Miscellaneous correspondence of H.B. King’s children and their descendants. Includes correspondence to H. Blackford and Ruth J. King from R.E. Snedden, F.A. Hahn (The Boys' Latin School, Baltimore), their son H. Bronson King, Mary King Coolidge, Rev. David H. Benson (rector, St. Peter's Episcopal Church in St. Louis), and U.S. Senator Clifford P. Case; a letter to Mary King Coolidge from F. Gerald New (jeweler) and a bill to her for services rendered from Samuel Allcorn, Jr. (counsellor at law); correspondence to H. Bronson King from B.H. Wetherby, Patricia L. Hall (American consul in Barcelona), P.G.J. Koornhof (ambassador to the United States from South Africa), and F.J. Fraser (British consul in Washington); letter signed "Adele" to "Pat" about Wright family genealogy; unsigned letter to "Pat" on stationery labeled "Elizabeth & William O'Grady," and explanation of Medicare benefits mailed to "Ruth J. King for H. Bronson King.", 1940-1990
Scope and Contents
The collection consists primarily of the personal correspondence of Harry Bronson King and members of his family, including his parents, David H. and Helen M. King; sister, Anna B. King; wife, Grace E. Wright King; and children, Harry Blackford King and Mary H. King Coolidge. The collection also contains some legal and financial documents, mostly related to financial transactions between members of the King family; genealogical information on the Bronson family, compiled by H.B. King; newspaper clippings related to the King family, including obituaries; and miscellaneous clippings and items. The Personal Correspondence Series makes up the bulk of the collection and includes correspondence of various members of the King family, dated 1890-1990. The bulk of the series consists of personal letters H.B. King received from his mother, Helen M. King, in Europe in the years immediately preceding her death. It also includes letters H.B. King received from his sister, wife, and, children; family correspondence; and some other personal correspondence of H.B. King's father, wife, and children. The Legal and Financial Papers Series includes a wide range of documents related to land transactions, accounts, and other financial affairs of the King family, dated 1890-1954. The Genealogy Series includes information on the history of the Bronson family, compiled by H.B. King and others. The Newspaper Clippings Series includes newspaper clippings, most of which are related to the King family, including obituaries of family members, dated circa 1890-1950. The Miscellaneous Series contains documents related to the H.B. King family, as well as a few photographs. Those with dates range from 1911 to 1990, but most of the miscellaneous documents and all of the photographs are undated.
Dates
- 1940-1990
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet ( (1 box))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository