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Letters from Bazil Rozelle, Sarah Owens, and Charles Rouse, to Edith and Bazil Rozelle, January 3, 1899; May 14, 1899; August 1899; September 12, 1899; April 25, 1900; May 1900; June 21, 1900; July 2, 1900

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

Letter 1: In this letter from Bazil Tillson Rozelle to his wife, Edith Rozelle (née Owens), about his trip to Eagle Camp on Catalina Island. Most of the letter is about the boat ride with Miles Alexander Rozelle "Saylor" being sea sick, though he does discuss hunting and mountain climbing on Catalina. "Saylor" wrote at the end of the letter to Edith Rozelle about the seasickness and hunting.

Letter 2: In this letter from Bazil Tillson Rozelle, to his wife, Edith Rozelle (née Owens) regarding Jennie, a domestic employee working with Edith. He also discusses the ranch and how the crops and well are doing.

Letter 3: In this letter from Sarah Owens (née Wilcox), to her daughter, Edith Rozelle (née Owens), discussing traveling and the weather in Massachusetts. She also mentions going to church; her rental properties; and that Anna is having difficulties finding domestic assistance.

Letter 4: In this letter from Sarah "Mother" Owens (née Wilcox), to Bazil Tillson Rozelle, regarding her health and trip. She also discusses the rent of offices, as well as money and interest.

Letter 5: In this letter from Sarah Owens (née Wilcox), to her daughter, Edith Rozelle (née Owens), regarding her traveling to see Mary "Mamie" Hooker (née Owens), visiting the cemetery with her friends, and attending an event at the church.

Letter 6: In this letter from Bazil Tillson Rozelle, to his wife, Edith Rozelle (née Owens), and his children, regarding not being able to write often because he can't get away from the ranch and the post office being in town. He included money for Edith to enjoy herself on vacation. It also mentions that his brother, Charles Jasper, may come to visit.

Letter 7: In this letter from Sarah Owens (née Wilcox), to her daughter, Edith Rozelle (née Owens), regarding the weather in Cincinnati, and Lulu and Parker's health. Included with the letter is a Wester College of Homeopathic Medicine Anatomical Demonstration card by William, Owens, M.D., a newspaper clipping, and a card that reads: Happy New Year, Wm. Owens Jr.

Letter 8: In this letter from Sarah Owens (née Wilcox), to her daughter, Edith Rozelle (née Owens) regarding her train ride from Florida to Philadelphia. She also discusses her health, granddaughter Nellie, and Aunt Dola (Owens).

Letter 9: In this letter from Sarah Owens (née Wilcox), to her daughter, Edith Rozelle (née Owens), discussing families that live in Compton; Edith's children, Walter, Mabel, and Raymond; and the domestic employee working with Mary "Mamie" Hooker. Sarah also mentions how she went to the Museum of Fine Arts, and that there was a convention in town.

Letter 10: In this letter from Charles W. Rouse, to Bazil Tillson Rozelle, congratulating Bazil and Edith on the birth of their baby, most likely Raymond Foster Rozelle.

Dates

  • January 3, 1899; May 14, 1899; August 1899; September 12, 1899; April 25, 1900; May 1900; June 21, 1900; July 2, 1900

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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