Box 1
Container
Contains 107 Results:
Snapshot of August R. Holthaus in his World War II uniform with his parents, August J. Holthaus and Otillie A. Roemer Holthaus; the family dog; and his two sisters, Helen Rashcoe and Lucile Cook., 1944 Aug
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1944 Aug
Formal portrait of August R. Holthaus in his World War II uniform. “To Lucile and John. With Love Your Brother Bud” written on reverse., ca. 1944
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
ca. 1944
Small portrait of August R. Holthaus in his World War II uniform., ca. 1944
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
ca. 1944
Postcard signed Bud [August R. Holthaus], Miami Beach, Florida, to Lucile and John Charles Cook, 317 W 9th St., Baxter Springs, Kansas. Writes that he has had his test, and he is living in a hotel in Florida, one block from the ocean. Postcard image shows a home in Coral Gables, and the caption reads: “‘The Best Place to Live Under the Sun’ Coral Gables, Florida.”, 1942 Nov 4
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1942 Nov 4
Letter signed Bud [August R. Holthaus], Miami Beach, Fla., to Lucile and John Charles Cook, 317 W 9th St., Baxter Springs, Kansas. Writes about his journey from Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis to Miami Beach, Florida. He is training in the Army Air Force School, which has much better food than Jefferson Barracks. He is staying in a hotel and is living one block from the ocean. (5 pages, includes envelope), 1942 Nov 6
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1942 Nov 6
Postcard signed Bud [August R. Holthaus], Gulfport Field, Mississippi, to Lucile and John C. Cook, 317 W Ninth St., Baxter Springs, Kansas. Writes that he has had a change of address. He is now living only 70 miles from New Orleans. Postcard image shows the Gulfport beach with the caption: “Bert Jones Yacht Basin Seen Beyond Gulfport Yacht Club.”, 1942 Nov 16
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1942 Nov 16
Empty envelope of Pvt. Aug. R. Holthaus, U.S. Army, 631 Tech. Sch. Sq. Flight B Barracks, Gulfport Field, Miss., to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Cook, 317 West 9th St, Baxter Springs, Kansas. Note on envelope reads, “Wanting to be a ‘cadet.’”, 1943 Feb 15
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1943 Feb 15
Empty envelope of P.F.C. Aug. R. Holthaus, U.S. Army, 3 Rd. Gunnery Stud. Sq., LAAF, Laredo, Texas, to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Cook, 317 West 9th St, Baxter Springs, Kansas. Note above envelope reads, “Made Private First Class.”, 1943 Apr 9
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1943 Apr 9
Postcard signed Bud [August R. Holthaus], Laredo, Texas, to Lucile and John C. Cook, 317 West 9th St., Baxter Springs, Kansas. Writes that he has graduated and has earned the rank of Sargent. He has a new address. Postcard image shows Guadalupe Church in Laredo, Texas., 1943 May 20
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1943 May 20
Postcard signed Bud H. [August R. Holthaus], Laredo, Texas, to Lucile and John C. Cook, 317 West 9th St., Baxter Springs, Kansas. Writes that he has graduated and has received his wings and Sargent rank., 1943 May 16
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1943 May 16