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eturns, descriptive rolls and accounts of pay and clothing, and quarterly returns of deceased
soldiers.
Cite as: John Downey Civil War Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A0404
Downtown Lighting Association.
Records, 1830-1838; 1909-1911. 2 boxes; 1 volume
The Downtown Lighting Association was organized in 1909 to improve street lighting in the
business district of St. Louis. Tom W. Bennett was president.
Subscriptions by property owners and merchants for an improved street lighting system in
the business district of St. Louis, 1909; specifications for electric light standards for the
Downtown Lighting Association, submitted by Union Electric and Power Company, May 5,
1909; blueprints of arc lamp posts for proposed illumination of downtown district; minutes,
1909-1911; report of the Committee on Resolutions, Downtown Lighting Association, December
1910; notes on gas works, 1830-1838; ledger with members list, subscriptions, salaries,
construction costs, etc. (1909-1910).
Cite as: Downtown Lighting Association Records, Missouri History Museum Archives, St.
Louis.
A2659
Drabelle, Philip George (1895- ).
Biographical Data Sheet, circa 1960s. 1 item [formerly Alphabetical File]
Biographical data sheet for the Missouri Historical Society regarding Philip George Drabelle,
401 Parkwood Road, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri (form filled out by his wife).
Includes genealogical data on his family.
Cite as: Philip George Drabelle Biographical Data Sheet, Missouri History Museum Archives,
St. Louis.
A0405
Drake, Charles D. (1811-1892).
Papers, 1840-1916. 1 folder (approximately 25 items)
Charles D. Drake came to St. Louis in 1834, founded the St. Louis Law Library, and in 1850
he was elected to the Missouri legislature. He was elected to the United States Senate in 1867,
and resigned to accept appointment of chief justice of the Court of Claims, 1870. He retired in
1885.
Contains eight letters of C.D. Drake to contemporaries on subjects of the day, including his
election to the U.S. Senate in 1867; silver wedding anniversary card of Mr. and Mrs. Drake;
papers regarding Drake's purchase of stock in Little Katie Mine, Colorado; and biographical
data.
Cite as: Charles D. Drake Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A2660
Drake, George Silas, Jr. (1875- ).
Family History Sheet, circa 1927. 1 item [formerly Alphabetical File]
Family history sheet for the Missouri Historical Society filled out by George Silas Drake, Jr.,
6115 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri. Includes genealogical data on his family.
Cite as: George Silas Drake, Jr., Family History Sheet, Missouri History Museum Archives, St.
Louis.