Desoto Joe/The Record Man ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 5:49 PM Subject: Re: [MO-CW] Marc Kollbaum Hi Desoto Joe- Just an FYI on Marc Kollbaum's book-I found this article in one of our Military news papers at Jefferson Barracks where I am a traditional guardsman..... Unfortunately, the day of the booksigning, I was on duty, so I did not get an opportunity to get a copy...yet...obviously they are still available as an address is listed at the end of the article. Book on Jefferson Barracks By Orval L. Henderson There is a new book available on JEFFERSON BARRACKS entitled Gatewat to the West, The History of Jefferson Barracks from 1826-1894, Volume 1, by Marc E. Kollbaum. The writer, Marc Kollbaum, serves as curator of Jefferson Barracks Historical Park, St. Louis County Department of Parks & Recreation. Kollbaum's new book on Jefferson Barracks is without doubt the best history of this famous military post. He writes in considerable detail of events that occurred during the nineteenth century covering the period 1826 to 1894. Each post commander is mentioned in the book along with individual biographies on important military characters associated with the Barracks. Details surrounding the development of Jefferson Barracks are explained by the writer. From the original stone buildings constructed in 1826, including expansion after the Civil War by moving the "Old" St. Louis Arsenal from "downtown" St. Louis to land north of the Barracks, and the gradual destruction and rebuilding of the present barracks complex is laid out in clear detail. Criticisms of the book are minimal. More maps would be helpful and, of course, the lack of photographs of those early years is a major shortcoming. The book contains an index consisting primarily of the names of the individuals rather than also including historical events, a bibliography, and numerous outstanding footnotes. The writer made extensive use of the National Archives, newspapers, and archives found in the St. Louis area. This book is highly recommended for those readers interested in nineteenth century military history of the west, Jefferson Barracks, and the development of South St. Louis County. It is available from The Friends of Jeffrerson Barracks, 533 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO 63125 for $15.00 paperback and $25.00 hardback plus $5.00 mailing and handling costs. Paul