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Letters from Bazil Rozelle, S.C. Hayslip, Jas D. Parker, Mary J. Russell, and others, to Edith Rozelle and Mrs. R. W. Ransom, December 21, 1901; March-May 1902

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

Letter 1: In this letter from Bazil Tillson Rozelle, to his wife, Edith Rozelle, about her trip with Mr. and Mrs. Dye to Catalina Island and stay at the Grand View. Bazil mentions Miles "Saylor" Rozelle, and how the beets are ready to cultivate on the ranch. He also mentions that he is receiving assistance with harvesting crops from Chicano farm workers who are living in "tents" near other Chicano farm workers and their families.

Letter 2: In this letter from S.C. Hayslip to Edith Rozelle (née Owens) about the health of Edith's mother, and asks her if there is anything she needs to let him know. He also mentioned Ed. Martin, and the May Festival.

Letter 3: In this letter from Jas D. Parker, to Edith Rozelle (née Owens), expressing sympathies for Edith's mother's passing. He also mentions Edith's mother's finances.

Letter 4: In this letter from Mary J. Russell, to Edith Rozelle (née Owens), expressing sympathies for the recent passing of Edith's mother, Sarah. She mentions Edith's sister, Anna Ransom (née Owens) in the letter.

Letter 5: In this letter from S.C. Hayslip to Edith Rozelle (née Owens) regarding Edith's mother's funeral service. They mentioned seeing Edith's sisters, Anna Ransom and Mary Hooker.

Letter 6: In this letter to Edith Rozelle discussing Edith mother's funeral service and who was in attendance. It also discusses her mother's will.

Letter 7: In this letter from Bazil Tillson Rozelle, to his wife, Edith Rozelle (née Owens) regarding the ranch and harvesting beets on the ranch. He also mentions their children, Mabel and Raymond, as well as Miles "Saylor" Rozelle and Lottie.

Letter 8: In this letter from Bazil Tillson Rozelle, to his wife, Edith Rozelle (née Owens), regarding the ranch, their children Willie and Walter, and how they are planning on celebrating Christmas.

Letter 9: In this letter addressed to Mrs. R. W. Ransom, expressing sympathies for the recent passing of her mother. The sender mentions that they have also been ill.

Dates

  • December 21, 1901; March-May 1902

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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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