Description
Embark on a fascinating journey with Elizabeth Eikmann, PhD, as she unveils the hidden treasures found within St. Louis archives. When historians visit the archive, they often find weird, surprising, and fun material that they rarely get to share with others—until now! This class brings to life the stories behind a curated selection of images and objects from various St. Louis archives that reveal an unknown side of St. Louis history. The presentation is not only informative but also delivered in a fun, upbeat, and conversational style, spanning the nineteenth century to the present day. From newspapers and magazines to photography and phonograph records, this experience promises to be a captivating exploration of St. Louis’s rich and unexpected past.