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.
After receiving his early education at Gaylord Academy, he entered the law school of the University of Missouri and graduated with a LL.B degree in 1896. Upon graduation Park accepted a position in a law office in Denver, Colorado, remaining there for two and one-half years. In 1899 he returned to Platte County and the following year served as city attorney. During 1906-1910 he served two terms as prosecuting attorney for Platte County. In 1922 he was elected a member of the State Constitutional Convention.