The working library of noted railroad executive John W. Barriger III (1899-1976) was acquired in 1982, the generous donation of his family. Widely recognized as one of the twentieth century's best-known and most distinguished railroad executives, Mr. Barriger was also an avid scholar, book collector, and photographer. His collection of books, papers, photographs, and memorabilia - collected over
The Czech Sokol Ladies unit of the Red Cross at the Czechoslovak Society of America's National Hall in St. Louis on February 14, 1943. Donated to the St. Louis Mercantile Library by the Gymnastics Association Sokol.