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Letters from Dr. Owens to Bazil and Edith; Condolence letters from Bazil, and friends, to Edith regarding death of Dr. Owens, January, July, December 1897

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: roz_01_07_001-006

Scope and Contents

Letter 1: In this letter from S.C. Hayslip to Edith Rozelle, she offers her condolences after seeing a report of Edith's father's death in the newspaper.

Letter 2: In this letter to Edith from her father, Dr. Owens, he updates her on the current weather [in Cincinnati] and provides advice for growing crops.

Letter 3: In this letter to Edith from her father, Dr. Owens, he comments on the financial situation with the ranch; and discusses family members such as Edith's sister Anna, aunt May, and uncle James.

Letter 4: In this letter from Lillie Hathaway to Edith Rozelle she offers her condolences after seeing a report of Edith's father's death in the newspaper; and provides updates on her own life.

Letter 5: In this letter Fannie Parker [Turill] to Edith Rozelle, she offers her condolences after seeing a report of Edith's father's death in the newspaper.

Letter 6: In this letter from Mamie to her sister Edith Rozelle, she talks about the package she sent Edith, including a book about beekeeping for Bazil; toys and clothing for the children; and a "lace centerpiece" for Edith. She also talks about her mother, and sister Anna in the aftermath of their father's death.

Dates

  • January, July, December 1897

Access

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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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