawrence Koenig in a photography studio.  The studio partnership existed until 1897.  Boehl retired from photography in 1919 and died on September 12th of that same year.  Finding aid »

Extra Pointer was a newsletter produced by the Saint Louis (Cardinals) Quarterback Club from 1969-1987. Finding aid »

The collection contains the history of the Fabick Tractor Company, located in Fenton, Missouri. Also included in the collection are correspondences, articles, advertisements, and genealogy. Finding aid »

The collection contains items related to Father Tim Dempsey of St. Louis and his charities. Items include correspondence, publications, and donation information. Finding aid »

The collection contains the orderly book for the First Battalion of the US Regiment of Riflemen with entries written by Dr. Thomas Kavanaugh. The Regiment of Riflement was in existence from 1808-1821 and fought in the War of 1812. Finding aid »

The collection consists of seven issues of Flush magazine from 2002. Flush Magazine was published by Jeremy Rouse and Darren Tracy from 2001-2002 in Carlyle, Illinois. The free monthly publication focused on local alternative music and was distributed in St. Louis City and County, the Metro East, and Carbondale, IL.  The last issue was published in December 2002. Finding aid »

Collection consists of reports, court documents, surveys, and correspondence related to the creation of Forest Park Finding aid »

Unbound typed photocopy of the annotated edition of Forest Park by Carline Loughlin and Catherine Anderson, Junior League of St. Louis, 1986   Finding aid »

Although the date of many of the photographs is unknown, the dated material covers the years 1949 - 1963. The collection appears to have been photographed by the same photographer over a period of time and throughout the seasons. No indication of photographer or studio is available for this collection.   Finding aid »

The collection contains scrapbooks compiled by steamboat captain Fred A. Bill. Subjects in the scrapbooks include steamboats and personnel with items including photographs, postcards, and news clippings. Most photographs were taken by Mr. Bill. Finding aid »

The collection contains data and history related to the history of Frontenac, Missouri. Materials include student research papers, newspaper articles, correspondences, and other history write-ups.   Finding aid »

The collection contains photographs of the Gaslight Square entertainment district in St. Louis from 1971-1972. The district flourished from the 1950s-1960s. Finding aid »

The collection contains 3 large scrapbooks of newspaper clippings regarding the construction and operation of the Gateway Arch. Finding aid »

The collection contains correspondence between writer George Iles and numerous famous writers and figures including HG Wells, Booker T. Washington, Samuel Clemens, James Whitcomb Riley, and others. Finding aid »

The collection contains the archives of the German-American Heritage Society as well as other items accumulated by the Society. Finding aid »

The collection contains typewritten transcripts of interviews conducted by Glen Holt for the Washington University Oral History Project. It is unknown whether the project was completed. Finding aid »

1956 Graduation pin from Grant High School (St. Louis, MO). Finding aid »

The collection contains some papers and publications related to the Greater St. Louis Regional Empowerment Zone. The organization was funded by the US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for 10 years with funds being used for economic development, business loans, organization grants, and job training. Items in the collection include publications, photographs, and Board of Directors resolutions. Finding aid »

The collection contains the 1898 record book of Mississippi Riverfront wharf master, Harry E. Flora. The record book details the daily goings on in the office building. Finding aid »

The collection contains items related to Harry Hall, former General Sales Manager at the Roberts, Johnson & Rand Branch of the International Shoe Company. Items include correspondence, articles, photographs, and booklets. Finding aid »

The collection contains genealogical information for President Harry Truman and his family. Items included are family trees and DAR applications, among other items. Finding aid »

Scrapbook containing pasted in clippings regarding trends in the field of nursing in the early twentieth century.   Finding aid »

The collection mostly contains yearbooks and directories from Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish, located at 17 Joy Ave. in Webster Groves, Missouri. Other items include commemorative publications. Finding aid »

The collection contains a scrapbook compiled by the Intermediate Girls Class of their mission work in the Ozarks.  Contains newspaper clippings, original artwork, and photographs. Finding aid »

The collection contains a scrapbook compiled by Isaac H. Sturgeon, St. Louis comptroller starting in 1893. Items in the scrapbook include newspaper clippings and correspondence. Finding aid »

Collection of ephemera related to J.C. Strauss and Strauss Photography Studios of St. Louis. Finding aid »

Collection consists of completed questionnaires containing biographical information about the subjects of the J.C. Strauss Portrait Collection. Relatives and/or associates of the subjects completed questionnaire. Form created by SLPL staff. Finding aid »

