Correspondence. The September 30, 1905, letter includes letter to Fetzer, dated September 26, 1905, from Smith & Lamar, Agents, Publishing House, M.E. Church, South, 296 Elm St, stating that no information could be provided on the “Veiled Prophets” of St. Louis. Fetzer wrote on the letter to Brockman, “I did not want to expose my ignorance to you, so I asked the above…for a book or something giving the origin of The Veiled P--.” (9 items), 1905 Sept 23-30
Scope and Contents
The Brockman-Fetzer Papers consists primarily of personal and business correspondence between Fred W. Brockman and Laura Fetzer. The collection also includes letters from their business contacts regarding their land in Texas. Boxes 1 and 2 consist of Brockman’s letters; boxes 3-6 consist of Fetzer’s letters. Box 6 also includes additional folders: Brockman’s miscellaneous papers; Fetzer’s miscellaneous papers; a folder related to Carrie Fetzer, Laura’s sister; and a folder of unknown miscellaneous documents.
Dates
- 1905 Sept 23-30
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.5 Cubic Feet ( (6 boxes))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Brockman, Fred W., 1849-1915 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Fetzer, Laura, approximately 1875- (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository