Archive of St. Louis Punk

09/29/2025

On September 29, 1899, a group of Spanish War veterans gathered in Columbus, Ohio, to found the American Veterans of Foreign Service, which today is known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars. On September 29, we celebrate this Founding. After more than a century, the VFW has more than one million members and 6000 posts.

John Wayne never made a film about the Spanish-American War, but he spent his life advocating for veterans and celebrating their accomplishments.

Join everyone here at the John Wayne Birthplace and Museum in celebrating more than a century of the VFW.

01/31/2023

Hey I'm going to do a punk rock thing. It's free and no bouncers.

Are you interested in starting a collection for your archive or museum, but not sure where to begin?

Join our upcoming webinar to learn from the creator of the Archive of St. Louis Punk, Greg Kessler, on how to start a collection. We will follow the journey of the STL Punk Archive, from Greg's personal collection to being featured in the Missouri History Society's St. Louis Sound exhibit. Discover how Greg reached out to the punk community to create a unique, digital collection that can be used as a framework for starting a collection on any specific subject. This webinar will provide valuable insights and practical tips for anyone looking to start a collection of their own.

Monday, February 6th at 5 pm!

Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcOCgrDMjGtAPxZFLYDc6DnPyK4qBW1h0

12/22/2021

A few more for tonight.

12/22/2021

Heartbreak Hotel

12/22/2021

More Chris Woods Heartbreak Hotel Stuff.

12/22/2021

Some flyers courtesy of Chris Woods who booked Heartbreak Hotel in its Heyday. Chris let me borrow a whole bunch of stuff. I am going to try and get to it soon but here is a taste.

12/21/2021

Been scanning a big collection from Chriss Woods who used to book Heartbreak Hotel. I have a lot of editing to do before things are posted but Here are two places I wish I could shop again.

10/12/2018

Recently added to the archive. 80s rarity from the collection of Jason Ross. I don't have much information about this is you know anything about it let me know especially if you know someone in the band. https://stlpunkarchive.omeka.net/items/show/367

06/26/2018

1985. 33 years ago. Toxic Reasons at Cabaret Voltaire with the Offenders. Photos by Duwan Dunn.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkf0t7NnqqH/?hl=en&taken-by=stl_punk_archive

06/26/2018

32 years ago DRI, Invixious, and Sacred Honor at Turners. You can listen to the invixious demo on the archive page. If you know the names of the songs let me know. Enjoy. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkd09y1HYxx/?hl=en