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The first delegates and members to arrive in University City for the American Woman's League Convention stopped on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building while this photograph was taken. They were from all parts of the United States. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 8, 1910.
Chapter Presidents (left to right) Mrs. Amelia D. Ball of the Montague Chapter in Massachusetts, Mrs. Nada Ingraham of the McKinley Chapter in Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. Mabel Bryant of the Mountain Gem Chapter in Clarkston, Washington and Mrs. Otis Turner of the La Fresneda Chapter in Fresno, California all arrived in University City on June 9, 1910 for the American Woman's League Convention. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910.
This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910 with a photo caption that read "Some belated members arriving at League headquarters." It was probably taken on June 10, 1910, the first day of Convention, and the ladies on the right appear to be carrying luggage and may just be arriving from the train station. The Woman's Magazine Building served as League headquarters. The building on the right is the Press Annex where "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal" were printed.
Miss Gustave Reynard, age 16, of Houston, Texas earned her trip to the American Woman's League Convention in University City by getting ten new members to join. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building on June 9, 1910. Miss Reynard is wearing her League pin and holding a copy of the program for the Convention. A cropped version of this photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910.
Mrs. Catherine A. Waite, president of the American Woman's League Chapter in Peck, Idaho attended the Convention and was photographed on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building on June 9, 1910. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 9, 1910, along with her interview about the League's work in Idaho.
Employees of the Lewis Publishing Company and the American Woman's League formed the reception committee at St. Louis Union Station, welcoming delegates, members and friends arriving for the Convention. This photograph was taken in front of the League's information bureau, and it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910.
Mrs. W. R. Parsons, president of the American Woman's League Winslow Thayer Parsons Chapter in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband, Mr. W. R. Parsons, and her daughter, Miss Meriwyn Thayer Parsons attended the Convention in University City and were photographed on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. Mr. Parsons donated the lot for their chapter house. The date on the photograph is June 11, 1910, but it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910.
The delegates to the first annual American Woman's League Convention in University City gathered on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building on June 10, 1910 for this official photograph. Edward Gardner Lewis, President of the League, and his wife Mabel Lewis are standing in the front. A cropped version of this photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910.
American Woman's League delegates and members who arrived early for the Convention to be held June 9, 10 and 11, 1910, joined a group of doctors' wives whose husbands were attending a medical convention for a visit to the Woman's National Daily Building. In the background is the Woman's Magazine Building, and further back on the right is the Art Academy Building. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910.
American Woman's League delegates and members who arrived early for the Convention to be held June 9, 10 and 11, 1910, joined a group of doctors' wives whose husbands were attending a medical convention, for a tour of University City and the Lewis Publishing Company. This photograph was taken in front of the Woman's Magazine Building on June 7, 1910 appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 9, 1910.
These Lewis Publishing Company employees stepped forward for provide accommodations for delegates in their homes or homes of friends when the American Woman's League Convention planners discovered that few hotel rooms were available because of a doctors' convention meeting in St. Louis at the same time. These same employees served as the reception committee for arriving members and delegates at Union Station. This photograph was taken on June 4, 1910 and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 7, 1910.
Members, delegates and friends of the American Woman's League gathered on the southeast lawn of the Woman's Magazine Building on June 10, 1910, the first day of Convention.
The Committee on Organization for the American Woman's League met on June 10, 1910 during the Convention. Members included Mrs. Pearl Spaulding, University City, Missouri, chairman; Mrs. Margaret V. Conn, Seattle, Washington; Miss Marion Gerls, Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Lulu Paden Mosier, Minneapolis, Minnesota; M. Alice Delow, Biloxi, Mississippi; Abigail L. Morgan, Waverly, New York; Mrs. W. H. Whitehill, Avon, Montana; Mrs. Nellie M. Allen, Omaha, Nebraska; Miss Clara Syphus, Fort Thomas, Nevada; Mrs. Cory Albrittain, Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Lancaster, Belleville, Illinois; Jennie Van Allen, Los Angeles, California; Mrs. I. W. Jones, Clinton, Iowa; Mrs. Catherine A. Waite, Peck, Idaho; Mrs. W. C. DeGrey, New Orleans, Louisiana; Mrs. Hester E. Porch, Baltimore, Maryland; Mrs. Ida McNamara, Presque Isle, Maine; Clara C. Austin, Boston, Massachusetts; Mrs. F. G. Livesay, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910.
The American Woman's League Convention Committee on Credentials met at the Woman's Magazine Building during the Convention. Members included Miss Eliza Hannagan, chairman; Miss Alive Hanly, Miss J. A. Whitbeck and Mrs. Mildred McFadden, at large; Miss Clara Hooker, Lebanon, Missouri; Mrs. M. E. Pauncy, Mobile, Alabama; Mrs. June Longley Walters, Duncan, Arizona; Mrs. Nathan B. Williams, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Mrs. J. Stalford, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Miss Clara L. Allyn, Waterbury, Connecticut; Miss A. May Welch, Wilmington, Delaware; Mrs. Joan Bowen, Fitchburg, Massachusetts; Mrs. Emma L. Newton, Washington D. C.; Mrs. Jessie McPherson, St. Petersburg, Florida; Mrs. Flora Fuhs, Mount Vernon, Indiana; Mrs. F. W. Boyd, Phillipsburg, Kansas; Mrs. A. W. Lilly, Corydon, Kentucky; Mrs. Sarah White, Barre, Vermont; Miss Ida M. Watts, Lynchburg, Virginia. This photograph was taken on June 11, 1910, and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" the same day.
American Woman's League members from Ohio gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph, probably on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910.
P. F. Poorbaugh and John Baxter of Rock Island, Texas, earned their trips to the American Woman's League Convention by securing at least ten new members each. Both men were tireless workers for the League in the state of Texas, and responsible for the establishment of several chapters. They posed for this photograph on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. The date on this photograph is June 11, 1910, but it appeared along with an interview with the gentlemen in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10,1910.
Mrs. Pearl Spaulding, head of field organization work for the American Woman's League addressed League members packed into the 5th floor meeting room of the Woman's Magazine Building during the Convention. Inclement weather during the Convention forced many of the sessions to be held inside in cramped quarters. This photo appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910.
St. Louis bankers and businessmen visited the new headquarters of the Lewis Publishing Company in late winter, 1904. This photograph appeared in the March 1904 "Woman's Magazine," with the following identification: (left to right) J. W. Bell, John Nickerson, L. B. Pierce, T. W. Crouch, Samuel M. Dodd, E. F. Marshall, J. C. Van Blarcom, J. A. Lewis, E. G. Lewis, H. P. Knapp, M. M. Buck, Governor Hogg of Texas, L. B. Tebbetts, Geo. A. Carpenter, E. F. Goltra, M. DeCamp, Tom Randolph, E. A. P. Haynes, G. G. Tebbetts, N. Lee Travers, comprising the officers and directors of the National Bank of Commerce and the Commonwealth Trust Company of St. Louis.
The Times-Star Newsboys Band gathered on the steps in front of the Woman's Magazine Building for this photograph. The purpose of their visit is unknown, as it the date the photograph was taken. Band members are accompanied by a large contingent of gentlemen who may be associated with the Times-Star.
