Saint Louis Bicentennial Corporation, Inc. Records

Collection

Identifier: A1384

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Papers include minutes, reports, press releases, invoices, memoranda, and financial statements of the corporation. Also includes papers relating to the Gateway Arch, Busch Memorial Stadium, and the many events sponsored by the St. Louis Bicentennial Corporation.

Dates

1947-1966
Majority of material found within 1963-1966

Creator

Saint Louis Bicentennial Corporation, Inc. (Creator, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

For permission to publish, quote from, or reproduce material in this collection, please contact the Archives Reference Desk at archives@mohistory.org. Copyright restrictions may apply. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.

Historical Sketch

St. Louis Bicentennial Corporation, Inc., was established June 11, 1964, to celebrate the bicentennial of the founding of St. Louis. The president of the board of directors was August A. Busch, Jr. Up to 3,000 events were staged and conducted by individuals and groups representing every facet of St. Louis life.

Extent

6.9 Cubic Feet ( (7 boxes))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by Early Organization, Subject Files, Newspaper Clippings and Printed Matter, and Oversize Items.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

There are no physical or technical restrictions.

Donor Information

The collection was donated in January 1967.

Existence and Location of Copies

Selected items from this collection have been digitized by Missouri Historical Society staff. The images may be viewed online by clicking the links beside each item in the inventory.