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The delegates to the first annual American Woman's League Convention in University City gathered on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building on June 10, 1910 for this official photograph. Edward Gardner Lewis, President of the League, and his wife Mabel Lewis are standing in the front. A cropped version of this photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910.
Diamond emblem members of the American Woman's League gathered in front of the Woman's National Daily Building on the second day of Convention, June 10, 1910 for this photograph. A member received the diamond emblem for enrolling ten new members and sending in a minimum of $10 in new subscriptions or subscription certificates, in addition to having sold $52 in subscriptions for regular membership. League president, Edward Gardner Lewis (holding his hat) is in the center of the front row. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910.
This portrait of the men associated with Art Academy of the People's University was taken in early 1910. Taxile Doat (seated) renowned ceramic artist from Sevres, France, was head of the ceramics division. Samuel Robineau (left), husband of Adelaide Alsop Robineau, was assistant editor of "Palette and Bench" and a ceramics instructor at the school. Edward Gardner Lewis (center) was founder and president of the American Woman's League and founder of the People's University. He was responsible for bringing together the incredibly talented staff for the Art Academy. George Julian Zolnay (right) was director of the Art Academy and head of the sculpture division. He had recently completed the lion sculptures of University City's Lion Gates.
On April 4, 1910, the first kiln of high fire porcelains was fired at the Art Academy of the People's University. All the pieces on the tables came from that first kiln. The plate in the center was created by Taxile Doat to commemorate this event. The artists who gathered for a photograph include (left to right) Frederick H. Rhead, Samuel Robineau, Edward Gardner Lewis, Adelaide Alsop Robineau, Mabel Gertrude Lewis, Eugene Labarriere, George Julian Zolnay, Emile Diffloth and Taxile Doat. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 9, 1910.
In 1912 when the People's University was closing, the Art Academy became more focused on the production of commercial ware and items that could be mass produced for sale. In this photograph Edward Gardner Lewis (standing left), founder of the Art Academy appears with associates (left to right, back) Frank Furman, an unidentified woman and an unidentified man. In front (left to right) are Mabel, his wife and an artist in her own right, and unidentified woman and Claudia Hazen White, Secretary of the Interior for the American Woman's Republic. The items on display are all made from molds and are awaiting decoration or glazing.
On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph Governor Francis is preparing to make his address to the friends, associates and employees gathered for the event. Standing to the left of him are Major H. L. Kramer, a vice president of Lewis Publishing Company, and Mabel Lewis. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph, Governor Francis (center) is congratulating Edward and Mabel Lewis (with their backs to the camera) following the ceremony. Stonework for the first floor of the building is visible behind the guests.
On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph Governor Francis is holding the trowel as workmen are lowering the cornerstone into place. At the far left is a model of the building. Standing next to the model are Major H. L. Kramer, a vice president of Lewis Publishing Company, and Mabel Lewis. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph Governor Francis is making his address to the friends, associates and employees gathered for the event. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph Governor Francis is finishing his address to the friends, associates and employees gathered for the event. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph Governor Francis is presenting flowers to Mabel Lewis after making his address to the friends, associates and employees gathered for the event. Major H. L. Kramer, a vice president of Lewis Publishing Company is to the left of Mabel Lewis. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
In 1908, William Randolph Hearst visited University City as the guest of Edward Gardner Lewis. The group gathered for this photograph on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building included (left to right) Thomas Z. Higsden, sometime candidate for president on the Independence League ticket, Mabel Lewis, William Randolph Hearst, Millicent Hearst and Edward Gardner Lewis.
