M-258: St. Louis Business Journal Photograph Collection
HISTORY: Acquired by the Mercantile Library
in 2001. The St. Louis Business Journal began publishing a weekly newspaper
in January 1980, with the intent to specifically serve the information
needs of the St. Louis Business Community
SCOPE: This collection comprises of the photographs
obtained by the newspaper for use in publication. The collection has been
divided into five separate series:
Series 1: People
This series comprises the bulk of collection M-258 as is primarily
images of individuals or groups of individuals organized alphabetically
by name.
Series 2: People-Supplementary
Comprised of a few images that arrived after the initial organization
of individual photos was completed
Series 3: General Subject
A relatively small series that was organized into very general
subjects. Use of the printed finding aid is recommended for locating images
by general subject.
Series 4: Locations
Contains images of various locals primarily in the St. Louis
Metropolitan areas. Also contains images of various business buildings.
Series 5: Organizations/Corporations
Primarily images of groups of individuals pertaining to various
corporations or non profit entities. Generally speaking the individuals
are not specifically named.
HOLDINGS: Approximately 10,000 separate entries and 30,000 photos
housed in 31 boxes approximately 45 linear feet.
ACCESS: Some of the material in Special Collection M-122 may
be photocopied, digitally scanned or photographed, subject to condition
and size.
Copies of the finding aid are available for download.
M-258
St. Louis Business Journal Photograph Collection (.rtf)
*Important* this collection is housed at an off site location and is therefore not available on demand. Patrons are urged to contact the library before their arrival. Contact information is provided below, or by calling 314-516-7247.
An online database for the St. Louis Business Journal Photograph Collection is currently under construction.