Mrs Patricia TreacyPatricia Treacy is a lifelong St. Louisan and has been a writer for thirty years. She is retired from St. Luke's Hospital, where she was director of public relations and coordinator of services for older adults. She has a special interest in local hitory and is a member of the Missouri Historical Society, Landmarks Association and the National Women's History Museum. Her book Grand Hotels of St. Louis, published by Arcadia Publishing, has been a catalyst for downtown tours. She is pleased to tell Erma's story and hopes that it will help motivate a young woman. Read More Read Less