Bud Mattox Native American Artifacts Photograph Collection

Collection

Identifier: P0975

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Bud Mattox Native American Artifacts Photograph Collection contains four photographs documenting Wilbur Louis “Bud” Mattox's collection of prehistoric Native American artifacts. During the 1940s-1960s, Mattox amassed an important and influential collection of artifacts from the Lower Meramec River Valley Region. The photographs show Mattox's displays of stone axes, arrowheads, and other artifacts. Two of the photographs show two men examining the collection.

Dates

ca. 1960-1970

Creator

Mattox, Wilbur Louis, 1916-1977 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

No viewing restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical / Historical

Wilbur Louis "Bud" Mattox was born in Sullivan, Missouri in 1916 and died in Sullivan in 1977. During the 1940s-1960s, he amassed an important and influential collection of prehistoric Native American artifacts from the Lower Meramec River Valley Region. He was also active in the local Sullivan community, serving as an elected alderman and operating a sign painting business. He is buried in the Sullivan Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Extent

.01 Cubic Feet ( (1 folder; 4 photographs))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

No physical or technical restrictions.

Donor Information

Collection donated by Ernestine Enloe in 2016.

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copies and item-level records of select images are posted as they are created and can be accessed through the Online Collections on the Missouri Historical Society website (mohistory.org/collections).

Digitized images are generated from the original item whenever possible and files are adjusted only to ensure an accurate representation. Master files are saved in TIF format and JPEG viewing files are automatically generated from the master files.