30 articles on the history of St. Louis theaters and theater organs.  Articles are dated March 12 – April 16, 2019, though they were written over several years.  Plus one article on organ at Most Holy Trinity Church in Soulard.   Finding aid »

The collection contains biographical manuscripts written by St. Louis native, Jessie Moller. Included among the manuscripts is a song transcribed by Ms. Moller that she learned from her grandmother. Folder 1/7 contains correspondence to and from a variety of people regarding genealogical research. Finding aid »

The collection contains photographs taken by Jessie Tarbox Beals during the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exhibition in St. Louis. Most images are focused on the anthropology exhibits. Photographs encompass the original scrapbook albums, print copies of the photographs, and photograph negatives. Finding aid »

The collection of the Jet Lag Magazine spans the years 1980-1982.  The monthly periodical was published by Steve Pick and John “The Mailman” Korst from 1980-1991.  Jet Lag included local band and concert reviews, book and record reviews, advertising, and a calendar of local concerts and venues.  Finding aid »

The collection contains papers—relating to churches—collected by St. Louis architect, John Albury Bryan. Papers include correspondence, church bulletins and programs, newspaper articles, and handwritten notes.   Finding aid »

The collection contains the notebooks of John C. Learned, a Unitarian minister in St. Louis. Some notebooks are personal notes while others were notes taken during classes. Finding aid »

The collection contains newspaper clippings, correspondence, invitations, and ephemera related to Mr. Parker’s military service during the Civil War. Strong focus on Admiral George Dewey and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Finding aid »

The collection contains slides of St. Louis buildings that were used in various architectural presentations. Most contain a description and date.   Finding aid »

The collection consists of a notebook owned by John M. Jennings of Rising Sun, Indiana. The notebook contains names and addresses, accounts paid, and other miscellaneous notes. Curtis M. Jennings, the son of John, eventually moved to St. Louis and owned a lumber wholesale business. Finding aid »

The collection contains letters written to John McGuire, chiefly fan letters. The collection also contains one photo (1992 letter from Carl Payne). John McGuire spent five years at the Art Institute of Chicago in the late 1950s with the intent of becoming a painter. Instead, he spent the 1960s through 2005 as a journalist, most of which was spent at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (1967-2005). He began writing special interest stories and conducting interviews. In the latter part of his career, he specialized in obituaries. McGuire was beloved by many. He had knack for being a great storyteller, which resulted in his success as a Post-Dispatch feature writer. He was awarded the Riverfront Times’ Best of Award for the Best St. Louis Post-Dispatch Reporter in 2000. McGuire died in his sleep at the age of 71. Finding aid »

The collection contains a typed manuscript of poems by Joseph C. Gunnell, Sr., a prominent St. Louis activist and public servant. The manuscript is entitled “The Calm and the Wave,” with most poems written in 1945. Finding aid »

The collection contains two handwritten journals of  AA Coult, a staff photographer of the St. Louis Republic. In addition to being staff photographer, Coult also served as the poultry editor for the Republic and was the Missouri State Poultry Board President. Finding aid »

The Julia Davis Collection contains more than 300 items documenting the life and career of Julia Davis. The collection features a wide variety of formats including correspondence, multimedia, photographs, three-dimensional items, and writings. Finding aid »

The collection contains papers, publications, ephemera and memorabilia of KDHX. Included is an incomplete run of Airwaves from 1983 to 2008. Airwaves is the the official publication of KDHX issued to members that contributed $40 or more annually to the station. KDHX is a community radio that KDHX began construction in March of 1982, but did not go on the air until 1987. It broadcasts at 88.1 mHz. The station is licensed to the Double Helix Corporation. In 2013, KDHX moved to the Larry J. Weir Center for Independent Media (3524 Washington Avenue) after more than twenty-five years at 3504 Magnolia Avenue. Finding aid »

The collection contains an incomplete run of the tourism publication, Key Magazine. It was “delivered weekly to St. Louis’ leading hotels, motels, transportation centers, and apartment complexes” and was published locally by the Cherese Corporation, 8147 Delmar, Suite 205, St. Louis, Missouri, 63130. The bulk of the collection is from 1970. Finding aid »

The collection contains workbooks completed by Susan Blow’s first kindergarten students. Other items include photographs, a songbook used by the students, and a leather case owned by a principal of one of the schools. Finding aid »

