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 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 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 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 »
The collection contains black and white propaganda photographs obtained from the Committee on Public Information during World War I. Issued as various numbered sets, the photographs include staged and non-staged subjects about various aspects of the war. 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 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 contains an incomplete run of the Fort Wood News 1941-1945. Finding aid »
The collection contains a typewritten manuscript by James H. Campbell that details his memories of the US Civil War. James H. Campbell was a US House of Representatives member from Pennsylvania and is unrelated to the Campbell family of St. Louis. It is unclear as to when the typewritten manuscript came into existence. Finding aid »
Collection of currency used in the Philippines during the Japanese Invasion. Commonly referred to as JIM (Japanese Invasion Money) and popular souvenirs with U.S. Servicemen. Finding aid »
The Jefferson Barracks Hub, also known as the HUB, was published by the U.S. Army Reserves and was an “Official publication of the Air Corps Replacement Training Center, Jefferson Barracks, Mo.” The collection houses an incomplete run of volumes 1 through 4 from Dec. 12, 1941 to April 30, 1944 (v. 1, no. 36-v. 4, no. 18). Volume 4 is complete and volume 3 is missing four issues. 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 17 folded maps of areas on the Western Front and into Germany. Also contains map folder. 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 »
This collection of World War I sheet music provides an overview of popular music during this time frame. Finding aid »
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