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Commission among the Missouri troops at Vicksburg. Also contains a document to the officers
of the army and navy of the United States, dated July 17, 1863, regarding William D. Butler's
commission as a delegate for the U.S. Christian Commission to distribute stores in hospitals and
camps. Of special interest is a letter from William D. Butler to Rev. William G. Eliot, dated
September 2, 1863, describing the conditions of blacks who were delivered from bondage after
the battle of Vicksburg. Also includes a sketch of the St. Louis public schools and the
educational career of William D. Butler and newsclippings concerning the death of William D.
Butler and William M. Butler.
Cite as: William D. Butler Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A2579
Butts, Elba May.
Biographical Data Sheet, after 1966.
Biographical data sheet for the Missouri Historical Society filled out by Elba May Butts, 567
North and South Road, University City, St. Louis County, Missouri. Includes genealogical data
on the Butts family.
Cite as: Elba May Butts Biographical Data Sheet, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A2580
Buzzell, James C., Jr. (1931- ).
Family History Sheet, after 1965. 1 item [formerly Alphabetical File]
Family history sheet for the Missouri Historical Society filled out by James C. Buzzell, Jr.,
19 Lemp Road, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.
Cite as: James C. Buzzell, Jr., Family History Sheet, Missouri History Museum Archives, St.
Louis.
A2384
Byars, F.A.
Letter to Mr. J.J. Eslinger, 1883 May 11. 1 item
Letter signed F.A. Byars, Texarkana, Arkansas, to Mr. J.J. Eslinger, [St. Louis].
Congratulates him on the cash sales of his drey business; inquires about his clerk; and asks about
the price of counters and shelving.
Cite as: F.A. Byars Letter to Mr. J.J. Eslinger, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A0217
Byars, William Vincent (1857-1938).
Papers, 1878-1940. 3 boxes
William Vincent Byars (1857-1938) was born June 21, 1857, at Covington, Kentucky, the
son of James Byars, a distinguished pioneer educator of that state who carefully directed his
son's education. In 1877, Byars began his journalistic career as associate editor of the Covington
Weekly Record. He came to St. Louis to join the staff of the Daily Times in 1879. Later he was
on the staff of the Globe-Democrat, the Evening Chronicle, the Missouri Republican, and the St.
Louis Republic, as reporter, city editor, editorial writer, and editor. In 1897 and 1898, he was
local and editorial contributor to Harper's Weekly. A lover of poetry, Byars wrote "Tannhauser: a
Mystery" (verse), "The Glory of the Garden," "Tennessee: An Ode," "Old Songs to New Tunes,"
and others. In 1880, he married Loula Collins (1857-1916), daughter of a Tennessee clergyman.
They made their home with their 12 children at 425 North Taylor in Kirkwood, Missouri. Mr.
Byars died June 21, 1938, at his home.