The Times-Star Newsboys Band of Cincinnati, Ohio were arriving in University City when this photograph was taken. The purpose of their visit is unknown, as is the date the photograph was taken. Band members are accompanied by a large contingent of gentlemen who may be associated with the Times-Star. Delmar Boulevard is in the background.
The American Woman's League Convention Committee on Platform and Purposes met in the Woman's Magazine Building on June 10, 1910. Members included Dr. Mabel E. Anthony, San Francisco, California, chairman; Maude A. Fielder, Silver City, New Mexico; Mrs. H. T. Collins, Ashville, North Carolina; Laura Rickert, Brazil, North Dakota; Sarah J. Clark, Hamilton, Ohio; Mrs. Cora D. Hammett, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Mrs. Jean Elsner, Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Lottie M. Brown, Providence, Rhode Island; Mary Ellen Bowman, Orangeburg, South Carolina; Mrs. Ora Welch, St. George, Georgia; Mrs. Ida V. McIlvanie, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Effie H. Dodge, Glen Falls, New York; Mrs. Alice R. Adams, Franklin, New Hampshire; Miss Mary C. Haines, Atlantic City, New Jersey; Mrs. Mary J. Barnes, Sturgis, South Dakota; Mrs. Emelia B. Cope, Chattanooga, Tennessee; Mrs. Lamar McMordie, Calvert, Texas; Mrs. Ora M. Wells, Morgantown, West Virginia; Mrs. O. Louise Donnell, Rawlins, Wyoming. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910.
Students at the People's University Art Academy designed the floats for the American Woman's League Convention parade. In this photograph, students, including honor student Christina Kiehl (behind the model, facing forward), are at work on the model for the float representing the sculpture division. This may have been a demonstration photograph, because three students are holding calipers and four are holding mallets and chisels. The float representing the League itself with models of George Julian Zolnay's lions and sphinxes is just visible on the left.
The American Woman's League Convention parade was held on Delmar Boulevard on the plaza between the Woman's Magazine Building and the Woman's National Daily Building on June 11, 1910, the last day of Convention. It was originally scheduled to take place on June 10, but was postponed because of rain. Floats were created under the direction of George Julian Zolnay, director of the People's University Art Academy, and built by the students. The float representing the ceramics division is in the foreground and the float representing the sculpture division is on the left. The float representing the League itself is in front of the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building.
This float represented the ceramic arts division of the People's University Art Academy. It appears to have been hand-carried by the three men in front and the three men behind wearing dark suits and sashes. The structure on the float represent the kiln with a ceramic piece inside being fired. The portico of the Woman's Magazine Building appears in the background.
This float represented the emblem of the American Woman's League, "Woman's Mission," which was a woman, seated, with two children standing next to her. This float carried models of George Julian Zolnay's lions, one on either side of the driver as well as models of Zolnay's sphinx. On the back of the float is a model of an American Woman's League Chapter House. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910.
American Woman's League members, convention delegates and friends were invited to greet League founder and president Edward Gardner Lewis on Saturday, June 10 following the convention session. A large number of them gathered on the plaza around the Lion Gates for an opportunity to visit with him. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910.
Presidents of local American Woman's League Chapters gathered in front of the Woman's National Daily Building on June 10, 1910 for this photograph. They were attending the first annual Convention. Edward Gardner Lewis and his wife, Mabel, are standing in the front row just right of center.
The American Woman's League delegation from New York posed for this photograph in front of the Woman's National Daily Building on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910.
American Woman's League members from Iowa, Minnesota, Texas and Wisconsin gathered for this photograph in front of the Woman's National Daily Building, probably on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. It was published in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 6, 1910.
American Woman's League members from Missouri gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph probably on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910.
American Woman's League members from Illinois gathered on the steps in front of the Woman's Magazine Building for this photograph, probably on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910.
American Woman's League members from Virginia gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910.
American Woman's League members from Florida gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. It appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 4, 1910.
American Woman's League members from California gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily for this photograph on the last day of the Convention, June 11, 1910.
American Woman's League members from Kansas and Oklahoma gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910.
In 1909 and 1910, many chapter members visited the American Woman's League headquarters in the Woman's Magazine Building in University City, Missouri. The chapter to which these ladies belonged was not identified.
In 1909 and 1910, many chapter members visited the American Woman's League headquarters in the Woman's Magazine Building in University City, Missouri. The chapter to which these five ladies belonged was not identified.
Concerns about the business affairs of the American Woman's League in late 1910 resulted in the election of state regents who gathered for their organizational meeting in University City, Missouri in January of 1911. Those in this photograph are (left to right) back row: Mrs. C. A. Eldredge, Colorado; Miss Minnie E. Neal, Florida; Mrs. Grace E Allen, Maine; Mrs. Lydia G. Willard, Kansas; Clara C. Austin, M. D., Massachusetts; Mrs. Alma Z. Moore, Illinois; Miss Edith L. Davis, Michigan; Miss Eleanor Foster, Indiana; and front row: Mrs. Nada Ingraham, Texas; Mrs. Robert C. Morriss, Washington; Mrs. Margaret Tucker, New York; Mrs. Pearl Adams Spaulding, Chairman, Board of Regents; Mrs. Ada Borre Newquist, Iowa; Miss Hester A. Worthington, Pennsylvania; Miss Alice F. Hanly, Missouri. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on January 24, 1911.
A committee from the Woman's Club from Springfield, Illinois, visited the American Woman's League headquarters and the Lewis Publishing Company on November 22, 1909. The committee came to investigate the League and to consider the possibility of securing a chapter house for Springfield. Committee members visiting included Mrs. George T. Palmer, president; Mrs. H. P. Shumway, first vice president, Mrs. William R. Viedenburgh, second vice president; Mrs. J. P. Lindley, Mrs. Roy W. Ide and Mrs. W. H. Baird, directors; Mrs. James P. Matheny, treasurer; Mrs. A. E. Prince, president Y. W. C. A.; Mrs. E. S. Walker, and Mrs. Benjamin Knudson. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 27, 1909.
Sixty-five ladies, almost all members of the American Woman's League, from Edwardsville and East St. Louis, Illinois visited University City and League headquarters on May 7, 1909. In this photograph, part of the group is crossing from the Woman's National Daily Building to the Woman's Magazine Building. On the left, the Lion Gates are under construction. One is complete and the lion, designed by George Julian Zolnay, has been installed. The other pylon is still surrounded by scaffolding. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 10, 1909.
The Pioneers, a group of traveling representatives for the American Woman's League, met in convention in 1908. These representatives traveled the country helping to establish chapters. This photograph appeared in "Siege of University City," by Sidney Morse. The sign on the door says "Please Wipe Your Feet."
These two floats represented the textile arts division of the People's University Art Academy in the American Woman's League Convention parade.. The first float carried a loom and the second float carried a spinning wheel. Both were hand-carried by the men wearing white with sashes, and were accompanied by women wearing Grecian style dresses and carrying distaffs.
This float represented the sculpture division of the People's University Art Academy in the American Woman's League Convention parade on June 11, 1910. This float was pulled by hand, probably by the three boys in front wearing smocks and berets. Honor student Olsen Stenwick is in front leaning on the model. Honor students Christina Kiehl and Nancy Coonsman are at the back, both holding calipers.
