Max Starkloff Letters. Includes letters congratulating Starkloff on receiving his honorary doctorate (January 1985) and on being admitted to the St. Louis Ambassadors (February 12, 1985). Correspondence between Starkloff and Ambassadors President, Joseph Bergfeld, about Starkloff’s exclusion from the Christmas party due to lack of wheelchair accessibility (December 20, 1985; January 2, 1986)., 1985-1986
Scope and Contents
The collection contains correspondence and records of Max Starkloff and his wife Colleen in regards to their work with Paraquad on behalf of people with disabilities, including letters exchanged between Max and Congressman Richard Gephardt, speeches of Max, press clippings, corporate records of Paraquad with organizational structure and financial information, photographs, and information regarding a trip of the Starkloffs to Japan.
Dates
- 1985-1986
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use. Paraquad referral forms (Box 3, folder 3) are restricted to staff use only.
Extent
From the Collection: 9.5 Cubic Feet ( (10 boxes))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Paraquad, Inc. (Creator, Organization)
- From the Collection: Starkloff, Colleen (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Starkloff, Max, 1937- (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository