Women

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 the manuscript for the novella Matilda, written by Arsenia O’Connor with accompanying sketches by John E. Schroeder that were to be included in the book if it were ever published. Other items include poems by Ms. O’Connor and correspondence. Finding aid »

The papers of Beatrice Adams span the years 1913-1997, with the bulk of the material dated between 1940s-1970s.  The collection consists of personal and professional biographical materials, correspondence, published articles, speeches & writings, clippings, photographs and awards.  Finding aid »

The papers of Caralee Strock Stanard consist of biographical materials, correspondence related to Stanard’s work as Post-Dispatch fashion writer, Sylvia Stiles, and fashion press releases.  The collection also includes items relevant to her affiliation with Alpha Delta Pi.  Stanard served as Grand President and wrote the Creed of Alpha Delta Pi.  Finding aid »

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 »

The collection consists of the professional papers of Dorothy Brainerd (1906-1989) from 1952-1972.  The collection contains clipping scrapbooks, food articles and recipes, article drafts, and professional awards.  The bulk of the collection contains correspondence of letters from readers asking for solutions to a variety of homemaking & household issues.  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 of Edna Carroll consists of a scrapbook, photographs, and advertising print materials including proofs from Gardner Advertising. 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 correspondence, reports and other materials relating to her membership and work in Theta Sigma Phi, the St. Louis chapter of Theta Sigma Phi, and Women in Communications, Inc. Finding aid »

Scrapbook containing pasted in clippings regarding trends in the field of nursing in the early twentieth century.   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 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 bulk of the collection includes newspaper clippings, magazines, company and institution annual reports, plus various advertising materials, all of which feature one or more photos taken by Peterson. Most of the material was published or issued by St. Louis area institutions and organizations between the years of 1975-2005. Finding aid »

The collection contains the diary of Maria Pippen of Salem, Kentucky. The writing spans roughly four months and also includes some pencil drawings and lettering and numbering practice. 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 »

The collection contains scrapbooks, clippings, articles, publications, correspondence, a draft manuscript of the Veiled Prophet, a draft manuscript of the History of St. Louis Country Club, materials from the Women’s Association of the St. Louis Symphony Society and audiovisual recordings. The dated material covers the years 1942-2010 with the bulk of the material ranging from 1970-1989. Finding aid »

The papers of Mary Utterback consists of biographical materials and professional awards. Finding aid »

The collection consists of professional papers, publications and awards related to Sennott’s career as an editor and writer in St. Louis. The dated material covers the years 1956-1960. 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 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 publications related to the American Red Cross. Items include brochures, booklets, correspondence, and news clippings with a few items being St. Louis-related. Finding aid »

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

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

The papers of Sue Ann Wood Poor (1930-2016) span the years 1946-2010, with the bulk of the materials date ranging from 1960s-1990s.  The papers consist of a large collection of personal correspondence, publications and professional articles, University of Missouri, Rotary International Foundation Fellow, photographs, clippings, along with St. Louis Globe-Democrat, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and professional awards memorabilia. 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 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 photos of the Women’s Advertising Club of St. Louis and the club’s annual Gridiron Dinner. Finding aid »

The collection contains literature related to women’s rights in the workforce and industrial settings. Items include speech transcripts, publications, fliers, and Pax International newsletters. Finding aid »

The collection contains publications from the International Woman Suffrage Alliance and the Inter-American Commission of Women. Finding aid »