Many would have a mailing address for inquiries. There are various sections of the library but is it becoming locally known for its emphasis in transportation. It now houses the TWA archives. There is the John W. Barriger III collection, which focuses on American railroad history from manuscripts and photographs and the Herman T. Pott collection, which focuses on inland waterway history. Another special feature is the St. Louis Globe-Democrat morgue.
Various guides are available for the asking.
This facility follows the college schedule. Founded in 1866, this library focuses on published and manuscript material for St. Louis, Missouri, and the American West. There are two card catalogs that need to be checked, one for the library and the other for the archives. They have a collection of St. Louis and Missouri maps and atlases. They also have many local St. Louis newspapers including the German Westliche Post .