Missouri State Archives Finding Aid [998.360]

MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS Dr. Arnold G. Parks Jefferson City Postcard Collection

Abstract: Historic postcards of Jefferson City, county and state government buildings, commercial enterprises, educational institutions, street scenes and special events, 1870s-2008.

Extent: 1/10 cubic feet

Physical Description: Postcards; Paper; Photograph

Location: Missouri State Archives; Stacks

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Alternative Formats: TIF

Access Restrictions: None

Publication Restrictions: Standard copyright rules apply

Preferred Citation: [item description], [date]; Dr. Arnold G. Parks Jefferson City Postcard Collection, Record Group 998.360; Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City.

Acquisition Information: Gift with deed; Accession #2010-0001

Processing Information: Initial processing completed by AM on 10/18/2012; finalized by EW on 09/06/2017. Updated by EW on 10/30/2020, 01/07/2021 and 03/25/2021.

HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES

Dr. Arnold G. Parks is a Professor Emeritus of Sociology from Lincoln University in Jefferson City. He served as a member of the Friends of the Missouri State Archives Board for several years. Dr. Parks is also an author (see Related Collections below).

ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION as of 03/25/2021 DR. ARNOLD G. PARKS JEFFERSON CITY POSTCARD COLLECTION, MS360

Related Collections

MS064 David Denman Photograph Collection MS266 Historic City of Jefferson Collection MS272 Ehrhardt Photograph Collection MS297 Mark Schreiber Photograph Collection MS314 Tom Sater Capital City Collection MS315 Lynn Shaffer Jefferson City Photograph Collection MS317 Duke Diggs Jefferson City Photograph Collection MS329 Alice Fast Postcard Collection MS340 George Grazier Jefferson City Photograph Collection MS349 Otto Kroeger Photograph Collection MS369 Bob Priddy Collection MS390 Ann Noe Collection MS394 Priesmeyer Shoe Factory Photograph Collection MS399 Bill Fannin Jefferson City Photograph Collection MS400 Gary Kremer Jefferson City Photograph Collection MS402 Jefferson City Circus Photograph Collection MS411 Tim Dollens Postcard Collection MS421 Henry Gensky Photograph Collection MS426 Jefferson City News Tribune Photograph MS433 Dr. Joseph Summers Collection MS457 Missouri State Penitentiary Postcard Collection MS463 Jefferson City Photographs by Kendal Mertens MS467 Ott Construction Company Photograph Collection MS479 Joe Kleene Photograph Collection MS481 Martha Rutledge Jefferson City Photograph Collection MS483 Mary Wilhite Jefferson City Photograph Collection MS501 Michael Ehrmann Postcard Collection RG110 Department of Natural Resources National Register of Historic Places

Parks, Arnold G. Missouri State Penitentiary. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2012. Archives Reference Room Call #365.9778 P235.

Parks, Arnold G. Postcard History Series: Jefferson City. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2010. On Archives Reference Room Cole County shelf.

Additional External Resources

Postcard collections are typically available at most state and local historical societies and archives.

Missouri State Archives Page 2 of 3 Finding Aid 998.360 as of 03/25/2021 DR. ARNOLD G. PARKS JEFFERSON CITY POSTCARD COLLECTION, MS360

HISTORIC POSTCARDS OF JEFFERSON CITY, 1870s-2008

Extent: 1/10 cubic feet

Arrangement: None

Scope and Content

Historic postcards of Jefferson City, county and state government buildings, commercial enterprises, educational institutions, street scenes and special events. There are approximately 150 distinct images. Many postcards are still under copyright. Series also includes at least one photograph (1870s) and a paper invitation.

All images, fronts and backs, are on the Z Drive as 300dpi TIFs.

The fronts of about 2/3 of the postcards are also on Missouri Digital Heritage in the Historic Postcards of Jefferson City collection online here: http://cdm16795.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/postjc. This is a combination of three postcard collections: Parks’s plus MS329 Alice Fast Jefferson City Postcard Collection and MS369 Bob Priddy Collection.

Container List

See the Excel spreadsheet for an item-by-item list, including copyright designations.

Location Box Folder Contents Date 143 1-143 Postcards 1870s-2008

Missouri State Archives Page 3 of 3 Finding Aid 998.360 Box Folder Subject Title Description Date Under On MDH? Coverage Format Photographer and/or Image ID Notes Copyright? (Fronts Publisher Only) 143 1 Hotels Madison Hotel, Jefferson City, Mo. Two old cars are parked in front of the Madison Hotel. A c1910 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 Colorized C.T. Photochrom, Parks_001_front See also MS329_42 (Alice Fast) and MS369_P189 man stands on the sidewalk and looks toward the County, Missouri, Postcard Chicago, IL (Bob Priddy) for duplicate images; see camera. United States MS369_P190 for a similar image

143 2 Street Scenes Madison Street, looking North from High Image shows one horse and carriage on an otherwise 1/3/1911 No Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.375x5.375 Colorized Published by The Parks_002_front See also MS369_P142 (Bob Priddy) for a Street, Jefferson City, Mo. empty street. Businesses, including the Madison Hotel, (postmark) copy is County, Missouri, Postcard Acmegraph Co., duplicate image are on either side. The back of the postcard is addressed United States Chicago, IL to Mrs. F.M. Newkirk, Tipton, Missouri: "Arrived O.K. Did not get here until 7 or a little after. We dismissed this morning at 11 oclock for the remainder of the day because the building was col. Sallie."

143 3 Street Scenes Madison Street, Jefferson City, Mo. Shows Madison street looking south. The Madison Hotel 1/25/1911 No Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 Colorized Made in Germany; C.E. Parks_003_front See also MS369_P143 (Bob Priddy) for a is on the corner on the right. A few horses and carriages (postmark) copy is County, Missouri, Postcard Wheelock & Co., duplicate image are visible. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss United States Peoria, IL & Leipzig Mary Stranch, Bass, MO: "Dear Mother Sister & Brothers, How are you all I am well. I looked for you all Sunday but thought yet it was rather cold for for such far trip I'll try and get some [illegible] candles for about two or do you want more I'll have them Blessed the 2nd of Feb there will be a mass for Papa Friday the first Mass seven oclock I saw Uncle Frank V. He said He was going out to see you all soon as new [illegible] to one Mrs. Silver is better. Best regards to M. Anna Stranch."

143 4 Hotels Warwick Village Cottages, Jefferson City, A car is parked in front of some of the cottages in n.d. Yes Fast's copy Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 B&W Blair Cedar & Novelty Parks_004_front See also MS329_51 (Alice Fast) for a duplicate MO. Warwick Village. The cottages' garages are open and is County, Missouri, Picture Postcard Works, Camdenton, image have vehicles parked inside. One man stands next to a United States MO large bush facing away from the camera. 143 5 Hotels Warwick Village Lodge, Jefferson City, MO. Three cars are parked in front of the Warwick Village n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 B&W Picture The L.L. Cook Co., Parks_005_front See also MS329_49 (Alice Fast) for a duplicate main building. County, Missouri, Postcard Milwaukee, WI image United States 143 6 Hotels Warwick Village Hiway 50 & 63E, Jefferson Four cars are parked outside the main building of 1/9/1955 Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by Henry Parks_006_front See also MS329_50 (Alice Fast) for a duplicate City, MO. Warwick Village. Back of postcard says, "Warwick Village County, Missouri, Postcard Tirrill & Co., St. Louis, image Motel 37 Units, Ind. Showers, Some Tubs, Hot Air & United States MO Electric Heat, Dining Room & Coffee Shop, Sample Rooms, Ample Parking, Air-Conditioned, TV in Lobby, Radios & Telephones in all Rooms, 24 Hr. Service. Owned & Operated By Betty & Jim Kolb. For Reservations Call 6- 7111." 143 7 Hotels Warwick Village Front of the card shows the Warwick Village cottages 8/31/1942 Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.75 B&W Picture None Parks_007_front with an inset of one of the buildings and tall bushes and (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard trees. Text on back says, "Warwick Village, Jefferson City, United States Mo. - On Highways 63 & 50. Where coolness and comfort prevails. A haven for particular motorists." It is addressed to Mr. & Mrs. K. Lickert 3630 Tennessee Ave., St. Louis, MO. The sender writes, "8/31/1942 6PM Memphis, MO. Hello folks. Up here tonite, sure is hot. Em, Owsley at Canton Mo went out of biz, sent Helfrick a letter about it. All's well. Love, Bob."

143 8 Government Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City, Mo. Shows an overhead view of the second Missouri State 12/4/1908 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 Colorized Manchester's Book Parks_008_front Capitol building after expansion. One can also see the (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Store, Importers & Governor's Mansion and the Missouri River. Back of United States Publishers, Jefferson postcard addressed to Mrs. Bert Landaker, Osage City, City, MO. Made in Cole County, MO. Sender writes: "Dear sister when you Germany. come bring all if you will not be up this week send me your newest Childs Catologue or I get it tomorrow I am in A hurrey with it. Yours sister Ida."

143 9 Government Missouri State Penitentiary, Jefferson City, View of the Missouri State Penitentiary showing the 7/22/1911 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 B&W Picture Alfred S. Cote, Pub., Parks_009_front See also MS369_P124 (Bob Priddy) and MS433 Mo. walls, a lumberyard with smokestack, and many buildings (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Jefferson City, MO (Summers) for colorized versions of this postcard inside the grounds. Back of postcard addressed to Miss United States Emma Shafer, Starkenberg, Montg. Co. Mo. Sender writes: "Hello kid how or you i am fine and dandy having some time up here. WM." 143 10 Government Warden's Residence, Missouri State View of the Missouri State Penitentiary Warden's c1912 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 Colorized Published by R. Parks_010_front See also MS369_P138 (Bob Priddy) and MS433 Penitentiary, Jefferson City, MO. Residence from the street. It has a stone retaining wall County, Missouri, Postcard Dallmeyer Dry Goods (Summers) for duplicate images with an iron fence on top around the grounds. A few United States Co., Jefferson City, MO trees and a stone bird bath or fountain are also visible. Back of postcard addressed to Julius Brauner, Elston, Route No. I, MO. Sender writes in German. The card is stamped, but not postmarked.

143 11 Government Res. of the Warden. Mo. State View of the Warden's Residence. It is fronted by trees 12/8/1911 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 B&W None Parks_011_front See also MS433 (Summers) Penitentiary. Jefferson City, Mo. and an iron fence that is set atop a stone fence. A man (postmark) County, Missouri, Picture Postcard and woman stand on the porch and the woman holds a United States toddler who is standing on the edge of the porch rail. Back of postcard is addressed to Miss Denie William, 549 Park Ave., Kansas City, MO. There is no message.

