Guide to the Archival Collections.pdf - Missouri History Museum

Cite as: John W. Fisher Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A0492
Fiske, John (1842-1901).
Papers, [1850-1920]. 3 folders (approximately 15 items)
John Fiske was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1842. He grew up in Middletown and
remained there until he entered Harvard. He received the degree of LL.D. in 1865 and A.M. in
1866. In 1879, he devoted himself to writing and lecturing. He made himself known as a lucid
expositor of Spencer and Darwin. He was one of the most sought-after lecturers in America. He
was appointed professor of American history at Washington University in 1885 and had been a
member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Oriental Society, British
Folklore Society, and the California Historical Society. He died July 4, 1901.
The papers contain maps drawn by Fiske for use in his books; essay by W.P. Trent titled
"Mr. Fiske's Old Virginia"; proof sheets from "The Fall of New France," by John Fiske;
bibliophile society proof of John Fiske's Astoria address, which was later given to William K.
Bixby.
Cite as: John Fiske Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A0495
Fitz-John Porter court martial collection, 1863-1891. 1 box (approximately 50 items)
Papers concern the re-opening of the case involving the court martial of Fitz-John Porter.
Cite as: Fitz-John Porter Court Martial Collection, Missouri History Museum Archives, St.
Louis.
A0493
Fitzgerald, William L.
Criminal law digest, circa late 1800s. 1 volume (478 pages)
William Fitzgerald was a St. Louis attorney, who began his career in the 1860s with the city
marshal's office. During the 1870s and 1880s, he served as a clerk in the Court of Criminal
Corrections. In the 1890s he practiced law as a private attorney.
This volume is a manuscript digest of criminal law in Missouri, arranged alphabetically by
topic, with definitions and case citations, and an index of cases at rear of volume. It is unclear at
what point in Fitzgerald's career this digest was compiled and used.
Cite as: William L. Fitzgerald Criminal Law Digest, Missouri History Museum Archives, St.
Louis.
A0494
Fitzgibbon, James W. (1916-1985)
Papers, circa 1938-circa 1986. 21 boxes, oversize folders, 15 tubes
Drawings, prints, sketches, slides, films, photographs, watercolors, and newsclippings related
to Fitzgibbon and Synergetics, Synergetics job files, correspondence with friend and business
associate Buckminster Fuller, notes, and various teaching/research files.
Finding aid available.
Cite as: James W. Fitzgibbon Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A0496
Fitzpatrick, Daniel Robert, 1891-1969.
Collection, 1954-1968. 1 box; 1 oversize folder