Letters of introduction of Kessler from President of Heim Brewing Co. Joseph Heim to Treasurer of the St. Louis Brewing Association William Nolker and to President of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company David R. Francis. Correspondence with Director of Works Isaac Taylor, Secretary Walter B. Stevens, Surveyor and Civil Engineer Julius Pitzman, Kansas City attorney Edward L. Scarritt, and Superintendent D.W.C. Perry. Information includes landscape ideas for the World's Fair including the removal of trees to make way for fair buildings and a permanent greenhouse. (77 pages), 1899-1902
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The George E. Kessler Papers include business and personal correspondence, pamphlets, reports, minutes of proceedings, invitations, postcards, brochures, photographs, blueprints, sketches, and maps.
Dates
- 1899-1902
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 16.8 Cubic Feet ( (35 boxes; 4 oversize folders))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Kessler, George Edward, 1862-1923 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository