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Snapshot of August R. Holthaus in his World War II uniform with his parents, August J. Holthaus and Otillie A. Roemer Holthaus., ca. 1944

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous memorabilia from his time serving in China and India as part of the Army Air Force Air Transport Command.

Dates

  • ca. 1944

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.67 Cubic Feet ( (1 box; 1 oversize folder))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

Contact:
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St. Louis MO 63105 United States
314-746-4510