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This is a list of the themes of the Veiled Prophet Parade and Ball and the organization's official memorabilia, including invitations, regalia and dance cards, but not programs. The events began in 1878 and were held each year in St. Louis, Missouri.

This 1889 float listed all the themes of each Veiled Prophet parade to that date, one theme to each level.

1878-1879

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1878 Festival of Ceres, an illustrated pageant of the visit of Demeter, Grecian goddess of agriculture, to the Veiled Prophets[1][2]

The invitations had "grotesque embellishments and a grim-looking old veiled prophet at the head." The text purportedly from the "Veiled Prophets of the Mississippi Valley" promised "unique and gorgeous costumes, brilliant and artistic designs."[3]

1879 Progress of the mechanical arts[4]

1880-1889

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1880 The four seasons[5]

On one side of the engraved invitation was a picnic scene, surrounded by representations of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. On the other side were the initials V.P. and four additional scenes — summer in Germany, spring in England, autumn in France, and winter in Russia.[6]

1881 A day-dream in the woodland[7] or Insect life[5]

Fifteen hundred tickets were printed in Paris, France, with "friends of the order" each able to reserve ten of them, and "a lady counts for as much as a gentleman in the list of names."[8] The tickets were inside a coarse, outside enclosure, an imitation-leather second envelope and, finally, a peagreen envelope, the edge bordered in gold and the center bearing the face of the Veiled Prophet and the initials "V.P." Within it was yet another envelope, with a highly polished gold or silver paten, containing a pink or pale blue card, the former "for ladies" and the latter "for gentlemen." With them were dance cards for the women, "a huge butterfly which is placed in harp-shaped envelopes of transparent linen covered with figures of gold."[9]

1882 A panorama of the nations[10]

1883 Fairy Land[11]

1884 Shakespeare's poesy[12]

1885 An Arabian night[13]

The invitations were in "what seems to be a strong metal box," which, when opened, revealed a satin bag bound with silk, which contained "the coveted bidding." Five scenes from the Arabian Nights were "successfully disclosed by the turning aside of a leaf hinged on a pivot, or the opening of a leaf[,] book fashion. . . . Accompanying . . . were beautifully engraved admission cards to the ball, and the dancing programme."[14]

1886 American history[15]

(1) Satin-bound invitations in a triangular shape featured engravings of Christopher Columbus and allegories representing the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Battle of Valley Forge, President George Washington, the electric light, steam power, the telephone and the newspaper press.
(2) A gilt-edged album, bound in royal purple velvet, was presented to President and Mrs. Grover Cleveland in their visit to St. Louis.[16]
"On the cover appears a solid silver plane, with a legend of presentation inclosed, and on each of the four corners of each cover is a silver boss with a flower carved upon it. . . . Facing all are the arms of the Cleveland famiily, then comes the programme of the five weeks' fall festivities, printed week by week on gros-grain satin." On the inside: "Columbus sailing from Palos, the savages of San Domingo gazing upon his ships as they approach; the discovery of the Mississippi by De Soto in 1541, and the Pilgrims at Plymouth in the winter of 1620."[17]
Gilt-bordered lithographs included Exposition Hall, "then the Veiled Prophet sending his edict to St. Louis, . . . the sands of Egypt . . . the parade of the League of American Wheelmen as it will appear passing through the illuminated streets; a section of the Trades' Display procession . . . passing the Court House; the Knights Templar banners, encampment, etc.; the parade of St. Louis Flambeau Battalion, a map, showing that all roads lead to St. Louis, and, lastly, the coat of arms of St. Louis hand-painted on a single page."

1887 Old Testament stories[18][19][20]

The theme of the parade caused a controversy, as did the invitations, which included "a miniature representation of the Hebrew Ark of the Covenant, . . . the Ten Commandments in Hebrew and . . . the Shekinah, the rays of divine light from the great I Am, while angel faces look approvingly upon the singular companionship within the sacred ark," reproved the St. Paul (Minnesota) Daily Globe, adding "This comes near to a profanation of sacred things. But St. Louis was always a tough town."[21] The Tacoma (Washington) Daily Ledger noted the "twenty-one highly colored illustrations of Old Testament events, reaching from the angelic to the gory, and the circular ball tickets, bearing on the reverse the head of Pharaoh Rameses II. . . . Upon the whole it is an elaborate affair that takes rank among the works of art. The Veiled Prophets never do things by halves, but in this they have surpassed themselves." [22]

1888 Child lore[5]

The six thousand invitations, again printed in Paris, included "a spectacular view of Mother Goose, on a blue ray-lit sky . . . . The goose is very white and the old woman on its back is very red. She carries a broom in her left hand and in right holds the reins of her feathered steed. There is a friendly grin on the old lady's face . . . ."[23]
Each invitation was inside a separate envelope, "even more gorgeous than its inclosure. Its . . . principal pictorial feature is a regulation fairy queen of the modern stage in a decollete bodice, transparent skirts and ravishing pink tights. A diadem adorns her flowing yellow hair[,] and two rows of pearls shine upon her splendid throat. . . . She is seated on the backs of a pair of flame-tongued, red-tailed dragons, and the sky in the immediate vicinity is blazing with glory."[23]
An enclosed ticket for the dance consisted of a "rabbit's foot growing out of a rabbit's head" [see accompanying image].[23]

1889 Comic opera[5]

1890-1899

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1890 The alphabet[24] or the nonsensical alphabet[25]

The eight hundred invitations were on two folding cards, one inside the other, with a picture of the VP on the front and on the back a clown wearing a fool's cap and the words "A little nonsense now and then."[26] Upon the lines laid down by the Nonsense Books of Edward Lear, "the Prophet has constructed twenty-two moving tableaux on which will be seen grotesquely presented the letters of the alphabet."[27]

1891 The ten most popular authors[28]

On each page of a "reminiscent souvenir" pamphlet appeared pictures of the processions since 1878. The tickets of admission to the ball were "narrow slips of card, with gilt edges." On one side, "a gayly colored butterfly" wielded a sceptre. "On the coupon, which is to be kept at the door and presented in the ball-room for a programme," is the picture of a seal ring bearing the head of the Veiled Prophet.[29]

1892 The history of the Upper Louisiana Territory, Missouri and St. Louis[30]

1893 Storied holidays[31]

The admission ticket was in the form of a "gilt padlock, with a key hanging by a small chain. About it is wrapped a design, in the center of which is a shield emblazoned with the likeness of the Veiled Prophet. Just below . . . is a portrait of [Christopher] Columbus, and on the right side the Prophet is receiving his guests, while to the left[,] the patriots are signing the Declaration of Independence. . . . [On the reverse]] are two Indians, three swans and three ships, representing Columbus en voyage." All this in an envelope bearing "the coat of arms and insignia of Spain."[32]

1894 History of mystic societies in America[33]

(1) Young society women in the wealthy West End were treated to the appearance of "an unusually elegant carriage, with coachmen and footmen in handsome livery, . . . driving through the prominent thoroughfares and delivering on a silver salver . . . highly illuminated and gorgeous" invitations to become Maids of Honor at the VP Ball. These were "unique and beautiful" specimens of engraving and embossing.[34]
(2) For the rest of the world, the normal invitation to the dance lay in a cardboard box "on the lid of which is embossed the head of the Veiled Prophet" and within it was another embossed VP representation "in raised gold and skilled figuring." Inside of it all, "lying between fleecy folds of pale blue cotton is the exquisite souvenir of the ball, a delicate tray of china with crinkled edges" and on the reverse the words "Theo. Harrison, Limoges, France."

1895 The flight of time (the zodiac, days of the week and months of the year[35][36]

The invitation was accompanied by a white-and-gold bisque statuette of the VP, "crossed at the base" with "two flaming torches, surrounded by a laurel wreath" in gold and "bound by a lover's knot of dainty yellow and blue ribbon."[37]

1896 Masterpieces of art[38]

The souvenir delivered with the ball invitation was "a dainty, beveled-edged mirror with silver back, the embossed head of the Prophet on the front" and bearing the VP monogram.[39]

1897 Old-time songs[40]

1899 Visions of childhood[41]

1900-1909

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1900 Pageant of the nations[42]

1901 Louisiana Purchase[43]

 
1902:Two medallions with VP images
 
1904: Metal World's Fair tray with image of Prophet on throne, building, and female personification at left

1902 From the Discovery of the Mississippi to the World's Fair[44]

The invitation included "a map of the Louisiana Purchase, supported by the palm branch, with intertwined shields of the United States and the Republic of France, [see note][45] with the Veiled Prophet's seal," along with, "in colors," scenes and incidents in the Louisiana Purchase.[44]

1903 Lyric opera[46]

1904 Art and architecture[47]

Recipients had to open three boxes, one inside another, to reach the keepsake, which was

a tray of the new kaiserzin [ pewter ] ware, so popular of late as a material in which . . . may be wrought all the artistic effects possible in silver. . . . It is useful and beautiful either upon my lady's toilet table or upon a gentleman's office desk, for the holding of trinkets or trifles. It is in the shape of a large sea shell, and it rests upon the table on four spherical knobs.[48]

1905 Humor[49]

1906xCheck again. Fairyland][50]

1907Check again. History and drama[51]

1908 The seven ages and the five senses[52]

Souvenirs this year were brass letter racks with the St. Louis coat of arms on the shield of one and "St. Louis 1908" on the other.[53]

1909 Transportation[54]

The souvenir was a pair of massive brass candlesticks resting on heavy bases, with monogram and date. The invitation included a series of St. Louis historical photographs, but when unfolded to its full width it gave "a view of the immense ballroom in the new Coliseum "with the Prophet on his throne, the Queen approaching, and the Maids of Honor massed nearby." (photo)[55]

1910-1919

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"The souvenir for the ball this year is a handsome little brass clock." (drawing) [57]
Queen Ada Randolph and her court were given their crowns to keep for the year. Retiring queen Lucy Norvell received a jeweled brooch.[59] The souvenirs for everyone else were a heavy brass casket, for a woman "a convenient receptacle for jewels, toilet articles, pens and pencils, ornamental pins, stamps, cards or the like," and for a man "a convenient repository of cigars, cigarettes, tobacco or manicure instruments or as a card receiver." It was noted that VP souvenirs were being made in St. Louis and no longer in Europe.[60]
The invitation featured a "Colonial damsel and youth shown waltzing, while opposite a "dandy" of the same period stands with open snuff box, "ready to regale his nose." On the obverse is a picture of "young swains and maidens before the Prophet's throne."[60]
The souvenir was a brass ink stand with glass well. "When the top is raised, a pretty little clock is brought into view." The handle is "an ingenious stem winder."[62]
 
1913: Ball invitation, with measuring marker at bottom
  • 1913: The seven ages and the five senses[63]
Invitations were printed on sheets of white kid fastened with purple ribbon to hang on a wall. The souvenir was a solid brass paperweight with a thermometer and paper clip attached, designed by "an artist in Vienna."[64]
  • 1917: Parade canceled.
  • 1918: Parade canceled.

1920-1929

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1930-1939

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1940-1949

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Twelve thousand crystal cigarette boxes, with "VP 1940" etched on the lid, were sent with invitations. "In past years the Prophet has sent such articles as telephone pads, bridge pencils, silver trays and inkstands."[89]
  • 1942-1945: Festival not held.
  • 1949: Once upon a time[94]

1950-1959

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  • 1951: Good neighbors[96]
  • 1952: The story of St. Louis[97]
  • 1953: Years of the Veiled Prophet[98]
  • 1954: The Veiled Prophet salutes the Municipal Opera[99]
  • 1955: What shall I be?[100]
  • 1956: Around the calendar[101]
  • 1957: Parade of the animals[102]
  • 1958: Great discoveries and inventions[103]
  • 1959: Delights of childhood[104]

1960-1969

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  • 1960: Folklore and legends[105]
  • 1964: St. Louis history[109]
  • 1965: Stories and scenes from the past[110]
  • 1967: A salute to the wonderful worlds of Walt Disney[112]
  • 1968: Music for everyone[113]
  • 1969: The new spirit of St. Louis (and) From the Lone Eagle to the lunar eagle[114]

1970-1979

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  • 1970: St. Louis is a great place to live[115]
  • 1972: Happiness is . . .[116]
  • 1974: If Aladdin's magic lamp were mine[118]
  • 1975: These are a few of my favorite things[119]
  • 1976: A salute to America[120]
  • 1977: The Veiled Prophet — 100 years in St. Louis[121]
  • 1978 The wonderful world of children[122]
  • 1979: That's entertainment[123]

