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Box 4154

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Contains 8 Results:

Louis and Giboney Houck Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1988.001
Abstract

Correspondence, business and legal papers of Louis Houck, 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 business ledgers, maps, and artifacts.

Dates: 1886-1943

Sub-Series 5: Receivership, 1891-1899

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Abstract

Business letters addressed to Houck, Receiver. "Receivers" are usually court appointed managers of Railroad lines that are financially unstable.

Dates: 1891-1899

Sub-Series 6: Invoices and Receipts, 1882-1927

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Abstract

Receipts from banks, businesses, colleges, etc.

Dates: 1882-1927

Receivership, 1899 Jan

 File — Box: 4154, Folder: 01
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: 1899 Jan

Receivership, 1899 Feb-Mar

 File — Box: 4154, Folder: 02
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: 1899 Feb-Mar

Receivership, 1899 Apr

 File — Box: 4154, Folder: 03
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: 1899 Apr

Invoices and Receipts, 1882-1887; undated

 File — Box: 4154, Folder: 04
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: 1882-1887; undated

Invoices, 1888

 File — Box: 4154, Folder: 05
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: 1888