These biographical and historical sketches are highlights of Missouri history. Many sketches are from Missouri, Day by Day , published by the State Historical Society of Missouri in 1942. Links are to related primary sources at the Western Historical Manuscript Collection on the four campuses of the University of Missouri system.
Previous sketches are also available.
The first newspaper in Missouri, it was destined to help mold public opinion for more than a century. The early copies of the Gazette appeared in two languages so that both English and French settlers could enjoy it. Its small size, about 12 by 8 inches with three columns to a page, was made necessary because Charless could not find large-size paper in the city. During its early years the paper was also known as the Louisiana Gazette , the Missouri Gazette and Illinois Advertiser , and then the Missouri Gazette and Public Advertiser . After twelve years as editor, Charless sold out to James Cummins.