Finding Aid to the Charles Fletcher Lummis Papers 1888-1928 MS.1
Holly Rose Larson
Library and Archives at the Autry
2011 Februrary
210 South Victory Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
rroom@theautry.org
Contributing Institution:
Library and Archives at the Autry
Title: Charles Fletcher Lummis Papers
Creator:
Hewett, Edgar L. (Edgar Lee)
Creator:
Science League of America
Creator:
Lummis, Charles Fletcher
Creator:
Sequoya League
Creator:
Fiske, Turbese Lummis.
Creator:
Landmarks Club
Creator:
Lummis, Eve
Identifier/Call Number: MS.1
Physical Description:
153.5 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1450-1975
Date (bulk): 1850-1929
Abstract: This collection contains the correspondence, papers, and ephemera of Charles Fletcher Lummis, founder of the Southwest Museum,
and author of
A Tramp Across the Continent.
Language of Material:
English
, Spanish; Castilian
, Greek, Modern (1453-)
.
Conditions Governing Access
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry Museum of the American West. All requests for permission to publish or quote
from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is
given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include
or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
Preferred Citation
Charles Fletcher Lummis Papers, 1888-1928, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.1, [folder number][folder
title][date].
Acquisition
The collection was bequest by C.F. Lummis in 1928, Turbese Lummis Fiske circa 1960, and donations from Keith Lummis in 1984
and 1991-1992. Materials from Marion Parks were donated by Mrs. E.J. Waldron in 1996. Additional materials were acquired
from Peggy Christian in 1986.
Biographical/Historical Note
Charles Fletcher Lummis (1859-1928) is well-known for walking from Cincinnati, Ohio to Los Angeles, California in 1884 and
founding the Southwest Museum of the American Indian in 1907 in Los Angeles, California. He married three times and fathered
five children.
Lummis was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on 1859 March 1 to Henry and Harriet Fowler Lummis. He entered Harvard in 1878 and
while there edited
The Harvard Crimson and majored in "poker, poetry, and athletics."
As a means of raising funds to put himself through Harvard, he wrote three volumes of the
Birch Bark Poems, a series of poems printed as miniature books on birch bark. Lummis left Harvard in his last semester without graduating,
but received an honorary degree on the 25th anniversary of his Harvard graduating class in 1906.
In 1880 Lummis married his first wife, Dorothea Roads and moved to Chillicothe, Ohio to work on his father-in-law's farm.
During this time he also edited the local paper, the
Scioto Gazette.
Lummis began his famed "tramp across the continent" on 1884 September 12. He walked west from Cincinnati, Ohio to Los Angeles,
California covering 3,507 miles in 143 days. Prior to leaving he had contact with Harrison Gray Otis, owner of the
Los Angeles Times, who promised to publish Lummis's weekly reports. Lummis also made the same deal with the owner of the
Scioto Gazette, sending different accounts to the two newspapers.
This trek gave Lummis his first exposure to Spanish and Native American cultures of the Southwest.
Lummis reached his Los Angeles destination on 1885 February 1. Otis met him at San Gabriel Mission and they finished the walk
together. Lummis joined the
Los Angeles Times and was City Editor from 1885 to 1888. In this capacity he covered the Apache Wars in Arizona, enabling him to grow familiar
with Arizona and New Mexico and the photography of C.S. Fly.
Lummis suffered from a stroke in 1887 that left him partially paralyzed. He recuperated in New Mexico at the estate of Don
Amado Chaves, Speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives, whom Lummis had met during his "tramp." He also spent time
at the Pueblo of Isleta where he studied the language and culture of the Isleta Indians; took unauthorized photographs of
the "Penitentes in San Mateo"; and became involved in a land war.
Lummis's outspoken nature and belief in human rights led him into the middle of American Indian rights activities. One such
confrontation resulted in an attempt on his life in response to his position concerning a range war. He was nursed back to
health at Isleta by a neighbor, Eve Douglas. Lummis divorced Dorothea in February of 1891 and then married Eve the following
month on March 21. Lummis fathered four children with Eve- Turbese (born 1892), Amado (born 1894), Jordon "Quimu" (born 1900)
and Keith (born 1904).
Lummis continued to travel to New Mexico meeting influential people such as renowned anthropologist, Adolph Bandelier. In
1888 they explored
Canyon Rito de Los Frijoles, known today as the Bandelier National Monument.
Shortly after Eve and Lummis's first child was born, Lummis joined Adolph Bandelier on an expedition to Peru as the photographer.
When the funding for the expedition began to falter, Lummis was forced to return to the United States in November of 1893.
Upon returning to California he became editor of
Land of Sunshine, a bimonthly journal which Lummis later renamed
Out West. He used the magazine as a platform for the organizations that he founded. He also encouraged writers, artists, and musicians
and was first to publish women authors in the magazines under their own names rather than under pseudonyms. Lummis was the
editor of this publication from 1894 to 1909.
