St. Louis Gruetli Verein Records
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
- St. Louis Gruetli Verein (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
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
- St. Louis Gruetli Verein (Creator, Organization)
- St. Louis Schweizer Bund (Creator, Organization)
- 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