Sub-Series 5: Receivership, 1891-1899
Scope and Contents
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: 1891-1899
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
Abstract
Business letters addressed to Houck, Receiver. "Receivers" are usually court appointed managers of Railroad lines that are financially unstable.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository
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Cape Girardeau Missouri 63701 United States
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