There are two jazz and blues brick-and-mortar shops in St. Louis- Slotnikoff 
and another.  They have (had?) display ads in the yellow pages.  Those guys 
know everyone in town.  Since you speak jazz-talk and may buy a record or so 
from time to time, they're pretty friendly if you set up a chat with them.

As to a guide, there are often local presses who publish such things.  The 
folks above will know.

See you in Kansas City.

Steve

-----Original Message----- 
From: Dr Rainer E. Lotz
Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 8:56 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [ARSCLIST] Black St. Louis

I expect to be in St. Louis in May, prior to the ARSC conference in Kansas 
City.
(a) Are there any record shops in that area?
(b) I need a guide to the history of Black St. Louis from the ragtime era 
onwards. Are there any tours, or knowledgeable contacts?
Thanks
Rainer

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