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A letter from B. Joseph in Birmingham, Alabama to Edwin G. Hart in Los Angeles, California. 29 September 1914.Entry/Object ID
2017.41.1.620Description
A letter from B. Joseph in Birmingham, Alabama to Edwin G. Hart in Los Angeles, California. 29 September 1914.
A typed, half page letter, on letterhead from The Southern Novelty House. The letter is requesting information on land near Los Angeles, ranging from 10 to 50 acres, with oranges and lemons already planted. Mr. Joseph would also like room for small fruits and Berries as well as a chicken ranch.
The top center reads "The Southern Novelty House / B. Joseph, Manager / Dealer in Furniture, Household Goods, Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, / Silverware, Musical Instruments and Novelties / 2123 Third Avenue." Below this is a city name of Birmingham, Alabama. The top left gives a phone number of Main 1537.
There are creases from the letter being folded, a crease in the top right corner, holes in the top left corner from a straight pin, rodent damage on the left edge, water damage on the right side, the back has an acid burn on the right side and abrasion damage along the folds. This object is in fair condition overall.Lexicon
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Letters (Correspondence)
