DATE: 1880-1985
CREATOR: Argo-Keiser Family
SCOPE: The collection consists of of photographs, film negatives, glass plate negatives, print plates, and related documents of the Argo-Keiser family from the period 1880-1985. There are two series in the collection: Photographs and Related Documents. These series are divided into sixteen folders.
HISTORY: Captain Elias (Ike) Lambert Argo was a steamboat captain from Ironton, Ohio who worked primarily on the upper Ohio and was associated with such lines as the Bay Line and the Greene Line. His daughter, Irene Estelle Argo Keiser (1883-1972) moved from Ironton, Ohio to St. Louis with her husband Frank Keiser in 1911. Mrs. Keiser and her husband ran the Tavern Hotel, a motor hotel located in the West End neighborhood. Mrs. Keiser was an active member of the Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen until her death.
EXTENT: 1 linear foot
ACCESS: This is collection P-32. This collection is available for on-site use only in the Rare Book and Manuscripts Reading Room. Some of the collection may be photocopied, digitally scanned or photographed, depending on condition. Researchers are advised to call ahead concerning changes in hours due to University intersessions and holidays. The St. Louis Mercantile Library is located on levels one and two of the Thomas Jefferson Library building. More information about conducting research with the archival collections of the Library, including current building hours and reading room policies, can be found on our Research page.
RESTRICTIONS: None
Preferred Citation note: The preferred citation for this collection is "From the collections of the Herman T. Pott National Inland Waterways Library at the University of Missouri - St. Louis.”
INVENTORY
| Series | Folder Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 1 | Argo-Keiser Family Photos 1880-1900 |
| Photographs | 2 | Argo-Keiser Family Photos 1900-1920 |
| Photographs | 3 | Argo-Keiser Family Photos 1900-1920 |
| Photographs | 4 | Argo-Keiser Family Photos 1900-1920 |
| Photographs | 5 | Argo-Keiser Family Photos 1900-1920 |
| Photographs | 6 | Argo-Keiser Family Photos 1900-1920 |
| Photographs | 7 | Argo-Keiser Family Photos 1900-1920 |
| Photographs | 8 | Argo-Keiser Family Photos 1900-1920 |
| Photographs | 9 | Argo-Keiser Family Photos 1900-1920 |
| Photographs | 10 | Argo-Keiser Family Photos 1920-1940 |
| Photographs | 11 | Argo-Keiser Family Photos 1940-1970 |
| Photographs | 12 | River-Related Photographs 1900-1985 |
| Related Documents | 13 | River-Related Print Plates |
| Related Documents | 14 | Family papers, correspondence, ephemera |
| Related Documents | 15 | Family Bible |
| Related Documents | 16 | Lake Forest Estate Plan |
Folder 12 Inventory:
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Negative, Captain Elias (Ike) Lambert Argo, early 20th century
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Photograph, view of river, unknown date
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Photograph, Family photo (unknown if Argo family) on steamboat, early 20th century
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Photograph, Steamboat Joseph B. Williams, 1907
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Photograph, Steamboat Henry M. Stanley, early 20th century
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Photograph, Steamboat Fleetwood, early 20th century
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Photograph, Captain Elias (Ike) Lambert Argo, early 20th century
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Same as above, enlarged and cropped. 9. Photograph, Inland Marine, 1988
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Photograph, Mark Largent, M/V Amoco Missouri, 1984
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Photograph, Steamboat Indiana, early 20th century
