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George T. Knott Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 678
Scope and Contents The George T. Knott Collection documents the academic life and aviation interests of George Thomas Knott, a student of Parks College who graduated in Aviation Mechanical Engineering in 1948. Many of the materials date from the 1930s and 1940s—a pivotal time that provides insight on aeronautics during World War II, as well as the decade when the school merged with Saint Louis University. Highlights of the collection include Knott's Academics, which details his enrollment and coursework...
Dates: 1936 - 1936

John R. Bradstreet Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 635
Scope and Contents The material consists of correspondence from John R. Bradstreet, S.J., a California Province Jesuit, to his sister Consuelo in the years just prior to, during, and immediately after his service as a United States Army chaplain in the Second World War. There are also a few letters to Bradstreet from soldiers with whom he had served, and several notes to Consuelo from family members as well as acquaintances of her brother. The letters in this collection give an account of the daily experiences...
Dates: 1941-1947

Louis E. Alewel Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 643
Scope and Contents The contents of this collection reflect the varied interests of Louis Alewel, an American who participated in German-American organizations and promoted German culture. The materials include correspondence, notes, records, books and booklets, pamphlets, publications, and clippings that cover an array of cultural topics from the U.S. railrood to multiple sclerosis to elections from 1923 to 1969. Of particular interest are the items advocating for relief for Germany after World War...
Dates: 1923-1969

Louisa L. Jekel Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 644
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of photographs, postcards, travel folders, guidebooks and other memorabilia gathered by Louisa Jekel and her colleagues.  These items provide information about the activities and history of the 70th General Hospital.  A talk which Jekel gave details some of the history of the unit and several reunion programs add to information about the personnel.

Dates: 1923 - 1973