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Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
Book Collections

Grace Lewis Miller Book Collection
The Grace Lewis Miller Book Collection consists primarily of books on American history, concentrating on the Jeffersonian era on the American frontier. The collection contains approximately 250 books, most of which were published between 1930 and 1975. The books reflect the JNEM Library's main theme of American westward expansion, and also include materials on Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and other early American historical figures and events. For additional information regarding this collection, contact librarian Tom Dewey at (voice) 314-655-1600. 

Mrs. Miller's extensive research/private papers are collected in the JNEM Archives. For further information regarding the Grace Lewis Miller Papers, please contact archivist Jennifer Clark at (voice) 314-655-1600.

Lewis and Clark Book Collection
The Lewis and Clark Book Collection contains a variety of books on the two explorers. Included in the collection are biographies, reprints of the journals, juvenile books, and various scholarly works. As with our main collection, the Lewis and Clark books do not circulate. For additional information contact librarian Tom Dewey at (voice) 314-655-1600.

Cast iron fence outside the Old Courthouse, part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial  

Did You Know?
During the 19th Century St. Louis was the premier ironwork city. After the great fire, many of its buildings were made using iron framework topped off by beautiful iron ornamentation. Jefferson National Expansion Memorial showcases St. Louis architecture in the Old Courthouse.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST