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Fehl Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A3332

Scope and Contents

The collection includes ten sketches of St. Louis residences by George Fehl III; a few pieces of stationery of the George Fehl Blue Ribbon Cigar Company; promotional booklets, programs, and handbills for theatrical performances; and a city of St. Louis automobile license issued to Lavina Fehl in 1931.

Dates

  • circa 1920s-1971

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions for 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.

Biographical Sketch

German-born cigar manufacturer George Fehl died May 16, 1899, in St. Louis. His son George Nicholas Fehl (1874-1950) served for a time as secretary of the George Fehl Blue Ribbon Cigar Company. George Nicholas Fehl’s son George Otto Fehl (1904-1991) was an artist.

Extent

2.8 Cubic Feet ( (3 folders; 1 oversize item))

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Chronological.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

There are no physical or technical restrictions.

Donor Information

Collection was donated by Dorothy King in 2003.

Processing Information

Processed with funds from the Newman Family by Sara Law, 2023

Creator

Title
Inventory of Fehl Family Papers
Status
Completed
Author
EAD by Sara Law using ArchivesSpace
Date
2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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