In 1895 Lummis purchased a multiple adjacent lots that he refers to in his diary as "Sycamore Grove". Located in the Arroyo
Seco area of northeast Los Angeles, this is where Lummis began construction of his home, "El Alisal," meaning "place of the
sycamores." Lummis spent much of his life at this location writing, and raising his children, Bertha, Turbesé, Amado, Jordan,
and Keith. He also threw large parties which he called "Noises." These parties were commonly attended by people ranging from
artists to statesman. Lummis documented the comings and goings of these gathering by having his guests sign his "House Book."
Lummis was instrumental in the formation and implementation of the Landmarks Club in 1897, the Sequoya League in 1902, and
the Southwest Society in 1903. Through these groups Lummis was fundamentally active in the preservation of the California
missions, defending American Indian Rights, and documenting the "Southwest," a term he coined.
Through the Landmarks Club, Lummis helped restore Mission San Diego, Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Fernando Mission and
Santa Barbara Mission. The activities of the Landmarks Club, although sporadic, lasted until 1925.
The Sequoya League was founded to protect the rights of American Indian tribes, especially those located in California. The
Sequoya League was involved with the relocation of the Cupeño Indians from Warner Ranch to Pala, California and the Commission
of Indian Affairs investigation of Charles E. Burton. Burton was the Superintendent and Disbursing Agent to the Hopi and Navajo
at Keam's Canyon, Arizona. Charges against Burton included raids on Hopi homes, searching out truants, use of intimidation
and physical violence, and the use of hair-cropping. The Sequoya League continued until 1909.
The Southwest Society was the western branch of the Archaeological Institute of America and the precursor to the Southwest
Museum. Through the Society Lummis began to record California Spanish Folksongs and conduct field work in Arizona and New
Mexico.
Between the formation of these organizations, Lummis's eldest son, Amado, died in the year 1900 at the age of six.
Lummis was appointed Los Angeles City Librarian in 1905. A position he held until 1910. Under his administration the Library's
reference department was augmented, books were "branded" to prevent theft, and children were allowed access to the collection
for the first time.
Two other major events happened in Lummis' life within this time. In 1909, Eve left Lummis under numerous allegations of infidelity
and quickly remarried, going by the name Frances Douglas. On 1907 December 31, the first museum of Los Angeles, the Southwest
Museum of the American Indian, was incorporated.
Lummis's main goal for the City of Los Angeles was to make it a renowned cultural city equal to New York, Chicago, and Boston.
He felt there was a need for a museum, to preserve the native people's culture of the Southwest.
Lummis left his City Librarian position so that he could focus more of his efforts towards developing the Southwest Museum.
Lummis spent much of his time soliciting donations, collections, and a location for his new museum. He donated his own collections
of glass negatives, photographic prints, ethnographic objects as well as his personal papers, and his library. Lummis supervised
the laying of the museum cornerstone on 1913 December 13 and presided over the museum's opening on 1914 August 3. He was also
instrumental in the development of the museum's staff and board. In March of 1915, Lummis resigned as the secretary of the
museum board due to conflicts brought about by disagreements regarding acquisition, display and preservation of the collection.
He did, however, remain on the Board as a Trustee until 1923.
After his time on the museum board, Lummis continued to write columns for the
Los Angeles Times and popular magazines; married his third wife, Gertrude Redit, in 1915 (she left him in 1923); and was awarded the "El Real
Orden de Isabela la Catolica" in 1917 for his work in interpreting Spain's contributions to American culture. His book
Spanish Pioneers was published in a limited Spanish edition.
Throughout his life Lummis wrote seventeen books, hundreds of articles, and encouraged the likes of Maynard Dixon, William
Keith, John Muir, Mary Austin, Ida Mecham Strobridge, and John Burroughs.
Lummis longed to return to New Mexico to see it for one last time. He was able to visit New Mexico in the summer of 1927 and
for the last time, in the summer of 1928. On 1928 November 25, Charles Fletcher Lummis died of brain cancer.
Timeline
Charles F. Lummis, 1859-1928
A chronology of events in his life and a brief biographical sketch of his early years
1859: March 1st, born in Lynn, Massachusetts.
1878: Entered Harvard University. During summer vacation, Lummis worked as a printer in the Profile House, Franconia Notch,
New Hampshire.
1880: Married Dorothea Roads.
1881: Moved Chillicothe, Ohio to work on his father-in-law's farm.
1882: Became editor of the
Scioto Gazette in Chillicothe.
1884: September 12th, started his "tramp across the continent."
1885: February 1st, arrived in Los Angeles and started working as City Editor for the
Los Angeles Times.
