"Above is shown a proclaimation of 1847 and envelope discovered recently in New York by a collector of early unstamped postal letters, of which even the government had not previously had a copy. The document was issued by Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott, and it bears the name of an officer believed to have been stationed at Jefferson Barracks."
Two original captions: "This map of Jefferson Barracks shows how the land is being divided there. The proposed new housing is near the west gate; the old barracks used for housing now, which will be demolished, are north of this. The 232 acres (No. 2 on map) requested by the county to add to its 147-acre park (No. 1 on map) is west of the present park." "NB: Area outlined in red now being sought from GSA for historical park. Areas marked I and II now owned by St. Louis County for park uses."
"Military memorial services honoring the approximately 400 men from the immediate St. Louis area killed in action were held yesterday at Jefferson Barracks. Above is shown the 757th Military Police Unit marching in review before a crowd of 2000."
"Modern Doughboys: In the midst of past and present entanglements, American doughboys keep in trim, forming the bulwark of American defense in a time of peace. These soldiers are part of the Sixth Infantry at Jefferson Barracks."
Original article: "Private Robert L. Wilburn of Cabool, Mo. (kneeling with rifle), a 54-year-old former Indian fighter, and these eight full-blooded Sioux Indians have buried the hatchet at Jefferson Barracks and are training for a chance at Hitler's scalp. As a member of the Second Cavalry in South Dakota during Ute uprising of 1908, Private Wilburn fought against parents and grandparents of these young Indian recruits who are now assigned to the 564th Technical School Squadron. From the left, kneeling with their instructor, are Privates Clifford Blackbird, Noah White Turtle, Moses Snow Fly Jr., Matthe Yellow Eagle, Isaac Tuttle and Steven Grant. Richards and Tuttle are from the Pine Ridge Reservation and the others are from the Rosebud Reservation, both in South Dakota."
"100,000th Separatee of Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Private Donald T. Wardrip, 5923 S 6th St, St. Joseph, Missouri, was the 100,000th man to be discharged from the Separation Center, Jefferson Barracks, 8 December 1945. Private Wardrip, who is 22 years of age, has been overseas 23 months. He joined the 3rd Army on 1 November 1944 and was a machine gunner in the "B" company, 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division. A grocery clerk in civilian life, he plans to return to the same type of work after taking time out for a rest."
"Transfer of the original Jefferson Barracks area surrounding and including the parade grounds from the Federal Government to the State of Missouri was accomplished yesterday in a ceremony at the Barracks. Officers of the Missouri Air National Guard are shown accepting the property from Ward B. Stanley, seated, project manager, General Services Administration. Standing, from the left, are: Maj. B. W. Timmermans, Lt. Col. J. W. McFerrin, Capt. Robert L. Bobbett, commander, all of the Seventy-first Fighter Wing, and Lt. Col. Ross Garliah, deputy commander, 157th Aircraft Control and Warning Group. The Missouri Air National Guard will use the area."
"A new swimming pool for enlisted men and civilan employes at Jefferson Barracks was dedicated yesterday in a program highlighted by the appearance of 50 members of the Shaw Park Swim Club of Clayton. Club members, some of whom are shown resting at top, gave swimming and diving exhibitions before a crowd of more than 2000. The dedicatory speaker was Brig. Gen. P. X. English (left, below), chief of staff of the Seventh Service Command at Omaha. With him is Col. Richard E. Anderson, commanding officer of Jefferson Barracks. The Coast Guard Band also appeared on the program. Completed last week, the pool measures 75 by 150 feet."
"'Good Night, Ladies,' had a special significance at Jefferson Barracks Service Club No. 2 Friday as the last dance was held at the army post prior to its becoming surplus in July. The 300 soldiers and their dates attending the closing dance included military personnel stranded in the city by the train strike which interrupted their trips."
"The canteen at the veterans hospital at Jefferson Barracks was taken over by the Veterans Administration yesterday and opened in ceremonies by William D. Henderson (seated at left) and Earl A. Richards, patients. Looking on, from left, are: Dr. Walter A. German, manager of the hospital; Welby E. Abrams, executive officer, and Clifford Virgen, special services director."
"Patients at veterans hospital, Jefferson Barracks, recently were entertained by wrestlers from the Tom Packs organization, who put on a show for 400 veterans at the hospital. Arrangements for the appearance were made by the Elmer Emig Post."
"Jefferson Barracks Historical Park was dedicated yesterday by St. Louis County. At the unveiling of a plaque at the entrance were, from the left: County Judge A. V. Bartelsmeyer, Presiding Judge Luman F. Matthews, Philip Shatts, president Metropolitan Plan Association; B. Cordell Stevens, president of the County Historical Society; J. L. Larson General Services Administration chief; Maj. General U. S. Grant III, Senator James P. Kem and Oliver Blase, St. Louis County Planning Commission chairman."
"Rain and wet grounds have stopped many ball games, but not the army. The Jefferson Barracks Reception Center Missions found their diamond under 3 feet of water yesterday, but started playing anyway. At bat is Corporal George Sisler Jr., while the pitcher is Technical Sergeant Norvall Hunthausen and the catcher Private Tom Cohen. The umpire is Maj. Thomas Hammond, classification officer."
