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Stereograph Card Collection

The collection contains the stereograph cards produced by several different publishing companies, Underwood & Underwood being the most prevalent. Covers travel, both foreign and domestic as well as optical illusion cards and miscellaneous subjects. Finding aid »

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Adeline Rotty Johnson Collection

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 »

Advertising Club of St. Louis Collection

The collection contains the Advertising Club of St. Louis’ archives including the group papers—rosters, financial statements, meeting minutes, member photos, issues of the Ad Club Weekly magazine, and Addy Award documents and some memorabilia. Finding aid »

Alfred Fleishman Papers

The papers of Alfred Fleishman span the years 1926-2002, with the bulk dated between 1960 and 1982.  The collection consists of extensive personal and professional correspondence, photographs, biographical materials, published articles, speeches & writings, clippings, awards, memorabilia, and audiovisual recordings.  Materials in the collection related to Fleishman-Hillard, Inc. contain memorandums, correspondence, speeches, and published materials.  The papers document Fleishman’s public relations career, his work, travel, and wide-ranging civic involvement with the St. Louis, national and international Jewish communities. Finding aid »

Arthur Witman Photograph Collection

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 »

Athens Photo Album

The collection contains an album of black and white photographs of various locations in Athens, Greece. The photographer is unknown. Finding aid »

Baden History Collection

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 »

Bob Kochan Public Relations and Advertising Collection

The Bob Kochan Public Relations and Advertising Collection is a collection of public relations and advertising material pertaining to St. Louis media and its professional organizations. Some of the material in the collection includes advertising packets for radio and television stations; KSHE button; audio recordings of advertisements by St. Louis based companies and the 1995-96 Marconi Awards; I believe in St. Louis record with introduction by Sammy Davis Jr.; video recording of ad promos from Louis London Advertising; slides of St. Louis radio station photos and of the 1992 Marconi’s; and advertisements for the Advertising Club of St. Louis, the St. Louis Radio Association and Marconi Awards, Six Flags, and Alphen Brau Beer. Finding aid »

Buford L. Pickens Papers: Architecture Student Reports

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 »

City Art Museum

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 »

City Club Collection

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 »

Cultural Educators Roundtable of Metropolitan St. Louis: American Revolution Bicentennial Celebration

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 »

Diane Joyce Del Gaudio Papers

St. Louis Media Archives, Women, Radio & Television, Photographs Scope/content note:  The collection of Diane Joyce Del Gaudio papers consists of photographs from her work at KXLW and KSD-TV along with several show scripts from KSD-TV.  Finding aid »

Dick Lemen Photograph Collection

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 »

Dr. William G. Swekosky Photograph Collection

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 »

Emil Boehl Photograph Collection

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 »

Forest Park Photograph Collection

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 »

Francis Frith Album of Photographs: England and Scotland

The collection contains an album of photographs taken by Francis Frith, a UK photographer famous for his work in the Middle East. Also included in the album are postcards presumably from his postcard company, Francis Frith & Co. Most of the items are subjects from England and Scotland with four Switzerland subjects. Finding aid »

Fred A. Bill Steamboat Collection

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 »

Harry Hall Collection

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 »

Helen P. Long Memorial Postcard Collection

The collection contains postcards, presumably collected by Helen P. Long, compiled during various travels. Locations of postcards include France, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Italy, Ireland, the UK, Switzerland, and Germany. Some postcards are addressed to various people. Finding aid »

KWK Radio Photo Collection

The KWK Radio Photograph Collection is housed in the Media Archives. The purpose of this collection is to provide researchers of St. Louis media with photographs of KWK-AM (1927-1984) and KWK-FM (1987-1988) personalities, staff, and premises. Finding aid »

Laclede Little Symphony Television Program Collection

The collection contains photographs, communications, a 1950s St. Louis Symphony script featuring Frank Eschen and Judge Otto, the film "St. Louis City of Flight”, and a scrapbook containing schedules, press releases and clippings on the Laclede Gas 1962 Park Band Concerts. The collection is organized into three subseries, the bulk of which consists of photographs from the Laclede Little Symphony and other Laclede Gas sponsored programs. Finding aid »

LH Bolles Photo Collection

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 »

Miles Vesich Papers

The collection contains Miles R. Vesich’s set design plans, sketches, and photos. Biographical information, news clippings, letters, photos (copies) of actors/actresses and others who performed on Vesich’s sets are also included. Finding aid »

Missouri Lantern Slides

 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 »

Pageant and Masque Lantern Slides

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 »

Peter Ferman Photograph Collection

The collection consists of photographs widely undated but consistently marked with “Peter Ferman Photographers”.  The material ranges from the late 1950s to the early 1970s with the bulk of the material from the 1960s.   The collection is organized into five subseries of black and white photographs of assorted sizes.  The bulk of the collection consists of photos of individual actors and casts from the MUNY. Finding aid »

Prudence Crandall Club Collection

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 »

Rex Davis Papers

The collection contains clippings, manuscripts, publications, and photographs. Broadcaster Rex Davis (1910-2001) was born in Cincinnati as Frank W. Zwygart.  He started working in radio in Cincinnati in 1931 as a singer and later as a newscaster with WCKY radio, a CBS affiliate in Cincinnati.  Davis began working for St. Louis radio station KMOX in 1946 where he was awarded nom de air Rex Davis. He continued there until his retirement in 1981.  In 1985 he came out of retirement to become a part-time voice on the late Bob Hardy's morning show on KMOX. During his tenure with KMOX Davis held the positions of news director and director of community relations.  Finding aid »

Southern Trip Narrative

Content/Scope:  The collection contains the typed manuscript detailing a road trip through the Southern United States in July 1935. The manuscript reads like a narrative and includes photographs and colored maps showing routes taken. Finding aid »

St. Louis Auto Manufacturers Collection

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 »

St. Louis Centennial Week Photographs

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 »

St. Louis Publication Photograph Collection

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 »

St. Louis Riverfront Lantern Slides

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 »

St. Louis Slides Collection

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 »

St. Louis Television Photograph Collection

The collection contains photographs of St. Louis television personalities, performers and staff.  The collection aims to serve researchers of St. Louis media by providing them with photographs of St. Louis area television personalities, performers, and staff as well as images of the television studios. Acquisitions for the St. Louis Television Photo Collection are still ongoing. Finding aid »

St. Louis Weekly Photograph Collection

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 »

Stan Trampe Photography Collection

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 »

Stereograph Card Collection

The collection contains the stereograph cards produced by several different publishing companies, Underwood & Underwood being the most prevalent. Covers travel, both foreign and domestic as well as optical illusion cards and miscellaneous subjects. Finding aid »

T.J. Birkenmeier/St. Louis Sun Collection

The collection contains research and administrative files, correspondence, photographs, ephemera, and prototypes. The Sun was published from September 25, 1989 to April 25, 1990. Tom Birkenmeier was the Marketing Director for the Sun. Finding aid »

Vandeventer Avenue Bridge Photograph Collection

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 »

Walter Zemitzsch Advertising Collection

The collection contains photographs, 35mm slides and stereo transparency slides featuring the advertising and store fixtures manufactured for various shoe companies, businesses, and then later for the regional and commuter airlines and local companies.  Finding aid »

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