Generational stories of an American family at the forefront of modern Kansas agriculture, Hawaii’s sugar cane industry, and California’s technology boom.

Category Elsewhere

Elsewhere 1915 | Best Marketing Ever!

“Absolutely fireproof bath house in hotel” That’s it, I’m sold, let’s go! Best envelope ever. I guess bathhouse fires were a concern in 1915? Also, the list of diseases cured is incredible. This letter was sent to Albert J. in… Continue Reading →

Elsewhere 1922 | The Trouble of a Dairyman

To: Albert John Mangelsdorf, c/o Seedman, Atchison, Kansas From: Duke, Pleasant Hill, Missouri Dear Al, No, I’m not sick. Neither do I want any great favor. What I want to know, what you folks can lay down at this time… Continue Reading →