The collection contains the newsletters for the Downtown Kiwanis Club of St. Louis. Both bound and unbound volumes are included in the collection Finding aid »

The collection contains genealogical records and notes of the Lacy/Lacey family compiled by Hubert W. Lacey. Along with the notes, both bound and unbound, are various photographs and portraits of the family.   Finding aid »

The collection contains final papers written by English composition students at Meramec Community College during the summer of 1992. The papers were used for the Landmarks 7: St. Louis Neighborhoods project.   Finding aid »

The collection contains correspondence regarding Dr. Ivan Schvegel of Yugoslavia. Finding aid »

The collection contains snapshots of St. Louis scenes mainly taken in September-October 1955. It is unknown whether or not Mr. Bolles was a professional photographer. Finding aid »

The collection contains issues of Liberty—later Liberties—that was published by the St. Louis Civil Liberties Commission. Finding aid »

The collection contains news clippings about local authors. Finding aid »

The collection contains both oversize and smaller newspaper and magazine photos related to a variety of St. Louis topics. Some items are pasted to cardboard. Finding aid »

The collection contains Christmas cards from various companies and individuals in the St. Louis area. Finding aid »

The collection contains poems written by Louis Emil Alewel. Also included in the collection is information and correspondence related to the American Relief Committee for Germany and the St. Louis Relief Committee for Central Europe. Finding aid »

The collection contains the writings of Louis La Beaume. His writings include poetry, plays, and academic articles.   Finding aid »

The collection contains materials relating to the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. Items include publications, tickets, programs, invitations, and fliers. All items are dated ca. 1904. Finding aid »

The collection contains 3 ¼  4” glass lantern slides.  Most contain a stickered number. All subjects related to the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis.   Finding aid »

The collection contains maps of various sizes and views of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. Finding aid »

The collection contains photographs taken by the official photographers of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. The photographs were made into a commemorative book in 1906. Finding aid »

The collection contains oversize photographs of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. Most of the photographs are reprints and enlargements from SLPL collections. Finding aid »

The collection contains three photo scrapbooks highlighting the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. Included in the collection are print copies of the original photographs. Finding aid »

The collection contains postcards of scenes from the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. The postcards are from a variety of publishers, and some were sent through the mail. Finding aid »

The collection contains postcards of scenes from the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. The postcards are from a variety of publishers, and some were sent through the mail. Finding aid »

The collection contains both contemporary and modern reprints of posters for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. Finding aid »

The collection contains sheet music composed specifically for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. Finding aid »

The collection contains stereograph cards with images from the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. All images were photographed by Truman Ward Ingersoll. Finding aid »

The Marconi Awards were presented by the St. Louis Radio Association to the best in local radio advertising. The collection contains Marconi Award papers and audio recordings from 1987 to 1996. Finding aid »

The Mark Twain Drinking Fountain Scrapbook is a collection that contains two scrapbooks, photographs, and publications. “The Mark Twain Drinking Fountain was given to St. Louis to be erected in Forest Park at the Zoo in 1940” – Ora Hill. The bronze statue of Mark Twain atop the Mark Twain Drinking Fountain was made by Frank Vittor who was born in Italy and lived in New York at the time the statue was made. Finding aid »

The collection contains the school composition book of Mary Estella Owen. Additional items include handwritten poetry and prayer cards. Finding aid »

The collection contains the typewritten manuscript of Mary Ezit Bulkley’s account of the lives of her grandmother, her mother, and herself. Finding aid »

Correspondence, documents, and newspaper clippings related to the Maryland Avenue Property Association, the Maryland Avenue Realty Company and the Maryland Avenue Association.  Finding aid »

The collection contains photocopies of research notes for Max Putzel’s book on William Marion Reedy, The Man in the Mirror. Finding aid »

The collection contains various items belonging to Rev. David Rice McAnally. A Methodist Episcopal minister, McAnally came to St. Louis in 1851 and founded the Carondelet ME Church, South. He was also editor of the St. Louis Christian Advoate. Items include a day book, receipts, a handkerchief, and portraits. Finding aid »

The collection contains pamphlets written by McCune Gill, President of the Title Guarantee Trust Company. Subjects of the pamphlets include St. Louis history, legal matters, insurance matters and legal history.   Finding aid »

The collection mainly consists of newspaper clippings related to the Mid-America Jubilee that occurred in St. Louis in September 1956. Other items include programs, press releases, and other publications.  Finding aid »

