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Washington University and the Manual Training School: Correspondence with Henry Wright, University Chancellor W.S. Chaplin, Dept. of Civil Engineering Professor J.L. Van Ornum, and Manual Training School and Smith Academy Director Professor Calvin M. Woodward. Includes plant, tree, and shrub lists with estimates and the use of engineering students to help with the restoration of the campus. Of interest is an invitation from Washington University, April 6, 1905, to a tree planting ceremony on April 22. (75 pages), 1904-1906; 1910

 File — Box: 6, Folder: 35

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

  • 1904-1906; 1910

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

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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