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St. Louis Gruetli Verein Records

 Collection
Identifier: A2932

Scope and Contents

The collection consists primarily of record books of the St. Louis Gruetli Verein (and later the St. Louis Schweizer Bund) that contain meeting minutes, expenditures, earnings, and financial reports. The collection also includes 72 issues of Der Schweizer (1931-1940); cash books; an account book; a sick list; a membership diary; a record book of membership applications; and loose papers including event programs, legal documents, and receipts.

Dates

  • 1850-1962

Creator

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

The St. Louis Gruetli Verein was formed in St. Louis circa 1849 as a benevolent society for natives of Switzerland. The organization offered its members the opportunity to socialize with one another, kept alive the traditions and cultural heritage of Switzerland, and paid out benefits to its sick and deceased members. The exact relationship of the St. Louis Gruetli Verein and the St. Louis Schweizer Bund is unclear; however, it appears that the Gruetli Verein changed its name to the Schweizer Bund in the 1910s.

Extent

2.9 Cubic Feet ( (18 volumes; 4 folders; 1 box))

Language of Materials

German

English

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into three series: Record Books Series, Loose Papers Series, and Der Schweizer Series. Within each series, the papers are arranged chronologically.

Physical and Technical Requirements

There are no physical or technical restrictions.

Donor Information

Collection was donated by Mrs. Mary Mills in 2011.

Processing Information

Processed by Dennis Northcott, July 2011.

Creator

Title
Inventory of St. Louis Gruetli Verein Records
Status
Completed
Author
EAD by Jaime Bourassa using ArchivesSpace
Date
2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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