The Mill Creek Valley Intelligencer was “published by the Mill Creek Valley Publishing Company for the residence of LaClede Park, LaClede Town and Environs.” The collection houses an incomplete run of issues printed from Nov. 8, 1965 to Sept. 1976 (v.1, no.1 – v.8?). Volume 1 is complete. The other volumes are incomplete. Finding aid »

The collection contains materials related to the Missouri Coalition for the Environment, specifically focusing on Forest Park master plans. Items included in the collection are correspondence, news clippings, reports, and maps. Finding aid »

The collection contains mounted photographs of mainly St. Louis Schools created for the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia. Finding aid »  

The collection contains 26 bound volumes of sample tests, student papers and exams, and student drawings from the Missouri Education Exhibit. The exhibit was held in Philadelphia for the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition. Finding aid »

 The collection contains 3 ¼  4” glass lantern slides. Numbers assigned by Fine Arts Department.  All subjects related to Missouri, many of Jefferson City.   Finding aid »

Newspaper clippings about area musicians, performances, students, conductors and visiting performers. Finding aid »

The collection consists of clippings, invitations, publications and programs created by the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences located in St. Louis. Finding aid »

The St. Louis music periodical, Night Times, was published monthly by Julia Gordon from March 1995 to March 1998.  The publication included local and national touring band and concert reviews with a St. Louis slant, record reviews, advertising, and a calendar of local concerts and venues.  Finding aid »

The collection of Noisy Paper spans the years 1981-82 and 1999-2001.  Noisy Paper was a  free local publication dedicated to covering the local arts and music of St. Louis along with some national interests.  The publication created and published by Carrie Lindsey. Finding aid »

The collection contains scrapbooks, correspondence, and newspaper clippings mainly related to the controversy surrounding the Old Post Office’s renovation or demolition. Other items include old ledger books and scrapbooks relating to the renovation. Finding aid »

The collection contains the complete collection of season programs for the Opera Theatre of St. Louis. Finding aid »

 Collection of travel literature produced as advertisements for tour or transportation companies. Finding aid »

The collection contains 3 ¼ 4” glass lantern slides. Some contain a stickered number. The slides depict images from the 1914 St. Louis Pageant and Masque. Some slides are drawings, some are photographs. There is a typewritten list that appears to be a narrative of the slides, perhaps used in a presentation. Original list disintegrating into several pieces. Therefore, it was retyped and the original discarded.   Finding aid »

The collection of the 1914 Pageant and Masque of St. Louis consists of committee correspondence, administrative files and several publications.  Finding aid »

Glass plate negatives (8x10) of documents related to the Temple of Childhood at the 1915 San Francisco World’s Fair.  Erma Moritz of St. Louis was a participant. Finding aid »  

The collection contains items from when Ms. Heuertz was a volunteer usher during the January 1999 papal visit in St. Louis. Items include volunteer information, a program, and a volunteer smock, among other items. Finding aid »

The collection contains letters, cards, and telegrams addressed to Paula Goetsch, mostly from her husband, FA Goetsch. Also among the collection are photographs and other miscellaneous papers. Finding aid »

The collection contains cassette tapes and transcripts of oral histories/interviews with Benton Park neighborhood residents. Finding aid »

The collection contains news clippings, annual reports, course information, and exhibit information regarding the People’s Art Center in St. Louis. Funded by the WPA, the People’s Art Center, located at 3657 Grandel Square and 724 N. Union Blvd., was the first integrated arts center in St. Louis. Finding aid »

The collection contains primarily negatives taken by Mr. Hasser on assignment for PROM Magazine.  Also contains prints and contact sheets as well as some original notes, correspondence with PROM Magazine editor Julian Miller, and issues of PROM Magazine.  Finding aid »

The collection contains personal letters to Phillip Jones who was an employee of the Clifford household at 5086 Westminster Place, St. Louis. Finding aid »

The collection consists of 19 issues of Playback: stl spanning from 2002 to 2006. The monthly publication was the "source for music news, previews, interviews and reviews.”  By October of 2006, Playback: stl was only available as a digital publication.  Finding aid »

This is a transcription of an oral history of Polly O’Moran’s experience working in the Golluber Millinery in St. Louis in the mid 20th century. Finding aid »

