G. Elmer Seeber letters, 1919-1922

University of Michigan William L. Clements Library

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Creator:: Rehnert, Louise
Abstract:: This collection is made up of 6 letters that George Elmer Seeber wrote to Louise Rehnert about his life as a farmer in northeast California. He discussed travel, raising crops and livestock, finances, and his family.
Extent:: 6 items
Language:: English
Authors:: Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Hixon, October 2013

Scope and Content:: This collection consists of 6 letters that G. Elmer Seeber wrote to Louise Rehnert from August 15, 1919-March 19, 1922. He discussed his work as a farmer near Susanville, California, and Jonesville, California, often commenting on the success of various crops and his intention to raise cattle and chickens. The letters include descriptions of his travel around northeast California, particularly in Lassen County, and visits to a land office in August 1919. He reported on his finances, sometimes including detailed accounts. A letter from Louise to "Hattie" (March 19, 1922) is enclosed in Seeber's letter of March 12, 1922; Louise wrote about her business with Seeber and the death of a friend.
Biographical / Historical:: George Elmer Seeber and his wife Rose lived in Lassen County, California, in the early 1920s. They had at least two children, including a son named Glenn. Seeber worked on a farm, raising crops and livestock.
Acquisition Information:: 2001. M-4120.5 .
Processing information:: Cataloging funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). This collection has been processed according to minimal processing procedures and may be revised, expanded, or updated in the future.
Arrangement:: The collection is arranged chronologically.
Rules or Conventions:: Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)