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...

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...

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...

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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.

Scope and Contents This series contains various sets of publications from Parks College, including issues of news, bulletins, and directories. Folder 9: Parks College Alumni Directory (1957-1958, 1959-1960)Folder 10: Parks College Bulletins (1945, 1946-1947)Folder 11: Parks College News (Fall 1969/Winter 1970, Summer 1970), Parks Air News (Winter 2001), Parks Today (Summer 2002, Winter 2002) Oversize Folder: Parks Air News (July 1939, August 1939, September 1939,...

Scope and Contents The Wilhem H. Bauer Collection contains objects from a medical doctor and Director of Pathology at Saint Louis University’s Dental School. Born to a Jewish mother, Bauer immigrated to the United States after Nazi persecution and accepted a position at Saint Louis University. Bauer was also known for his friendship with Kurt von Schuschnigg, chancellor of Austria in the 1930s and a friend from Innsbruck whom Bauer invited to teach at Saint Louis University in the 1940s. The collection...