The ascension of the gas balloon "University City" was the final event at the American Woman's League Convention. The balloon was piloted by Captain John Berry who took off from a field just west of the Woman's National Daily Building. A photograph taken just before the balloon launched appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910.
The newspaper headline for this photograph when it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910 identifies this as "Local Representatives at the Convention" but does not tell whether these ladies are from the St. Louis area, or whether they are representatives of local American Woman's League chapters across the country. This photograph was taken on the second day of Convention, June 10, 1910 on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building. Mabel Lewis is seated in front, and her husband Edward Gardner Lewis, President of the League, is standing to her right.
Diamond emblem members of the American Woman's League gathered in front of the Woman's National Daily Building on the second day of Convention, June 10, 1910 for this photograph. A member received the diamond emblem for enrolling ten new members and sending in a minimum of $10 in new subscriptions or subscription certificates, in addition to having sold $52 in subscriptions for regular membership. League president, Edward Gardner Lewis (holding his hat) is in the center of the front row. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910.
In 1909 and 1910, many chapter members visited the American Woman's League headquarters in the Woman's Magazine Building in University City, Missouri. The chapter to which these ten ladies belonged was not identified.
A delegation from the Marine, Illinois American Woman's League Chapter visited League headquarters in University City, Missouri in November of 1909. The group included Mrs. V. J. Weber, Mrs. C. L. Heim, Miss Verona Weber, Mrs. L. A. Richardson and Miss Kate Deihert. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 15, 1909.
Sixty-five ladies, almost all members of the American Woman's League, from Edwardsville and East St. Louis, Illinois visited University City and League headquarters on May 7, 1909. In this photograph, part of the group gathered on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building with League founder, Edward Gardner Lewis (front right, turned sideways). This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 10, 1909.
The Sphinx Fund was started as a memorial to the founding of the American Woman's Republic. This postcard showing American Woman's Republic officers Mabel Lewis, President (seated, holding sphinx model ) and (standing left to right) Mildred McFaden, Secretary; Alma Moore, Vice President; Claudia Hazen White, Secretary of the Interior; Margaret Tucker, Secretary of Education and Social Services; and Susie Johnson, Secretary of Commerce and Industry, may have been a promotional piece used to encourage members to contribute to the fund.
On April 4, 1910, the first kiln of high fire porcelains was fired at the Art Academy of the People's University. All the pieces on the tables came from that first kiln. The plate in the center was created by Taxile Doat to commemorate this event. The artists who gathered for a photograph include (left to right) Frederick H. Rhead, Samuel Robineau, Edward Gardner Lewis, Adelaide Alsop Robineau, Mabel Gertrude Lewis, Eugene Labarriere, George Julian Zolnay, Emile Diffloth and Taxile Doat. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 9, 1910.
The Ladies Guild of St. Louis Chapel (Episcopal Church) in University City, all of whom were members of the University City Chapter of the American Woman's League, held a musicale at the Art Academy on April 7, 1910. Mabel Lewis was president of the Chapter. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 11, 1910.
In 1910 Edward Gardner Lewis persuaded John Vanderpoel to come to St. Louis to head up the drawing and painting division of the People's University Art Academy. In this photograph, John Vanderpoel (in the dark coat) is standing in the center. Mabel Lewis is the model. Students are not identified, but they are probably honor students. This photograph appeared in "The Siege of University City," by Sidney Morse, published in 1912.
In 1912 when the People's University was closing, the Art Academy became more focused on the production of commercial ware and items that could be mass produced for sale. In this photograph Edward Gardner Lewis (standing left), founder of the Art Academy appears with associates (left to right, back) Frank Furman, an unidentified woman and an unidentified man. In front (left to right) are Mabel, his wife and an artist in her own right, and unidentified woman and Claudia Hazen White, Secretary of the Interior for the American Woman's Republic. The items on display are all made from molds and are awaiting decoration or glazing.
An unidentified artist at work on a vase in one of the studios at University City Pottery. The figure on the table was made from a mold, and the vase may have been as well. By 1912, the staff at the Art Academy was more focused on the production of commercial ware and items that could be mass produced for sale, rather than on artistic development.
On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph Governor Francis is finishing with the trowel. Standing to the left of him are Major H. L. Kramer, a vice president of Lewis Publishing Company, and Mabel Lewis. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph Governor Francis is preparing to make his address to the friends, associates and employees gathered for the event. Standing to the left of him are Major H. L. Kramer, a vice president of Lewis Publishing Company, and Mabel Lewis. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph, Governor Francis (center) is congratulating Edward and Mabel Lewis (with their backs to the camera) following the ceremony. Stonework for the first floor of the building is visible behind the guests.
On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was the guest speaker and laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph, friends and business associates of Edward Gardner Lewis, and employees of the publishing company are visiting and inspecting the construction underway for the new headquarters (left) and printing plant (right center).
In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis broke ground for the new headquarters and printing plant for the Lewis Publishing Company on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph workers are laying the foundation walls for the printing plant. Workers with a mule team are digging a trench down the middle of the site, probably for utilities. When completed, the building was 100 feet wide by 275 feet long.
In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis broke ground for the new headquarters and printing plant for the Lewis Publishing Company on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph workers are laying the foundation walls for the printing plant. The trench down the middle of the site is probably for utilities. When completed, the building was 100 feet wide by 275 feet long.
George Julian Zolnay had just completed the lions for Edward Gardner Lewis' Lion Gates when he became director of the People's University's Art Academy and head of the sculpture division. In this photograph, he is in the studio with several of the sculpture honor students. Christian Kiehl is on the left at the high bench. Caroline Risque is on the left working on a piece of sculpture on a stool. Zolnay is seated at the desk just right of center. Nancy Coonsman is kneeling on the far right. The large pieces of sculpture in the room are Zolnay's work.
This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on December 15, 1910, with another of Edward Gardner Lewis' promotion ideas called the League's Christmas Tree. Vases, statues and other items produced by the artists and honor students, and even Lewis himself, were valued as "units," wrapped and marked. Each "unit" was equal to $10 in subscriptions submitted to the American Woman's League. Items on the table include many of George Julian Zolnay's sculpture reproductions, and some of honor student Caroline Risque's sculptures of children.
Following the groundbreaking for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County in 1903, friends, associates and employees went home by streetcar. This streetcar line ran out Delmar, and then "looped" through the southwest corner of Delmar Garden Amusement Park, just east of the site for the new building, before returning to downtown St. Louis.
On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph workmen are lowering the cornerstone into place while Governor Francis watches. At the far left is a model of the building. Standing next to the model are Major H. L. Kramer, a vice president of Lewis Publishing Company, and Mabel Lewis. Edward Gardner Lewis is bending over, just to the left of the top of the stairs. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph Governor Francis is holding the trowel as workmen are lowering the cornerstone into place. At the far left is a model of the building. Standing next to the model are Major H. L. Kramer, a vice president of Lewis Publishing Company, and Mabel Lewis. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph Governor Francis is making his address to the friends, associates and employees gathered for the event. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph Governor Francis is finishing his address to the friends, associates and employees gathered for the event. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph Governor Francis is shaking hands with guests leaving the platform following the cornerstone laying.
Lewis Publishing Company employees posed for this photograph in front of the Woman's Magazine Building in 1904. It was probably taken in the spring, shortly after the building opened. Construction materials can be seen on either side of the walk and up next to the building.
Lewis Publishing Company employees gathered on the steps in front of the Woman's Magazine Building on May 14, 1908 to welcome Edward Gardner Lewis after his acquittal on fraud charges. Employees are holding photographs of Lewis.
Officers of the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad and English capitalists who were visiting the site of the St. Louis World's Fair also visited the new headquarters of the Lewis Publishing Company in University City on February 13, 1904. In this photograph, the building is still under construction. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing farthest to the left, holding a cigar. A cropped version of this photograph appeared in "The Siege of University City," by Sidney Morse, published in 1912.
This photograph of the Governor of Wyoming and his staff visiting the Lewis Publishing Company and the Woman's Magazine Building was taken during the summer of 1904. The two boys standing on the upper right are messengers of Lewis Publishing Company and they are wearing caps that say "Circulation 1,500,000." The gentleman on the upper left behind the column is holding a paper advertising Edward Gardner Lewis' World's Fair Guessing Contest.
Members of the St. Louis Lumbermen's Club and their wives visited University City on May 10, 1910 to tour the Lewis Publishing Company and the Art Academy of the People's University. In this photograph they have gathered on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. The photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 12, 1910.
Members of the Southern Illinois Editorial Association visited University City in September 1909. Those present were: W. J. Sell, president, Grayville; Harris Dante, vice president, Effingham; Hal W. Trovillion, secretary, Herrin; L. C. Heim, treasurer, Marine; P. J. Pirmann, Nashville; R. G. Everts and G. H. Everts, Ava; E. H. Childress and G. G. Childress, Fairfield; F. M. Davis, Breese; W. H. Fagen, Stewardson; Geo. W. Smith, Columbia; W. W. Lewis, Greenville; Will C. Carson, Greenville; Maurice J. Seed, Mt. Vernon; W. G. Murphy, Centerville; W. B. Jarvis, Troy; J. Sherman Hinton, Mulberry Grove; A. J. MacMann, Millstadt; E. P. Chapin, Freeburg; J. H. Lay, Effingham; C. L. McMackin, Salem; F. M. Lay, Effingham; James F. _______, Richview; B. W. Maxey, Flora; E. F. Bieser, Nashville; Adolph B. S_______, East St. Louis. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on September 27, 1909.
In 1908, William Randolph Hearst visited University City as the guest of Edward Gardner Lewis. The group gathered for this photograph on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building included (left to right) Thomas Z. Higsden, sometime candidate for president on the Independence League ticket, Mabel Lewis, William Randolph Hearst, Millicent Hearst and Edward Gardner Lewis.
Five hundred St. Louis Railway Club members and their families visited University City on Saturday, May 16, 1910 to tour the Lewis Publishing Company plants and visit the Art Academy of the People's University. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building, and copies were presented to the officers an hour later. Edward Gardner Lewis is in the front row, left center. The day ended with a visit to Delmar Garden Amusement Park. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 17, 1910.
The officers of the National Federation of Musical Clubs visited University City and the American Woman's League headquarters on May 27, 1910 to hear more about the League. Consideration was being given to having Federation chapters join the American Woman's League. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. It appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 2, 1910, and the caption indicates that the group included the following members: Mrs. Charles B. Kelsey, president, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Mrs. Jno. Leverett, second vice president, Upper Alton, Illinois; Mrs. Alexander Rietz, Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. Leila C. Elliott, Coffeyville, Kansas; Mrs. John Walker, Memphis, Tennessee; Mrs. Ottman Moll (V.P. Mo.) St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. P. Y Tupper, St. Louis, Missouri; Miss Irma Colster, St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. David Knegsbaker, St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. E. A. Coestro, St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. J. Gwynn Gough, St. Louis, Missouri; Miss Edith Lazar, St. Louis, Missouri; Miss Hardie Langdon, Youngstown, Ohio. Edward Gardner Lewis is in the front row.
 During the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, Edward Gardner Lewis invited many groups to visit the new headquarters of the Lewis Publishing Company. In this photograph, the Bill Posters of America and their families are gathered outside the Woman's Magazine Building. A sign beyond the building on the right points the way to Camp Lewis, Edward Gardner Lewis' tent city constructed for World's Fair visitors.
Members of the Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs were guests of Edward Gardner Lewis for a tour of the Lewis Publishing Company in 1904.
Members of the Implement, Vehicle and Hardware Association of St. Louis visited University City on March 26, 1910 as guests of Edward Gardner Lewis. Many of their wives accompanied them for a tour of the Lewis Publishing Company and the Art Academy of the People's University. In this photograph they are gathered on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. Those reported as present when this photograph was published in "The Woman's National Daily" on March 30, 1910 include: President A. T. Stevens and wife; Vice Presidents O. H. Cook, Joseph A. Schlecht and Carl Hirdler, all accompanied by their wives; Secretary W. C. Howland; Mr. and Mrs. Uhienhaut; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Warner; Miss Husbands; Mr. J. A. McGintie; Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Woods; E. L. Gault and Miss Nellie Gault; Miss Alice J. Reynolds and Mr. William Richards; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lafaivre; Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Ogan; and Messrs. J. F. Murphy, C. A. Wood, B. Morehead, J. A. Arndt, F. William Loecker, Emil J. Beimdiek and J. A. Balman of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Newspaper editors from nine states visited University City on May 4, 1910, as guests of Edward Gardner Lewis. In this photograph, which appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 6, 1910, they are gathered on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. Three of the editors were women; Miss Martha Jewett, with the "Democrat," Shelbina, Missouri; Sarah C. Scovell, with the "Republican," Galena, Kansas and Mrs. Alice McAtee, with the "Herald," Chester, Illinois. Lewis is standing second from the left in the front row.
The purpose of this meeting on the fifth floor of the Woman's Magazine Building is unknown, but the room is decorated with American flags and only men were in attendance, so it may have been a political gathering. The space, originally designed as a banquet room, was normally work area for the staff of the Lewis Publishing Company. It was also used by the People's United States Bank, and later, the People's Savings Trust Company. The cage behind the speakers was part of the area used by the Bank. This photograph was probabaly taken from the top of the spiral staircase which led to the inside of the dome.
During the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, Edward Gardner Lewis invited many groups to visit the new headquarters of the Lewis Publishing Company. In this photograph the Chinese World's Fair Commissioners are gathered on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. Lewis is on the right.
This is one of the earliest photographs of Delmar Boulevard. It shows a large group walking west on Delmar, and turning to go into the Woman's Magazine Building. The building was constructed as headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903 and early 1904.The buildings of the St. Louis World's Fair are visible in the distance on the right, and this group may have been Fair visitors invited to visit Edward Gardner Lewis' new building. The Epworth Hotel is visible in the center, though part of it is blocked by a new building under construction.
Up until 1910, Delmar Boulevard in University City was unpaved. In this photograph the United Railway track gang is removing the old streetcar tracks to make way for the new paving being done with creosote blocks. The University Heights real estate office appears to have been painted out on the negative. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 12, 1910.
Up until 1910, Delmar Boulevard in University City was unpaved. In this photograph, road crews with teams of mules are preparing to pave Delmar with creosote blocks, a popular paving method at the time. The Lion Gates are on the left, and a billboard promoting University Heights is just to the right of the Lion Gates.
