Letter signed Bud [August R. Holthaus], Calcutta, India, to Lucile and John. Writes that he is sorry for having missed Lucile’s birthday. He is still in Calcutta after being delayed for 2 days. He witnessed a Hindu funeral ritual, Antyesti, which involves setting the body on fire and sending it down the river. (2 pages, includes envelope postmarked Dec 6, 1945), 1945 Dec 4
Scope and Contents
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
- 1945 Dec 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
- From the Collection: Holthaus family (Creator, Family)
- From the Collection: Cook, Lucile Holthaus, 1914-1986 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Holthaus, August R., 1921-2009 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository