St. Louis Mercantile Library

M-164: St. Louis Fairs & Expositions Collection

 

HISTORY: This collection was assembled from topical materials accumulated by the Mercantile Library throughout its long history.

SCOPE: The collection concerns the Mississippi Valley Sanitary Fair of 1864 and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904. It includes photographs, official fair newspapers, a typescript history, brochures, and other ephemera of two of St. Louis's most noteworthy and historic celebrations.

HOLDINGS: 2 prints boxes of photographs and ephemera

ACCESS: No guide to Special Collection M-164 exists. Portions of the material may be photocopied, digitally scanned or photographed, subject to condition.

In observance of security procedures, certain services may not be available shortly before the daily closing time.
Direct questions or comments regarding this site to
The Saint Louis Mercantile Library at the University of Missouri-St. Louis

Charles Brown
Reference Services,
St. Louis Subject Specialist
314.516.7243
cbrown@umsl.edu