From Chouteau to Scharf: Early Histories of St. Louis- Exhibit Opening and Curator Talk

The St. Louis Mercantile Library will join in the city-wide celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of St. Louis with the special exhibition From Chouteau to Scharf: Early Histories of St. Louis- An Exhibition in Honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of St. Louis.  This exhibition will provide an in-depth look at the many ways St. Louis' history has been explored, explained and expanded through early manuscripts and a myriad of rare published histories, with only a handful of surviving copies in the Nation's libraries.  Join us for a reception, including comments by the curator, Director John Hoover.  Your RSVP is appreciated: mercantilelibrary@umsl.edu