143 12 Government Warden's Residence, Missouri State View of the corner of the Warden's Residence. Most of n.d. Unknown Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.375x5.375 Colorized Published by Samuel H. Parks_012_front Penitentiary, Jefferson City, Mo. the home is obscured by trees. Shows a stone wall and County, Missouri, Postcard Smith & Co., Jefferson iron fence. United States City, MO 143 13 Government Main Entrance, Missouri State View of the main entrance to the Missouri State n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized C.T. American Art, Parks_013_front See also MS369_P54_J (Bob Priddy) for a Penitentiary, Jefferson City, Mo. Penitentiary looking southeast. Shows landscaping and a County, Missouri, Postcard Chicago, IL duplicate image drive in front. Text on back of card says, "This institution, United States built on a rocky promontory abutting the Missouri River, is one of the largest prisons within a single enclosure in the United States. Grey stone walls, 20 feet high, surround 38 1/2 of the 80 acres comprising the site. A $3,500,000 building program completed in 1939 greatly enlarged and modernized the institution."

143 14 Government Penitentiary, Jefferson City, MO. A man in a horse-drawn cart sits outside the Missouri 4/20/1908 No Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Detroit Publishing Co. Parks_014_front See also MS369_P125 (Bob Priddy) and MS433 State Penitentiary. There is an umbrella over his seat. (postmark) copy is County, Missouri, Postcard (Summers) for duplicate images Another man stands at the base of one of the guard United States towers and a third stands on top of the wall next to the tower. Back of postcard addressed to Miss Tess Callahan, California, MO. Sender writes: "Received your card and was very glad to hear from you. Will see you in about a month. If write me and tell me what's doing up there."

143 15 Government Court, Missouri State Penitentiary, Colorized view of the courtyard inside the walls of the 7/25/1908 No Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 Colorized Photo by Azo View Parks_015_front See also MS369_P134 (Bob Priddy) for a Jefferson City, Mo. Missouri State Penitentiary. Includes a greenhouse, (photo); copy is County, Missouri, Postcard Company; Published by duplicate image; see also MS297 (Schreiber) for fountain, pathways, and other landscaping. Back of 2/6/1913 United States S.H. Kress & Co. a copy of the original photograph postcard addressed to Miss Mary Stranch, Bass, MO. (postmark) Sender writes: "Dear Mother Sister & Brothers How are you all I am well hope the same of you all I got a your dress sister of Mim [illegible] of candles Uncle Velket is out of work for several weeks sold the butter for 25 cents a pound couldn't get 30 cents best regards to all Anna. I'll phone when I can get to come home."

143 16 Government "E" Hall, Missouri State Penitentiary, Interior view of E Hall showing two floors of prison cells. 7/25/1908 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 Colorized Published by Samuel H. Parks_016_front See also MS369_P126 (Bob Priddy) and MS433 Jefferson City, Mo. Back of postcard addressed to Miss Mary Stranch, Bass, (photo); County, Missouri, Postcard Smith & Co., Jefferson (Summers) for duplicate images. See MS297 MO. Sender writes: "Dear Sister I am well hope the same 9/24/1909 United States City, MO (Schreiber) for a copy of the original photograph off you all I am lucky with my baking sience you were (postmark) here but still don't know what to do till first hate to give up you know - he found out pay is [illegible] he is I think it be best for you all to come in anyway the best or first and I'll see about it or phone out one [illegible] to give up another way don't care when you come come in buggy you know why and how I feel about everthing I have and hear perhaps I'll better in next world about everthing bye bye Anna. Cole, Co."

143 17 Street Scenes High Street, Looking West, Jefferson City, A streetcar and rails run down the center of High Street. c1923 Unknown Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized D., Jefferson City, Mo.; Parks_017_front See also MS369_P154 (Bob Priddy) for a MO. Multiple cars (Model Ts) are parked diagonally on the County, Missouri, Postcard C.T. American Art duplicate image sides of the road. Businesses on either side. United States 143 18 Street Scenes High Street Jefferson City, Mo. View of High Street looking east. There are a few cars 12/7/1946 Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 B&W None Parks_018_front parked on the sides of the road and many businesses are (postmark) County, Missouri, Picture Postcard visible, including Missouri Power & Light Company, L.A. United States Chick Snodgrass Central Tavern, Central Hotel, Schell & Ward department store, and more. The sender wrote initials of the cardinal directions on the front of the postcard. Back of postcard addressed to H.W. Backer, Tulare, SD. Sender writes: "Saturday. Sure has been a nice week in the 70's today but clouding up. If you come & can't locate our place phone 851X and maybe we can direct or meet you. The place I work at is the Missouri Power & Light. It is on the left hand side of the picture as you look at the picture we live one block further up the street and then 2 blocks to your right. Turn right again and 1/2 block back west on the right hand side. This is main street and the hiway runs parallel to it and just one block south of main street."

143 19 Cities View Looking West from Cole County View of Jefferson City looking west from the top of the 8/12/1910 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 B&W Picture Alfred S. Cote, Pub., Parks_019_front See also MS369_P006 (Bob Priddy) and MS433 Court House. Jefferson City, Mo. Cole County Courthouse. The second state Capitol (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Jefferson City, MO (Summers) for duplicate images Building is in the background. Other landmarks are the United States Missouri River and the Governor's Mansion. Back of postcard addressed to Miss Mary Stranch, Bass, MO. Sender writes: "Hello Mary Mother Brothers How are you all I am just the same. I went to see Mrs. Plummer the other day she looks offel bad & skinny. Mrs. Share left her husband could not get along. May Swisher [illegible] went home for to [illegible]. Aunt Anna is in line to see we she said she [illegible] a surprise birthday party all day [illegible] for her [illegible]. Uncle Paul ask Mama to write to him I was to [illegible]. Anna. Best regards to all."

143 20 Street Scenes Street Scene, Jefferson City, Mo. Black and white image with blue colorized sky of 2/18/1909 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized C.U. Williams, Parks_020_front commercial buildings at the corner of Monroe and High (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Photoette, Streets. Includes the Monroe House. People, horses and United States Bloomington, IL carriages are on the street and sidewalks. A note on the front reads, "Do you remember this street?" Back of postcard addressed to Mrs. C.H. Page, Boonville, MO. Sender writes, "My dear - Received your letter at California and when I answered I forgot to tell you, that I had purchased the soap we were out of. So don't buy any more. Will write you a letter later. Yours in Haste, Claud."

143 21 Street Scenes High St. Looking West from Monroe, Two streetcars and rails are visible as well as a few c1915 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized None Parks_021_front See also MS369_P151 (Bob Priddy) for a Jefferson City, Mo. pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages. The Monroe County, Missouri, Postcard duplicate image; see also MS369_P157 for a House is on the right hand corner. United States similar image 143 22 Street Scenes High Street Looking East, Jefferson City, This is a night scene showing part of the downtown 1940s Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Distributed by Corwin Parks_022_front See also MS329_14 (Alice Fast), MS369_P161 Missouri business district. Visible businesses are Bordeaux County, Missouri, Postcard News Agency, Jefferson (Bob Priddy), and MS380_213_141 (Lynn Hardware, a Firestone store, a hat shop, Wyandotte United States City, MO; Genuine Morrow) for duplicate images Furniture Co., Meyerhardt's Clothes, and more. The Cole Curteich-Chicago "C.T. County Courthouse is in the distance. Reverse of card has American Art" Post printed text reading, "Jefferson City is the Capital of the Card, Chicago, IL State of Missouri. The city has a population of 24,268 and is also the county seat of Cole County. Located on the bluffs along the Missouri River. High Street is the main business street. Main points of interest are the beautiful State Capitol Building, the various State Buildings and the State Penitentiary."

143 23 Street Scenes Main St. looking E. from Adams. Jefferson Image shows a tree-lined street with houses. The few 8/18/1913 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 B&W None Parks_023_front See also MS329_26 (Alice Fast) for a duplicate City, Mo. pedestrians who are visible are blurry. Back of postcard (postmark) County, Missouri, Picture Postcard image addressed to Mr. John Hadwick, Jeff City R 1, MO. Sender United States writes in German. From John and brother Carl. 143 24 Street Scenes Monroe Street, North from McCarty There is a church on the left hand corner of this image. 3/27/1916 No Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 Colorized Published by R. Parks_024_front See also MS369_P141 (Bob Priddy) for a Street, Jefferson City, Mo. Most of the rest of Monroe Street is tree-lined. A few (postmark) copy is County, Missouri, Postcard Dallmeyer Dry Goods, duplicate image pedestrians stand in the street and look toward the United States Jefferson City, MO camera. Horses and buggies are behind them. Back of postcard addressed to Miss Rose Sundayneyard, Holt Summit, RFD #1, MO. Sender writes: "Waineright MO. March 26 1916. Kind Friend How are you How you like the dance last night I guess you are coming to the intitanint at Wainwright Friday night I will close for this time ans soon Carl Linla."

143 25 Street Scenes Main Street, Jefferson City, Mo. View of Main Street showing two churches and a few 2/22/1913 No Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.375x5.375 Colorized Published by S.H. Kress Parks_025_front See also MS369_P140 (Bob Priddy) for a other buildings. Horse-drawn carriages and a man on a (postmark) copy is County, Missouri, Postcard & Co. duplicate image bicycle ride down the street. There are trolley tracks in United States the center of the road. Back of postcard addressed to Mrs. C.B. Fogg, Glenside, PA. Sender writes: "Jefferson City Mo. Feb 22 1913. Dear Auntie. I am sending to you pictures of a couple of churches in this Capitol City. I stopped home on my way here. I go to St. Louis next after I leave here. Its not as cold here as in N Dakota. With love from your nephew Theodore."

143 26 Street Scenes High Street, looking West, Jefferson City, View looking down High Street and the sidewalk that 8/23/1917 No Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 Colorized Published by R. Parks_026_front See also MS369_P156 (Bob Priddy) for a Mo. shows businesses on either side of the street to include R. (postmark) copy is County, Missouri, Postcard Dallmeyer Dry Goods, duplicate image Dallmeyer Dry Goods Co. and Broken Dollar. Back of United States Jefferson City, MO postcard addressed to Miss Tessie Callahan, California, MO. Sender writes: "I am very sorrow Mother can't go with me how long is John going to stay I would wait But I don't want to keep Burtes out of school this year so I guess we will go on Sunday Herman is going down the next Saterday he don't have to work the first Monday in the Month as It is labor day then he will have Sunday and Monday in St. Louis will come back that Monday night school will start Tuesday. I sure wish Mother could of went with us too I planned to have a good time M.A."

143 27 Government River View of the new Missouri State This is an illustration of the Capitol Building that shows a 10/15/1920 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized E.C. Kropp Co., Parks_027_front See also MS369_P54_T (Bob Priddy) for a Capitol Building, Jefferson City, Mo. railroad tunnel and pedestrian walkway leading down to (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Milwaukee duplicate image; Parks_034-B_reverse is very the Missouri River that was never built. Back of postcard United States similar as is MS369_P050 and MS369_P065 addressed to E.W. Schuerman, Holts Summit, R#1, MO. Sender writes: "Dear Sis: How are you all? We are very well. Bessie, Leita Oetting will have her sale Sat. 16th. Better down & will go. Any way come down Sunday. I went to the fair last Friday but saw none of the folks. With love. Anna."

