A shared history | Collections | The Huntington

A shared history | Collections | The Huntington

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Share, Elmer, and Share, Audrey. 1 note on cartoon to Smith, Jack, 1916-1996. (1983). Also envelop
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The collection has several strong subject points for the purpose of research including journalism and the writing process and the history of Los Angeles. There are many letters written during World War II that discuss life in America as well as abroad, especially Iwo Jima. The bulk of the collection includes correspondence to Smith from his readers, many of whom were persons of note, and Smith's own subject files of topics often discussed in his columns. The manuscripts include a number of Smith's notebooks as well as drafts of essays and monographs. The ephemera includes appearances of Smith's columns, photographs of Smith's work and family, and printed materials related to Smith's work and family life.
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Mabel, Y. C. and Nowland Hong
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Mabel, Y. C., and Nowland are pictured in the backyard of their family home at 1045 S. Gramercy Place.
mssHong Family papers
Y. C. and Mabel Hong
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This photograph of Mabel and Y. C. Hong was taken in the front yard of their home at 1045 S. Gramercy Place.
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Y. C. and Nowland Hong
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Y. C. Hong is pictured holding Nowland Hong in front of the family home at 1045 S. Gramercy Place.
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Y. C. Hong
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Y. C. Hong is standing in the backyard of his home at 1045 S. Gramercy Place.
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