Scope and Contents The Irv Schankman Baseball and Architecture Collection contains photographs taken or collected by Irv Schankman. Many of the photographs were likely taken for the Sporting News, which was a frequent client of Dorrill Studios, where Irv Schankman worked as a photographer. Other photographs may have been taken directly for the St. Louis Cardinals, although this is unclear.The majority of photographs focus on St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Browns...

Scope and Contents The Irv Schankman/Allied Photocolor Collection contains 15 linear feet of negatives, transparencies, and prints created by the Dorrill Studio from 1931 to 1981 as well as the client ledgers for the company for 1931 to 1950. The bulk of the images date from 1950 to 1969.The Irv Schankman/Allied Photocolor Collection does not include all of the material produced by the Dorrill Studio during its operation. It contains a selection of photographs chosen by the donor and primary...

Scope and Contents The St. Louis Redevelopment Projects Collection documents various urban renewal and redevelopment projects undertaken in the mid-20th century. The bulk of the collection focuses on post-war projects, including demolition of Mill Creek Valley; construction of the Plaza Square Apartments; construction of a downtown viaduct; and proposals for a River Center complex on the site of Laclede's Landing. Photographs also show buildings in public housing projects; buildings in various rehabilitation...