Letter from Victor J. Evans to Harry George

Letter

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St. Joseph Museums

A typed letter dated August 24, 1917, from Victor J. Evans based in Washington, D.C. The letter is addressed to Mr. Harry L. George at the Saxton Bank Building in St. Joseph, Missouri. The subject of the letter appears to be related to "Indian Tribal Claims" and discusses collectibles or artifacts. Evans expresses interest in receiving a list of duplicate items that George might want to sell, along with prices, and offers to negotiate for any duplicates he might have, and the provision of a building in St. Joseph for an exhibition of curios. He mentions specific items he owns, like otter skin bags, and refers to a Kiowa papoose carrier he is seeking. He invites George to Washington to inspect his collection, noting he has 900 items, out of which he has selected about 50 to inspect. It is signed Very truly yours.

A typed letter dated August 24, 1917, from Victor J. Evans based in Washington, D.C. The letter is addressed to Mr. Harry L. George at the Saxton Bank Building in St. Joseph, Missouri. The subject of the letter appears to be related to "Indian Tribal Claims" and discusses collectibles or artifacts. Evans expresses interest in receiving a list of duplicate items that George might want to sell, along with prices, and offers to negotiate for any duplicates he might have, and the provision of a building in St. Joseph for an exhibition of curios. He mentions specific items he owns, like otter skin bags, and refers to a Kiowa papoose carrier he is seeking. He invites George to Washington to inspect his collection, noting he has 900 items, out of which he has selected about 50 to inspect. It is signed Very truly yours.

Name/Title

Letter from Victor J. Evans to Harry George

Entry/Object ID

Q1430.634.125A

Description

Letter from Victor J. Evans to Harry George discussing his knowledge of Harry George's collection, asking for an item list of the collection, noting he would be interested in any materials that are duplicates, and inviting him to visit his collection when he's in Washington, D.C. next. Vol 1 P. 125A

Subject

Victor J. Evans Indian Tribal Claims Washington, D.C. Bags -- Otter Skin Kiowa Carrier -- Papoose

Subject Person/Organization

Harry L. George Collection