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Barton, David (1783-1837).
Papers, 1811-1836. 1 box
David Barton was born December 14, 1783, in Tennessee and received his education at
Greenville College (Academy) in Tennessee. He took a job after graduation in the law office of
Judge Anderson, where he received the bulk of his law training. In 1809, he and his brothers
moved to Missouri and settled in St. Charles. David Barton taught school for a while and
proceeded to join the army and fight in the War of 1812. After the war he moved to St. Louis and
began practicing law. He became the attorney general for the Territory of Missouri in 1813 and
later was elected to the St. Louis Circuit Bench. In 1820, he was chosen as the first president of
the first Constitutional Convention. He has been identified as writing the constitution that was
adopted by that body. He was affiliated with the Whig party and was chosen as the first U.S.
senator from Missouri. He never married. After leaving the Senate he returned to Boonville,
Missouri, and took the position of circuit judge. He was declared insane by the county court at
Boonville shortly before his death September 22, 1837. During his lifetime he was often called
"Little Red" and after his death he has been called "Missouri's Forgotten Senator." It is believed
by many that his political career was overshadowed by Thomas Hart Benton.
Collection contains letters from Barton mostly concerning political matters; political
documents, clippings and genealogy notes; and typescript data on Barton and speeches given
before the Missouri Historical Society by James Jones October 14, 1920, and also by Charles van
Ravenswaay.
Cite as: David Barton Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A1976
Bascom, Joseph Dayton (1849- ).
Genealogy, 1954; no date. 1 folder [formerly Alphabetical File]
Contains genealogical information regarding the Bascom family and letter of Mrs. Charles E.
Bascom, 52 Portland Place, St. Louis, to Charles van Ravenswaay, June 5, 1954.
Cite as: Joseph Dayton Bascom Genealogy, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A1977
Bascome, Western Radford.
Papers, 1929. 1 folder
Collection contains undated family history sheet for the Missouri Historical Society filled out
by Western Radford Bascome of New York City; typescript memorial sketch of Ellen Kearny
Bascome (1843-1912) (6 pages); and correspondence of Western Radford Bascome and the
Missouri Historical Society, 1929.
Cite as: Western Radford Bascome Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A0090
Baseball and Sports Collection, 1877-1988. 2 boxes
Collection contains information regarding early baseball clubs in St. Louis and numerous
programs of athletic contests including rowing, running, and walking contests. Also includes
clippings, stock certificates in St. Louis baseball clubs, correspondence regarding the St. Louis
Cardinals, and souvenirs of the Cardinals, including bumper stickers.
Finding aid available.
Cite as: Baseball and Sports Collection, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A1978