1886: Was sent to Arizona by the
Los Angeles Times as a war correspondent to cover the Apache Wars.
1887: Toward the end of the year, suffered his first stroke, from which he was partially paralyzed.
1888: February 5th, started his diary and left for New Mexico to recuperate from paralysis. Lummis was the guest of Amado
Chaves, Speaker of New Mexico's House of Representatives, until autumn of that year. He then moved to the pueblo of Isleta.
In August he met Adolph Bandelier.
1889: He became embroiled in a range war and on February 14th, an attempt was made on his life. He was hit with eight buckshot.
Eve Douglas, a neighbor nursed him back to health.
1891: February, Lummis obtained a divorce from Dorothea and married Eve Douglas on March 21st.
1892: June 8th, their first child, Turbesé, was born. Lummis settled this family in Los Angeles and soon after accompanied
Bandelier on an expedition to Peru as his assistant and expedition photographer.
1893: Later in the year, funding for the expedition dried up and he returned to Los Angeles in November and was asked to assume
editorship of the
Land of Sunshine.
1894: January, first issue of Land of Sunshine with Lummis as editor. He bought land for his home in the Arroyo Seco. November
15th, Amado Bandelier Lummis was born.
1897: Formed the Landmarks Club and began construction of his home, "El Alisal."
1900: January 19th, Jordan Lummis, also known as Quimu, was born. December 25th, Amado Bandelier Lummis died.
1902: Lummis organized the Sequoya League and changed the name of
Land of Sunshine to
Out West.
1903: November 12th, founded the Southwest Society.
1904: August 20th, Keith Lummis was born.
1905: Appointed City Librarian of the Los Angeles Public Library.
1907: December 31st, the Southwest Museum was incorporated.
1909: Eve and Lummis separated.
1910: February 28th, bequeathed his collection of "artifects," his library of Spanish Americana and his home to the Southwest
Museum and gave up his position as City Librarian.
1911: March, Lummis headed a School of American Research expedition to Guatemala. Contracted "Breakbone" fever and was blind,
off and on for many years. August 14th, went on an expedition into the Southwest with the school of American Research. November
16th was the ground breaking ceremony for the founding of the Southwest Museum.
1912: His eye sight returns.
1913: December 6th, the cornerstone was laid for the Southwest Museum.
1914: August 3rd, Southwest Museum opened to the public.
1915: March, Lummis resigned as secretary of the Southwest Museum Board continued as a trustee for the next four years. He
married Gertrude Redit.
1917: Because of financial difficulties the Museum had to return the gift of El Alisal to Lummis. Lummis was awarded "El Real
Orden de Isabela la Católica" for his work in interpreting Spain's contribution to American culture.
1923: March 1st. Founder's Day at the Southwest Museum in honor of Lummis.
1928: During the summer, visited New Mexico for the last time. November 12th, the last entry in Lummis' diary. November 25thm
Charles F. Lummis died.
Timeline from
Chas. F. Lummis : the centennial exhibition commemorating his tramp across the continent, edited by Daniela P. Moneta and published by the Southwest Museum, 1985.
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of papers, publications, images, musical notation, scrapbooks, clippings, ephemera, and realia
regarding Charles Fletcher Lummis's personal and professional life. Included are materials on historic music of California,
travel, and his home, El Alisal. The collection spans Lummis's involvement with such institutions as the Los Angeles Public
Library, Sequoya League, Landmarks Club, and Southwest Museum and publications such as
The Land of Sunshine,
Out West Magazine, and the
Los Angeles Times. It also includes papers of Lummis's second wife, Frances Douglas, also known as Eve Lummis.
Related Archival Materials
Caroline Maria Seymour Severance Papers; Jayhawkers of '49 Collection; Margaret Collier Graham Papers; and other collections,
The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
Charles F. Lummis collection (MS 039). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.
Charles F. Lummis papers. MS-R033. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California.
Charles Fletcher Lummis Papers (Collection 763). Department of Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University
of California, Los Angeles.
Charles Lummis photographs, Special Collections, Honnold/Mudd Library, Claremont University Consortium.
Turbesé Lummis Fiske and Frances Douglas Papers, 1890-1967, Braun Research Library, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.240
Frances Douglas papers (MS 037). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.
Maynard Dixon Papers and related material, BANC MSS 85/101c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Papers of Charles F. Lummis, CFLM, Archives and Special Collections, Colorado State University.
School for Advanced Research Archival Collections, Catherine McElvain Library, School for Advanced Research, Santa Fe, NM;
AC32.
Scrapbook of 1880s Newspaper Clippings, circa 1885-circa 1889, Braun Research Library, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.1315.
