Guide to the Archival Collections.pdf - Missouri History Museum

Baskett, James Newton (1849-1925).
Papers, 1903-1906; no date. 1 folder [formerly Alphabetical File]
James Newton Baskett moved with his family to Callaway County, Missouri, from Kentucky
in 1856. He was educated at the University of Missouri. He began his career as a civil servant in
Audrain County but later became involved in civil engineering. Poor health forced him to enter
another profession and he began a writing career. Baskett wrote primarily on topics of natural
history and published several natural history books including The Story of the Birds. His works
included some fiction. Baskett died in Mexico, Missouri, in 1925. He was married to Jeannie
Gordon Morrison. They had two sons.
Contains genealogical information on the Baskett family, a biographical sketch of James
Newton Baskett, and correspondence between Baskett and the Missouri Historical Society.
Cite as: James Newton Baskett Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A2122
Baskett, William B.
Letter, 1845 Dec 6. 1 item
Letter of William B. Baskett, Jefferson City, Missouri, to cousin Miss E. Baskett, Callaway
County, Missouri.
Cite as: William B. Baskett Letter, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A1979
Bassett, Robert and Shirley.
Genealogy, 1956. 1 folder [formerly Alphabetical File]
Two biographical data sheets for the Missouri Historical Society filled out by Robert
Maurice Bassett and Shirley Martin Bassett, 429 Edgewood, Clayton, Mo.
Cite as: Robert and Shirley Bassett Genealogy, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A0091
Bassford, Homer (1870- ).
Papers, 1891-1934. 1 box
Homer Bassford was born in Mexico, Missouri, in 1870 and was educated at public schools
and at the Barker Academy. He married Etta Overman Chase in 1892. He started his career in
journalism with R.M. White of the Mexico Ledger and in 1889 he became the Sunday editor and
subsequently the city editor of the Kansas City Times. He moved to St. Louis in 1893 and took
the job of music and dramatic critic at the St. Louis Republic.
Collection contains letters to Bassford from distinguished theatrical and political persons
concerning business related items.
Cite as: Homer Bassford Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A1980
Batdorf Family.
Genealogy, no date. 1 folder [formerly Alphabetical File]
Contains genealogical information on the Batdorf families of Ohio, Illinois, and St. Louis.
Cite as: Batdorf Family Genealogy, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A1981
Bates, Charles R.
Biography, 1951. 1 folder [formerly Alphabetical File]