Items

Explore individual items gathered for collections and exhibits centered around particular themes, people, places, or events.

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  Portrait of an Unidentified Buffalo Soldier

  Portrait showing an African American soldier posed in his uniform. He is standing with one hand holding his calvary saber and the other hand resting on his scabbard. The name of the soldier is unknown, but he is likely a member of either the 9th or 10th Calvary. His designation as part of Troop B is clearly visible on his kepi.
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  Painting of Chauncey Filley's Residence by Dorothy Holloway Pflager

  Watercolor painting of Chauncey Filley's residence by Dorothy Holloway Pflager, 1961. Filley served as the 18th mayor of St. Louis, 1863-1864.
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  Painting "Old Buildings" by Angelo B.M. Corrubia

  Oil painting titled "Old Buildings" by St. Louis architect Angelo B.M. Corrubia. The painting likely depicts old sections of downtown North St. Louis.
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  Tempra Portrait of Duke Ellington by Spencer T. Banks from Poro College

  Tempra on board painted portrait of Duke Ellington by Spencer T. Banks. Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was a prominent African American bandleader and prolific composer of over 1000 songs. This portrait is one of several entertainers painted by St. Louis artist Spencer Banks and displayed in the Amytis Auditorium of Poro College
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  Portrait of Marie Therese Bourgeois Chouteau by Francois M. Guyol de Guiran

  Oil on board portrait of Madame Marie Therese Bourgeois Chouteau, St. Louis' "founding mother". She wears dark clothing, shawl and white Creole-style head wrap.
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  Painting "Metropolitan Approach" by Dorothy Holloway Pflager

  Watercolor painting "Metropolitan Approach" by Dorothy Holloway Pflager. Pflager was well known for preserving the memories of St. Louis communities. Her most famous series was on the Mill Creek Valley neighborhood, a historically African-American community. The city was in the process of demolition, and she wanted to preserve the memory of this neighborhood and many others.
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  Pencil Drawing of "Mudjekeewis" Mural by Edward Mutrux

  Pencil drawing of "Mudjekeewis" mural by St. Louis architect Edward Mutrux. Mudjekeewis is an Ojibwe legend about the spirit keeper of the West and is often symbolized by a bear. Mutrux had a very accomplished career in St. Louis and was even a Monuments Man in WWII.
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  Edward Henry's Ninth and Pine Street Livery and Boarding Stable

  Men, horses, and carriages assembled outside a livery and stable at Ninth and Pine Streets (823-825 Pine Street). A sign painted on the building reads, "Edward Henry Ninth and Pine St. Livery and Boarding Stable. Successor to John McCreery." A saloon was also housed in the building.
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  "Sun Tobacco Works, Nos. 63 And 65 Locust Street, Saint Louis, Mo. Ms. Mepham, Bro And Co."

  Horizontal colored lithograph advertisement for Sun Tobacco Works, showing river scenes with plantation in background, barrels of tobacco being loaded onto steamer M.S. Mepham in foreground. Image surrounded by advertising copy.
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  Woman Passing a Group of Men on The Sidewalk in Front of the Strand and Columbia Theaters At 419 And 425 North 6th Street.

  Vertical, black and white photograph showing a woman walking down the sidewalk in front of the Strand and Columbia Theaters at 419 and 425 North 6th Street. A small group of men is standing behind her. An ornate overhang can be seen in the upper right corner. A poster advertising the films Bootles' Baby and The Man on the Case can be seen beneath the overhang.
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  South St. Louis Turnverein, Young Ladies Class, Bar Drill

  South St. Louis turnverein, young ladies' class, bar drill.
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  Peter Dupee's Wife

  Peter Dupee's wife. Peter was enslaved by Emma Dupey (also spelled Dupee), who brought him to Missouri from Henrico County, Virginia prior to 1860. In 1862, Emma married Ellis Cayce, who claimed to be a loyal citizen and approving of Peter's enlistment
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  Charles C. Waters, Captain, 56th U.s. Colored Troops.

  Bust portrait of Charles C. Waters in uniform, and facing forward. "Charles C. Waters [illegible line of writing] 1865" (written on the bottom of image). "Robertson," and "Saint Louis." (printed below image).
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  Letter of [R.E. Lee Gibson], Office of St. Louis Insane Asylum, St. Louis MO, To Mrs. Chopin [Kate Chopin], July 3, 1899

  Regarding a volume of poems that he has sent to her via a friend. The letter also quotes celebrated nature poet, Madison Cawin, who praised Chopin's novel, The Awakening.
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  Peter Dupee, Who Served with the United States Colored Troops

  Vertical, sepia-toned cabinet card showing Peter Dupee. A note on the back indicates that he is wearing a military vest. Peter was an African American Missourian who served as a soldier in the United States Colored Troops at Benton Barracks. He served in the 68th Infantry, Company A, and he died in 1865. He was married, but research found no information regarding his wife or his marriage.
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  Original Manuscript of Short Story, "Vagabonds," by Kate Chopin, 1895

  Original Manuscript of Short Story, "Vagabonds," by Kate Chopin, 1895.
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  Original Manuscript of Short Story, "A Louisiana Snow," By Kate Chopin, 1899

  Original title, "One Day in Winter," crossed out.
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  Translation of Guy De Maupassant's "Solitude" By Kate Chopin from St. Louis Life (Second Copy), December 28, 1895

  Translation of Guy De Maupassant's "Solitude" By Kate Chopin from St. Louis Life (Second Copy), December 28, 1895.
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  Original Ink Manuscript of Short Story, "ti Frere," By Kate Chopin, 1896

  Includes Chopin's original corrections in pencil. Several pages are missing from the manuscript.
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  Drawing of a Creole Woman by Anna Maria von Phul

  Watercolor sketch of a Creole woman in blue head wrap, blue dress, and red kerchief by Anna Maria von Phul.
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  Portrait of Dr. Tom Dooley by Rose McGillicuddy

  Portrait of Dr. Tom Dooley, St. Louis area physician, humanitarian and political activist. The portrait was painted by Rose McGillicuddy and commissioned by Jean Mann.
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  Painting of Barrett Station Road by Angelo B. M. Corrubia

  Angelo B. M. Corrubia was a famous architect and painter who immigrated from Italy. This painting portrays the countryside.
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  Mary Institute Fourth Academic Class, 1897

  Mary Institute fourth academic class, 1897.
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  First Class to Graduate from St. Louis Training School for Nurses

  First class to graduate from St. Louis training school for nurses.
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  Circular Invitation to a Luncheon Held by the Ladies of St. Luke's M.E. Church

  Reads: "You are invited to get your luncheon at 720 North Broadway, [St. Louis, Mo.]...The Ladies of St. Luke's M.E. Church are using this means to help pay for a new church building."