Typescript of reminiscences of Anne Clendennin Russell (Mrs. Silas Bent Russell) about St. Louis life from 1861 to 1947. Descriptions of homes, anecdotes of family interest, the Kerry Patch, etc. (acc. no. 58-0112), [ca. 1947]
Scope and Contents
The collection contains family and business papers, estate papers, passports, and deeds of the families of Lemon Parker, William Russell, and James Russell (St. Louis, Washington County, and Franklin County, Mo.). Included are a travel journal of Lemon Parker, Sr.; land records from Howard County, Mo.; records relating to the firm of Ward & Parker and to the Galena Mining Company; and reminiscences of Anne Clendennin Russell (wife of Silas Bent Russell, son of Russella Russell Parker’s brother Charles Silas Russell) about St. Louis life from 1861-1947, written ca. 1947.
Dates
- [ca. 1947]
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.75 Cubic Feet ( (2 boxes))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Parker, George, Ward, 1829-1899 (Associated name, Person)
- From the Collection: Parker, Lemon, Sr. (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Russell, John G. (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Parker family (Creator, Family)
- From the Collection: Russell family (Creator, Family)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository