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Copy of typescript letter of Enno Kraehe, acquisition project manager, St. Louis Ordnance Plant, to Lt. Colonel David L. Van Syckle, commanding officer, St. Louis Ordnance Plant, St. Louis, Mo. “We are in receipt of a communication from Mr. M.L. Neaf one of the commissioners appointed by the Court to assess damages by reason of our taking of the Ranken Tract which comprises part of the St. Louis Ordnance Plant Powder Storage Area. . . .” Mr. Neaf asked several questions regarding danger to adjoining property in the event of an explosion., 1942 Apr 20

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains financial statements of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (Clayton, Mo.), 1923-1936; papers relating to the St. Louis Ordnance Plant Powder Storage Area, 1942; papers and photocopies of newspaper clippings mostly relating to Martin L. Neaf’s work as St. Louis County assessor, 1932-1956; photographs; and typescript reminiscences of Martin L. Neaf’s daughter Genevieve Neaf, circa 1992.

Dates

  • 1942 Apr 20

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.28 Cubic Feet ( (1 box; 1 oversize folder))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

Contact:
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