Southwest Society Institutional Archives, 1903-1917, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, CA; MS.2
Southwest Museum Institutional Archives, 1907-2003, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, CA; MS.3
Processing History
Initial processing and cataloging of the Correspondence and Journal series was performed by Michael Divic, funded by the California
Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) grant. Processing of the Sequoya League papers was performed by Stefanie Crump
under a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Additional processing and finding aid completed by Holly
Rose Larson, NHPRC Project Archivist, February 2011, made possible through grant funding from the National Historical Publications
and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically when possible unless otherwise noted in the following series:
- Series 1: Correspondence (MS.1.1), 1879-1928
- Series 2: Journals (MS.1.2), 1888-1928
- Series 3: Diaries (MS.1.3), 1882-1928
- Series 4: Scrapbooks (MS.1.4), 1882-1929
- Series 5: Music Papers (MS.1.5), 1850-1929
- Series 6: Manuscripts and Published Works, (MS.1.6), 1450-1952 (Bulk, 1879-1929)
- Series 7: Clubs and Institutions (MS.1.7), 1852-1928
- Series 8: Los Angeles Public Library, (MS.1.8), 1906-1910
- Series 9: Personal and Family Papers (MS.1.9), 1884-1925
- Series 10: El Alisal, (MS.1.10), 1897-1939
- Series 11: Lummisiana (MS.1.11), 1898-1959
- Series 12: Realia (MS.1.12), 1868-1921
- Series 13: Clippings (MS.1.13), undated
Subjects and Indexing Terms
California, Southern -- History
Los Angeles Public Library
Warner's Ranch (Calif.)
United States -- Politics and government
Archaeological Institute of America. Southwest Society
California missions
Indians of North America
Southwest Museum (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Indians of North America -- Government relations
Indians of North America -- Relocation
Indians of North America -- California
Indians of North America -- Southwest, New
Correspondence MS.1.1
1879-1928
Physical Description: 46.5 Linear Feet(65 boxes)
Arrangement
- Correspondence, cataloged, 1879-1928
- Correspondence, uncataloged, 1889-1928
The collection is then arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
Scope and Contents
The correspondence series consists of letters to and from Charles Lummis from 1884 to 1928. Approximately 5,000 individuals
are represented in this series.
boxes 1-54
Correspondence, cataloged
1879-1928
Physical Description: 40.5 Linear Feet
Existence and Location of Copies
In 1992, materials were microfilmed as part of a collaborative preservation project initiated by the Los Angeles Preservation
Network (LAPNET). Funding was provided by the California State Library through the Library Services and Construction Act
(LSCA) and the Southwest Museum to microfilm four significant collections of manuscript materials relating to Charles Fletcher
Lummis. These collections are held by the Braun Research Library Collection at the Autry Museum of the American West, the
Huntington Library, the Los Angeles Public Library, and the University of California, Los Angeles, Special Collections.
A majority of correspondence in the MS.1.1 series are available in microfilm, boxes 1-66.
Scope and Contents
This part of the series includes correspondence cataloged prior to 1992 at the folder level. Correspondence is primarily
arranged alphabetically by surname and spans from 1885 to 1928. Catalog records for folders in the MS.1.1 series is accessible
through the Libraries and Archives of the Autry online catalog
.
box 61
Correspondence, uncataloged
1896-1928, undated
"Dear Infants"
1917 January 3
Scope and Contents
Letter thanking the "Dear Infants" for a holiday remembrance.
Bosque, Carlos
1916 February 29
Biographical Note
Bosque is the Director of the Office of Records in La Plata, Argentina.
Scope and Contents
Letter commending Lummis on his book on Spanish explorers, and a request that Lummis review Bosque's manuscript.
Chaffee, General Adna R.
undated
Scope and Contents
Letter from Lummis regarding criticism he received from a Dr. Kellogg.
Dana, John Cotton
1928 February 8
Falk, Charles H.
undated
Scope and Contents
This correspondence includes a trade publication for the "machine composition" industry.
Greer, Alice M.
October 2
Scope and Contents
Thank you letter from Greer for being invited to a party at Lummis' home.
Jones, Major E.W.
1928 July 22
Lichtenstein, Maus E.
1925 November 06
Scope and Contents
Envelope addressed to Lummis.
Martin, Mr.
November 29
Scope and Contents
The year that this letter was written is unknown. The letter mentions Martin's "misfortune," which is not described in more
detail.
Martin, Dr.
1926 November
Millard, Mrs.
1918 November 8
Scope and Contents
Letter of sympathy to Mrs. Millard on the death of her husband.
Signature illegible
1896 July 26
Scope and Contents
Thank you note for the publication
Land of Sunshine.
Signature illegible
undated
Scope and Contents
Letter discussing Lummis' books
Sprotte, Anna Puzena
1927 January 11
Scope and Contents
Acknowledgment of Sprotte's letter to Lummis.
