Address of Henry P. Wyman before Sons of the Revolution giving his reminiscences of St. Louis from 1842. Individuals mentioned: Laclede, Pierre Chouteau, Captain Tom Targee, Professor John Henry Purkitt, Mrs. C.W. Pomeroy, Jenny Lind, P.T. Barnum, Adelina Patti, Madame Anna Bishop, Tom Thumb, Balmer, Robyn, Waldauer, Emile Karst, Eli Perkins, Dr. Bullard, Elder Chappell, and Mayor Washington King. Businesses mentioned: Profrock Furniture Company and Kennard Carpet Company. Places mentioned: Big Mound, Bloody Island, Paps Town, East St. Louis, Illinois Town, Chouteau’s Pond, La Petite Rivere, Gasconade Bridge, and Jefferson City, Missouri., 1912 Feb 22
Item — Box: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection of material pertaining to the history of the city of St. Louis. Includes original documents and letters and numerous articles and newsclippings referring to various aspects of life in St. Louis.
Dates
- 1912 Feb 22
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.7 Cubic Feet ( (5 boxes; 1 oversize folder))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository