River Queen Boat, Ray Brady Excursions, MO RIver, 1969
Copyright: 14.4.17 River Queen Boat, 1969
Name/Title
River Queen Excursion Boat Negatives, 1969
Entry/Object ID
P2014.4.17
Description
River Queen Excursion Boat Negatives, 1969. Vessel owned by Ray Brady who brought the vessel to St. Joseph October 1969 and docked it at the Marina Club on the Missouri River. He offered public excursions on weekends and holidays and charters. Three photo negatives and invitation to the Queen's first cruise on October 18.
Unfortunately, Brady ran afoul of Missouri liquor laws and had his liquor and boat seized by Missouri Department of Liquor Control. A report about the seizure is included.
Made/Created
Artist
FREDERICK W. SLATER
Date made
1969
Place
City
St. Joseph
State/Province
Missouri
Lexicon
Search Terms
Missouri River Boat Excursions, River Queen, Missouri River
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Negative, Film
Dimensions
Height
5 in
Width
7 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Maintenance
Maintenance History
Date
Dec 14, 2014
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Ray Brady
Provenance
Notes
Fred W. Slater, was reporter and editor, St. Joseph Gazette and News-Press, c. 1945-1995. His son, Stephen, a photographer, for the paper. These photos were in the Slater's possession until donation.