1980-1989

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  • 1981: Nostalgia in general and the St. Louis World's Fair of 1904 in particular[125]
  • 1982: Heritage of St. Louis[126]
  • 1983: St. Louis — great moments in fantasy[127]
  • 1984: When you wish upon a star[128]
  • 1985: A history of fun[129]
  • 1986: America the beautiful[130]
  • 1987: We the people sing[131]
  • 1988: These are a few of my favorite things[132] (a repetition from 1975)

1990-1999

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  • 1991: Through the eyes of a child[135]
  • 1992: A child's library[136]
  • 1994: A festival of fun and games[138]
  • 1995: Beauty of nature[139]
  • 1996: Once upon a time[140]
  • 1997: I Want to be a . . .[141]
  • 1998: Let the good times roll[142]
  • 1999: Parade through time[143]

2000 and after

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  • 2000: Getting there is half the fun[144]
  • 2001: 2001: A sports odyssey[145]
  • 2002: 125 Years of paradise[146]
  • 2003: The world is our playground[147]
  • 2005: A salute to volunteers[148]
  • 2016: Hats off to heroes[150]
  • 2017: Great things are happening[151]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Pageant Prophecies: Some Idea of What the Gorgeous Procession Is Going to Be," St. Louis Evening Post, October 7, 1878, image 2
  2. ^ “Gorgeous Pageant in St. Louis,” ‘’The Democrat,’’ Easton, Ohio, image 4
  3. ^ "The Veiled Prophets," The Davenport (Iowa) Democrat, September 30, 1878, page 1
  4. ^ "Golden Glory," St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, October 9, 1879, pages 6 and 7
  5. ^ a b c d "Float No. 1," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 6, 1889, page 21
  6. ^ Hal, "St. Louis: Veiled Prophets," Marksville (Louisiana) Bulletin, October 2, 1880, image 3
  7. ^ "The Pageant," St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, October 5, 1881, page 9
  8. ^ "The Veiled Prophets: Preparations for the Grand Annual Nocturnal Pageant," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 1, 1881, image 8
  9. ^ "The Veiled Prophets: Arrival of the Invitations for the Grand Ball — What They Looked Like," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 3, 1881, image 8
  10. ^ "The Prophet's Tour, St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, October 4, 1882, image 6
  11. ^ “The Pageant,” ‘’St. Louis Post-Dispatch,” October 3, 1883, image 12
  12. ^ "The Swan of Avon: Shakspeare's [cq] Poesy the Theme of the Pageant," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 8,1884, page 4
  13. ^ "An Arabian Night," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 7, 1885, page 2
  14. ^ The Spectator, quoted in "Social Matters," Saturday Evening Lance, Topeka, Kansas, September 19, 1885, image 8
  15. ^ “Scenes of Splendor,” ‘’St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 6, 1886, image 9
  16. ^ "The Fall Festivities," St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, June 27, 1886, image 10
  17. ^ "The Prophet's Invitations," St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, September 24, 1886, image 11
  18. ^ "Profane Pictures," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 19, 1887, page 4
  19. ^ "Unveiled Again," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 27, 1887
  20. ^ "The Veiled Prophets," The Kansas City Star, October 5, 1887, page 1
  21. ^ "Sunday Silhouettes," September 25, 1887, page 4
  22. ^ "The Veiled Prophets," October 2, 1887, page 3
  23. ^ a b c "The Prophet's Pageant," The Post-Dispatch, September 9, 1888, image 9
  24. ^ "Veiled Prophet: The Tableaux," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, October 8, 1890, page 9
  25. ^ "Carnival's King," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 5, 1890, image 28
  26. ^ "The Veiled Prophet's Ball," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 18, 1890, image 6
  27. ^ >"Carnival's King," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 5, 1890, image 28
  28. ^ "Fancies From Fiction," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 4, 1891, page 25
  29. ^ "The Veiled Prophet's Herald," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 6, 1891, image 6
  30. ^ "Our Own History," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 2, 1892, page 34
  31. ^ "Storied Holidays," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, October 1, 1893, page 30
  32. ^ "Veiled Prophet's Programme," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 22, 1893, image 2
  33. ^ "Great Veiled Prophet's Pageant," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 30, 1894, image 19
  34. ^ "Ladies of His Court," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 12, 1894, image 5