Post-Dispatch Notebook was published from 1949 to 1957[1]. Special Collections, SLPL has two complete sets for years 1950 to 1957 (vol. 1:no 1. – vol. 8:no 1). The notebook was “published monthly by and for the employees of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch”. Finding aid »

The collection consists of Prom magazine which was published monthly by Miller Publications from March 1947 to 1973. The aim of this collection is to assemble a full run of Prom, which was produced “exclusively for the youth of Greater St. Louis.” Special Collections currently has an incomplete run from March 1947 to July 1973. prom-magazine-collection Finding aid »

The collection contains materials from the Prudence Crandall Club, an African American study club of which Julia Davis was a part. The bulk of the collection contains handmade programs used for each meeting. Other miscellaneous items include correspondence, club yearbooks, and manuscripts, among other items.   Finding aid »

The collection contains St. Louis radio show scripts from the 1940s.  Finding aid »

This collection contains sheet music related to St. Louis radio.  Finding aid »

The collection contains a scrapbook compiled by Rae Londe-Kozloff entitled “My Girlhood Memories.” In addition to handwritten notes, items pasted in the scrapbook include newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, invitations, cards, letters, school papers, programs, and miscellaneous items.   Finding aid »

The collection contains advertisements, reports, and assorted publications for United States railroads. Finding aid »

The collection contains a handwritten record book kept by Charles E. Bradley and St. Louis real estate businessman HW Leffingwell. Entries date from 1852-1860. Finding aid »

The collection contains issues of the Reporter, published by the League of Women Voters in St. Louis. Finding aid »

The collection contains a scrapbook of newspaper clippings during the Interparliamentary Union conference at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. Mr. Bartholdt was elected president of the IPU, a United Nations organization still active today. The cover of the scrapbook contains the inscription: Souvenir of Interparliamentary Union 1904, Presented to Richard Bartholdt by Hayne Davis. Finding aid »

The collection contains four scrapbooks of newspaper clippings regarding the political career of Richard Bartholdt 1855-1932). Mr. Bartholdt was a printer by trade and was elected as a US representative for Missouri. Finding aid »

The collection contains a bound scrapbook of writings by St. Louis author Robert J. Rombauer. Mediums in which Mr. Rombauer’s writing appear are the scrapbook pages, newspaper and periodical clippings, and pasted papers. An index is included at the beginning of the scrapbook. Finding aid »

The collection consists of audio cassettes, and memorabilia related to KMOX Radio personality, Jack Carney.  Ron Barber worked with Jack Carney at KMOX Radio during the 1970s and early 1980s. Finding aid »

Although the date of many of the pieces is unknown, the dated material covers the 1960s through the mid-2000s, with the bulk of the material ranging from the mid-1985s to 2001. The collection is organized into eight series, the bulk of which consists of plaques, memorabilia, and audio and video recordings. Finding aid »

The collection contains a bound manuscript narrating the author’s trip from St. Louis to Colorado and back. Also included with the narrative are photographs. Finding aid »

The collection contains programs for Municipal Theatre performances collected by Ruth M. Howland. Other items in the collection include newspaper clippings, ticket stubs, and programs from a variety of theaters in the St. Louis area. Finding aid »

The collection contains items related to Sandra Bennett’s tenure on the St. Louis Board of Freeholders, roughly from 1987-1989. Items included in the collection are correspondence, news clippings, bound presentations and studies, financial information, and documents relating to the Supreme Court cases. Finding aid »

The collection contains photocopies of artist biographies and other notes George McCue compiled for his book, Sculpture City: St. Louis, published in 1988. Finding aid »

The collection contains sheet music from a variety of publishers including well-known St. Louis publishers. Collections spans the years 1828-1980. Finding aid »

Collection includes woodcut illustrations from The Day’s Journey done by Sheila Burlingame   Finding aid »

The collection contains photographs, newspaper clippings, and travel information from the Sinklers’ (Dr. and Mrs. William H.) trip to Bermuda following the 36th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons in Boston. Finding aid »

The collection contains publications from a variety of sources regarding air pollution in St. Louis. Finding aid »

The collection consists primarily of news clippings related to the subject of art in the St. Louis area. Other items include indexes, exhibit catalogues, and various artist lists. Finding aid »

The collection contains bulletins, exhibit information, news clippings, and general information related to the St. Louis Art League. Finding aid »

The collection contains bound scrapbooks, membership books, newspaper clippings, administrative records, and other items pertaining to the St. Louis Artists’ Guild. Finding aid »

