DANIEL L. SCHLAFLY PORTRAIT HANGS IN BOARD OF EDUCATION BUILDING

It is official. The Portrait of Daniel L. Schlafly is officially hanging in the front lobby of the St. Louis Board of Education headquarters, located at 801 North 11th Street. Schlafly was a member of the St. Louis Board of Education from 1953-1981, a total of 28 years. He served as president from 1961 to 1963.

Schlafly was born Sept. 29, 1912 and passed away July 16, 1997. He was known for his civic and charitable contributions and was considered a strong advocate for children.

He graduated from Georgetown University in 1933. He served four years in the Army during World War II. Other community involvement included boards of the City/County Board of Freeholders, the Missouri Botanical Garden and the St. Louis Art Museum.

The building was named in his honor in 1999.