Memorial Fund File

Collection — Box: 1330

Identifier: 2008.098

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A pamphlet describing the memorial plan, and a sketch of the proposed monument. 675 subscription cards issued from July to August 1920 and from July to August 1921for the construction of a World War I memorial on the Southeast Missouri State Teachers College campus. The subscription cards are arranged chronologically by date.

Dates

Creation: 1920-1921

Rights Statement

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).

Biographical / Historical

At the end of World War I, Southeast Teacher’s College faculty members formed a committee to establish a war memorial dedicated to the eighteen students who lost their lives during the conflict. Professors A.W. Vaughn and R.S. Douglas were chosen as committee chairman and treasurer. The committee proposed a plan to establish a permanent Memorial Loan Fund for $1,000 and to erect a monument for $7,500 at the Pacific Street entrance to campus The committee did not reach their original goal of having the total cost covered by November 1, 1920, but more than $5,000 had been received from Southeast students and faculty and other donors by June 1, 1921.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Subscription cards pledging money for the construction of a World War I memorial on the Southeast Missouri State Teachers College campus. Also includes a pamphlet describing the plan and providing drawings of the memorial.