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Postcard addressed to Miss Hilma Larson, Westmoreland Place. This Valentine’s Day postcard includes a sketch of a woman attempting to drag a man into a building with a sign that reads, “Mayor’s Office, Weddings Performed Here.” The caption of the sketch reads, “Nothing Doing.”, ca. 1906 Feb 14

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 36

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists primarily of letters of August Larson to his future wife, Hilma Larson, while they resided in St. Louis from 1904 to 1906. The collection also includes a few letters to Hilma Larson from friends. The letters are in Swedish. English translations of the letters appear at the bottom of this finding aid.

Dates

  • ca. 1906 Feb 14

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet ( (1 box))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

Contact:
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