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Frank Hubbard letters to family

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Description: These seven letters were written by Frank Hubbard to his family back in New Jersey. The letters are addressed to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hubbard, and his brother William C. Hubbard. Hubbard wrote these letters from Colorado Springs and Denver, Colorado. He talks about trying to find employment, traveling in the area, going to social events, etc. He also mentions that observing the Sabbath is making it difficult to find a job. Hubbard also talks about perhaps going further west to Wyoming or Nevada.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1887-1888.
Call number: mssHM 78272-78278
Creator: Hubbard, Frank (active 1887-1888)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from H. R. Nestler, February 13, 1987.
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Frank Loucks letters to George R. Loucks

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Oscar A. Wikeen letter to Roger Gurley

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