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Diary, 1847-1864. 1 volume
Philip Gooch Ferguson was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia, and educated in
Virginia and Missouri. By the age of 23, he had been involved in several newspapers before
joining the 3rd Regiment of Missouri Mounted Volunteers, which was involved in the Mexican
War. After the war he had a business interest in the St. Louis newspapers, the Democrat and the
St. Louis Herald. Known as "Jenks" in the newspaper business.
The diary of day-to-day accounts of his expedition with the Mexican War effort, with good
descriptions of places and the Mexican people he encountered. Continues with descriptions of his
life in St. Louis after the war, with commentary on local events. Also includes some of his
poetry.
Cite as: Philip Gooch Ferguson Diary, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A2703
Ferguson, William Clarence (1884- ).
Biographical Data Sheet, no date. 1 item [formerly Alphabetical File]
Biographical data sheet for the Missouri Historical Society regarding William Clarence
Ferguson, filled out by his sister Gladys F. McCrary. Includes genealogical data on his family.
Cite as: William Clarence Ferguson Biographical Data Sheet, Missouri History Museum
Archives, St. Louis.
A2704
Ferring, Georgene Otto, Mrs. (1921- ).
Biographical Data Sheets, 1959 Feb 18. 2 items [formerly Alphabetical File]
Biographical data sheet and family history sheet for the Missouri Historical Society filled out
by Mrs. Georgene Otto Ferring, 9 Fielding Road, Clayton, St. Louis County, Missouri. Includes
genealogical data on her family.
Cite as: Mrs. Georgene Otto Ferring Biographical Data Sheets, Missouri History Museum
Archives, St. Louis.
A0483
Ferris, Ruth.
Papers, 1948-1985. 1 box
A widely reputed authority on the Mississippi River and steamboats, Ruth Ferris was a St.
Louis teacher at the Community School at 900 Lay Road in Ladue, Missouri, for 35 years until
her retirement as assistance principal in 1957. Thereafter, she worked as curator of the River
Room at the Missouri Historical Society until her second retirement in 1965.
Select papers, consisting of biographical data; a scrapbook documenting Ferris' tenure with
the Missouri Historical Society (1958-1965); and printed matter from the Community School,
consisting of a flier regarding the history of Golden Eagle pilot house and its purchase by the
Community School (1948), newsletters (1985), alumni bulletins (1984-1985), annual report
(1983-1984), undated brochure and programs commemorating the 70th anniversary of the school
(1984-1985). The collection also includes a letter from Don Jones of CBS addressed to Ferris,
April 25, 1960.
Cite as: Ruth Ferris Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A2705
Ferriss, Grace Moon, Mrs. (1886- ).
Biographical Data Sheet, [no year] Feb 12. 1 item [formerly Alphabetical File]