The officers of the National Federation of Musical Clubs visited University City and the American Woman's League headquarters on May 27, 1910 to hear more about the League. Consideration was being given to having Federation chapters join the American Woman's League. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. It appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 2, 1910, and the caption indicates that the group included the following members: Mrs. Charles B. Kelsey, president, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Mrs. Jno. Leverett, second vice president, Upper Alton, Illinois; Mrs. Alexander Rietz, Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. Leila C. Elliott, Coffeyville, Kansas; Mrs. John Walker, Memphis, Tennessee; Mrs. Ottman Moll (V.P. Mo.) St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. P. Y Tupper, St. Louis, Missouri; Miss Irma Colster, St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. David Knegsbaker, St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. E. A. Coestro, St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. J. Gwynn Gough, St. Louis, Missouri; Miss Edith Lazar, St. Louis, Missouri; Miss Hardie Langdon, Youngstown, Ohio. Edward Gardner Lewis is in the front row.
This formal portrait of Edward Gardner Lewis, (1869-1950) was taken by Eugene Taylor who was on Lewis' staff. Lewis was President of the Lewis Publishing Company and the People's United States Bank, and was also founder of the American Woman's League and the American Woman's Republic. He founded University City, Missouri and served as mayor from 1906 to 1913. He signed this portrait with his motto, "Keep your face to the sunshine and you will not see the shadows. E. G. Lewis 5/10/1910."
This photograph of Mabel and Edward Gardner Lewis is undated but probably taken around 1905.
Edward Gardner Lewis posed for this photograph on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building, next to William Bailey's lion sculpture. The Art Academy Building is just visible on the right.
Edward Gardner Lewis enjoyed riding horses and he and his wife Mabel had a stable in back of their house at #2 Yale Avenue in University Heights #1 Subdivision. In this photograph he is riding on Yale Avenue accompanied by his dog. The house directly behind Lewis is 722 Yale Avenue.
Newspaper editors from nine states visited University City on May 4, 1910, as guests of Edward Gardner Lewis. In this photograph, which appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 6, 1910, they are gathered on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. Three of the editors were women; Miss Martha Jewett, with the "Democrat," Shelbina, Missouri; Sarah C. Scovell, with the "Republican," Galena, Kansas and Mrs. Alice McAtee, with the "Herald," Chester, Illinois. Lewis is standing second from the left in the front row.
In early 1909, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architects Eames and Young to design entry gates for University Heights. Lewis referred to them as "The Gates of Opportunity." In this photograph, the bases of the pylons are under construction on either side of Delmar Boulevard. Lewis, seen here on horseback, frequently rode around University City, usually accompanied by his dog.
In this photograph, Edward Gardner Lewis and Howard Nichols are in the offices of the Mail Order Publishing Company in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. They were publishers of "The Winner" magazine, renamed "The Woman's Magazine." Howard Nichols would later be a government informer against Lewis and the People's United States Bank and other of Lewis' ventures.
In 1909, University City residents passed a bond issue for funds to construct a city hall. In this photograph, taken on July 6, 1910, Edward Gardner Lewis and friends and business associates are breaking ground for the new building at 6618 Delmar. Second from the left is Marshall John Willman; seventh from the left is Fire Chief Oscar J. Kortkamp; next to him is Judge Shepherd Barkley who helped incorporate the city. Lewis is holding the shovel. Delmar Garden Amusement Park is in the background.
 In 1909, University City residents passed a bond issue for funds to construct a city hall. In this photograph, taken on August 25, 1910, Edward Gardner Lewis and friends and associates are gathered to lay the cornerstone for the new building at 6618 Delmar Boulevard. The Rev. James Long, pastor of All Saints Church, gave the prayer for the occasion. Lewis is standing just behind the cornerstone, and Father Long is standing next to him. The Park Hotel is in the background.
In July, 1909, the Missouri and Illinois camps of the Modern Woodmen of America held a joint encampment on the lawn just east of the Woman's Magazine Building in University City. In this photograph, Edward Gardner Lewis is addressing the gathering being held at Delmar Garden Amusement Park to hear guest speaker Senator Benjamin R. Tillman of South Carolina. Senator Tillman, wearing a white shirt, is seated on the platform behind Lewis. A similar photograph and extensive coverage of the event appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 7, 1909.
