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Postcard signed Bud [August R. Holthaus], Miami Beach, Florida, to Lucile and John Charles Cook, 317 W 9th St., Baxter Springs, Kansas. Writes that he has had his test, and he is living in a hotel in Florida, one block from the ocean. Postcard image shows a home in Coral Gables, and the caption reads: “‘The Best Place to Live Under the Sun’ Coral Gables, Florida.”, 1942 Nov 4

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5

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

  • 1942 Nov 4

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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