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Emelie Melville letter to Tempe E. Allison

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Description
In this letter, Emelie Melville writes that she is very interested in Miss Allison's research, but sadly all the archives of the California Theatre were lost in the great earthquake and fire of 1906. She goes on to write that she could relates many things of interest in that regard as she was an original member of the Company. She invites Miss Allison over for a visit and would be glad to assist her in her research.
Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date
1922, March 12.
Call number
mssHM 26066
Creator
Melville, Emelie(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
Gift of Tempe E. Allison, December 30, 1939.
Dimensions
17 cm
Associated people
Allison, Tempe Elizabeth,
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