Local Interest, Photographs, Advertising & Public Relations Content/Scope: Collection of newspaper articles pertaining to and photographs of early automobiles made by St. Louis manufacturers.  Most information donated by St. Louis native, John. A. Conde.  Conde was a noted automotive historian who was particularly interested in the early days of the automobile industry.  He served as the Curator of Transportation at the Henry Ford Museum and as a Public Relations Director at American Motors.  While at American Motors he created a corporate archive and also published several books on the subject of automobiles. Finding aid »

The collection contains two photo albums of banks designed, constructed, and equipped by the St. Louis Bank Equipment Co. Finding aid »

The collection contains various materials related to the St. Louis Browns and St. Louis Cardinals baseball teams. Items include scorecards, rosters, yearbooks, fliers, and programs. Finding aid »

 Ledger with clippings, public notices, accounting of money, etc. for the St. Louis Board of Public Improvement.  Volume 1 covers 1888-1889 and Volume 2 covers 1893-1894. Finding aid »  

Handwritten ledger of ordinance entries, etc. Covers the period 1811-1823.   Finding aid »

The collection contains buttons related to a variety of St. Louis companies, organizations, and topics. Finding aid »

The collection contains a photo album entitled “Pictures Taken during St. Louis Centennial Week.” Charles H. Dette, an employee at the St. Louis News Company, is listed as the author, but the photographer is unknown. Finding aid »

Scrapbook containing pasted in clippings as well as handwritten entries.     Finding aid »

hese are certificates assigning street numbers to new buildings (mostly homes) in St. Louis city ca. 1880 – 1976.  There are @112,000 certificates arranged chronologically by reference number.  Reference numbers are found on the Building Department Atlases.  If there is a reference number on a property there is a certificate for the property.  The certificate includes the block number, lot number, house number, owner and contractor.  Certificates also have a rough sketch of the property in relation to the street and a dated stamp of approval from the Street Department.  Finding aid »

The collection contains annual reports for the St. Louis City Communicable Disease Section of the Department of Public Welfare, Division of Health. The reports span the years 1929-1932. Finding aid »

The collection contains correspondence and reports from various committees and about various topics from the St. Louis Civic League. The correspondence and reports were contained in three volumes, and this collection contains only volume 1. Finding aid »

The collection contains information related to social settlements in St. Louis. Included in the collection is the original manuscript entitled “Social Settlement in St. Louis,” photocopies of the manuscript, and a map. Included in the manuscript are photographs of each location. Finding aid »

Logbook listing crimes and offenses in St. Louis prior to the establishment of the police department.  Likely a logbook for a specific ward of the city referred to by the watchman for the ward. Finding aid »

The collection contains photographs and a blueprint of the St. Louis Electrical Terminal Railway Co.’s subway construction project. The engineer who worked on the project was James Arthur Hooke. Finding aid »

The collection consists of publications and pamphlets; ephemera, correspondence, and manuscripts; clippings; style and specimen books; memorabilia; and oversized publications, ephemera, and memorabilia. Finding aid »

The collection contains correspondence, albums, books, and other ephemera from a variety of Swiss organizations in St. Louis. The organizations are: Aid Society Helvetia, North American Swiss Alliance, Swiss-American Singing Alliance, Swiss Benevolent Society, and United Swiss Societies. Finding aid »

The collection contains literature from three St. Louis-area organizations focusing on hearing and speech disabilities: Central Institute for the Deaf, St. Louis Hearing and Speech Center, and St. Louis League for the Hard of Hearing. Finding aid »

The collection contains 3¼  4” glass lantern slides.  Numbers assigned by Fine Arts Department.  All subjects related to St. Louis.   Finding aid »

The collection contains exhibition catalogs from the St. Louis Museum of Fine Arts (now the St. Louis Art Museum).   Finding aid »

The collection contains catalogues of the St. Louis Music Supply Company spanning the years 1939-1967.  St. Louis Music Supply was located in 1939 at 708-10 Pine Street.  They were later located at  3711 West Pine Boulevard. Finding aid »

The collection contains programs, bylaws, membership directories, bulletins and memory book of the St. Louis Nature Study Society. Finding aid »

Collection contains papers and publications of the St. Louis Newspaper Guild. The dated material covers the years 1946-2007 with the bulk of the material ranging from 1940s-1950s. Finding aid »

The collection contains programs, flyers, posters, and tickets for the various seasons of the Choral Society. Also included are correspondences and newspaper clippings. Finding aid »

