Guide to the Archival Collections.pdf - Missouri History Museum

main part of the collection concerns the War of 1812 and Indian affairs (1820-1830). The later
material includes some tax and estate settlement records, genealogical material, and
reminiscences. Ledger “A” of Kinzie, Forsyth and Co., Peoria, Illinois, trading post general
store, 1806-1815. Farm and business accounts of William Forsyth, St. Louis, including journal of
dairy, and accounts of hay and wood sold, 1845-1849. Account book of Forsyth and Kingsbury,
St. Louis, with records of real estate transactions and rents received, records of hay and wood
sold and pasturage of cattle, and accounts of money received of James W. Kingsbury estate (after
1853) by Robert Forsyth. Account book of the Chicago office of Kinzie, Forsyth and Co., is at
the Chicago Historical Society.
Cite as: Thomas Forsyth Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A0511
Fort Bellefontaine.
Order book, 1810 July-Aug. 2 volumes
Fort Bellefontaine was founded around 1805 as the first American military installation to be
built west of the Mississippi River. It was also used as a trading post for the Indians. The fort
was used until 1826 after which the post was moved to Jefferson Barracks.
Original and typescript volumes of orders issued from Fort Bellefontaine.
Cite as: Fort Bellefontaine Order Book, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
Fort Chartres Collection.
Moved to Forts Collection.
Fort Scott Collection, 1848-1853.
Moved to Forts Collection.
A0514
Fortnightly Dance Club (Saint Louis, Missouri).
Records, 1927-1971. 1 box
The object of the Fortnightly Dance Club was to promote social contacts for a selected group
of children through dances. The members of the group were fifteen years of age prior to
December 31 of the year the invitation was issued. The club was never to exceed more than 200
boys and girls. The members were suggested and selected by the chaperons of the group.
The records include minutes of the board of directors, the constitution of the club, programs,
rosters of boys and girl members. Also includes correspondence with various groups regarding
the preparation of the dances and general correspondence regarding the club.
Cite as: Fortnightly Dance Club Records, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A0515
Forts Collection, 1751-1960s. 1 box
"List of Forts and Military Posts in the United States and Adjacent Territory" by Edgar M.
Ledyard, 1926; newsclippings, typescripts, printed material, and speeches regarding Arkansas
River fortifications, 1751-1755; Fort Atkinson, Bent's Fort, Fort Bellefontaine, 1817-1935;
specifications for construction of Fort Chartres, 1739; Fort Clark, 1936; Kaskaskia fortifications,
1753-1757; Forts Madison, Manuel, Orleans, Osage, Pierre, Sandusky, Smith, Snelling,
Thonikas (1755), Tilton, and Vasquez; Ft. Scott; and St. Louis fortifications. Also includes
journal written by Oscar W. Collet that contains historical notes, facts about Fort Chartres and
the men involved in its operation, and notes about the Indians in the Illinois areas (footnotes give