143 28 Cities Aerial view looking East This is an aerial view of Jefferson City centered over the n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Color Picture Photo by Zeal Wright; Parks_028_front See also MS369_P059 (Bob Priddy) for a Capitol Building. The Governor's Mansion, Jefferson County, Missouri, Postcard Copyright and duplicate image Building, Post Office, Supreme Court, and Broadway United States published by Wright Building are all visible as well as a bit of the Missouri River Studio & Camera Shop, and railroad tracks. Jefferson City, MO. Made by Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, NY.

143 29 Government Capitol, Jefferson City, Mo. View of the east side and part of the south side of the 12/26/1907 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized IPC&N Parks_029_front See also MS369_P025 (Bob Priddy) for a second State Capitol Building. There is a building on the (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard duplicate image center right of the image that is surrounded by trees. A United States street and other rooftops are also visible. The state seal is in the upper right corner of the image. Back of postcard addressed to Zoe Eicher, Rout 1 Box 134, Bucyrus, OH. Sender writes: "Zoe, I was going to send your letter Saturday and forgot it so I will send this postal and tell you from Lydia to Zoe."

143 30 Government Steel Construction of Missouri State The steel framework for the Capitol Building is nearing Sept. or Oct. No Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized None Parks_030_front See also MS369_P042 (Bob Priddy) for a Capitol Building, Jefferson City, Mo. completion. 1914 copy is County, Missouri, Postcard duplicate image United States 143 31 Government Missouri State Capitol The Missouri State Capitol Building looms in the n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4x5.875 Color Picture Dunlap Post Card Co. Parks_031_front background. One of the fountains is surrounded by red County, Missouri, Postcard Inc., Omaha NE tulips on a manicured lawn. Cars and people in the drive. United States Text on the back of the card states, "The Renaissance- style building covers three acres and includes some 500,000 square feet of floor space in its basement and four floors." 143 32 Government Jefferson City Missouri This is an aerial view of the Capitol Building and n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4x5.875 Color Picture Photo by Mike Morris; Parks_032_front surrounding buildings, including St. Peter's Church, the County, Missouri, Postcard Dunlap Post Card Co. Truman Building, the Broadway Building, the Supreme United States Inc, Omaha, NE Court, and the Post Office. 143 33 Government State Capitol Building (facing south) View looking northeast of the south face of the Capitol n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Color Picture Photo by Zeal Wright. Parks_033_front Jefferson City, Missouri Building. Shows a fountain, landscaping, and a few cars in County, Missouri, Postcard Copyright & Published the parking lot. Tree limbs on the left and top. Text on United States by Wright Studio & the back of the card states, "Ideally situated atop a bluff Camera Shop, Jefferson overlooking the Missouri River, this eye-catching domed City, MO; Made by structure was erected in the period of 1912-1917. It Dexter Press, Inc., West houses the Governor's Office, General Assembly, and Nyack, NY many departments of Missouri's State Government. Worthy of special mention is the bronze front door, 13' by 18' in size, reputed as the widest cast since the Roman Era; and the grand stairway, 30' wide, the widest in the world. Free tours are conducted through the Capitol every hour, seven days a week."

143 34 Government Souvenir Folder of Jefferson City Capital of Front of the envelope containing 18 colorized picture 1930s Yes Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 4.25x6.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_034_front See also MS369_P54_A (Bob Priddy) for a Missouri postcards of Jefferson City. Front cover features an image copy is County, Missouri, Postcard Folder Co., Chicago, IL duplicate image; see also MS433 (Summers) of the Thomas Jefferson Statue on the Capitol's front United States steps. 143 34 Government Missouri State Capitol View of the Capitol Building looking northwest. n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34-A_front See also MS369_P54_D (Bob Priddy) for a County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL duplicate image United States 143 34 Government Missouri's First Capitol, 1838 This is an illustration of the second state capitol building n.d. Yes Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34- See also MS369_P54_U (Bob Priddy) for a (despite what the caption says) before expansion. The copy is County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL A_reverse duplicate image and Parks_040, MS369_P024 illustration also includes Lohman's Landing, a steamboat, United States and MS501 (Michael Ehrmann) Box 273 F. 196 and the Missouri River. for similar images 143 34 Government Senate Chamber, New State Capitol Empty desks sit on the chamber floor, which is carpeted n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34-B_front See also MS369_P54_E (Bob Priddy) for a in red. Balcony seats surround the chamber. County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL duplicate image; MS369_P045 is also very similar United States 143 34 Government Missouri New Capitol Building, River View This is an illustration of the Capitol Building that shows a c1920 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34- See also MS369_P54_T (Bob Priddy) for a railroad tunnel and pedestrian walkway leading down to County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL B_reverse duplicate image; Parks_027 is very similar as are the Missouri River that was never built. United States MS369_P050 and MS369_P065

143 34 Government House of Reprsentatives, New State Empty desks sit on the chamber floor, which is carpeted. c1922 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34-C_front See also MS369_P54_F (Bob Priddy) for a Capitol Balcony seats surround the chamber. County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL duplicate image; MS369_P044 is also very similar United States 143 34 Government Court House View of the Cole County Courthouse, a large stone c1925 No Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34-C_reverse See also MS369_P54_I (Bob Priddy) for a structure with central tower. A few people stand on the copy is County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL duplicate image. See also Image Parks_091. sidewalk in front of the building. United States 143 34 Government Governor's Mansion View from the street of the front of the red brick Missouri n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34-D_front Governor's Mansion. County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL United States 143 34 Education Junior College The Jefferson City Junior College opened in the late n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34- See also MS369_P54_O (Bob Priddy) for a 1920s. This is the main building where the Miller County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL D_reverse duplicate image Performing Arts Center is now. United States 143 34 Government Missouri Highway Department Building The stone five-story Missouri Highway Department c1930 Yes Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34-E_front See also MS369_P54_H and MS369_P091 (Bob Building. copy is County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL Priddy) for duplicate images. See also Image United States Parks_113. 143 34 Hotels Missouri Hotel The large Missouri Hotel is landmark in Jefferson City. A n.d. Yes Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34-E_reverse See also MS329_29 (Alice Fast) for a duplicate few cars are parked on the street by the hotel. copy is County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL image; See also Parks_130. United States 143 34 Education Lincoln University Long view of the campus buildings of Lincoln University. n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34-F_front See also MS369_P54_N (Bob Priddy) for a County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL duplicate image United States 143 34 Government Entrance to Missouri State Penitentiary, This is the main entrance to the Missouri State c1926 Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34-F_reverse See also MS369_P120 (Bob Priddy) and MS433 Showing Hospital and Watch Tower Penitentiary, an imposing stone structure. A lone car is in County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL (Summers) for duplicate images front of the building. United States 143 34 Education High School Building Postcard of Jefferson City High School with newly-planted n.d. Yes 137 is Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34-G_front See also image Parks_137 and MS433 (Summers) trees on the lawn. It is a three-story brick building. Today County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL it serves as the Simonsen Ninth Grade Center. United States 143 34 Government Court Showing New Cell Building and View from the prison courtyard of the new dining hall n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34- See also MS369_P54_P (Bob Priddy) and Dining Hall, MO. State Penitentiary (left) next to the new B & C Hall (right). County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL G_reverse MS369_128 for similar images United States 143 34 Street Scenes High Street, Looking West Streetcar tracks and a streetcar are in the middle of High n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34-H_front See also MS369_P158 (Bob Priddy) for a similar Street. Cars are parked along the side of the road, and County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL image part of the Cole County Courthouse is visible on the right. United States

143 34 Cities The First National Bank of Jefferson City The bank is on a street corner and there are a few cars n.d. Yes Fast's copy Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34- See also MS329_06 (Alice Fast) for a similar parked outside. is County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL H_reverse image United States 143 34 Cities Central Trust Building The Central Trust Building is seven stories tall. Three cars n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34-I_front See also MS369_P185 (Bob Priddy) for a similar and a few pedestrians are in view. County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL image United States 143 34 Cities Public Library Exterior view of Jefferson City's Carnegie Library building. n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_34-I_reverse See also MS369_P54_R (Bob Priddy) for a County, Missouri, Print Co., Chicago, IL duplicate image United States 143 34 Government Group Statue of the Signing of the Colorized artistic drawing of the Louisiana Purchase 1930s Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 4.25x6.25 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_034_reverse Louisiana Purchase statue and centaur fountain on the north side of the County, Missouri, Postcard Folder Co., Chicago, IL Missouri Captiol Grounds. United States 143 35 Government The State Capitol and Great Seal of Two-thirds of the postcard contains an image of the n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4x6 Color Picture Photo by John Penrod; Parks_035_front Missouri Missouri State Capitol Building. The state seal is on the County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Dunlap bottom right. Text on the back of the card reads, United States Post Card Co., Omaha, "Missouri became a part of the United States with NE; Copyright John Louisiana Purchase of 1803. In the Great Seal of the State Hinde Curteich of Missouri, are set twenty-four stars, symbolic of the fact that Missouri was the twenty-fourth state admitted to the Union; Missouri was granted statehood in 1821."

143 36 Government Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City, Mo. Colorized illustration of the second Missouri State Capitol pre-1911 No Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by The Parks_036_front See also MS369_P011 (Bob Priddy) for a Building after expansion. Missouri River is in the copy is County, Missouri, Postcard Acmegraph Co., duplicate image background. United States Chicago, IL 143 37 Government State Capitol, Jefferson, Missouri / Front of the card contains a poem: "Over Missouri's sun- 1908 No Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Williamson-Haffner Co., Parks_037_front See also MS369_P028 (Bob Priddy) for a "Golden Rod" Missouri State Flower kissed plain, / There grows the symbol of her reign. / Her copy is County, Missouri, Postcard Denver, CO duplicate image sceptre is fair golden rod / It waves o'er rich and verdant United States sod." The left has an illustration of goldenrod and the right an image of the second State Capitol Building after expansion. Back of postcard postmarked 7/5/1910 and addressed to Mrs. Bessie Stokes, 820 Webester Ave., Spokane, WA. Sender writes: "Hello Bess, how are you what are you doing today the fourth I'm sick Mr. H. Went to Jeff, your grandma is well. I went to Jeff a week ago seen your Pa & Pearl all was well. Love to Both, Bertha."

143 38 Government Ruins of the State Capitol of Missouri at This is an image of the second State Capitol Building as it 2/5/1911; No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.75x5.25 B&W None Parks_038_front Jefferson City while still in flames (Night burned on February 5, 1911. The Building was struck by postmarked County, Missouri, Picture Postcard Picture). lightning and was a total loss. Back of postcard addressed 4/28/1911 United States to Miss Mary Stranch, Bass, MO. Sender writes: "Received your card Sister. Dear Mother Sister & Brothers How are uu all. I am well but suffer with my feet again like always Well I told my lady I was going home the last of May we had a little spat about things this morning she don't know what do or say I am a little girl that don't take much so we spat a little Best regards to all bye [illegible] I washed and Ironed my Birthday."

