August R. Meyer Monument: Correspondence with Commercial Club Secretary E.M. Clendening, Park Superintendent W.H. Dunn, Sculptor Daniel Chester French of New York City, Architect Henry Bacon of New York City, and D.J. Haff about moving the statue from its original location to Meyer Blvd., and telegrams. Includes a program for the unveiling ceremonies (June 2, 1909). (46 pages), 1906-1910; 1919
File — Box: 14, 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
- 1906-1910; 1919
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)
- Letter signed David C. French, 125 West Eleventh Street, New York City, to Geo. E. Kessler, Hotel Manhattan, November 22, 1907
- Letter signed Henry Bacon, 160 Fifth Avenue, New York, to George E. Kessler, 403 Fidelity Trust Building, Kansas City, Mo., August 24, 1908
- Letter signed E.M. Clendening, The Commercial Club of Kansas City, Kansas City, Mo., to George E. Kessler, Member Meyer Statue Committee, May 27, 1909
- Invitation to unveiling ceremonies of the August Robert Meyer Statue in Kansas City, June 2, 1909
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository