"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."
"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."
Two original captions, from two different publication dates. One is from 1943, when the image was taken, and the other is from a commemoration of Jefferson Barracks in 1976. "This long black touring car carried President Roosevelt, Governor Donnell, General Martin and Colonel Parker G. Tenney, post commander, from the Jefferson Barracks railroad station to the parade grounds, where the massed thousands of troops were ranked, ready for the review. Colonel Tenney, who stepped down from the car as his men began the long parade past their Commander-In-Chief, is shown above left, with the President, General Martin and the governor (hidden by General Martin) seated in the tonneau." "9-Day Commemoration of Barracks' History: The drums and cannons are muted, fields where troops trained for war are fallow - a historic place that once served as an Army home for Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, and Jefferson Davis. The old garrison, carved from the wilderness 150 years ago, is Jefferson Barracks - (cut off) - July 8, 1826, when 1,700 acres of frontier land were ceded to the government by the town of Vide Poche, later to be called Carondelet, for the site of the post."
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."
"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."
"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."
"Earphones at the beds of Veteran's Hospital patients make the hours go faster. These three hospitalized vets, Marian Gilliland, George Kopf and J. A. Lorey, are tuned in on their own station, VHJB. If they don't like what goes on, they can plug in to any of three St. Louis stations.
"New enlistees are being instructed on the 50 caliber machine gun by a trainer at the 201st Anti-aircraft bn. at Jefferson Barracks. Pictured, from left to right: Pvt. Davie Groom, D Battery, 135 Jefferson, Valley Park; Pvt. Paul Krettler, D Battery, 330 Weiss Ave., Lemay; Pvt. Vernon King. Hdgrs. Battery, 3646 Neosho; Pvt. Richard Beck, D Battery, 201 Vida, Lemay and S.F.C. Harold V. Bergman, Regular Army Advisor, 193 W. Sherman, Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Machine in background is sounding track to add realism to training."
"This interior view of one of the army "hutments" which are mushrooming into existence at Jefferson Barracks, replacing tent areas, provides a sharp contrast to the old squad tent of World War 1 days. Veterans of that earlier war would marvel at the trim bunk - with not only blankets, but clean sheets and rolled comforter - at the variety of warm clothing furnished today's soldier, and at ample space provided each occupant for clothing."
"The proper setting for this cozy cabin, one of the army's new "hutments" at Jefferson Barracks, would seem to be some north woods hunting or fishing resort. Prefabricated, the new type quarters are now replacing tent areas at the camp. Many an angler or woodsman has looked at them and wished, when the war has been won, for a "hutment on a lake," somewhere in that particular part of America's vacationland which he calls God's country."
Two original captions: "The memorial services at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetary finds men of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Amvets carrying a wreath to be placed below the cemetary's flag." "Representatives of American Legion, V.F.W. and Amvets carry wreath composed of "Buddy Popies" to main flag pole of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetary. Speaker's platform is in background."
"A two-man disc jockey show is put on by Jim Corzine and Jay Simpson. Corzine is currently a patient at the Veterans' Hospital. Simpson has been released and has used his experience at VHJB to land a job with a professional broadcasting station."
"Grounds of Jefferson Barracks may appear something like this next Sunday when the post is opened to the public for the first time since last Dec. 7. Last year's "Open House" crowd is pictured above. An overflow audience is expected to witness parade ground activities during the afternoon. Visitors will be permitted from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Air Corps personell at the historic Barracks reservation will participate in a ceremonial parade, it was announced by Col. Allen Kimberly, commanding officer."