Stanley, William H.
1909 July 12
Scope and Contents
Appeal to Lummis to help find a missing Indian woman by the name of Ramona.
Unknown
undated
Scope and Contents
Picture entitled "Posa-Yemmo meets Yo-see" mounted on cardboard.
Unknown
undated
Scope and Contents
Essay written by someone who describes herself as "a girl and a college graduate."
Unknown
undated
Scope and Contents
Pamphlet by Reverend J.W. Millar, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Lyons, Nebraska.
Unknown
undated
Scope and Contents
Letter regarding sale of Adolph Bandelier's book
Delight Makers.
Unknown
undated
Scope and Contents
Note describing prepatory activities for a field trip.
Unknown
undated
Scope and Contents
Postcard wishing recipient well.
Unknown
undated
Scope and Contents
Note from Lummis asking someone about which books are in his/her possession.
Unknown
undated
Scope and Contents
Letter transmitting versions of Lummis' publications to an unknown recipient.
Wulzen, Mrs. F.C.
1917 September - October
Scope and Contents
Two letters dated 1917 September 29 and 1917 October 5.
boxes 55-67
Correspondence, uncataloged
1889-1928
Physical Description: 6 Linear Feet
Acquisition
Lummis correspondence in boxes 55-59 were donated to the Southwest Museum as part of the Marion Parks Collection, 1996 October
9.
Related Materials
A framed print of the John Burroughs image is in Box 249.
Scope and Contents
This group of correspondence includes material from 1889 to 1928.
Boxes 60-65 contain correspondence and ledgers recording correspondence. Also included is a separate box of correspondence
regarding the last photograph of John Burroughs and a separate box of correspondence, clippings, and a scrapbook on Edgar
L. Hewett. Box 62 contains some Spanish-language correspondence.
box 60
Correspondence, uncataloged
1902-1928
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway System, Third Vice President's Office
1902 March 28
Scope and Contents
Apology to Lummis for failing to deliver him a set of blueprints earlier. Subject of blueprints not identified.
Baum, Maud G.
1919 May 4
Scope and Contents
Letter of regret that her husband, L. Frank Baum, would not be able to visit with Lummis due to illness.
Beckwith, Frank
1927
Scope and Contents
Letters, photographs, and notes. Most of the letters were written in April of 1927. Beckwith is requesting permission from
Lummis to use a photo of El Morro rock in New Mexico. The folder also includes a photograph describing a "sacrificial scene"
on a petroglyph discovered in Utah in September of 1926. Additional photographs are described as being an image of the "sun
father" dance and the site of the Gunnison massacre as it appeared in 1926. The letter from 1927 April 23 discusses Native
American objects, which include an eagle possibly made of shell.
Benedict, Hinda
1920 July 8
Scope and Contents
Letter ordering a copy of the Spanish edition of
Spanish Pioneers.
Bennett, Mira R.
1921 July 25
Scope and Contents
Acknowledgement of a letter regarding the resignation of a "Miss Sawyer."
"Bibliosmiles"
1919 March 13
Blake, W.W.
1901 December 16
Scope and Contents
Postcard regarding printing of a catalog requested by Lummis.
Booth, W.S.
1900-1903
Scope and Contents
Letters pertaining to Lummis' search for the Benavides edition of
Acosta. Includes a telegram to Lummis that the MacMillan Company can obtain a 1589 edition of
Acosta in Latin. Other correspondence in this letter refer to
Aztec Romance and History, a book Lummis was working on but was not ready for publication.
Bovard, G. F., Dr.
1905
Scope and Contents
Letters pertaining to a lecture Lummis presented to students and faculty at the University of Southern California.
Bovard, Warren B.
1925 July - August
Scope and Contents
Letter noting lack of funds to finance the ""Barnhart concerts" and another letter regarding Los Angeles City parks and recreation
programs.
Brown, Harrington
1919 April 10
Scope and Contents
Letter to the Los Angeles Postmaster requesting an investigation of books that were badly damaged in the mail, and an invitation
from Lummis to a party.
Chapin, Artena M.
1917 February 6
Scope and Contents
Note to Lummis thanking him for his "autographs" and asking him for a copy of "Landmarks Cookbook."
Chase, Harry B.
1910 June 14
Scope and Contents
Letter acknowledging a gift from Lummis.
Clarkson
1926 April 17
Scope and Contents
Letter thanking Lummis for making corrections to the Santa Fe Transportation Company's "advertising matter."
Clements, M.D., George F.
1926-1927
Scope and Contents
Two letters. The first letter, written in 1926 March 26, is a request for Lummis to pose for a bust which will be made of
California marble. The second letter, written 1927 January 14, thanks Lummis for a Christmas present and mentioning that arrangements
were being made to have a "noted eastern sculptor" make a bust of Lummis.
