Paraquad Memos/Letters. Includes letters of those seeking Paraquad’s help: “D.G.” letter (December 1992), Charley Welker letter (February 2, 1994), Sherry Bergesch letter (April 25, 1995), and “The Resourceful Woman” correspondence. Also a series of letters between the Archdiocese and various disability offices regarding the Old Cathedral’s wheelchair accessibility (1995) and a request from Judith Heumann to Paraquad for Colleen Starkloff to travel with her to Sweden (July 8, 1998)., 1985-2001
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
- 1985-2001
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