The collection contains original letters, the majority handwritten, submitted to the publication Transit News as entries in a publication contest on the topic of the 1896 tornado that damaged St. Louis.    Finding aid »

The collection contains photos of professional organizations related to St. Louis publications, photos of staff and the physical buildings of St. Louis publications, as well as other miscellaneous photos related to St. Louis publications. Finding aid »

The collection includes two bound sets of monthly meeting reports.  The first volume covers 1914-1923 and the second volume covers 1923-1931. Finding aid »

The collection contains a scrapbook compiled by the St. Louis Railway Club Scrapbook. Contents include meeting fliers, invitations, tickets, and mailings. Finding aid »

The collection contains 3 ¼  4” glass lantern slides. Numbers preassigned and retained.  All subjects related to St. Louis Riverfront area.  The slides correspond to the publication, A comprehensive program for reclamation of the St. Louis riverfront, to be affected by the construction and operation of a riverview freeway / St. Louis (Mo.) Law dept., 1934.     Finding aid »

The collection contains slides, mainly from the 1970s, of a variety of St. Louis topics. Named photographers include F. Ray Leimkuehler, Joseph P. Messana, and Jacob Siler. Finding aid »

The collection contains scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, program announcements, performance list, and various ephemera relating to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Finding aid »

The collection contains programs, tickets, flyers, and other ephemera from primarily St. Louis theaters and performance groups. Finding aid »

The collection contains blueprints created by architects Roth & Study for the St. Louis Water Works. The blueprints detail Intake Tower No. 2 on the Chain of Rocks Bridge. Finding aid »

The St. Louis Weekly was a newspaper that focused on entertainment and area events that operated from 1983 to 1989.  The Weekly was co-published by Carol Jablonow and Vicki Levitt from 1983 to 1985 and then sold to Edward Presburg in 1985. This collection contains photographs used in the publication.  Most of the photos were staff photographer Dan Magidson. Finding aid »

The collection contains political ephemera, mainly from St. Louis and Missouri candidates. Items include Mailings, fliers, bumper stickers, buttons, and brochures. Most candidates are affiliated with the Democratic Party. Finding aid »

The collection contains portraits of well-known St. Louis and Missouri personalities. The portraits come from a variety of sources such as books, newspapers, magazines, and actual photographs. Finding aid »

The collection contains photo negatives of the work of St. Louis photographer Stan Trampe. Mr. Trampe had a studio at 4100 Laclede Avenue, and his subject matter consisted of mainly fine art nude photography. Also included in the collection are several published books by Mr. Trampe and flash drives containing digital copies of his photographs. Finding aid »

The collection of Static, Inc. contains three print issues and covers the years 1997-1998.  The St. Louis alternative music periodical was published bimonthly by Jarrett Tindall and Tom Henkey, former writers at publications including The Riverfront Times and Night Times. They were assisted by a revolving group of approximately a dozen St. Louis-based writers and musicians. Static, Inc. included local, regional, and national touring band and concert reviews, record reviews, advertising, artwork, and commentary. Finding aid »

The collection contains photographs of steamboats. Other subjects include machinery, ship workers, shipyards, and other like-scenes. Photographers are unknown. Finding aid »

The collection contains a scrapbook of the Steuben Society, Carl Schurz Unit no. 28 in St. Louis. The Steuben Society is an organization for American citizens of Germanic descent to celebrate their heritage through various events and activities. Louis Emil Alewel, father of donor Norma Alewel, was a member of Unit no. 28. Finding aid »

Voter registration for the City of St. Louis printed on microfiche for various dates between 1974 and 2002. Finding aid »

The collection contains newspaper clippings, correspondence, exhibit catalogues, and other like information about local artists Tanasko and Catherine Milovich. Finding aid »

The collection contains two bound daily account books detailing the finances of TG Comstock, a prominent obstetrician and professor of midwifery in St. Louis. Finding aid »

Collection of photostat copies and photos used in the extra-illustrated edition of The Crisis. Also includes notes and correspondence. Finding aid »

The Greater Saint Louis Jewish Star was a weekly newspaper that was edited and published by Charles Klotzer. The collection houses a complete run of the paper (v.1: nos.1-18), which was printed from September 6, 1954 to January 3, 1955. Finding aid »

The collection consists of a typewritten manuscript of Sidney Morse’s book The Siege of University City. Also included are some pictures of EG Lewis and a booklet on University City. Finding aid »

The collection contains a nearly complete run of The Vincentian, a Catholic magazine published in St. Louis, from 1926-1942. Finding aid »

The collection is comprised of the original, hand-written manuscript of The Will and Its World by Denton J. Snider, a St. Louis native. Finding aid »

This collection contains photographs and print negatives, architectural renderings, drawings, clipping, notes, correspondence, and a notebook related to Link’s architectural projects in the St. Louis including a scrapbook of designs for a zoological gardens. Finding aid »

The collection contains a scrapbook of newspaper advertisements for Ticknor, Robbins & Co. The company was a clothing retailer located at 176 N. Main St. in St. Louis. Clippings are pasted over what appears to be a financial register. Finding aid »

This collection contains publications (mostly pictorial) of the 1896 tornado that occurred in St. Louis. Also contains newspaper clippings and subsequent publications of the event. Finding aid »

This collection contains publications (mostly pictorial) of the 1896 tornado that occurred in St. Louis. Also contains newspaper clippings and subsequent publications of the event.   Finding aid »

The collection contains yearbooks, meeting minutes, correspondence, and other papers of the Twentieth Century Art Club of St. Louis. Finding aid »

The collection contains yearbooks for the Twentieth Century Art Club, located in St. Louis. Finding aid »

The collection contains a membership roll book used by the Union Literary Association of St. Louis for their meetings. Finding aid »

The collection contains instructions, planning information, and speeches delivered at the United Nations Model Assembly held at The Principia in St. Louis. Speeches appear to be from students from the Mary Institute. Finding aid »

The collection contains materials pertaining to the Art Appreciation Committee of the Urban League of St. Louis. Items include exhibit catalogues, correspondence, meeting minutes, news clippings, and various publications. Finding aid »

The collection contains individual color plates from Valley of the Mississippi Illustrated by Henry Lewis. The title was first published in 1854, unknown what edition plates are from. Finding aid »

The collection contains photographs and a final report on the Vandeventer Avenue Bridge Replacement Project of 2008. Copies of the photographs and final reports were distributed to various organizations as part of an architectural historical documentation agreement for the project. Finding aid »

This collection contains programs, clippings and ephemera of the Veiled Prophet Ball and Fair. Finding aid »

The collection contains a handwritten dictionary and published booklets regarding the Versalian alphabet, a language created by Peter M. Kosta of St. Louis. Mr. Kosta created the language while frequent patient of Bethesda General Hospital in St. Louis. Finding aid »

This collection contains a typewritten manuscript written by Ms. Wise entitled, “The Dismemberment of Downtown St. Louis: 1991-2007.” Finding aid »

The collection contains yearbooks and miscellaneous items related to the Wednesday Club of St. Louis. The club was founded in St. Louis in 1890 by a group of women who wanted to continue independent intellectual studies. Miscellaneous items include programs as well as constitutions and bylaws. Finding aid »

The collection contains various items related to West Presbyterian Church, located at 5872 Maple Avenue in St. Louis. Items include directories, newsletters, directories, correspondence, photographs, and several paintings of the church. The church is now decommissioned. Finding aid »

Publication about neighborhoods, institutions, population groups in St. Louis. Finding aid »

The collection contains the research notes and final paper for “The Wabash-Kingshighway to Maple” by Wilbert P. Williams. Finding aid »

The collection contains papers and volumes related to the 8th Missouri Volunteer Infantry (The American Zouaves) who fought in the American Civil War. The collection is likely created by William Henry Bates, a member of the American Zouaves, who later went on to have a book and job printer business. Finding aid »

The collection contains a series of letters from William Marion Reedy to Louis Albert Lamb, a frequent contributor to Reedy’s Mirror. Other items include articles from the journal written by Lamb and “Iscariot’s Christmas” written by Reedy. Finding aid »

The collection contains mainly letters written by William and Marjorie Williams during Mr. Williams’ military career in WWII. Other items in the collection include newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, and a wide variety of Army uniform pins and ribbons. After the death of Mr. Williams, Marjorie remarried to Ernest Eddy, whose dog tags and other small Army items are contained in the collection. Finding aid »

The collection contains the typescripts and various original copies of publications written by Mr. Harris on the topics of education and philosophy. Finding aid »

The collection contains news clippings, press releases, bulletins, and SLPL staff notes regarding the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration. Finding aid »