  35. ^ "Revel of the Veiled Prophet," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 9, 1895, image 3
  36. ^ "Veiled Prophet Coming," St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, August 9, 1896, page 28
  37. ^ "The Prophet's Souvenirs," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 22, 1895, image 18
  38. ^ "Pageant of the Veiled Prophet," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 4, 1896, image 20
  39. ^ "The Prophet's Grand Ball," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 20, image 7
  40. ^ "Old Time Songs," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 3, 1897, page 10
  41. ^ "The Pageant," St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, October 4, 1899, page 8
  42. ^ "Veiled Prophet's Parade — 'Nations of the Earth,'" The Republic, October 3, 1900, image 16
  43. ^ "The Pageant," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, October 9, 1901, page 8
  44. ^ a b "110,000 Persons St. Louis' Guests," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 7, 1902, page 1
  45. ^ Despite the fact that France was a monarchy at the time of the purchase.
  46. ^ "Veiled Prophet Excludes 'Rag-Time' From Pageant," The St. Louis Republic, October 4, 1903, part 3, page 1
  47. ^ "The Veiled Prophet's Parade and Ball," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, October 5, 1904, page 2
  48. ^ "Veiled Prophet Ball Invitations Issued," St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, September 11, 1904, image 39
  49. ^ "Subjects of Floats of Prophet's Parade," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 1, 1905, image 37
  50. ^ "All Fairyland in Prophet's Parade," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 3, 1906, page 1
  51. ^ "History and Drama Themes Illustrated in Floats of Veiled Prophet This Year," St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, September 29, 1907, image 56
  52. ^ "Veiled Prophet Thursday, Oct. 7," The Webster News, October 4, 1913, page 1
  53. ^ No headline, The Johnaon County Star, Warrensburg, Missouri, October 9, 1908, page 6
  54. ^ "Prophet Is Coming With Added Glory," St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, October 3, 1909, image 39
  55. ^ "Candlesticks to Be Souvenirs of the V.P. 1909," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 12, 1909, image 28
  56. ^ "Veiled Prophet Festival Will Surpass Former Celebration," The St. Louis Star, September 15, 1910, page7
  57. ^ "Maids Will Receive the Veiled Prophet," The St. Louis Star, September 12, 1919, page 4
  58. ^ "V.P. Line to Enter Coliseum Unbroken," St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, October 1, 1911, image 36
  59. ^ Marguerite Martyn, "Five Striking Gowns at the Veiled Prophet's Ball," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 4, 1911, image 11
  60. ^ a b "Veiled Prophet's Fine Fixings All Made in St. Louis," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 17, 1911, image 23
  61. ^ "Vast Throng Views Splendid Pageant," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, October 9, 1912, page 1
  62. ^ "Ink Stand V.P. Souvenir," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 18, 1912, page 1
  63. ^ "Veiled Prophets Portray Life's Story," The Jennings (Louisiana) Daily Times-Record, September 27, 1913, page 4
  64. ^ "Invitations Out to Thirty-Sixth Ball of Veiled Prophet," St. Louis Star, September 14, 1913, image 6
  65. ^ "Veiled Prophet Seeks to End War," The Macon (Missouri) Daily Herald, October 2, 1914, page 6
  66. ^ "Veiled Prophet Visit to Cost Over $50,000," The Macon (Missouri) Daily Herald, September 22, 1915, page 5
  67. ^ "Shakespeare to Be Honored in Veiled Prophet Event," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 23, 1916, image 28
  68. ^ "Veiled Prophet to Lead Parade in St. Louis for 40th Time Tuesday Night," St. Louis Post Dispatch, October 5, 1919, page 12
  69. ^ "Veiled Prophets Parade Was Fine Lighting Display," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 6, 1920, page 3
  70. ^ "Centenary Celebration Opens at St. Louis," Joplin (Missouri) Globe, October 5, 1921, page 4
  71. ^ "Throngs Pay Eager Homage to the Veiled Prophet," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 4, 1922, page 3
  72. ^ "Unusual Interest in Veiled Prophet Parade and Ball," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 30, 1923, image 25
  73. ^ "Prophets Ball and Parade Both to Be Different," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 5, 1924, page 8
  74. ^ "Romantic Heroes of Ages to Parade Tuesday With Veiled Prophet," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 4, 1925, page 3
  75. ^ "Veiled Prophet to Pay His Forty-Seventh Visit to St. Louis This Week," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 3, 1926, page 3
  76. ^ “Veiled Prophet Will Be Heard Tonight Over KMOX,” St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, October 18, 1927, image 2
  77. ^ "Veiled Prophet Parade to Depict City's History From Laclede to Lindbergh," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 22, 1929, image 57
  78. ^ "20 Floats Depict High Lights From American History" St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, October 10, 1930, page 2
  79. ^ "The Veiled Prophet to Show Romance of Trade and Industry," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, September 20, 1931
  80. ^ "Veiled Prophet's Parade to Start at 7:15 Tonight," St. Louis Globe-Democrat,
  81. ^ "Veiled Prophet's 54th Parade at 7 p.m. Tuesday," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 1, 1933
  82. ^ "V.P. Parade Data Sent to 1000 Schools," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, September 17, 1934
  83. ^ "Veiled Prophet Theme of 'Toyland' This Year," Webster News-Times, Webster Groves, Missouri, September 27, 1935
  84. ^ "Floats in Parade of Veiled Prophets to Depict Nations," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, September 20, 1936
  85. ^ "Veiled Prophet Theme to Be Childhood," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 30, 1938
  86. ^ "Parade of Veiled Prophet, Oct 11," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, September 27, 1935
  87. ^ "Library Exhibit on 'Gay Nineties,'" St. Louis Globe-Democrat, October 4, 1939
  88. ^ "20 'Arabian Nights' Floats Ready for Veiled Prophet's 61st Parade, With 14 Bands, Tuesday Night," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 6, 1940, image 3
  89. ^ "Crystal Cigarette Boxes With Invitations to Ball," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 19, 1940, image 25
  90. ^ "V.-P. Parade Will Feature Circus Theme," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, September 21, 1941, page 1
  91. ^ "'Modes of Travel' to Be Theme of Veiled Prophet's Parade Oct.9," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 22, 1946, image 3
  92. ^ "Veiled Prophet's Parade Theme 'Days of the Year' on 19 Floats," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 21, 1947, image 3
  93. ^ "'Mother Goose' Veiled Prophet's Theme for Night of Oct. 5," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 18, 1948, image 3
  94. ^ "Rain Forecast Threatens V. P. Parade Tonight," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, October 4, 1949, Page 1
  95. ^ "Old Songs to Be Veiled Prophet Theme" St. Louis Globe-Democrat, September 17, 1950, page 1
  96. ^ "Veiled Prophet's Parade Theme to Be American 'Good Neighbors,'" St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 16, 1951
  97. ^ "Veiled Prophet to Crown 53rd Queen Tonight," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 6, 1953, page 6
  98. ^ "'Years of the Veiled Prophet' to Be Theme of Parade Oct. 7," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 7, 1953
  99. ^ "Veiled Prophet Parade to Pass Along Lindell," Neighborhood News, September 23, 1954
  100. ^ "Veiled Prophet Visits on Rainy Night," Sunday Magazine, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, page 1 October 6, 1955
  101. ^ "'Special' Days of Year Veiled Prophet's Theme," The (Webster Groves) News-Times, September 26, 1956
  102. ^ "550,000 See 18 Floats in St. Louis," Springfield (Missouri) News-Leader, October 3, 1957, page 13
  103. ^ "Here Comes the Parade," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, October 5, 1958, image 121
  104. ^ "'Delights of Childhood' to Be Veiled Prophet Parade Theme," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 13, 1959, page 1
  105. ^ "Webster Groves Library Follows Theme of United Prophet Floats" The News-Times, Webster Groves, Missouri, October 6, 1960, page 1
  106. ^ "Veiled Prophet Parade Theme to Be 'Joys of Toys,'" St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 10, 1961
  107. ^ "VP Parade to Cast Off Oct. 3 With Nautical Note," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 15, 1962, page 4
  108. ^ "Finishing Touches for V.P. Ball Being Put on Kiel Auditorium," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 26, 1963
  109. ^ "Veiled Prophet Parade Theme: History of City," St. Louis Post Dispatch, September 1, 1964, image 25
  110. ^ "Stories, Scenes From the Past Is Theme of Prophet Parade," Naborhood Link News, page 20, September 29, 1965
  111. ^ "Veiled Prophet Parade Floats to Depict 18 Types of Sports," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 31, 1966, image 44
  112. ^ "Salute to Walt Disney Theme of VP Parade," Naborhood Link News, September 6, 1967, page 1
  113. ^ "Hans J. Lemcke Shares His Memories of Sousa," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 25, 1958, image 115