This photograph shows Edward Gardner Lewis' office in the Woman's Magazine Building about 1905. His office was the most elegant in the building, featuring quarter sawn oak wainscoting and guilt trim, etched glass in the hall doors and transoms, and Ralph Chesley Ott's ceiling mural. Internal doors in all first and second floor offices enabled the occupants to move from one office to the next without going out into the main hall.
This photograph of Edward Gardner Lewis was taken in his office in the Woman's Magazine Building about 1910. His was the most elegant office in the building, with quarter sawn oak wainscoting and decorative plaster work. He also had his own private vault. George Julian Zolnay's model for the lion is on top of the roll-top desk. Plans for the new City Hall to be built at 6618 Delmar Boulevard are on the desk.
The Commercial Commission of Japan visited University City and the Lewis Publishing Company on November 11, 1909, although the date on the photograph is November 18, 1909, apparently an error on the part of the darkroom staff. The group gathered on the front steps of the Woman's Magazine Building included (front row, left to right) Toshio Matsumari, Nedzu Kaichiro, Edward Gardner Lewis, James E. Smith, Baron Shibusawa, David R. Francis and Nathan Frank. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 13, 1909.
The officers and directors of the Missouri Lincoln Trust Company and their wives were guests of Edward Gardner Lewis for a tour of the Woman's Magazine Building in early 1904 while the building was still under construction. This photograph appeared in "The Siege of University City," by Sidney Morse, published in 1912.
This photograph of Edward Gardner Lewis was taken in his office in the Woman's Magazine Building about 1904. His office was the most elegant in the building, featuring quarter sawn oak wainscoting and guilt trim, etched glass in the hall doors and transoms, and Ralph Chesley Ott's ceiling mural. Interior doors in all first and second floor offices enabled the occupants to move from one office to the next without going out into the main hall, although in this photograph the door has been covered by a bookcase.
In August 1909, some of the delegates to the International Typographical Union Convention in St. Joseph, Missouri stopped in St. Louis to visit the plants of the Lewis Publishing Company. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's National Daily building and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on August 10, 1909. Edward Gardner Lewis is at the right in front.
This photograph of Edward Gardner Lewis at his desk in the President's Office in the Woman's National Daily Building was signed by him, "Yours, EG Lewis." This room was located on the upper level of the front pylon. The room was decorated by artist Ralph Chesley Ott in the same striking Egyptian motif as the rest of the building. This room was a very difficult one to photograph. It was lighted from above by a large stained glass skylight which caused photographs to be either under exposed at the bottom or over exposed at the top. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Weekly" on December 23, 1911, along with Lewis' Christmas message to his readers.
Elliot W. Major, Missouri Attorney General in 1912, visited University City. Major was a candidate for governor of Missouri, and he gave a speech at University City City Hall on October 7, 1912. He was elected governor and served from 1913 until 1917. In this photograph, Mabel Lewis is on the left, Edward Gardner Lewis is on the left in the center with Attorney General Major, and Claudia Hazen White, Secretary of the Interior for the American Woman's Republic is on the right.
In early 1910, Louise Thomas, principal of Lenox Hall, a private school for girls in St. Louis, announced that the school would be moving to a new building to be constructed in University City. Teachers and students gathered in the rain on March 2, 1910 for the ground breaking ceremony. In this photograph which appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on March 3, 1910, the group posed on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building with their school pennants. Edward Gardner Lewis is in the front row on the right.
On May 17, 1910, members of the Junior and Senior classes at Lenox Hall and their principal, Louise Thomas, were guests of Mabel Gertrude Lewis for a tour of University City, luncheon and an afternoon at Delmar Garden Amusement Park. In this photograph which appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 18, 1910, Edward Gardner Lewis had joined the group for luncheon in the Delmar Pavilion. Lenox Hall was a private school for girls. Their new building in University City was scheduled to be ready in the fall of 1910.
Edward Gardner Lewis enjoyed taking visitors on tours of the Lewis Publishing Company buildings. In this photograph a group of ladies posed with Mr. Lewis on the front steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. This photograph appeared in a publication named "The American Woman's League and University City," published in February 1908, and the group was identified only as "KOKOAL DELEGATES."

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