Journals, notebooks, and pamphlets. Includes a small copy of Leo Tolstoy’s stories (including “The Bear Hunt”); two composition books of historical/genealogical information; two loose leaf unbound notebooks; the 1922, 1923, and 1930 yearbooks of the Webster Groves chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; a concert program of the Arion Club; and recognition information of the National Society of Magna Charta Dames. (10 items), 1922-1930
Scope and Contents
The papers include letters of Frank and Nellie Below, 1924-1926 (including Nellie’s letters describing her trip to Europe); letters of Louis and Dorcas Wolf, 1922-1926; the correspondence of Augustus Hager Bryant, 1924-1938; business papers regarding the Simmons Hardware Company, 1895-1923; Frank Below’s garden/farm journal, 1896; Keen Kutter poetry; 1st Missouri Home Guard Regiment papers, ca. 1915; maps; certificates of membership and stock; and photographs and family memorabilia.
Dates
- 1922-1930
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.25 Cubic Feet ( (2 boxes; 2 oversize folders (ca. 380 items)))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Below, Nellie (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Below, Frank H., -1941 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Bryant, Augustus Hager (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Wolf, Dorcus (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository