1952 Letters
R.L. POLK & CO’S SANTA MONICA CITY DIRECTORY - 1952-53
Note from the Editor
Laurel Stan (Ida) actor h1111 Franklin
R. L. Polk & Company was founded by Ralph Lane Polk in 1870 in Detroit, Michigan as a publisher of business directories. In 1872, the company first published a City Directory, for Evansville, Indiana, plus a listing of post offices in nine states. Additional directories followed in the ensuing years as the business grew, claiming 1,000 directories by 1960.
SOUTHAMPTON TO NEW YORK SHIP MANIFEST
CLASS: First
FROM: Southampton 8 Oct., 1952
ARRIVING AT PORT OF: New York 13 Oct., 1952
| NAME | AGE | PIECES OF LUGGAGE |
|---|---|---|
| LAUREL, Stan | 62 | 11 |
STAN LAUREL LETTERHEAD - 1111 Franklin Ave., Santa Monica, CA - HANDWRITTEN
Oct.27th.'52.
Dear Lorri & Jeanette-
Just a line - had lovely crossing on "Elizabeth" & arrived home (17th.inst.)
Sure glad to be back for a good rest & the warm weather. Want to thank you again for the beautiful picture - came through OK undamaged - am hanging it in the living room & will remain a happy memory of our pleasant tour with you. It certainly was a pleasure to meet & work with you all & we miss you & the laughs we used to have together. However, it's a small world & possible we will meet again.
Eda joins in kind thoughts & every good wish for continued success - Trust alls well & happy with you. Anytime you feel like it - shall always be pleased to hear from you.
Bye now & God bless.
As ever-
STAN LAUREL LETTERHEAD - 1111 Franklin Ave., Santa Monica, CA - HANDWRITTEN
Had a wonderful crossing over on the Elizabeth—smooth sea all the way.
Oct.28th.'52.
Dear Ed [Patterson]-
Thanks for your nice letter of the 6th, recd. appreciate your kind thoughts. Had a wonderful crossing over on the "Elizabeth" - smooth sea all the way. Stayed overnight in New York & headed home the 17th inst. Good to be back for a rest in the warm climate.
Billy Reeves didn't pass on till about 1933. Alf Reeves (his Brother) was our Co. manager & then was Chaplin's manager when he went into films. Alf also passed on a few years back.
My Dad Arthur Jefferson passed on in 1949, at the age of 95. I saw him last during my trip to England in '47. I understand Chaplin's picture was a terrific success - heard thru correspondence - not much about it on the film here.
Mr. Hardy sends his best to you & is happy to know you are enjoying the shoes. All for now Ed.
Every good wish always.
As ever-
Note from the Editor
Chaplin’s “Limelight” was released in 1952.