  114. ^ "Veiled Prophet Parade to Have Dual Theme," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 14, 1969, image 147
  115. ^ "Rain Stops in Time for the Parade," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, page 6, September 27, 1970
  116. ^ "Parade Tomorrow," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, page 4, September 29, 1972
  117. ^ "Youth Part of Parade," Jefferson City Post-Tribune, image 6, July 12, 1973
  118. ^ "'Aladdin' to Be Theme of Prophet's Parade," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 26, 1974, image 31
  119. ^ "Parade Is Greeted by Unveiled Delight," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, page 1, September 28, 1975
  120. ^ "The Veiled One Rides Again," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, page 20, September 23, 1976
  121. ^ "Highlights of the Week," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, image 23, September 22, 1977
  122. ^ "Veiled Prophet and Minions Revel in 'Wonderful World," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, image 29, September 21, 1978
  123. ^ "'Prophet' Returns for 102nd Show," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, page 3, September 27, 1979
  124. ^ "Prophet Motive Kept Parade A-Float," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 14, 1980, image 2
  125. ^ "Thunderstorms Rain on Parade Near Its Finale," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 8, 1881, image 22
  126. ^ "Fair," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 13, 1982, image 17
  127. ^ "Much Variety Spices Plans for VP Fair," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 6, 1983, page 18
  128. ^ "Veiled Prophet Parade Set Friday," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 28, 1984, image 3
  129. ^ "VP Parade Gets Big Dose of Tradition and Music," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 2, 1985, page 3
  130. ^ "Mickey Mouse Will Lead VP Parade," St. Louis Post- Dispatch, July 3, 1986, image 78
  131. ^ "VP Fair Slated for Television Special," The Daily Journal, Flat River, Missouri, July 2, 1987, image 15
  132. ^ "VP Parade Is Switching to Morning," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 30, 1988, image 3
  133. ^ Christine Bertelson, "VP Parade: 22 Bands, 23 Floats From All Over the U.S.," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 30, 1969, image 90
  134. ^ "VP Parade: Miss America Leads the Way," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 29, 1990, image 78
  135. ^ Cynthia Todd, "VP Parade Theme: 'Through the Eyes of a Child,'" St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 30, 1991, image 108
  136. ^ Thom Gross, "Forward March," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 1, 1992, image 3
  137. ^ Tim O'Neal, "Viking Ship Will Sail in VP Float Fleet," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 1, 1993, image 3
  138. ^ Volland, "Veiled Prophet Parade In Step," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 1, 1994, image 98
  139. ^ "VP Parade Theme: 'Beauty of Nature,'" St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 30, 1995, image 42
  140. ^ "Parade: 'Once Upon a Time," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 3, 1996, image 48
  141. ^ "I want to be a . . ." St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 30, 1969, image 90
  142. ^ "V.P. Parade: 'Let the Good Times Roll'" St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 28, 1998, image 551
  143. ^ "This Week in Get Out," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 1, 1999, image 89
  144. ^ "This Week in Get Out," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 25,2000, image 546
  145. ^ "Fair St. Louis," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 17,2001, image 410
  146. ^ "Veiled Prophet Parade Celebrates Its 125th Anniversary," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 23, 2002, image 277
  147. ^ "This Week in Get Out," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 29, 2003, image 315
  148. ^ "Parade Salutes Volunteers," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 30, 2005, image X005
  149. ^ "Four Acts Are Added to Fair St. Louis Mix," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 6, 2011, image A021
  150. ^ "VP Parade Is Back Downtown — and Nationwide," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 1, 2016, image G16
  151. ^ "From Sea to Shining Sea: VP Parade Will Reach Millions of Homes," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 30, 2017, image G14
  152. ^ "Fair St. Louis Schedule," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 28, 2019, image G14

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