Lummis journal series papers, 1880-1928 / Chas. F. Lummis. 1880-1928.

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Lummis journal series papers, 1880-1928 / Chas. F. Lummis. 1880-1928.

The Journal Series is one series in the Charles F. Lummis Manuscript Collection and is comprised of typed transcriptions of Lummis' diaries but include more indepth information and begin with the "Week as Was" covering 1880's events and anniversaries through 1900, then there are scattered weekly journals until February 18, 1908 when the daily journals start, although they are filled by the week through to November 1928. Lummis also included the "Lummis Round Robin" which is correspondence from family and friends as it relates to the weekly journals.

11 linear feet.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6911761

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Los Angeles public library

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Lummis, Turbese, 1892-1968.

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Page, Bertha Belle, b. 1879.

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Lummis, Jordan, 1900-1991.

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Fiske, Turbesé Lummis

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Dorothea Turbesé Lummis Fiske (1892-1968) was the daugther of Charles F. Lummis and his first wife, Dorothea Rhodes. She co-authored (with Keith Lummis) a biography of Charles Lummis entitled Charles F. Lummis: the man and his west (published 1975). Fiske also edited Lummis' book General Crook and the Apache wars (1966), and wrote works of fiction, including Peep o'day (1927) and Gentlemen, hush! (1933), co-authored with Henry Herbert Knibbs. From the description of Charles F. Lummi...

Lummis, Charles Fletcher, 1859-1928

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Charles F. Lummis (1859-1928) was born in Lynn, Massachusettts. He became an editor for the Los Angeles Times on February 1, 1884, working for Harrison Gray Otis. He promoted interest in the American Southwest with his photography and articles. Lummis helped found the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles and the School of American Research in Santa Fe. The items from librarian Mary Sarber concern her research of Mr. Lummis' writings. From the guide to the Charles F. Lummis Collection, S27...

DuBois, Constance Goddard

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Constance Goddard Du Bois, a successful novelist who lived in Connecticut, became interested in the Indians of southern California on a visit there around the turn of the century. From 1897 to 1907 she became increasingly involved in efforts to assist the Luiseno and Diegueno peoples of the area, spending many of her summers with them. At home in the winter she worked vigorously to bring the situation of these desperately poor people to the attention of her neighbors and officials of the Indian ...

Lummis, Laura.

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Southwest museum Los Angeles, Calif.

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