143 39 Government Capitol Building, Jefferson City, Mo. Image of the second State Capitol Building after 6/13/1910 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.375x5.5 B&W Adolph Selige Pub. Co., Parks_039_front See also MS369_P009 (Bob Priddy) for a expansion. Trees are bare. Back of postcard addressed to (postmark) County, Missouri, Picture Postcard St. Louis, MO duplicate image Miss Lizzie Reithel, 1232 Washington St., Kansas City, MO. United States Sender writes: "June 13th. Dear Miss Reithel, just received your card for Lydia. She is still right sick, but some better than the first days. Was perfectly helpless, but can move hands and feet a little now, am in hopes that she will improve a little right along. Thanking you very kindly for your kindness, her Aunt, Mrs. G.B." 143 40 Government Historical View of Missouri's State Capitol This is an illustration of the second State Capitol Building n.d. Unknown Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Corwin News Agency, Parks_040_front See also image Parks_34-A_reverse, in 1842 before expansion. The illustration also includes Lohman's County, Missouri, Postcard Jefferson City, MO; MS369_P54_U (Bob Priddy) and MS501 (Michael Landing, a steamboat, and the Missouri River. United States Curteich, Chicago, IL Ehrmann) Box 273 F. 196 for similar, but not exact, views. See also MS369_P024 for a duplicate image. 143 41 Government Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City, MO. View of the Capitol Building looking northwest. There are 8/10/1938 Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Made by E.C. Kropp Co., Parks_041_front three United States flags flying. Back of postcard (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Milwaukee, WI addressed to Rural Route Boxholder McKittrick, MO. United States Sender writes: "William Barton for Representative. Dear Friends: I am happy to send you this card as a remembrance, and I shall always keep your interests at heart. Respectfully, William Barton."

143 42 Government Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City, View of the Capitol Building looking northeast. U.S. and n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Corwin News Agency, Parks_042_front; (2 copies); see also MS369_P070 (Bob Priddy) for Missouri Missouri flags are flying. Text on the back of the card County, Missouri, Postcard Jefferson City, MO; Parks_044_front a duplicate image states, "Completed in 1918 at a cost of $4,215,000, this is United States Curteich- Chicago the third State Capitol built in Jefferson City, the first two being destroyed by fires in 1837 and 1911, respectively. The present building, surmounted by a bronze dome of unusual beauty and surrounded by graceful fluted columns, is an outstanding example of Renaissance architecture. Rich in examples of valuable art work, the Capitol houses the exectutive offices and other state departments, the legislative halls, the Resources of the State Museum, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Museum." Note: the dome is NOT bronze.

143 43 Government State Capitol, Jefferson City, Mo. Illustration of what the new Capitol Building will be when 1915 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by S.H. Kress Parks_043_front it's finished. The old one was struck by lightning in 1911 County, Missouri, Postcard & Co. and burned. This one would be completed at the end of United States 1917. Back of postcard addressed to Miss Rose Sundermeyer, Holt's Summit, MO. Sender writes: "Dear Rose - How are you? Just got home now. Rose I can't come up there tomorrow evening. Be sure & go tomorrow night I will see you then. Answer soon. Your Friend Esther."

143 44 Government Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City, Mo. View of the Capitol Building looking northwest. U.S. and n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized C.T. American Art, Parks_045_front See also MS369_P072 (Bob Priddy) for a Missouri flags are flying. Text on the back of the card County, Missouri, Postcard Chicago, IL duplicate image states, "Completed in 1917 at a cost of $4,215,000, this is United States the third State Capitol built in Jefferson City, the first two being destroyed by fires in 1837 and 1911, respectively. The present building, surmounted by a bronze dome of unusual beauty and surrounded by graceful fluted columns, is an outstanding example of Renaissance architecture. Rich in examples of valuable art work, the Capitol houses the exectutive offices and other state departments, the legislative halls, the Resources of the State Museum, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Museum." Note: the dome is NOT bronze.

143 45 Government Jefferson City Postcard has a photograph of the centaur fountain and n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4x6 Color Picture Photo by Mike Morris; Parks_046_front Louisiana Purchase monument at the north side of the County, Missouri, Postcard Copyright Dunlap Post Capitol Building. Text on the back of the card states, "The United States Card Co., Omaha, NE bronze relief depciting the signing of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 was created by Karl Bitter for the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. The figures of centaurs struggling with a fish and a serpent, were sculputed by Adolph Alexander Weinman of New York."

143 46 Government Benton Murals Image of a mural painted by Thomas Hart Benton that n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Copy 1 Published by Parks_047_front; The image on MDH is #48 decorates the House of Representatives Lounge in the County, Missouri, Postcard Gurwell News Agency, Parks_048_front Capitol Building. Text on the back of the card states, "'St. United States Jefferson City, MO; Louis', left, and 'Kansas City', right, as shown in the Made by E.C. Kropp Co., Benton Murals at Jefferson City. The 'Frankie and Johnnie' Milwaukee, WI. Copy 2 ballad song is shown above the doorway." published by Tolson Drug Co., Jefferson City, MO. 143 47 Government Thomas Hart Benton Mural #5 Image of a mural painted by Thomas Hart Benton that 1995 Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4x6 Color Picture Photo by Zeal Wright; Parks_049_front decorates the House of Representatives Lounge in the County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Wright Capitol Building. Text on the back of the card states, United States Studio, Jefferson City, "Over the three doors in the Missouri House of MO Representatives lounge, artist Thomas Hart Benton illustrated some of Missouri's most famous legends. In the late 1800's, a lover's quarrel in St. Louis ended in murder as was later immortalized in the folk song 'Frankie and Johnny'. The artist has painted the bar room scene just as Frankie shoots her man because 'he done her wrong'."

143 48 Government Thomas Hart Benton Mural #1 Image of a mural painted by Thomas Hart Benton that 1995 Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4x6 Color Picture Photo by Zeal Wright; Parks_050_front decorates the House of Representatives Lounge in the County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Wright Capitol Building. Text on the back of the card states, "In United States Studio, Jefferson City, 1935, Missouri artist Thomas Hart Benton was MO commissioned to paint the mural in the Missouri House of Representatives lounge. Drawing on his experiences growing up in Missouri, Benton featured scenes of early settlement, politics, Civil War and farming in his 'Social History of Missouri'. All faces in the mural are Missourians; many are friends & family members of the artist. Ed Barbour, the Senator, who introduced the legislation to commission the mural, is quieting a skirmish between Benton's two nephews. The baby being diapered grew up to be a prominent businessman in Jefferson City."

143 49 Government Thomas Hart Benton Mural #4 Image of a mural painted by Thomas Hart Benton that 1995 Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4x6 Color Picture Photo by Zeal Wright; Parks_051_front decorates the House of Representatives Lounge in the County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Wright Capitol Building. Text on the back of the card states, United States Studio, Jefferson City, "Over the three doors in the Missouri House of MO Representatives lounge, artist Thomas Hart Benton illustrated some of Missouri's best known legends. Jesse James and his gang become famous for their daring daytime robberies of banks and trains as shown in this scene. In this painting, Benton used Dan James, on of Jesse's decedents, as his model for the infamous outlaw."

143 50 Government Thomas Hart Benton Mural #2 Image of a mural painted by Thomas Hart Benton that 1995 Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4x6 Color Picture Photo by Zeal Wright; Parks_052_front decorates the House of Representatives Lounge in the County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Wright Capitol Building. Text on the back of the card states, "In United States Studio, Jefferson City, 1935, Missouri artist Thomas Hart Benton was MO commissioned to paint the mural in the Missouri House of Representatives lounge. Drawing on his experiences growing up in Missouri, Benton featured scenes of modern farming (circa 1936), courts and the law, mining, and the growth of St. Louis in his 'Social History of MIssouri.' All the faces in the mural are Missourians; many are friends and family members of the artist. The mother-in-law of the artist's brother, Nat, rolls out dough while the artist's son, T.P., drinks a glass of milk. In the court house, Nat Benton, prosecuting attorney for Greene County, argues a case before the jury."

143 51 Government Governor's Mansion Jefferson City, Image of the front of the Governor's Mansion, made n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Color Picture Photo by Zeal Wright; Parks_053_front Missouri primarily of red brick. A United States flag is at the top of County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Wright a flagpole. Text on the back of the card states, "The United States Studio & Camera Shop, present executive mansion, designed by George I. Jefferson City, MO; Barnett, was built in 1871. It is a three-story mansard Made by Dexter Press, roofed structure of French-Italian style, with ornate iron West Nyack, NY grill work. Its massive columns of Missouri red granite were donated by Governor B. Gratz Brown (1871-1873), who quarried them from his mines in Iron County." 143 52 Government Governor's Residence Jefferson City, MO Color photograph of the Governor's Mansion. There is a n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4x6 Color Picture Photo by John Penrod; Parks_054_front brick walkway leading to the front door and a well- County, Missouri, Postcard Distributed by Dunlap manicured lawn. Text on the back of the card states, United States Post Card Co., Omaha, "Home of Missouri's first families since the 1870's." NE

143 53 Cities Aerial View of Jefferson City, Missouri This is an aerial view of Jefferson City showing the Capitol c1956 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Photo by Gerald Parks_055_front See also MS369_172 (Bob Priddy) for a duplicate Building, St. Peter's Church, Governor's Mansion, County, Missouri, Postcard Massie; Distributed by image Jefferson Building, Broadway Building, Supreme Court, United States Corwin News Agency; the Missouri River and more. Text on the back of the card C.T. American Art, states, "Founded in 1822, incorporated as a city in 1825, Chicago Jefferson City is the Capital of Missouri. The State Capitol, shown on left, was completed in 1918 at a cost of $4,000,000."

143 54 Cities Aerial View of Jefferson City, Missouri This is an aerial view of Jefferson City showing the Capitol n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Photo by Hammond Parks_056_front See also MS369_177 (Bob Priddy) for a duplicate Building, St. Peter's Church, Governor's Mansion, County, Missouri, Postcard and Irwin, Jefferson image and MS369_175 for a black and white Broadway Building, Supreme Court, the Missouri River, United States City; Corwin News version railroad tracks, the Cole County Courthouse and more. Agency, Jefferson City;

143 55 Cities Missouri River Bridge Jefferson City, Aerial view of the Missouri River bridge in Jefferson City. c1955 Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Photo by Wright Studio. Parks_057_front Missouri Text on the back of the card states, "The beautiful new County, Missouri, Postcard Distributed by Corwin bridge across the Missouri River was opened for traffic on United States News Agency, Jefferson August 20, 1955. Construction began in April, 1953. The City; C.T. American Art, bridge is 3,094 feet long and cost $4,603,000. It carries U. Chicago S. 54 and 63."