Comin, E. Garcia
1926 March 22
Scope and Contents
Letter thanking Lummis for sending copies of his book
Mesa, Canon, & Pueblo.
Country Life in America
1904 July - August
Scope and Contents
A telegram asking for a copy of an article on the Hearst Estate and response letter to Lummis' request for a proof copy an
article he submitted to
Country Life in America magazine.
Cram, Charles H.
Undated
Scope and Contents
Single document discussing the death and contributions of Charles H. Cram, the last owner of Camulos Rancho.
Critic magazine
1896 January 28
Scope and Contents
Letter returning a communication from Lummis regarding a review of the book
Among the Pueblo Indians published in
Critic magazine.
Cullen, T.P.
1918 November 16
Scope and Contents
Thank you letter from Lummis.
Dorr, Charles H.
1900 February 12
Scope and Contents
Letter thanking Lummis for placing the "Sunshine on your complimentary list to the New York Press Club."
Elliott, John B.
1918 February 28
Scope and Contents
Letter transmitting warrant to cover the balance for an importation from Guatemala.
Goeblitz, Ernest
1912 April 12
Scope and Contents
Letter regarding securing the "Electric" railroad between Los Angeles and San Bernardino.
Graphic magazine
1916 November 7
Scope and Contents
Two copies of the same letter from Lummis indicating that the
Graphic ought to provide more information in its article about the word "gringo."
Greenslet, Ferris
1928 August 6
Scope and Contents
Letter transmitting "fillers" to the Houghton Mifflin Company of Boston, Massachusetts.
Grunn, J. Homer
1925 March 19
Scope and Contents
Letter to Lummis asking him to chair the executive committee of the California Eisteddfod Association to organize a subcommittee
for the purpose of studying native music of California.
Guenzel, Martin R.
1910 April 21
Scope and Contents
Author's letter introducing himself to Lummis.
Halsey, Lewis
1903 April 5
Scope and Contents
Letter thanking Lummis for writing an article "In the Lion's Den," a regular article series published in Lummis'
Out West (originally named,
Land of Sunshine) magazine.
"Harvard Committee for Participation in the Restoration of the Library of the University of Louvain Destroyed by the Germans
in 1914"
1924 February 1
Scope and Contents
Resolution passed at the annual meeting of the Harvard Club of New York.
Heid, Frederick J.
1910 November 22
Scope and Contents
Letter congratulating Heid on his "merited promotion."
Hening, H.B.
1909 October 8
Scope and Contents
Letter thanking Lummis for sending an article to the Territory of New Mexico, Bureau of Immigration.
Hibs, Harry B. (Mrs.)
1928 September 28
Scope and Contents
Lummis letter acknowledging receipt of letter from Hibs.
Hibschman, Mrs. Jerry (Lorene)
1928 September 25
Scope and Contents
Friendly letter with various subjects sent by the sender to her "Uncle Charlie."
Hillman, Mrs.
1918 November 26
Scope and Contents
Letter of condolence sent to Hillman upon her husband's death.
Home, George
1925 May 26
Scope and Contents
Letter from Lummis expressing regret at Home's resignation from the police force.
Houghton Mifflin Company
1923 October 23
Scope and Contents
Letter informing Lummis that the book
Spanish Folk Songs was out of stock.
Howard, Aura H. (Mrs. N.L.)
1908 November 20
Scope and Contents
Letter to Lummis acknowledging receipt of the book
Spanish Pioneers.
Hoyt, Mrs.
1913 June 30
Scope and Contents
Letter expressing sympathy for the death of "Hoyt."
Huntsman, Richard
1926 June 26
Scope and Contents
Letter of recommendation to prospective employers on behalf of Huntsman.
Ibanez, Vincente Blasco
1923 September
Scope and Contents
Request sent to E.F. Dutton & Company on 1923 September 12 by Lummis to forward a letter to Ibanez. Folder also includes the
response sent 1923 September 27 from the Company stating that the letter was forwarded.
Isaacs, Harry
1926 January 22
Scope and Contents
Letter to Lummis regarding the death of Fred Heid.
Johnston, Mrs. Hancock
1909 April 20
Scope and Contents
Letter from Lummis regarding an unspecified petition.
Judson, Mr.
1906 February 23
Scope and Contents
Letter from Lummis expressing regret regarding the illness of Judson's father.
Kelsey, Xavier
1905 March 15
Scope and Contents
Letter acknowledging receipt of "three letters of February and your kind note of March 2" regarding an "Eastern trip" that
involved a lecture and a discussion about work being carried on in the Southwest.
Kirch, Curtis Joseph
1913 May 31
Scope and Contents
Letter expressing regret that an article written by Lummis could not be included in a publication entitled
Saturday Night Lantern.
