Carson, Norman Bruce, Dr., 1844-1931
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1844-1931
- Existence: 1844 - 1931
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
William Glasgow Bruce Carson Collection
Collection
Identifier: A0245
Scope and Contents
The collection is a compilation of correspondence and documents belonging to five generations of the of William G. B. and Elizabeth Carson family. It is comprised primarily of the correspondence, diaries, and personal papers of William G. B. Carson and his wife, Elizabeth. There is a smaller amount of research and writings belonging to William G. B. Carson and to his son, William C. Carson. The earliest, and significantly smaller amount of papers, are from Carson’s...
Dates:
1818-2016; Majority of material found within 1923-1978
William Glasgow Bruce Carson Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: P0968
Scope and Contents
The William Glasgow Bruce Carson Photograph Collection contains photographs and two albums showing members of Carson's extended family from ca. 1860 to ca. 1982, with most photos taken between 1870 and 1935. William G.B. Carson's family is descended from St. Louis's first mayor, William Carr Lane, and family members were involved in prominent social circles. Most of the images are individual studio portraits, often of children, and family group portraits and snapshots. Many of the portraits...
Dates:
ca. 1860-ca. 1982; Majority of material found within 1870-1935