Letter signed Bud [August R. Holthaus] to Lucile and John. Writes that he is in Camp Beale, California, and he is getting ready to come back home. He will have his trunks sent home via the Army so that he will not have to carry them. He bought a civilian suit, but it will take some time getting used to wearing it. (2 pages, includes envelope postmarked Oct 1, 1946 at Stockton, Calif.), 1946 Sept 30
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
- 1946 Sept 30
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