Guide to the Archival Collections.pdf - Missouri History Museum

A1423
Saint Louis Grand Jury Association.
Records, 1961-1976. 1 folder (approximately 50 items)
The Saint Louis Grand Jury Association was formed to promote and advance the
effectiveness of the grand jury in St. Louis.
Papers include minutes, correspondence, newsletter of Grand Jury Association of St. Louis,
1961-62. Reports of the St. Louis Grand Jury, 1961-1976.
Cite as: Saint Louis Grand Jury Association Records, Missouri History Museum Archives, St.
Louis.
A1424
Saint Louis Grays (Saint Louis Missouri).
Records, 1834-1860. 3 volumes
The St. Louis Grays was an independent volunteer company of infantry organized "to
cultivate military science and discipline." Formed in 1832, intended for Black Hawk War, but
before command was uniformed and armed, Indian trouble was suppressed. With the Mexican
War, became Company A of the Saint Louis Legion. Reorganized after the Mexican War in
1847. In 1850s, called on to quell strikes, riots and civil disturbances. At outbreak of Civil War,
captured at Camp Jackson, some then joined Price's troops (Guibor's Battery of Light Artillery),
most formed Company D of the 1st Missouri Infantry (Confederate) under Colonel John S.
Bowen.
Record books contain the constitution, by-laws, minutes, and accounts of the St. Louis Grays
(1834-1847); a ledger (1840-1847); and a minute book (1848-1860). In addition, muster rolls no.
13 and 14 of the St. Louis Grays for Santa Fe, "for the purpose of being mustered into the service
of the United States under the requisition upon this State for Infantry to serve in New Mexico,"
are inserted loose into the earliest volume.
Cite as: Saint Louis Grays Records, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A2932
St. Louis Gruetli Verein.
Records, 1850-1962. 18 volumes; 4 folders; 1 box
The St. Louis Gruetli Verein was formed in St. Louis circa 1849 as a benevolent society for
natives of Switzerland. The organization offered its members the opportunity to socialize with
one another, kept alive the traditions and cultural heritage of Switzerland, and paid out benefits
to its sick and deceased members. The exact relationship of the St. Louis Gruetli Verein and the
St. Louis Schweizer Bund is unclear; however, it appears that the Gruetli Verein changed its
name to the Schweizer Bund in the 1910s.
The collection consists primarily of record books of the St. Louis Gruetli Verein (and later
the St. Louis Schweizer Bund) that contain meeting minutes, expenditures, earnings, and
financial reports. The collection also includes 72 issues of Der Schweizer (1931-1940); cash
books; an account book; a sick list; a membership diary; a record book of membership
applications; and loose papers including event programs, legal documents, and receipts. Most of
the collection is in German.
Finding aid available.
Cite as: St. Louis Gruetli Verein Records, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A1425
Saint Louis historic preservation collection, 1959-1970. 1 folder (approximately 30 items)