Name/Title
A letter and envelope from Agnes Temple in Puente, California to Thomas W. Temple II in Santa Clara, California, 23 August 1923Entry/Object ID
2021.3.2.230Description
A letter and envelope from Agnes Temple in Puente, California to Thomas W. Temple II in Santa Clara, California, 23 August 1923. In the handwritten letter (a), Agnes responds to Thomas' previous message and expresses how much she and the rest of the family miss him since he is away at the University of Santa Clara. Agnes discusses shopping with Maud Bassity, an upcoming show the family wants to attend in El Monte, and a new crew of laborers who will lay adbobe bricks at the Workman Homestead. According to Agnes, their father, Walter, was not satisfied by the previous crew. With creases, minor stains, and minor acid burns, the object is in good condition overall. The envelope (b) is postmarked for 24 August 1923. With moderate discoloration/acid burns, signs of foxing, minor stains, wear, and a moderate tear along its left side, the envelope is in fair to poor condition overall.Lexicon
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Object Name
Letters (Correspondence)
