Jacob Wohlschläger Flag Documents, 1862-1878
Scope and Contents
Jacob Wohlschläger's subscription list, flag, and one of the account ledgers from his store (which includes the account of President U.S. Grant). During the Civil War, merchant Jacob Wohlschläger of Georgetown, Missouri, organized a drive to raise money for a United States flag to fly over the village. Several residents pledged a total of $8.00 and women in the community made the 34-star flag. It is said he was prompted to take this step when Confederate General Sterling Price set up camp in the neighborhood. When it was raised over Jacob Wohlschläger's store, there was no doubt as to the town's allegiance.
Dates
- 1862-1878
Creator
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Biographical Note
Friederich Wohlschläger was among the many German immigrants to settle in Carondelet Township of south St. Louis County, Missouri, in the 1820s and 1830s. His son Jacob Wohlschläger, who was born and raised in Mehlville, moved some four miles west to Georgetown as a young adult and established a general merchandise store near what is today the intersection of Denny and Gravois Roads in Sappington. Jacob Wohlschläger was named Postmaster in 1865 and held that position until his death.
Extent
0.2 linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is organized into a single series - Jacob Wohlschläger flag documents, 1862-1878.
Custodial History
The items in this collection, Jacob Wohlschläger's subscription list, the flag and one of the account ledgers from his store, later became the possessions of his son George J. C. Wohlschlaeger, Sr. (1866-1943), who succeeded him as proprietor of the store and as Postmaster. Their descendant, John Wohlschlaeger, donated them to the E. M. Violette Museum in 1949.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the E.M. Violette Museum in 1949 by John Wohlschläger.
Separated Materials
The flag itself (MH.49.044) is stored with the Museum's textile collections.
Physical Description
0.2 linear feet
Creator
- Title
- Jacob Wohlschläger Flag Documents, 1862-1878
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Elaine Doak.
- Date
- [1993-2010].
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library, Special Collections Manuscripts Repository