143 56 Cities Bridge over Missouri River, Jefferson City, This bridge built in 1896 spans the Missouri River. Two 7/10/1908 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Printed in Germany; Parks_058_front; Two copies; image 060 is the one on MDH; see Mo. horse-drawn carriages make the crossing. The (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Samuel H. Parks_060_front also MS369_P169 (Bob Priddy) for a similar entrance/exit of the bridge features two signs, one of United States Smith & Co., Jefferson image which reads, "NOTICE: You must not drive faster than a City walk while on the bridge." Back of one copy of this postcard addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Hy Pfauz, 546-6 Ave., Dayton, KY. Sender writes: "We like the south. Spending a few days in K.C. Regards from Lillie & Gustav."

143 57 Cities Missouri River Bridge, Jefferson City, MO. This bridge over the Missouri River was built in 1896 and 6/22/1936 Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Made by Curteich & Parks_059_front See also MS369_P54_M (Bob Priddy) for a demolished in 1955. Two cars cross the bridge. Back of (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Co., Chicago, IL duplicate image; see MS380_213_139 (Lynn postcard addressed to Janet Grace Myers, 627 Pike Ave United States Morrow) for a similar image SW, Massillon, OH. Sender writes: "Sunday Morning 6-21- 36. Crossed This Bridge 4 P.M. yesterday. Have had a ver Pleasant try so far Hope you all keep well and Have lots of time to Play during the vacation. Are you going to the W.S.D.V.B.S.? Grandpa."

143 58 Cities Jefferson City, Missouri Postcard features a sunset shot of the two bridges over 1990s-2000s Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4.125x5.875 Color Photo by Mike Morris; Parks_061_front the Missouri River. County, Missouri, Picture Postcard Dunlap Post Card Co. United States Inc, Omaha, NE

143 59 Cities Discover Missouri's History…Visit Jefferson This is a four-panel picture postcard. Text on back of card n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4.125x5.875 Color Photos by Zeal S. Parks_062_front City!!! states, "L. to R. - Front of Mo. State Capitol Bldg., Mo. County, Missouri, Picture Postcard Wright; Published by Supreme Court Bldg., Executive Mansion, Jefferson United States Wright Studio & Landing." Camera Shop, Inc., Jefferson City, MO 143 60 Government New Missouri Supreme Court Bldg, Image shows the three-story brick Missouri Supreme 9/28/1908 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Made in Germany; R. Parks_063_front; Two copies; image 063 is the one on MDH. See Jefferson City, MO. Court Building, which was built in 1907. Back of one of (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Dallmeyer Dry Goods Parks_117_front also MS369_P092 (Bob Priddy) for a duplicate the postcards addressed to Master Victor Reisdorff, United States Co., Jefferson City, MO image. Lohman, MO. Sender writes: "Hello Victor & everybody - How are you all, haven't seen you for so long, almost forgotten how you look. You ought to see my little sister, she is growing so & is so sweet; some say she looks like Victor, only her curls have arrived yet. [Come?] in and see me soon. Love to aunties & uncles & grandpa. Edward K."

143 61 Government Missouri Supreme Court Building, Image shows the three-story brick Missouri Supreme n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by C.B. Parks_064_front See also MS369_P096 (Bob Priddy) for a Jefferson City, MO. Court Building, which was built in 1907. County, Missouri, Postcard Corwin News Agency, duplicate image United States Jefferson City, MO 143 62 Government Federal Court and Post Office This is the old U.S. Federal Courthouse and Post Office in 8/29/1905 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Manchester's Book Parks_065_front See also MS433 (Summers) Jefferson City. Back of card addressed to Capt. Wallace (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Store McGrath, 1109 Tennessee St., Lawrence, KS. Sender United States writes: "Am here at last. Came Friday. Having a quiet nice visit with Agnes and the babies. Your sister Mary G.L."

143 63 Government Post Office, Jefferson City, Mo. This is the old U.S. Federal Courthouse and Post Office in 8/12/1912 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 Colorized Made in Germany; C.E. Parks_066_front See also MS433 (Summers) Jefferson City. Someone wrote on the front, "Here is (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Wheelock & Co., where we read the papers" and drew an arrow to some United States Peoria, IL & Leipzig of the windows. Back of card addressed to Miss Gladys Searcy, Laredo, MO. Sender writes: "Dear Gladys: I am in Jefferson City now, grading papers for State Supt. Will be home about Aug 23 for a ten days' visit. Hope I will see you then. Have you had a pleasant summer? Kind regards to all, Yours - Pauline A.H."

143 64 Government Post Office, Jefferson City, Mo. This is an illustration of the old U.S. Federal Courthouse 12/9/1915 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by The Parks_067_front See also MS433 (Summers) and Post Office. A flag flies atop the building. Back of (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Acmegraph Co., postcard addressed to Miss Mary Stranch, Bass, MO. United States Chicago, IL Sender writes: "Jefferson City Mo. Dear Mary, Arrived all O.K. and am back at my old job. I certainly feel lonesome and miss that good chicken. Tell your mama hello and tell her I miss her. The ladies had their party and all had a good time. Hope to hear from you soon. Excuse this writing I wrote this walking. B.M."

143 65 Government Armory Building, Jefferson City, Mo. This is an illustration of the armory building in Jefferson c1908 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Printed in Germany; Parks_068_front See also MS369_P107 (Bob Priddy) and MS433 City. Two people stand at the corner of the building and County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Samuel H. (Summers) for duplicate images two more in the doorway. The building is square, two United States Smith & Co., Jefferson stories, and there are a few trees and a lawn on the City grounds. 143 66 Cities Free Public Library, Jefferson City, Mo. Exterior view of Jefferson City's Carnegie Library building. c1914 Unknown Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Printed in Germany; Parks_069_front See also MS433 (Summers) Four women stand on the front steps. County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Samuel H. United States Smith & Co., Jefferson City 143 67 Government Cole County Court House, Jefferson City, This is an illustration of the Cole County Courthouse. The 4/6/1911 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.375x5.375 Colorized Published by The Parks_070_front Mo. building is surrounded by trees. Back of postcard (dated, but County, Missouri, Postcard Acmegraph Co., addressed to Miss Rose Sundermeyer, Holts Summit, MO. not United States Chicago, IL Sender writes: "April 6 1911. From your sister Pauline postmarked) Sundermeyer April 6, 1911 # Rose #."

143 68 Government Court House, Jefferson City, Mo. View of the Cole County Courthouse, a large stone n.d. Unknown Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 Colorized Made in Germany; The Parks_071_front See also MS329_03 (Alice Fast) for a duplicate structure with central tower. County, Missouri, Postcard Broken Dollar Store, image United States Jefferson City, MO; C.E. Wheelock & Co., Peoria, IL Exclusive Importers 143 69 Government Court House, Jefferson City, Mo. View of the Cole County Courthouse, a large stone n.d. Unknown Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 Colorized Published by R. Parks_072_front structure with central tower. County, Missouri, Postcard Dallmeyer Dry Goods United States Co., Jefferson City, MO

143 70 Government Cole County Court House, Jefferson City, View of the Cole County Courthouse, a large stone c1913 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 Colorized Published by S.H. Kress Parks_073_front See also MS433 (Summers) Mo. structure with central tower. Back of postcard addressed County, Missouri, Postcard & Co. to August Stranch. Sender writes: "Hello August. I send United States you a [view?]. Wish you a Happy Birthday Many more still. Anna." 143 71 Churches Methodist Church, Jefferson City Mo. View of the Methodist Church, a stone building with n.d. Unknown Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.375x5.5 Colorized Published by The Parks_074_front tower in the front. Illustration. County, Missouri, Postcard Acmegraph Co., United States Chicago, IL 143 72 Churches First Baptist Church Interior of the First Baptist Church showing the altar, n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Color Picture Story Studio, Jefferson Parks_075_front choir seats, and apse. Text on back of card says, "First County, Missouri, Postcard City, MO Baptist Church 301 E. Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, United States Missouri." 143 73 Churches Baptist Church Jefferson City, Mo. Illustrated view of the exterior of the First Baptist Church. n.d. Unknown Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.375x5.5 Colorized Published by The Parks_076_front See also MS369_P199 (Bob Priddy) for a Trees, a lone man, horse and buggy are in front of the County, Missouri, Postcard Acmegraph Co., duplicate image building. United States Chicago, IL 143 74 Churches Catholic Church and Parsonage, Jefferson Illustrated view of St. Peter's Church on Broadway Street. n.d. Unknown Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by The Parks_077_front City, Mo. County, Missouri, Postcard Acmegraph Co., United States Chicago, IL 143 75 Churches Christian Church, Jefferson City, Mo. Illustrated view of the Christian Church in Jefferson City. 9/13/1911 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.375x5.375 Colorized Made in Germany for Parks_078_front Three women stand near one of its doors. Back of (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard C.E. Wheelock & Co., postcard addressed to Mrs. Louis Dirking, St. Clair, MO. United States Peoria, IL Sender writes: "Jeff City MO Sept 13 1911. Dear friend, Will send you a card [illegible] fever some better today my sister is sending you a card today it is sure hot weather up here good by with kindest regards to yourself and family your friend Mrs. TW [illegible]."

143 76 Churches St. Peters Church, Jefferson City, Mo. Front view of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Back of postcard n.d. No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 Colorized R. Dallmeyer Dry Goods Parks_079_front addressed to Miss Mary Stranch, Bass, MO from Miss County, Missouri, Postcard Co., Jefferson City, MO; Anna Stranch, Bass, MO. No message or postmark date. United States Made in Germany

143 77 Churches Selinger Centre, Jefferson City, MO. The Selinger Center serves members of St. Peter's n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by Tolson Parks_080_front Interparish School and is located at 216 Broadway. It was County, Missouri, Postcard Drug Co., Jefferson City, built in 1936-1937. United States MO 143 78 Churches St. Peters Catholic Church, St. Peters There are two images on the front of this postcard: St. 7/22/1914 No Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by S.H. Kress Parks_081_front See also MS369_P203 (Bob Priddy) for a Catholic School, Jefferson City, Mo. Peter's Catholic Church and St. Peter's Catholic School. (postmark) copy is County, Missouri, Postcard & Co. duplicate image The sender wrote on the front: "The lightning struck the United States Church Friday burnt a hole in it." Back of card addressed to Miss Anna Stranch, Henley, R2, MO. Sender writes: "Dear Sister I received your card glad you got all Aunt Anna was in today she said if you all would come to Jeff any time after next tuesday Uncle would come along out with you all and take a 8th of Beer along and they are going to the wedding tuesday Willie Winge & Anna Fetter I am well hope the same of you all Monings are all going to Colubmia Friday Morning Aut said to let them know when you all are coming in when you come bring my shoes along with Best regards From Mary."

