Scope and Contents The John H. Gundlach Papers consist primarily of correspondence, clippings, notes, memoranda, and printed material that document Gundlach’s activities in city planning and civic affairs, as well as his interest in the theater and collecting manuscripts. The Civic Affairs Series comprises correspondence, memoranda, notes, and clippings arranged by the various St. Louis city improvement projects that Gundlach was instrumental in...

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The Gladys Hecker Myles Engraving Collection contains three hand-colored engravings collected by Myles and displayed in her home. "The Levee at St. Louis" shows riverboats, including the Lady Lee steamboat, crowded around the St. Louis Levee. "Jefferson City. Missouri - River" shows the Missouri capitol building perched on a hill overlooking the Missouri River. "Das Court-House in St. Louis" shows the Old Courthouse in St. Louis.