In 1909, University City residents passed a bond issue for funds to purchase a fire engine. In September 1910, the brand new state-of-the art 90 horsepower, 650 gallon per minute, automobile fire engine built by the Robinson Fire Apparatus Company of St. Louis, was delivered. It cost $9,000. One of the first demonstrations was to show how high the water could be thrown. It went 58 feet higher than the 135 foot high Woman's Magazine Building, This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on September 9, 1910.
Members of the Central Businessmen's Association and their wives visited University City and the Lewis Publishing Company on November 19, 1909. In this photograph, the group is leaving the Woman's Magazine Building and walking toward the Woman's National Daily Building on the south side of Delmar Boulevard. The Art Academy of the People's University is on the right. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 22, 1909.
In 1909, University City residents passed a bond issue for funds to construct a city hall. In this photograph, taken on July 6, 1910, Edward Gardner Lewis and friends and business associates are breaking ground for the new building at 6618 Delmar. Second from the left is Marshall John Willman; seventh from the left is Fire Chief Oscar J. Kortkamp; next to him is Judge Shepherd Barkley who helped incorporate the city. Lewis is holding the shovel. Delmar Garden Amusement Park is in the background.
 In 1909, University City residents passed a bond issue for funds to construct a city hall. In this photograph, taken on August 25, 1910, Edward Gardner Lewis and friends and associates are gathered to lay the cornerstone for the new building at 6618 Delmar Boulevard. The Rev. James Long, pastor of All Saints Church, gave the prayer for the occasion. Lewis is standing just behind the cornerstone, and Father Long is standing next to him. The Park Hotel is in the background.
This photograph shows University City's Police Department about 1909. John Willman (seated) was the first City Marshall. James Walsh (left) would join the University City Fire Department, serve as Fire Chief from 1919 to 1931 and head of the Public Safety Department from 1931 to 1933. M. H. Jones is standing in the center. George Ward (right) would be elected City Marshall in 1921 and serve until 1947.
In 1909, University City residents passed a bond issue for funds to purchase a fire engine. In September 1910, the brand new state-of-the art, 90 horsepower, 650 gallon per minute, automobile fire engine built by the Robinson Fire Apparatus Company of St. Louis, was delivered. It cost $9,000. Fire Chief Oscar J. Kortkamp is at the wheel, and City Marshall John Willman is standing in the back. Delmar had been paved with creosote blocks just the prior spring.
In late May, 1910, Edward Gardner Lewis opened the campus of the Lewis Publishing Company and the People's University for the Old Country Fair, a benefit for the Mothers and Babies Home of St. Louis. This photograph shows a group of ladies who strolled the Fair, selling novelty items from their baskets to raise funds for the Home. The Woman's Magazine Building is in the background.
In July, 1909, the Missouri and Illinois camps of the Modern Woodmen of America held a joint encampment on the lawn just east of the Woman's Magazine Building in University City. In this photograph the camps are participating in drill competition. The St. Charles camp won first prize. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 7, 1909.
Lewis Publishing Company reserved a special section of the reviewing stand for employees on Dedication Day for the 1094 St. Louis World's Fair on May 1, 1903. A similar photograph appeared in "The Woman's Magazine" in June, 1903.
This photograph was taken on April 27, 1910, looking south on Trinity Avenue. Even though curbs and sidewalks have been installed, Trinity has still not been paved. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the left, and Lenox Hall is under construction just to the south. A nanny is pushing a baby carriage and a small child is riding a tricycle.
The faculty and students of the National University of Arts and Sciences of St. Louis visited University City on June 6, 1912. They gathered on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph. The school had recently become affiliated with the People's University. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Weekly" on June 15, 1912.
On September 2, 1910 professors and students from the University of Commerce of Cologne, Germany spent an afternoon visiting University City and the Lewis Publishing Company. The group was on a United States tour. To commemorate their visit, this photograph was taken, and each guest received a copy before the group left. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on September 9, 1910.
The Woman's National Daily Building, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was also known as the Egyptian Building. The exterior was finished in Georgian marble with copper cornices. This photograph, taken in 1909 seems to be a very formal and dramatic portrait of the building. The stark lines of the building continue with the terraced lawn and the plain wide walkway. The individuals appear to be posed. The photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 5, 1909.
This photograph of Edward Gardner Lewis was taken in his office in the Woman's Magazine Building about 1910. His was the most elegant office in the building, with quarter sawn oak wainscoting and decorative plaster work. He also had his own private vault. George Julian Zolnay's model for the lion is on top of the roll-top desk. Plans for the new City Hall to be built at 6618 Delmar Boulevard are on the desk.
The Commercial Commission of Japan visited University City and the Lewis Publishing Company on November 11, 1909, although the date on the photograph is November 18, 1909, apparently an error on the part of the darkroom staff. The group gathered on the front steps of the Woman's Magazine Building included (front row, left to right) Toshio Matsumari, Nedzu Kaichiro, Edward Gardner Lewis, James E. Smith, Baron Shibusawa, David R. Francis and Nathan Frank. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 13, 1909.
While members of the Commercial Commission of Japan visited University City and the Lewis Publishing Company, their wives were entertained by Mabel Lewis and some of her friends. The group gathered on the front steps of the Woman's Magazine Building included, Baroness Kandu, Madam Horikoshi, Baroness Shibusawa and Miss Tawanashi, her companion, Mrs. Lon V. Stephens, Mrs. J. W. Lewis, Mrs. Edwin C. Madden and Mabel Lewis. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 13, 1909. It appeared again in "The Woman's National Weekly" on October 11, 1913.
The Commercial Commission of Japan and prominent members of the St. Louis business community were guests of Edward Gardner Lewis on November 11, 1909. In this photograph, guests are leaving after inspecting the Lewis Publishing Company plants. It appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 13, 1909.
This was the office of C. J. McCarthy, Assistant Advertising Manager for the Lewis Publishing Company on the second floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Mr. McCarthy is at the desk in the center. This photograph appeared in "The Papers of the People," a booklet promoting the Lewis Publishing Company, published in 1906.
 This was the office of A. P. Coakley, Advertising Manager for the Lewis Publishing Company on the second floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Mr. Coakley is at the large desk on the right. This photograph appeared in "The Papers of the People," a booklet promoting the Lewis Publishing Company, published in 1906.
This was the office of Frank J. Cabot, Secretary and Editor for the Lewis Publishing Company, on the second floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. This office was where all the daily mail was opened. The calendar on the wall indicates that this photograph was taken in April 1904. This photograph appeared in "The Papers of the People," a booklet promoting the Lewis Publishing Company, published in 1906.
This photograph shows the Composing Room for the Lewis Publishing Company in the Woman's Magazine Building. It appeared in "The Papers of the People," a booklet promoting the Lewis Publishing Company, published in 1906.
This photograph shows the Art Department for the Lewis Publishing Company in the Woman's Magazine Building. It appeared in "The Papers of the People," a booklet promoting the Lewis Publishing Company, published in 1906.
This photograph shows the club department of "The Woman's National Daily," which was housed on the main floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Employees are (left to right) Nina Ferguson, Gene Ellinger, (unidentified), Margaret Dielman and Hazel Davis.