143 79 Churches Presbyterian Church, Jefferson City, Mo. View of the Presbyterian Church in Jefferson City. n.d. Unknown Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized E.C. Kropp Co., Parks_082_front County, Missouri, Postcard Milwaukee United States 143 80 Churches Evangelical Church, Jefferson City, Mo. Medium distance view of the German Evangelical Church, n.d. Unknown Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 Colorized R. Dallmeyer Dry Goods Parks_083_front See also MS329_07 (Alice Fast) for a duplicate some of which is obscured by trees. County, Missouri, Postcard Co., Jefferson City, MO; image United States Made in Germany

143 81 Churches Christian Church Jefferson City, Mo. View of the Christian Church in Jefferson City. Building is n.d. Unknown Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.375x5.375 Colorized Published by The Parks_084_front See also MS369_P200 (Bob Priddy) for a made of stone, has a central window and two towers on County, Missouri, Postcard Acmegraph Co., duplicate image either side. United States Chicago, IL 143 82 Churches Central Evangelical Church, Jefferson City, This is not a typical photo postcard. Instead, it is an 4/10/1924 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.25x5.5 Postcard Central Evangelical Parks_085_front Mo. invitation to an event run by Central Evangelical Church. County, Missouri, Church Text reads, "Dear Friend:-- You are hereby very cordially United States invited to a Confirmation Reunion, which will be held at our church the evening of Palm Sunday, April 13, 7:30 o'clock. We kindly request the attendance at this occasion of all who were confirmed by a pastor of Central Church, regardless of present church affiliations. COME! April, 1924. Sincerely yours, E.W. Berlekamp, Pastor." Back of card addressed to Miss Pauline Sundermeyer, Holt's Summit R.F.D., MO.

143 83 Education Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. Distant view of the campus of Lincoln University. Back of c1909; No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Printed in Germany; Parks_086_front See also MS369_P195 (Bob Priddy) and MS433 postcard addressed to Mr. Joseph Stranch, Bass, MO. 10/14/1910 County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Sam'l H. (Summers) for duplicate images Sender writes: "Hello Joseph How are you all I am well (postmark) United States Smith & Co., Jefferson hope the same off you all was that [mellon?] ripe I was City [illegible] it wasent for I couldn't see inside of it How was the grapes they bought the first basked here today They haven't papered here yet I wish they would start soon so there would be a getten through about it tell Sister & Mother. Mary T is getting along alright Aunt and I are going to plant tulips flowers on papas grave next Tuesday afternoon I was at papas grave last Sunday don't work to hard all of you all is lady going to school. Best regards to all. [illegible] Anna Stranch Cole Co." 143 84 Education Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. Illustrated view of the front gates - main entrance - to 1/23/191x No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.375x5.375 Colorized Published by S.H. Kress Parks_087_front See also MS433 (Summers) for a similar image Lincoln University. Three campus buildings are up on a (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard & Co. hill. Back of postcard addressed to Mrs. G.A. Schulz, RR United States #1, Osage City, MO. Sender writes: "Dear Sister: Say Hilda Eddie said you are intending to come Sunday glad to hear you are coming so I asked Eddie if you said that they should get you, he said you did not say anything about, so he thought maybe, you want to take Mr. Goser buggy, but Hilda if you were not intending to take his buggy then just send us a card & they can get you because father always likes to go by Schuberts anyway if it is [illegible] church. Drop us a card & let us know. From Carrie."

143 85 Education Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. Memorial Hall building on the campus of the Lincoln n.d. No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 B&W Made by C.U. Williams, Parks_088_front Institute, later named Lincoln University in 1921. County, Missouri, Picture Postcard Bloomington, IL United States 143 86 Education Lincoln University Jefferson City, Missouri Photograph of the grassy quad on Lincoln's campus. 1971 Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Color Picture Photo by Zeal Wright. Parks_089_front There are buildings on two sides of the photo. Text on County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Wright back of postcard says, "This view of the beautiful United States Studio & Camera Shop, quadrangle area at Lincoln University shows Page Library Jefferson City, MO on the left, Young Hall, Administration Building on the right. Founded in 1866 this remarkable institution has an outstanding record of achievement."

143 87 Education Greetings from Lincoln University, Postcard shows seven Lincoln University campus n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized c. Curt Teich & Co., Inc.; Parks_090_front Jefferson City, MO. buildings on the front inside the letters that spell out County, Missouri, Postcard Corwin News Agency, Lincoln. Text on back of postcard says, "L-Memorial Hall; I- United States Jefferson City, MO Bennett Hall; N-President's Residence; C-Damel Hall; O- Young Hall; L-Allen Hall; N-Schweich Hall."

143 88 Government Court House, Jefferson City, MO. View of the Cole County Courthouse. A few men stand on 5/17/1925 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized C.T. American Art Parks_091_front See also MS369_P54_I (Bob Priddy). See also the sidewalk at the corner and one car is on the left side (written on County, Missouri, Postcard image 34-C_reverse. of the image. back) United States 143 89 Government Governor's Mansion, Jefferson City, Mo. Side view of the Missouri Governor's Mansion in winter; n.d. Unknown Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Made in Germany; The Parks_092_front bare trees. County, Missouri, Postcard Broken Dollar Store, United States Jefferson City, MO; C.E. Wheelock & Co., Peoria, IL Exclusive Importers 143 90 Government Governor's Mansion. Jefferson City, Mo. Angled view of the Governor's Mansion. Trees are 5/10/1915 No Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.375x5.375 B&W Made by C. U. Williams Parks_093_front See also MS369_P086 (Bob Priddy) for duplicate budding: spring. Back of postcard addressed to Mrs. C.G. (postmark) copy is County, Missouri, Picture Postcard Bloomington, IL image. Scruggs, Fordyce Bath House, Hot Springs, AR. Sender United States writes: "Marion Georgia Keown. Dear Aunt Maggia, The Baby has the measles now and so has Jamie Farris Nettie is still sick with the mesles. We have been house cleaning and we are all most through."

143 91 Government Governor's Mansion Jefferson City, Corner view of the Missouri Governor's Mansion. Text on n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Color Picture Photo by Zeal S. Wright; Parks_094_front Missouri back of postcard says, "The present executive mansion, County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Wright designed by George I. Barnett, was built in 1871. It is a United States Studio & Camera Shop, three-story mansard roofed structure of French-Italian Inc., Jefferson City, MO style, with ornate iron grill work. Its massive columns of Missouri red granite were donated by Governor B. Gratz Brown (1871-1873), who quarried them from his mines in Iron County."

143 92 Government Governor's Mansion, Jefferson City, MO. Corner view of the Missouri Governor's Mansion, which is n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by Gurwell Parks_095_front painted white. A large tree is on the left side of the County, Missouri, Postcard News Agency, Jefferson image. United States City, MO; Made by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, WI

143 93 Government Governor's Mansion, Jefferson City, Side view of the Missouri Governor's Mansion, which is post-1937 Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Corwin News Agency, Parks_096_front See also MS369_P54_G (Bob Priddy) for a similar Missouri painted white. Text on back of card says, "The Executive County, Missouri, Postcard Jefferson City, MO; image. Mansion, home of the governor, is located in the center United States Curteich- Chicago of grounds a block square overlooking the Missouri River, and occupies the site of the capitol which was burned in 1837. Built in 1872, under the administration of Governor B. Gratz Brown, architecturally, this three-story mansion shows the French and Italian influence." 143 94 Government Governor's Mansion, Jefferson City, Mo. View of the Missouri Governor's Mansion, most of which c1910 No Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.375 Colorized Published by The Parks_097_front See also MS369_P083 (Bob Priddy) and MS433 is obscured by trees. Back of postcard addressed to Ms. copy is County, Missouri, Postcard Acmegraph Co., (Summers) for duplicate images. Ellis D. Stokes, but was never mailed and there is no United States Chicago, IL message. 143 95 Government Governor's Mansion, Jefferson City, Mo. Medium distance view of the Missouri Governor's c1915 Unknown Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by S.H. Kress Parks_098_front See also MS369_P085 (Bob Priddy) for similar Mansion surrounded by bare trees. There is some writing County, Missouri, Postcard & Co. image. on the back, but it is in pencil and illegible. United States

143 96 Education Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri Three photographs of buildings on Lincoln University's 2008 Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 5x7 Color Picture Photos by Wayne Parks_099_front campus: Young Hall, Soldiers Hall, and another building. County, Missouri, Postcard Salvatti, Produced and United States Published by Photografx Worlkwide, LLC 143 97 Education Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri Four photographs of buildings on Lincoln University's 2008 Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 5x7 Color Picture Photos by Wayne Parks_100_front campus and the "Lincoln University Founded 1866" sign. County, Missouri, Postcard Salvatti, Produced and United States Published by Photografx Worlkwide, LLC 143 98 Education Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri Four photographs of buildings on Lincoln University's 2008 Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 5x7 Color Picture Photos by Wayne Parks_101_front campus and the "Lincoln University Founded 1866" sign. County, Missouri, Postcard Salvatti, Produced and United States Published by Photografx Worlkwide, LLC 143 99 Education Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Inman E. Page Library on the campus of Lincoln 2008 Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 5x7 Color Picture Photos by Wayne Parks_102_front Missouri, Inman E. Page Library University. There is a small pond with a fountain in front County, Missouri, Postcard Salvatti, Produced and of the Library. United States Published by Photografx Worlkwide, LLC 143 100 Cities Jefferson City, MO: Looking west from the View of Jefferson City looking southwest from the Capitol 1992 Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4x6 Color Picture Photo by Zeal S. Wright; Parks_103_front State Capitol dome. dome. Text on back of the postcard says, "The three County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Wright major buildings in the foreground are (left to right): United States Studio & Camera Shop, BROADWAY STATE OFFICE BLDG.: Completed in 1938 with Inc., Jefferson City, MO 96,000 sq. ft. of floor space, it is part of the Capitol complex of buildings. HARRY S TRUMAN STATE OFFICE BLDG: Covering a city block, the Truman Building provides office space for nearly 3,000 state workers. Completed in 1983, it features an 8-story central atrium. ST. PETER'S CHURCH: Built in 1883, it was the first Catholic church in Jefferson City. St. Peter's School became the 9th Capitol of Missouri in 1911 after fire destroyed the Capitol Building. The Legislature used St. Peter's School until the present Capitol was completed in 1917."

143 101 Cities; Hotels Capitol Plaza This is an aerial view of Jefferson City. Text on the back of 1996 Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4x6 Color Picture Photo by Zeal S. Wright; Parks_104_front; 2 copies the postcard says, "The Capitol Plaza Hotel Jefferson City, County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Wright Parks_105_front Missouri, is ideally situated at the intersection of Missouri United States Studio & Camera Shop, Blvd. and highway 50 with the capital complex as its Inc., Jefferson City, MO backdrop as follows: to the right of Capitol Plaza Hotel is the Health Lab Bldg, directly behind is the Truman Office Bldg, next to the Broadway Office Bldg, Supreme Court Bldg, U.S. Post Office & Fed. Court, next row up is St. Peters Church, The Capitol Building, Highway Headquarters Bldg, The Jefferson Bldg. and directly across the street, the Governor's Mansion. The Missouri River forms the back drop of the Capital City of Missouri."

