• Letter from Edward S. Curtis to Harriet Leitch, March 3, 1951

    Letter from Edward S. Curtis to Harriet Leitch, March 3, 1951

    Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952

    Letter from Edward Curtis to Harriet Leitch mentioning the Curtis Studio on Wilshire Boulevard which he states he has not been involved with for several years. He adds that this has caused much confusion because some of the requests sent to him regarding autographed portraits have been misdirected to the studio. Curtis also discusses photographing Princess Angeline in Seattle, stating that he paid her a dollar for each portrait and added "This seemed to please her greatly and with hands + jargon she indicated that she preferred to spend her time, having pictures made than in digging clams."

    Identifier: spl_esc_023

    Date: 1951-03-03

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  • Spectators watching regrade work, ca. 1906

    Spectators watching regrade work, ca. 1906

    Webster and Stevens

    Billboard for Charley's Aunt, a production at the Pantages Theatre can be seen in background. Possible location is near the site of the Washington Hotel. Although the regrade started in 1903, James Moore, the owner of the hotel, refused to clear the property until 1906 when regrading of Second and Third Avenues were well underway.

    Identifier: spl_dr_014

    Date: 1906

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