This undated photograph was taken outside the Woman's Magazine Building during a visit by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. It appeared in "The Siege of University City," by Sidney Morse, published in 1912.
The officers and directors of the Missouri Lincoln Trust Company and their wives were guests of Edward Gardner Lewis for a tour of the Woman's Magazine Building in early 1904 while the building was still under construction. This photograph appeared in "The Siege of University City," by Sidney Morse, published in 1912.
The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex were built in 1903. The Press Annex was redesigned in late 1908 by architects Eames and Young so that it more closely resembled the design of the Magazine Building. In this photograph, the roof of the southern portion of the building has been removed and the exterior walls are being rebuilt. Reportedly, the presses continued to roll during the entire remodeling, printing "The Woman's Magazine," and "The Woman's Farm Journal."
This photograph shows the American Woman's League membership department in the Woman's Magazine Building. Models for the chapter houses are on the counter at the right.
This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on October 5, 1910, as an illustration of just how much mail arrived each day in the American Woman's League Correspondence Department. The young ladies were responsible for opening and sorting the mail, and directing it to the proper person or department for response.
This photograph was taken in one of the business offices of the Lewis Publishing Company. Stacks of cards on the tables suggest that this was either the Subscription Department or the Correspondence Department. The young ladies are all working on early Oliver typewriters.
The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex were built in 1903. The Press Annex was redesigned in late 1908 by architects Eames and Young so that it more closely resembled the design of the Magazine Building. In this photograph, the exterior walls are being rebuilt. Reportedly, the presses continued to roll during the entire remodeling, printing "The Woman's Magazine," and "The Woman's Farm Journal."
Edward Gardner Lewis was always happy to show off his new publishing headquarters to interested groups. This unidentified group posed on the steps to the Woman's Magazine Building for this photograph.
A cropped version of this photograph appeared in "The Siege of University City" by Sidney Morse with the caption "Lewis Publishing Company incoming mail of May 24, 1904, said to contain 26,000 subscriptions to the Woman's Magazine." Lewis claimed to have more than 1,500,000 subscribers.
This photograph was taken on the second floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Although the department was not identified, Lewis Publishing Company officers and executive departments were located on the second floor. Interior doors in all second floor offices enabled employees to move from office to office without going out into the main hall. These doors also helped to provide air circulation in these otherwise confined spaces.
This photograph shows employees wrapping and packing what may have been a premium promotion for the Woman's Magazine or for the American Woman's League. The items were small trays with cream pitchers and sugar bowls. Work space was always tight, and these employees are working in the fifth floor banquet room of the Woman's Magazine Building.
This photograph was taken in the banquet room on the fifth floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Office space was at a premium and over the years many different departments used this room as work space. The department using the room in this photograph is not identified.
This photograph was taken in the banquet room on the fifth floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Office space was at a premium and over the years many different departments used this room as work space. The department using the room in this photograph is not identified.
This photograph shows the Composing Room for the Lewis Publishing Company in the Woman's Magazine Building. A similar photograph appeared in "The Papers of the People," a booklet promoting the Lewis Publishing Company, published in 1906.
This photograph of workers in an unidentified department of the Lewis Publishing Company was taken on the second floor of the Woman's Magazine. Documents on the desk are certificates of some sort, so this may have been a department where investments in the many Lewis enterprises were handled.
Edward Gardner Lewis and the Lewis Publishing Company were under Post Office Department investigation several times for his use of second class mailing privileges for his magazines. Investigators combed through Lewis' records and subscription lists many times. This photograph was taken on the fifth floor of the Woman's Magazine Building during one of the investigations. Behind the clerks is the building's bird cage elevator. The spiral staircase leads to the dome of the building and Lewis' famed searchlight.
The Correspondence Department for the Lewis Publishing Company and the American Woman's League was responsible for opening the mail and routing it to the appropriate department for response. These employees are working with League and publishing company mail in an office on the main floor of the Woman's Magazine Building.
This photograph shows the offices of the People's United States Bank which were on the 5th floor of the Woman's Magazine Building until a separate building could be constructed. The Bank was closed by the State of Missouri in 1905, before a new building could be completed. This same photograph was also used in promotional material for the People's Savings Trust Company, Edward Gardner Lewis' second banking venture, which he founded in 1908. The offices of the People Savings Trust Company were also on the 5th floor of the Woman's Magazine Building.
This photograph was taken on the second floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Although the department was not identified, Lewis Publishing Company officers and executive departments were located on the second floor. Space was at a premium and often several employees worked together in many of the offices.
This photograph was taken in the banquet room on the fifth floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Office space was at a premium and over the years many different departments used this room as work space. The department using the room in this photograph is not identified.
This photograph was taken on February 10, 1904 in the Press Annex of the Woman's Magazine Building. The women appear to be filling mail bags, and this may be an early photograph of the department responsible for wrapping and mailing "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal."
When the Woman's Magazine Building Press Annex was remodeled in 1908, a second floor was added, providing much needed office and work space for the Lewis Publishing Company. This office was not identified, but may have been a correspondence or subscription department for the magazines.
On May 8, 1912 lots in University Heights #1, #2 and #3 subdivisions owned by the University Heights Realty and Development Company, one of Edward Gardner Lewis' companies, were sold at public auction. The auction was held in the Woman's Magazine Building Press Annex. The Company had been placed in receivership in 1911, along with the Lewis Publishing Company and the publications themselves. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 18, 1912.
The dedication ceremony for the Woman's National Daily Building and the new Goss printing press was held on November 10, 1906. David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and former president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was the guest of honor and gave the dedication address. In this photograph, Governor Francis is standing at the top of the press next to Edward Gardner Lewis who is partially hidden. Seated to the left of Governor Francis are the Rev. William H. Lewis and Catherine E. Lewis, Edward Gardner Lewis' parents. The Rev. Mr. Lewis gave the blessing. Mrs. Lewis was invited to press the button to start the great press which had been built especially to print "The Woman's National Daily." The press, named "The Lewis," could produce 5,000 completed newspapers per minute. A similar photograph and an article about the dedication appeared in "The Woman's Magazine" in December 1906.
The dedication ceremony for the Woman's National Daily Building and the new Goss printing press was held on November 10, 1906. David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and former president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was the guest of honor and gave the dedication address. In this photograph, Governor Francis is standing at the top of the press. Seated to the left of Governor Francis are the Rev. William H. Lewis and Catherine E. Lewis, Edward Gardner Lewis' parents. The Rev. Mr. Lewis gave the blessing. Mrs. Lewis was invited to press the button to start the great press which had been built especially to print "The Woman's National Daily." The press, named "The Lewis," could produce 5,000 completed newspapers per minute. A similar photograph and an article about the dedication appeared in "The Woman's Magazine" in December 1906.
The mailing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located in the great hall and press room next to the printing press. Employees labeled the newspapers as they came off the press, and loaded them into mailbags. This photograph was probably taken in late 1906 or early 1907, and shows the interior of the Woman's National Daily Building still under construction. The columns and walls have not yet been painted in the Egyptian motif that would be one of its major attractions later.
