About Us

The St. Louis Bosnian is a history/archive project of the Bosnian community in St. Louis, first developed by Patrick McCarthy of SLU, and later on, re-branded from a simple history class thesis by Akif Cogo into a complete historical database of the Bosnian community. Information gathered mainly in electronic form, includes newspaper articles, books, research completed at other institutions, private research, testimonies, photographs, videos, and other resources significant to local Bosnians.

The main goal of the St. Louis Bosnian project is to gather information about the Bosnian people in St. Louis for the purpose of acquiring insight into the ideas and realities that shaped the lives of men and women of Bosnian descent who lived in Saint Louis in–past, present, and future.

This archive is in electronic form right now and has a tendency for constant growth. New information is added to it almost on a daily basis. In the near future, we hope to see it grow into a physical location as well.

We believe that an understanding and appreciation of our historic heritage is essential to maintaining a unique and meaningful identity as a community. Therefore, we celebrate, promote, and preserve the history of Bosnians in St. Louis in order to ensure that this legacy is passed on to future generations. Toward this end, we will educate and engage a diverse public through a variety of programs, maintain our web presence and historical sources, research and publish historical records, identify and encourage the preservation of significant places, promote public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Bosnian community, and manage this project as an organization openly, ethically and professionally.

The St. Louis Bosnian is owned and maintained by the St. Louis Bosnians, Inc. Missouri nonprofit corporation established in 2011.

If you would wish to support our project, please donate below. Thank You!