Jefferson Memorial Building: Correspondence with Louisiana Purchase Exposition President David R. Francis regarding size, composition, and location of the Jefferson Monument; a report by Secretary Walter B. Stevens concerning a permanent History Museum to commemorate the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and the World's Fair; a report concerning cut stone work specifications; and Contracting Engineer J.B. Turner and Auditor Edward Perry regarding payroll. Of interest is a letter from David R. Francis detailing the dedication ceremony for the memorial (April 20, 1911). (39 pages), 1901; 1908-1911; 1913; no date
File — Box: 3, Folder: 3
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
- 1901; 1908-1911; 1913; no date
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