W.H. Dunn: Correspondence with the consulting landscape architect of Dunn & McKee of Kansas City and president of the United States Civil Service Commission John A. McIlhenny regarding Dunn's application for land appraiser with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Reference to the Royal Arcanum Lodge. Of interest is letter from Dunn announcing his resignation as park superintendent to set up his own office (October 25, 1913) and letter asking Kessler for his endorsement for Dunn's old position with the Board of Park Commissioners (April 29, 1916). (30 pages), 1905; 1907-1908; 1913-1916; no date
File — Box: 23, Folder: 15
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
- 1905; 1907-1908; 1913-1916; 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