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Letters from Dr. Owens, and family friends, to Bazil and Edith Rozelle; Also correspondence between Bazil and Edith Rozelle, April 1895; August 1896

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: roz_01_05_001-006

Scope and Contents

Letter 1: In this letter signed by "father" (presumably Dr. William Owens) to Edith Rozelle, he discusses the arrangements that were made to get money to pay Hollbrook Smith and Bechs; and mentions Edna.

Letter 2: In this letter signed by "father" (presumably Dr. William Owens) to Edith Rozelle, he discusses sending payment to pay Hollbrook; and talks about enjoying the oranges he received.

Letter 3: In this letter signed possibly by H. Marsh to Bazil, Marsh tells Rozelle about the birth of his daughter Grace Elizabeth on Easter; discusses the start of the baseball season; and reflects on Los Angeles' "rose carnival".

Letter 4: In this letter from Bazil Rozelle to his wife (presumably Edith Rozelle), he provides updates regarding the ranch while she is away in Cincinnati; discusses the horses, Maud and Croke; and provides details about his journey to the post office which is located in the city of Compton [California].

Letter 5: In this letter from Bazil Rozelle to his wife (presumably Edith Rozelle), he provides updates regarding the ranch while she is away in Cincinnati including discussing the front lawn; and crops. He also discusses some "gossip" regarding family, friends, and neighbors; talks about receiving payment from Leo Waters regarding water; as well as the possibility of providing water to Mr. Hoag; and inquires about their children.

Letter 6: In this letter from Edith Rozelle to her husband, Bazil she discusses a gala she attended and her interactions with Harry Marsh and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Hayship, and Miss Hathaway. She provides advice regarding issues with the vines on the house, the situation with Mr. Hoag and the water; and pickling the crops. She also asks him to paint the house and restain the dining room and kitchen floors before she returns home; and discusses her health.

Dates

  • April 1895; August 1896

Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Extent

From the Series: 2 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository

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