W. J. Smith House, 210 East Washington.

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

An album of 35 photos of Kirksville, Missouri, buildings, businesses and people created by "Drake, Fotografer" and originally owned by Clifford Elmore Henry. Using Kirksville city directories, local histories and articles in Kirksville newspapers of the day, we have been able to determine that most of the photos in this album were taken 1893 January-April, the only period when all the pictured businesses were in operation simultaneously.

Dates

Creation: early 1893

Creator

From the Collection: Henry, Clifford Elmore, 1873-1959 (Person)

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Historical Note

Also known as the Kirksville Mercantile College Ladies' Residence, the home of President W.J. Smith was part of the school's campus. Mrs. Smith oversaw the residents and apparently served meals to all students as well (the sign over the entrance says "Welcome Eaters"). Helen (Mallett) "Ma" Scott later operated a rooming house for Normal School and American School of Osteopathy students in this home.