143 102 Government Truman Office Bldg. This is an architectural drawing of the proposed Harry S c1980 Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4x5.875 Color Picture Published by Wright Parks_106_front Truman Office Building. The building would be completed County, Missouri, Postcard Studio, Jefferson City, in 1983. Text on back of postcard says, "Truman Office United States MO. Drawing by Patty Bldg., Jeff. City, Mo., encloses approx. 800,000 sq. ft. & Berkebile Nelson space for 2,500 employees. Unique central atrium Duncan Monroe provides daylight into bldg. interior. Common joint-use Lefebvre Architects, 22,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose conference center." Planners Inc. 143 103 Government Jefferson Building Jefferson City, Missouri Front view of the Jefferson Building, a state government 1950s-1960s Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Color Picture Photo by Zeal Wright; Parks_107_front; 3 copies office building. Text on back of postcard says, "The corner County, Missouri, Postcard Published for Wright Parks_114_front; of Jefferson Street and Capitol Avenue is the site of this United States Studio & Camera Shop, Parks_115_front attractive fourteen story building, erected in 1952. The Jefferson City, MO; aluminum exterior makes it one of the most modern in Made by Dexter Press, the country. A Polar Bear Statue and lovely fish pond, Inc., West Nyack, NY placed at the entrance of the building, accents the overall beauty."

143 104 Government Missouri State Office Building, Jefferson The Broadway Building is a state government office 6/7/1948 Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Photo by C.G. Parks_108_front See also MS369_P54_K (Bob Priddy) and City, Mo. building at the corner of Broadway and High Streets. Back (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Hammond; Corwin MS380_213_148 (Lynn Morrow) for duplicate of postcard addressed to Mrs. Artiree E. Chandler, 242 United States News Agency, Jefferson images Delaware Rd., Kenmore, 17, NY. Sender writes: "Dear City, MO; Curteich- Friend: Thanks a lot for the card and I hope this one is Chicago O.K. It is a nice warm day here. Hope you are well. Answer soon. Best wiches, Mrs. Clyde Cochran 105 Monroe, Jefferson City, MO."

143 105 Cities Jefferson Landing, Jefferson City, Mo Picture postcard of three images. Text on back says, "1. n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4x6 Color Picture Photos by John Penrod; Parks_109_front Lohman Building - originally a "boat store," operated by County, Missouri, Postcard Distributed by Dunlap Charles Lohman for more than 20 years. 2. Union Hotel - United States Post Card Co., Omaha, once known as the Missouri Hotel, was renamed the NE; Printed by John Union Hotel by Capt. Charles Maus. 3. The Christopher Hinde Curteich Maus House - built in 1854, The Mause House exemplifies the type of residences built during the mid-19th century in Jefferson City."

143 106 Cities Jefferson Landing State Historical Site View of Lohman's Landing, aka Jefferson Landing, from n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Color Picture Photo by Zeal Wright; Parks_110_front the north looking south across the railroad tracks. Text on County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Wright back of card says, "Jefferson Landing, constructed during United States Studio & Camera Shop, the mid-1830's, was restored by the Missouri Department Jefferson City, MO; of Natural Resources and dedicated as a state historic site Made by Dexter Press, July 4, 1976. The landing was the main entry to the West Nyack, NY capital city for commerce as well as important river boat passengers, such as, members of the General Assembly."

143 107 Cities Missouri Pacific Depot, Jefferson City, Mo. Colorized illustration of the Missouri Pacific Railroad c1911 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.375x5.375 Colorized Published by The Parks_111_front See also MS433 (Summers) for a duplicate image Depot and surrounding buildings. The Missouri River is in County, Missouri, Postcard Acmegraph Co., the background. United States Chicago, IL 143 108 Cities Jefferson City, Missouri View of the old Union Hotel, Jefferson Landing (aka n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 4x6 Color Picture Photo by John Penrod; Parks_112_front See also MS369_073 (Bob Priddy) for a duplicate Lohman's Landing), and the State Capitol Building. Text County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Dunlap image on back of postcard says, "The Union Hotel, the Lohman United States Post Card Co., Omaha, Building at Jefferson Landing, and the Missouri State NE Capitol." 143 109 Government Missouri Highway Department Building, View of the front of the Missouri State Highway c1930 Yes Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized C.T. American Art Parks_113_front See also MS369_P54_H and MS369_P091 (Bob Jefferson City, Mo. Department Building. copy is County, Missouri, Postcard Priddy) for duplicate images. See also Image United States Parks_034-E_front. 143 110 Government State Office Building Jefferson City, View of the Broadway Building from High Street. Text on n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Color Picture Photo by Zeal Wright; Parks_116_front Missouri back of postcard says, "A handsome eight story structure County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Wright built of white Carthage Stone to harmonize with the United States Studio & Camera Shop, Capitol Building. It was erected in 1938 and contains Jefferson City, MO; 96,000 sq. ft. of floor space. The Adjutant General's Colourpicture Office, Health & Welfare Department, and State Library Publishers, Inc., Boston, are some of the departments housed in these quarters." MA

143 111 Government Main Stairway, Supreme Court Building, Illustration of the stairway inside the Missouri Supreme 2/18/1911 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by The Parks_118_front Jefferson City, Mo. Court Building, built in 1907. Back of postcard addressed (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Acmegraph Co., to Miss Mary Stranch, Bass, MO. Sender writes: "Dear United States Chicago, IL Sister Mother & Brothers - How are you all I guess you saw the papers the Capitol burned to the rock walls are standing there and rocks falling down. There will be a Mass for papa Wednesday the second Mass 8 Oclock I wanted to tell you a [illegible] lot as knews but scared me so I forgot it all Best regards to all from Anna."

143 112 Hotels The Jefferson City, Mo. Ramada Inn Dusk view of the front entrance to the Ramada Inn. Text n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Color Picture Colourpicture, Boston, Parks_119_front on back of postcard says, "257 rooms. The convention County, Missouri, Postcard MA center of mid-Missouri. 2 night clubs. 4 theaters. Pool. United States Williamsburg Colonial decor." 143 113 Hotels Veit's Diamond Motel & Restaurant Illustration of Veit's Diamond Motel. Trees and hills n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by The Parks_120_front See also MS329_47 (Alice Fast) for duplicate behind the buildings. Text on back of postcard says, County, Missouri, Postcard Vernon Co., Newton, IA image. "Highway 50 West, Jefferson City, Mo. 25 Units Air- United States Conditioned and Steam Heat Located on west side of Jefferson City, Mo." 143 114 Hotels Veit's Village Motel Illustration of Veit's Village Motel. Text on back of n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by The Parks_121_front postcard says, "Hwy 54 S. - 1700 Madison St. - Jefferson County, Missouri, Postcard Vernon Co., Newton, IA City, Mo. 9 Blocks From Downtown Jefferson City 25 Units United States - Electric Heated - TV and Air-Conditioned."

143 115 Hotels Veit's Village Motel Illustration of Veit's Village Motel. Text on back of n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by Leshore Parks_122_front postcard says, "Hwy 54 S. - 1700 Madison St. - Jefferson County, Missouri, Postcard Calgift Corp., Scranton, City, Mo. 9 Blocks From Downtown Jefferson City 25 Units United States PA - Electric Heated - TV and Air-Conditioned."

143 116 Hotels Veits Motel Text on back of postcard says, "Highway 50 West, n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by The Parks_123_front Jefferson City, Mo. 15 Units, Steam Heat and Air- County, Missouri, Postcard Vernon Co., Newton, IA Conditioned Located on west side of Jefferson City, Mo." United States

143 117 Hotels Holiday Inn Downtown Jefferson City, View of the round Holiday Inn, now the Doubletree by n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Color Picture Curteich Parks_124_front Missouri Hilton. Text on back of postcard says, "Jefferson City, County, Missouri, Postcard Missouri Miller & Monroe Streets. An air of excellence United States and an aura of elegance are yours at this beautiful Holiday Inn in the Capitol City. You're sure to enjoy it. Tel: 636-5101 - AC: 314."

143 118 Hotels Holiday Inn Motel Jefferson City, MO. Illustrated aerial view of the Holiday Inn in Jefferson City. n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Illustration by Wm. Parks_125_front Text on back of postcard says, "Highway 54 South, Box County, Missouri, Postcard Boedefeld; Published 774 Restaurant - Swimming Pool - Air-Conditioned - Free United States by Curteich TV - Meeting Rooms. Your Host from Coast-to-Coast."

143 119 Cities Schultz Dry Goods & Carpet Co. Jefferson View of Schultz Dry Goods store on Madison Street. Text 8/16/1912 No Fast's copy Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 B&W Picture None Parks_126_front See also MS329_39 (Alice Fast) for a duplicate City, Missouri's Largest Department Store. on back of postcard says, "If you return this card to (postmark) is County, Missouri, Postcard image Schultz Dry Goods & Carpet Co. before Dec. 1, 1912, we United States will allow you a 10% discount on all merchandise bought. We are members of the Jefferson City Rebate Association. 213-215-217 Madison Street Jefferson City, Mo." Addressed to Mat. Yanky, RFD #1, Jefferson City, MO.

143 120 Cities R. Dallmeyer Dry Goods Co., Jefferson City, View of the front of R. Dallmeyer Dry Goods Company c1907 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 B&W Picture Adolph Selige Pub. Co., Parks_127_front Mo. store. The second floor contains Metropolital Life County, Missouri, Postcard St. Louis, MO Insurance's Branch Office. United States 143 121 Cities Interior of the First National Bank Interior view of the lobby of the First National Bank n.d. Unknown Fast's copy Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Photo by Sigurd Fischer; Parks_128_front See also MS329_22 (Alice Fast) for a duplicate Jefferson City, MO. showing tellers' windows on either side and the safe is County, Missouri, Postcard Made by Curt Teich & image deposit vault at the back. United States Co., Chicago, IL

143 122 Hotels Hotel Governor, Jefferson City, Missouri Hotel Governor was a Jefferson City landmark for n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Corwin News Agency, Parks_129_front; 2 copies; MDH image comes from no. 129; See decades. This image shows the hotel with a few cars County, Missouri, Postcard Jefferson City, MO; Parks_133_front also MS369_P186 for a duplicate image parked out front at the Capitol Building in the United States Curteich- Chicago background. 143 123 Hotels Missouri Hotel, Jefferson City, Mo. View of the Missouri Hotel with several cars parked out n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by R. Parks_130_front See also MS329_29 (Alice Fast) for a duplicate front. A flag flies atop the building. Text on back of County, Missouri, Postcard Dallmeyer Dry Goods image; See also Parks_034-E_reverse. postcard says, "'Another Sweet Hotel' 150 Rooms - Fire United States Co., Jefferson City, MO; Proof - 150 Baths. One of the finest appointed hotels in C.T. American Art the Middle West, with service unsurpassed. Rates - Single: $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 Double: $3.50, $4.00, $4.50, $5.00. Walter B. Simpson, Manager."

