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Description
In this letter signed father (presumably Dr. William Owens) to son he discusses the need for water, produce to sell, and comments on the weather in Cincinnati, Ohio. Letter is signed "father" but the envelope indicates the letter was sent from Dr. Owens. The envelope is addressed to Bazil Rozelle, and the letter begins with "dear son" although Bazil is married to Dr. Owens' daughter, Edith. The Rozelle collection, ranging from the late 1860's to the early 2000's contains correspondence, photographs, official documents, newspaper clippings, and genealogy information pertaining to the family of Bazil Tillson Rozelle. Letters reflect current and family affairs; and agricultural conditions of Compton in that era. Photographs include family vacations in Catalina Island circa 1890s; Compton, Paramount, and Lynwood areas circa 1890s; World War II boat christening from Terminal Island CA circa 1940s; and mink farming in southern California circa 1940s-1950s.
Type
text
Format
Correspondence application/pdf 2 pages, 1 envelope; 11 x 8.5 in.
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