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"The Great Floods of 1844" by B.D.M. Eaton. Mention of other St. Louis events. Individuals mentioned: Griswold, Clemens, and Felt. Businesses mentioned: “Grand Leader,” D. Crawford & Co., and Famous Barr Co. Places mentioned: Lindell Hotel, Virginia Hotel, Barnum Hotel, Planter’s Hotel, Southern Hotel, St. James Hotel, Railroads [into St. Louis], Railroad Exchange Building, Gratiot Street Prison, and Slave Pen., 1844

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1

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

  • 1844

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

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