The mailing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located in the great hall and press room next to the Goss printing press which could print and fold 5,000 complete newspapers per minute. Employees labeled the newspapers as they came off the press, and loaded them into mailbags. The room was flooded with light from the enormous skylight which was almost the length of the building. The walls and columns were decorated in a striking Egyptian motif. The one decorative element that is out of place is the traditional wall clock at the far end of the room.
The printing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located in the great hall and press room. The Goss printing press could print and fold 5,000 papers per minute. This apparatus at the end of printing press carried the completed papers from the end of the press down to conveyor belts on the press room floor. This photograph was probably taken in 1907, before the columns and walls in the press room had been painted in the striking Egyptian motif that would become a main attraction later.
The composing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located at one end of the great hall and press room of the Woman's National Daily Building. This photograph was probably taken in late 1906 or early 1907. Construction scaffolding is still in place on the right, and the columns and walls have not been painted in the Egyptian motif that would be a major attraction later.
On September 7, 1909, members of the National Federation of Post office Clerks who were attending their annual convention in St. Louis visited University City. They were guests of the Lewis Publishing Company and toured the printing plants. Part of the group posed for this photograph on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building.
On September 7, 1909, members of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks who were attending their annual convention in St. Louis visited University City. They toured the Lewis Publishing Company plants and were guests for luncheon which was served in the great hall and press room of the Woman's National Daily building. The enormous Goss printing press is on the left, and the composing department for "The Woman's National Daily" is at the far end of the room.
In August 1909, some of the delegates to the International Typographical Union Convention in St. Joseph, Missouri stopped in St. Louis to visit the plants of the Lewis Publishing Company. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's National Daily building and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on August 10, 1909. Edward Gardner Lewis is at the right in front.
This group of unidentified visitors on the steps of the Woman's National Daily building are wearing ribbons that say "St. Joseph Wants You, 1909." They may be delegates to the International Typographical Union Convention that was meeting in St. Joseph, Missouri in August 1909. Delegates had stopped in St. Louis to visit the Lewis Publishing Company plants.
Edward Gardner Lewis and the Lewis Publishing Company frequently hosted tours and events in the University City buildings. This reception being held in the Woman's National Daily building was not identified. It could be difficult to take photographs in this building. One of the main sources of light was the huge skylight so in late afternoons or on cloudy days, the longer time required to capture the photograph often resulted in blurry subjects.
The Goss printing press built especially for the Lewis Publishing Company to produce "The Woman's National Daily" was reported to be the largest and fastest press in the world. The press could print and fold 5,000 complete newspapers per minute. It stood 28 feet high and held 36 rolls of newsprint which weighed 1,500 pounds each. This photograph shows a roll of newsprint being transported by the traveling crane which was used to lift each roll from storage on the lower level and load it into its place in the paper magazine on the press. One of the murals by artist Ralph Chesley Ott is visible behind the crane, along with the detail of the top of one of the columns. Ott reportedly went to Egypt to study the great temples before he designed the interior of the Woman's National Daily Building.
The composing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located at one end of the great hall and press room of the Woman's National Daily Building. Four of the department's linotype machines are on the right. This photograph was probably taken in late 1906 or early 1907. Construction scaffolding is still in place on the right, and the columns and walls have not been painted in the Egyptian motif that would be a major attraction later.
The composing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located at one end of the great hall and press room of the Woman's National Daily Building. Some of the department's linotype machines are at the rear. Operators using these machines cast the type. The lines of type were made up into pages in "forms" and sent to the stereotype room on the lower level of the building. This photograph was probably taken about 1908. The columns and walls have been painted in the striking Egyptian motif that was a major attraction in the building.
The President's Office in the Woman's National Daily Building also served as the Directors' Room and the office for the managing editor of "The Woman's National Daily," George W. Stearns. Mr. Stearns is at the table facing forward. This room was on the upper level of the front pylon, and was decorated by artist Ralph Chesley Ott in the same striking Egyptian motif as the rest of the building. This motif was even carried through to the large stained glass skylight above the table. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1909 as part of a series called "Views of the Lewis Publishing Co.'s Great Plants in University City."
The stereotyping department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located on the lower level of the Woman's National Daily Building. "Forms" prepared in the composing department were sent down to the stereotyping department where the metal cylinders for the presses were made. A Goss stereotype machine is on the left. It was reported that the process took ten minutes to finish and for the cylinders to be locked in place on the press.
The stereotyping department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located on the lower level of the Woman's National Daily Building. "Forms" prepared in the composing department were sent down to the stereotyping department where the metal cylinders for the presses were made. In this photograph, department employees are working with the Goss stereotype machine. It was reported that the process took ten minutes to finish and for the cylinders to be locked in place on the press. This photograph appeared in "The American Woman's League and University City," a promotional magazine published by the Lewis Publishing Company in February 1908.
On May 10, 1910, the St. Louis Lumbermen's Club and their wives visited University City, and toured the Lewis Publishing Company printing plants and the Art Academy of the People's University. Edward Gardner Lewis entertained the group for lunch in the dining room at Delmar Garden Amusement Park.
Elliot W. Major, Missouri Attorney General in 1912, visited University City. Major was a candidate for governor of Missouri, and he gave a speech at University City City Hall on October 7, 1912. He was elected governor and served from 1913 until 1917. In this photograph, Mabel Lewis is on the left, Edward Gardner Lewis is on the left in the center with Attorney General Major, and Claudia Hazen White, Secretary of the Interior for the American Woman's Republic is on the right.
On May 17, 1904, the Rev. William H. Lewis, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut , and father of Edward Gardner Lewis, laid the corner stone for the Stone Memorial Chapel that was being built just northwest of the Woman's Magazine Building in University Heights #1. The Rt. Rev. Daniel S. Tuttle, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri gave the address. Only the foundation was completed before the work was abandoned. This photograph appeared in the June 1904 issue of the "Woman's Magazine."
Until University City established its own public school system in 1911, Ferguson School was one of two County schools that served the area. In this photograph, the students of Ferguson School are gathered on the steps in front of the Woman's Magazine Building for some special event, perhaps year end exercises. The two lion sculptures flanking the entrance have always had a special attraction for children, and the two young men sitting on the lions here are obviously enjoying the view.
In early 1910, Louise Thomas, principal of Lenox Hall, a private school for girls in St. Louis, announced that the school would be moving to a new building to be constructed in University City. Teachers and students gathered in the rain on March 2, 1910 for the ground breaking ceremony. In this photograph which appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on March 3, 1910, the group posed on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building with their school pennants. Edward Gardner Lewis is in the front row on the right.
On May 17, 1910, members of the Junior and Senior classes at Lenox Hall and their principal, Louise Thomas, were guests of Mabel Gertrude Lewis for a tour of University City, luncheon and an afternoon at Delmar Garden Amusement Park. In this photograph which appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 18, 1910, Edward Gardner Lewis had joined the group for luncheon in the Delmar Pavilion. Lenox Hall was a private school for girls. Their new building in University City was scheduled to be ready in the fall of 1910.
The mailing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located in the great hall and press room next to the printing press. This photograph was probably taken in late 1906 or early 1907, and shows the interior of the Woman's National Daily Building still under construction.
Elliot W. Major, Missouri Attorney General visited University City in 1912. Major was a candidate for governor of Missouri, and he gave a speech at University City City Hall on October 7, 1912. He was elected and served as governor from 1913 until 1917. In this photograph, Major is addressing an early morning audience from the balcony of City Hall. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Weekly" on October 12, 1912.
Elliot W. Major, Missouri Attorney General visited University City in 1912. Major was a candidate for governor of Missouri, and he gave a speech at University City City Hall on October 7, 1912. Later that fall, he was elected and served as governor from 1913 until 1917. In this photograph, Major is addressing an early morning audience from the balcony of City Hall. A similar photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Weekly" on October 12, 1912.
 Elliot W. Major, Missouri Attorney General visited University City on October 7, 1912. Major was a candidate for governor of Missouri. Later that fall, he was elected and served as governor from 1913 until 1917. In this photograph he is being welcomed by citizens of University City who had gathered to hear him speak at University City City Hall.
The first, second and third grade students gathered in front of Ferguson School for this class photograph in 1907. Mr. John P. Ossenfort, school principal and seventh and eighth grade teacher is on the left. Miss Elizabeth Lannegan, teacher for these children, is on the right.
The eighth grade graduating class of 1907 gathered in front of Ferguson School for this class photograph. Mr. John P. Ossenfort, school principal and seventh and eighth grade teacher is on the right. Until University City established its own school district in 1911, students wishing to go beyond the eighth grade level had to go to County School District high schools in other communities.
This group of students from Lenox Hall posed for this photograph on the steps of the school on April 22, 1911. Four of the women are wearing dresses, while the others appear to be wearing suits and rather remarkable hats. The occasion was not identified.
This photograph of children from All Saints' School was taken on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building and appeared in a publication named "The American Woman's League and University City," published in February 1908. All Saints' Church and School had been founded in 1901 at Maple and Irma Avenues north of Olive Boulevard. Father John S. Long was the pastor. The event they are celebrating may have been year end exercises for the school children. Most of the children are holding American flags. A gentleman at the left is holding a harp and another gentleman is holding a violin.
On June 19, 1910, Miss Julia Hoerner launched this gas balloon with Captain John Berry from an area that had been designated as the Missouri Aero Club Grounds, just west of the Woman's National Daily Building . This photograph was taken just as the balloon lifted off. Sandbags used for ballast, a drag rope, and an anchor are attached to the balloon basket. The Lion Gates are just visible on the left.
In early 1910, Louise Thomas, principal of Lenox Hall, a private school for girls in St. Louis, announced that the school would be moving to a new building to be constructed in University City. Teachers and students gathered at Trinity and Washington Avenues in the rain on March 2, 1910 for the ground breaking ceremony. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on March 3, 1910.
In early 1910, Louise Thomas, principal of Lenox Hall, a private school for girls in St. Louis, announced that the school would be moving to a new building to be constructed in University City. Teachers and students gathered at Trinity and Washington Avenues in the rain on March 2, 1910 for the ground breaking ceremony. In this photograph which appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on March 3, 1910, Margaret Warner of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Julia Collins of St. Louis, both Lenox Hall students, turned the first ceremonial shovels full of dirt.
The purpose of this gathering of gentlemen and automobiles in front of the Woman's National Daily Building is unknown. One automobile is identified as a Buick, and all have been decorated with American flags.
Edward Gardner Lewis enjoyed taking visitors on tours of the Lewis Publishing Company buildings. In this photograph a group of ladies posed with Mr. Lewis on the front steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. This photograph appeared in a publication named "The American Woman's League and University City," published in February 1908, and the group was identified only as "KOKOAL DELEGATES."
On June 19, 1910, Miss Julia Hoerner launched this gas balloon with Captain John Berry from an area that had been designated as the Missouri Aero Club Grounds, just west of the Woman's National Daily Building . This photograph was taken just after the balloon lifted off. According to a newspaper story that appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 21, 1910, Miss Hoerner had flown with Captain Berry before but on this flight she became the first St. Louis woman to pilot a gas balloon on a pleasure flight.
The ladies in the Subscription Department of the Lewis Publishing Company were responsible for checking subscriptions. They received a penny a piece for each duplicate subscription card they found. A similar photograph of this same group of employees appeared in the June 1904 issue of the "Woman's Magazine."
This photograph appeared in the June 1904 issue of the "Woman's Magazine," with the following caption: "Great Subscription Room where two million subscribers are looked after by 180 young ladies." These Lewis Publishing Company employees were responsible for maintaining the subscription records for the magazines. They received a penny a piece for each duplicate they found.
This Mail Department of the Lewis Publishing Company was responsible for folding and mailing the daily outgoing correspondence. This photograph appeared in the June 1904 issue of the "Woman's Magazine."
Edward Gardner Lewis enjoyed showing visitors through the Woman's Magazine Building and the Press Annex. The Seedmen of America and their families posed on the steps for this photograph. It appeared in "The Papers of the People," a promotional booklet published by the Lewis Publishing Company about 1906.
This float represented the painting division of the People's University Art Academy in the American Woman's League Convention parade on June 11, 1910. It was built on an automobile, and represents the artist's palette. The women wearing turbans to represent colors in the palette may have been honor students in the painting division. The Magazine Building appears in the background. Note the photographer standing on the pediment of the building. This photograph appeared in the June 14, 1910 issue of "The Woman's National Daily."
This photograph was taken on the front steps of the newly completed Woman's Magazine Building. The gentleman on the right is Howard Nichols, an associate of Edward Gardner Lewis in the "Winner," renamed "The Woman's Magazine." Nichols would later be a government informer against Lewis and the People's United States Bank and other of Lewis' ventures. Next to Nichols is Augustus P. Coakley, another associate who was advertising manager for the Lewis Publishing Company. The identity of the other two gentlemen is unknown.
On March 14, 1911 this large group of women walked north on Overlin Avenue (later renamed Harvard Avenue) toward the Art Academy of the People's University, probably to attend some special event. The Art Academy building was designed by Eames and Young, and completed in late 1909. This building was the only one constructed of the six that Edward Gardner Lewis planned to build for the school.
One June 19, 1910, Captain John Berry, pilot of the gas balloon "University City," launched his balloon from the Missouri Aeroclub grounds in University City with Miss Julia Hoerner as passenger and copilot. A large crown gathered to watch. The south Lion Gate is on the right. Some of the early houses built on Washington Avenue appear just beyond the balloon.
"The above photograph shows only part of the immense crowd that was in University City last Saturday," was the caption under this photograph when it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 18, 1910. The American Woman's League Convention gathered more than 1,000 delegates and visitors for three days to learn more about the League and hear about founder Edward Gardner Lewis' plans for the future. This photograph was taken on the lawn in front of the Woman's Magazine Building on the last day of the Convention.
When the Woman's Magazine Building Press Annex was remodeled in 1908, a second floor was added, providing much needed office and work space for the Lewis Publishing Company. A major portion of the second floor was occupied by the Subscription Department.
Inclement weather during the Convention forced many of the sessions to be held inside in cramped quarters. This mass meeting on the final day of Convention was held in the theatre at Delmar Garden Amusement Park, just east of the Lewis Publishing Company headquarters. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910.
The event for which these people gathered is not identified, but may have been one of the real estate sales for lots in University Heights Subdivision #1. The Woman's Magazine Building and the remodeled Press Annex are in the center and on the left. The north pylon of the famed Lion Gates is on the right.

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