Sub-Series 3: Subject Correspondence, 1891-1925

Sub-Series — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Correspondence--both incoming and outgoing, business and legal papers of Louis Houck, the Southeast Missouri railroad entrepreneur, and his son, Giboney, a partner in his father’s business ventures and member of the Missouri House of Representatives (1919). Some political papers relating to Giboney Houck are included, as well as photographs--both personal and related to railroads, business ledgers, maps, and artifacts.

Dates

Creation: 1891-1925

Conditions Governing Access

Certain files are restricted and will require special permission to be viewed.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 117.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence arranged by subject. Within in subject there is correspondence to and from the subject and Louis Houck, or correspondence to or from Houck concerning that subject. Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject and then chronologically.