Scope and Contents The Charles A. Hiemenz Photograph Collection contains photographs documenting the destruction of the 1927 tornado, as well as a photograph showing children competing in a fashion show. The bulk of the collection consists of snapshots showing extensive tornado damage to homes and businesses. Several locations are identified, including addresses on West Pine, Westminster, Sarah, and West Bell. Several photographs show African American women and children posing in front of destroyed...

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The collection includes two items: a program for the play Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty and a small booklet entitled “Recipes from First Ladies.” Included in the booklet are various cookie and dessert recipes from Pat Nixon, Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford, Michelle Obama, Hilary Clinton, Melania Trump, Laura Bush, and Mamie Eisenhower.

Scope and Contents The bulk of the St. Louis Maternity Hospital Papers relate to the issue of fundraising to pay for the new (1928) hospital. The collection is also particularly strong in documenting the construction of the hospital building at 630 South Kingshighway during the years 1925 through 1928. The correspondence with the architects reveals not only concerns about the modernity and efficiency of the building's layout, but hints at social issues as well. A letter dated October 12, 1925, refers...