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The St. Louis Mercantile Library, established in 1846, is the oldest library west of the Mississippi and serves as a vital cultural institution in the region. It focuses on collecting and making available resources related to Western Expansion and the historical development of St. Louis, as well as American transportation on rail and river.
The library prides itself on being a community asset, offering various research collections, digital resources, and exhibitions for local and national users. It fosters engagement through events, educational series, and a commitment to preserving and sharing its extensive archives with the public.
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The library was hard to find on the campus but fortunately we were there in the summer when there we...
This is a library/museum located at the UMSL campus. If you are into the history of trains, riverbo...