143 124 Hotels Missouri Hotel - Jefferson City, MO. View of the Missouri Hotel with several cars parked out c1944 Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized C.T Art- Colortone; The Parks_131_front See also MS380_213_138 (Lynn Morrow) for a front. A flag flies atop the building. Text on back of County, Missouri, Postcard Allis Press, Kansas City, duplicate image postcard says, "'Another Sweet Hotel' 150 Rooms - 150 United States MO Baths - Fire-Proof - Air Conditioned - Air Cooled. Walter B. Simpson, Manager. Rates - Single: $2.00 to $3.00 Double: $3.50, to $6.00." 143 125 Hotels Missouri Hotel, Jefferson City, MO. View of the Missouri Hotel. A flag flies atop the building. 7/7/1947 Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Made by E.C. Kropp Co., Parks_132_front Text on back of postcard says, "Another 'Sweet' Hotel - (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Milwaukee, WI 150 Rooms - 150 Baths - Only Fireproof Hotel in Jefferson United States City. One of the finest appointed hotels in the Middle West, with service unsuprassed. Walter B. Simpson, Manager. Rates - Single: $2.00 to $3.50 Double: $3.50 to $6.00." Back of card addressed to Mr. Gerald M. Fenner, 232 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Sender writes: "July 7th Dear Folks, Sort of a small space, but it will let you know everything is fine. Did you have a nice 4th? We had wonderful weather and I got a real good start on a tan. Will write a letter this P.M. Love, Ruth."

143 126 Hotels Hotel Governor View of Jefferson City's iconic Hotel Governor, built in n.d. Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Color Picture Photo by Hammond Parks_134_front 1942. The Capitol Building can be seen in the distance. County, Missouri, Postcard Studio; Published by Text on back of postcard says, "Located in the heart of United States Bales Post Card & Jefferson City's business, shopping and amusement Novelty Co., Jefferson center, the Hotel Governor, is the City's newest and most City, MO modern Hotel. Just one block from Missouri's State Capitol and across the street from the Governor's Mansion."

143 127 Cities Bird's Eye View from High School. This view of Jefferson City shows some residential n.d. Unknown Priddy's Jefferson City, Cole 3.375x5.5 B&W C.U. Williams, Parks_135_front See also MS369_P178 (Bob Priddy) for a Jefferson City, Mo. neighborhoods and the Cole County Courthouse rising in copy is County, Missouri, Picture Postcard Bloomington, IL duplicate image the background. United States 143 128 Education High School, Jefferson City, Mo. Illustration of the Jefferson City High School, a two-story 9/28/1910 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.375x5.375 Colorized Published by The Parks_136_front brick building on a hill. Back of postcard addressed to Mr. (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Acmegraph Co., Eddie Borgemeyer, 929 W. High St., Jefferson City, MO. United States Chicago, IL Sender writes: "Hello Eddie: I got home allright from your house. I had a good time up there and I am coming soon again. Tell Frank & Katie Hello and your mamma & papa too. Goodbye from Anna Maria."

143 129 Education High School Building, Jefferson City, Mo. Postcard of Jefferson City High School with newly-planted n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Made by Curt Teich & Parks_137_front See also Parks_034-G_front and MS433 trees on the lawn. It is a three-story brick building. Today County, Missouri, Postcard Co., Chicago, IL (Summers) it serves as the Simonsen Ninth Grade Center. United States

143 130 Education Junior College, Jefferson City, MO The Jefferson City Junior College opened in the late n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by Corwin Parks_138_front See also MS433 (Summers) 1920s. This is the main building where the Miller County, Missouri, Postcard News Agency, Jefferson Performing Arts Center is now. United States City, MO; Made by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, WI 143 131 Cities St. Mary's Hospital, Jefferson City, Mo. View of St. Mary's Hospital as it stands alone on a hill. The c1908 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Printed in Germany; Parks_139_front See also MS369_P181 (Bob Priddy) and MS433 structure is made of stone. There is a smokestack on one County, Missouri, Postcard Published by Samuel H. (Summers) for duplicate images side of the building and a tree on the other. United States Smith & Co., Jefferson City 143 132 Cities St. Mary's Hospital This is an architectural drawing of a proposed expansion c1964 Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Color Picture Aurora Postcard Parks_140_front to St. Mary's Hospital. View is from the south looking County, Missouri, Postcard Company, Aurora, MO; north. Text on back of postcard says, "Founded by the United States Tennyson's Adv., Sisters of St. Mary, the new greater St. Mary's Hospital Mokane, MO rises majestically to command the city's south skyline and rival the Capitol's architectural beauty in an artistic blend of Gothic with lines of Modern functional design."

143 133 Cities St. Mary's Hospital, Jefferson City, Mo. View from the northeast of St. Mary's Hospital, a large n.d. Unknown Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Published by S.H. Kress Parks_141_front See also MS369_P184 (Bob Priddy) for a stone structure resembling a castle. County, Missouri, Postcard & Co. duplicate image United States 143 134 Cities St. Mary's Hospital, Jefferson City, Mo. View from a distance of St. Mary's Hospital, a large stone 2/14/1909 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized R. Dallmeyer Dry Goods Parks_142_front structure. There is a smokestack on the left and a tree on (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Co., Jefferson City, MO; the right. Back of postcard addressed to Miss Tessie United States Made in Germany Callahan, California, MO. Sender writes: "Dear Cousin. Received your postal glad to hear from you & to hear you are well as this leaves us all except mamma & she is better. By the way what do you know about Maim Coots. We are talking of moving back to town. Answer soon. Your loving cousin Anna." 143 135 Cities Buescher Memorial Home Colorized view of Buescher Memorial Home with trees n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized MWM Co., Aurora, MO Parks_143_front See also MS398_167_069 for a duplicate image and bushes out front. Text on back of card says, "Funeral County, Missouri, Postcard Directors - 429 East Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, Mo. United States 65101. Telephone (314) 636-8163 and St. Thomas, Mo. Complete services. Inspiringly beautiful chapel. Pre-need arrangements by Buescher Pre-Need Plans, Inc. An Institution of Family Pride."

143 136 Cities A Residence in Jefferson City, Missouri. A stone and wood home has colorful bushes and flower n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Printed Exclusively for Parks_144_front vines on its front porch. This is possibly the home of County, Missouri, Postcard H. DeWyl Henry DeWyl, which was on 615 Adams St. United States

143 137 Cities Country Club, Jefferson City, Mo. Image shows a lone building in a rural setting with a large 2/10/1916 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized None Parks_145_front tree to one side. Back of postcard addressed to Miss (postmark) County, Missouri, Postcard Mary Stranch, Henley, MO. Sender writes: "Dear Friend I United States will drop you a few lines to let you no i am well how are you talked to your aunt today Annie is just fine been wanting to write to you and just didn't have time well i will close now and sorry your true friend Dora Puchta 609 Madison Answer XX."

143 138 Cities Cole County Historical Society Museum Interior view of the Cole County Historical Society's n.d. Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Colorized Distributed by Corwin Parks_146_front Jefferson City, Missouri museum showing living room settings and an inset of County, Missouri, Postcard News Agency, Jefferson women's dresses. Text on back of postcard says, "Cole United States City; C.T. American Art, County Historical Society's Museum is located at 109 Chicago Madison Street directly across the street from the Governor's Mansion. In this 4-story brick structure, more than three-quarters of a century old, there are souvenirs of five wars, period furniture a century old, silver, antiques and glass, maps and photographs, inaugural gowns of many first laies and innumerable other items that sharply mirror the state's romantic past, dating from the time it was part of the Louisiana territory."

143 139 Cities November 1907 Thanksgiving ad for Illustration of a little girl hiding an axe behind her back November No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.625x5.625 Colorized Illustrated by R.F. Parks_147_front Schultz Dry Goods and Carpet Co., while she and her dog walk up to a turkey. The November 1907 County, Missouri, Postcard Outcault; Made by Jefferson City , Mo 1907 calendar is also on the front. Text on the front of United States Outcault Adv. Co., the card reads, "Resolved - We should be thankful there Chicago is a store where they put the ax in prices - when marking goods - in the beginning. Buster Brown. Tige: 'They don't overcharge you at Schultz Dry Goods and Carpet Co., Jefferson City, Mo.'" Back of card addressed to Miss Celia Ritter, Lohman, MO. Sender writes: "Jefferson City MO. RFD #1 Box 113. Dear Friend Cecelia How are you. I am alright. and hope the same of you. Did you go to school yesterday. I went to school every day this week. Answer soon to Cecelia."

143 140 Cities Concert advertisement Front of postcard reads, "Notice: The Alexander 3/18/1941 Yes Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.25x5.5 Postcard Jefferson City Civil Parks_148_front Brailowsky Concert will be Monday evening, March 24th. (postmark) County, Missouri, Music Association The season will close with the St. Louis Sinfonietta United States Concert - Thursday evening, April 24th. Simonsen Junior High School Auditorium at 8:15 p.m. Mrs. J. D. James, President, Jefferson City Civic Music Association." Back of card addressed to Mr. Richard P. Skain, Algoa Road, Jefferson City, Mo.

143 141 Cities Hobo Hill Jeff City MO Photograph is of a small stone building on a steep hill. 1870s No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Silver Gelatin None Parks_149_front This particular house was built in 1836 and destroyed by County, Missouri, Picture Postcard fire on January 1, 1878. United States 143 142 Education Machinery Department Lincoln Institute Real photographic image of the Machinery Department 10/25/1910 No Yes Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Silver Gelatin None Parks_150_front at Lincoln Institute, now Lincoln University. Shows (postmark) County, Missouri, Picture Postcard wheels, masonry tools, and other tools. Back of postcard United States addressed to Miss Anna Kastor 428 W. Dunklin, Jefferson City, MO. Sender writes: "Anna I was sorry you are sick will call as soon as I am at liberty. My patient is [illegible] nicly hope she will soon be well. How is all the folks I went home last eve. Had some what of a frosh Friday night. Everything in the garden is [illegible] so by with love May."

143 143 Portraits Dale Janssen as Mark Twain Actor Dale Janssen poses as one of Missouri's greatest 1985 Yes No Jefferson City, Cole 3.5x5.5 Color Picture Copyright Dale Janssen; Parks_151_front literary figures, Mark Twain. Janssen poses aboard a boat County, Missouri, Postcard Photo by Zeal S. Wright; and the Missouri River and Capitol Building can be seen in United States Published by Wright the background. Text on back of postcard says, "Missouri Studio & Camera Shop, State Capitol, Jefferson City, seen from the Missouri River Inc., Jefferson City, MO - Dale Janssen alias Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens), traveling on the Missouri River, with ice flows [sic], aboard the Missouri River Queen riverboat. Mark Twain traveled past Jefferson City, MO in 1861 aboard a riverboat."