Manuscript, "St. Louis and Its Men Fifty Years Ago" by James Haley White. Describes trip down the Ohio to St. Louis, first impression of St. Louis, amusements. Mentions early boatman, Mike Find, William Carpenter, and Levi Talbot. Mentions Jim Beckwith, James Bridger, William H. Ashley, etc. Information regarding White, Houston, Scudder, and Moore families, ancestors of Mrs. George R. Dobler. Individuals mentioned: John Mullanphy, Major Christy, Major Graham, Col. John O’Fallon, A.P. Soulard, Chouteau Brothers, Judge Lucas, Judge Stokes, Vickers, Joshua Barton Bates, Hamilton Gamble, Archibald Gamble, Luke Lawless, Judge Peck, Thomas H. Benton, George Strothers, Arthur McGinnis, David Barton, Judge Walsh, Horatio Cozzens, Lemuel Beckwith, John Sutton, General Kearney, Gov. William Clark, John Baptiste Charbonneau, Capt. Samuel Ray, Peter Holdman. Places mentioned: Virginia, Cairo, New Orleans, Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Carondelet, Vide Poche, Kentucky, Alexandria, Rocky Mountains, Sacramento, Cold Springs, Place[r]ville, California, Illinois, Mississippi River, Missouri River, Columbia River, Yellowstone River, and Pacific Ocean. [Gift of Mrs. Mersman and John B. Denvir.] [Published in Volume VI, Glimpses.], 1819-1822 Mar 17-Oct
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection of material pertaining to the history of the city of St. Louis. Includes original documents and letters and numerous articles and newsclippings referring to various aspects of life in St. Louis.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1819-1822 Mar 17-Oct
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.7 Cubic Feet ( (5 boxes; 1 oversize folder))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository