Name/Title
A letter, newspaper clipping, and envelope from Anthony Bassity in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. to Maude Bassity in Ensenada, B.C., Mexico, postmarked for 22 October 1930Entry/Object ID
2021.3.2.267Description
A letter, newspaper clipping, and envelope from Anthony Bassity in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. to Maude Bassity in Ensenada, B.C., Mexico, postmarked for 22 October 1930. In the handwritten letter (a), Anthony asks Maude, his mother, how she has been recently. Anthony explains that Walter P. Temple, Jr. is staying with him at his grandmother's and would like that information to be passed to Walter P. Temple, Sr., who is with Maude. Anthony assures that he is fairing well at Loyola University. Anthony also mentions a Buick bill for Maude and that he saw Jack Dempsey heading to Ensenada. With creases, a fold, and minor discoloration/foxing, the object is in good condition overall.
The newspaper clipping is titled "Pleasure Castle to Open Soon" and is described by Anthony as being from the 21 October 1930 issue of the Los Angeles Record (b). The clipping shows an article discussing the Hotel Playa de Ensenada. With creases and moderate discoloration, the object is in good condition overall.
The envelope (c) has minor discoloration/stains/foxing and minor tears. It is in fair condition overall.Lexicon
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Object Name
Letters (Correspondence)