Knights of Columbus
1919 February
Scope and Contents
Letter requesting Lummis' presence at the presentation of a "Laetare medal" by the President of Notre Dame to Mr. Joseph Scott
and a reply from Lummis accepting the invitation.
Kress, George H.
circa 1908
Scope and Contents
Letters pertaining to copies of the "voucher used by the California Association for the study and prevention of Tuberculosis"
sent by Kress to Lummis.
Lampson, Lizzie M.
1900 November 12
Scope and Contents
Letter asking to purchase copies of the
Land of Poco Tiempo and
Some Strange Corners of our Country.
Leon, Dr. Nicolas
1916 January 10
Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian.
Lockwood, George H.
1925 April 25
Scope and Contents
Thank you letter to Lummis.
Lunsden, Mae
October 29
Scope and Contents
Envelope only, addressed to "Miss Mae Lunsden." Year envelope was sent is unknown.
Newham, Frank
1926 April 21
Scope and Contents
Letter soliciting Newham's participation in a group opposing "highly organized fanatics who are slowly but surely bringing
about that un-American and unconstitutional thing - the union of Church and State."
Norton, Miss
1908 November 20
Scope and Contents
Letter of sympathy on the death of Norton's father. Another letter is from Lummis acknowledging an invitation from Norton.
It is dated November 28, but does not note the year.
Osburn, Luna C.
1928 December 3
Scope and Contents
Letter thanking Osburn for a letter and her "understanding words."
O'Shaughnessy, Mrs. Nelson
1917 January 1
Scope and Contents
Letter congratulating O'Shaughnessy for her book on Mexico.
O'Sullivan, Father
1928 May 28
Scope and Contents
Letter requesting information about the stone dome at Mission San Juan Capistrano, including the year it was made.
Penrose, Boies
undated
Scope and Contents
Document discussing Boies Penrose, a Senator from Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Archaeological Society
December 17
Scope and Contents
Invitation to attend a lecture given by Lummis on "Primitive Music of the Southwest."
Pope Manufacturing Co.
1896 June 29
Scope and Contents
Offer to Lummis to purchase a bicycle.
Prudden, Lilian
1923 June
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding the death of Dr. T. Mitchell Prudden. Includes photographs of Lillian Prudden.
Prudden, Dr. T. Mitchell
1923 November - December
Scope and Contents
Letter from Prudden asking Lummis to "send a check". What the payment is for is not mentioned in the letter. This folder
also includes a letter from Lummis that notes the books Lummis authored.
Pruden, O.L.
1883 June 4
Scope and Contents
Letter acknowledging receipt of Lummis' letter pertaining to a Captain Hawkins.
Reed, Frederick
undated
Scope and Contents
Letter of recommendation for Frederick Reed
Richey, Lawrence
1924 August 13
Scope and Contents
Acknowledgement of a letter from Lummis to the Secretary of Commerce.
Roubian, Barbara C.
undated
Scope and Contents
Invitation to attend a dinner for a new headmaster at the Tilton School.
Saint Louis World's Fair
circa 1904
Scope and Contents
Letter transmitting a "press coupon ticket" to the St Louis World's Fair to Lummis.
Schauffler, Robert Haven
1912 May 21
Scialabba, May
1920 September 9
Scope and Contents
Letter to Lummis requesting a copy of the book the
Delight Makers by Adolphus Bandalier.
Seton, Ernest Thompson
1922 January 27
Scope and Contents
Invitation to attend a dinner sponsored by the Woodcraft League.
Scott, Frank H.
1911 December 5
Scope and Contents
Acknowledgement of Lummis' letter regarding changes in his book
Some strange corners of our country: the wonderland of the Southwest.
Seaver, Carlton
1916 October 30
Scope and Contents
Letter expressing appreciation for Seaver's interest in the Landmarks Club.
Secretary of the Interior
undated
Scope and Contents
Letter to the Secretary of the Interior complaining about the administration of Charles E. Burton, Superintendent and Special
Disbursing Agent at Keams Canyon, Arizona.
Secretaria de las Ordenes, Ministerio de Estado, Madrid
undated
Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian.
Sisters of the Holy Name, Ramona Convent, "Shorb," California
1918 January 14
Scope and Contents
Letter of appreciation to the Sisters for sending Lummis a card of good wishes for the new year.
Small, Willard S.
1905 February
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding a request and planning for a lecture Lummis is to present the following month in San Diego, California.
A copy of a ticket to the lecture is also included in the folder.
Smith, Joseph
undated
Scope and Contents
Verses written for "certain commemorative days and events and published only in the fugitive and perishable pages of the daily
press."
Socha, Mabel V.
1925 July 26
Scope and Contents
Letter to Lummis regarding his presentation to the Board of Park Commissioners regarding the "Barnhart concerts."
Soper, Daniel E.
1920 July 13
Scope and Contents
Letter to Lummis regarding "some queer and heretofore unknown artifacts being unearthed from Michigan mounds."
Southern California Edison Company
1919 January - April
Scope and Contents
Letters from Lummis requesting an investigation into, and continued protest of, his electric bill.
Sproul, Robert G.
undated
Scope and Contents
Letter informing Lummis that he had been elected as a member of the "Save The Redwoods League."
Spratt, Mrs. H.W.
1910 December 11
Scope and Contents
Request to visit Lummis' home, El Alisal.
Staples, Dr. Allen
1908 September 28
Scope and Contents
Document requesting that Lummis publish the writings of a recent Yale graduate.
Stimson, John Ward
1907 April - July
Scope and Contents
Letter of introduction from Stimson to Lummis and subsequent letter from Stimson regarding various topics. Also included is
a pamphlet, "Art Lectures and Practical Art Course", authored by Stimson.
Sutton, C.W.
1910 August 2
Scope and Contents
Letter requesting Lummis loan a copy of a publication about the Southwest Society.
Taya
1916 November 22
Physical Description: First name written on letter is illegible.
Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian.
Trotter, William
1905 November 14
Scope and Contents
Letter indicating that Lummis did not know the whereabouts of Trotter's wife and children.
Van Dyke, Dr.
1927 February 23
Scope and Contents
Invitation to Van Dyke to attend a birthday party.
Tucker, Kenyon & Macfarland
1911 July
Scope and Contents
Bill collection notice sent to Lummis and Lummis' response rejecting the collection notice.
Tuxen, S.
1925 August
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding a presentation on the ideals for Santa Barbara, California.
Wack, Henry Wellington
1917 August 10
Scope and Contents
Letter transmitting to Lummis a complimentary copy of the Newark Anniversary Poems.
Walter, Carrie Stevens
1900 May 29
Scope and Contents
Letter seeking Lummis' cooperation in trying to save the save the Big Basin Redwood section of the Santa Cruz Mountains as
a National Park.
Walter, Frank K.
1910 June 1
Scope and Contents
Letter thanking Lummis for an autographed pamphlet.
Walter, Paul A.F.
1928 August 29
Scope and Contents
Letter acknowledging anticipation of receiving Lummis' publications,
Bronco Pegasus and
Flowers of our Lost Romance.
White, Grace
1912 April 18
Scope and Contents
Request for information on tobacco use.
White, N.
1917 October 2
Scope and Contents
Letter complimenting Lummis for an article he published in the
Los Angeles Times newspaper.
Wilshire, Gaylord
1917 February 18
Scope and Contents
Letter to Lummis indicating that Wilshire would look for him at the "University Club at 5.45 next Tuesday Scribes Club dinner."
Winchester
1903 November 24
Scope and Contents
Letter suggesting some changes to a story submitted by Lummis. First name is illegible.
Winslow, Miss
1919 March 19
Scope and Contents
Letter arranging a visit from Winslow.
Wood, Elizabeth
undated
Scope and Contents
Request for Lummis to present a lecture.
Wolgar & Roberts
1926 March - May
Scope and Contents
Letters from Lummis to newspaper clipping service Wolgar & Roberts. Lummis is requesting a trial order of "all reviews and
criticisms" of his writings or subjects related to his interests. Another letter is regarding payment for clippings pertaining
to Lummis' book
The Wonderland of the old Southwest.
Yates, Carol
1917 December 18
Scope and Contents
Postcard inviting Lummis to have tea with Yates and her parents at the Herald Hotel.
boxes 68-82
Journals MS.1.2
1888 December 27 - 1928 November 5
Physical Description: 11 Linear Feet(15 boxes)
Acquisition
Lummis journals in Box 82 were donated to the Southwest Museum as part of the Marion Parks Collection, 1996 October 9.
Arrangement
Chronologically, except for Box 82 which includes journals dated 1921 February 14 to 1922 January 16.
Conditions Governing Access
The journals in this series are cataloged at the folder level and their records are accessible through the Libraries and Archives
of the Autry online catalog
. Each folder starts with the collections number "MS.1.2."
Scope and Contents
Series MS.1.2 consists of typed journal pages dictated by Lummis. These entries occur at intervals of several days to several
weeks and were distributed to a select audience of friends and relatives. The entries do not duplicate the diaries but material
in the diaries often appears in the journals. This series includes "round robins," which are letters Lummis copied to include
for information.
Existence and Location of Copies
In 1992, materials were microfilmed as part of a collaborative preservation project initiated by the Los Angeles Preservation
Network (LAPNET). Funding was provided by the California State Library through the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA)
and the Southwest Museum to microfilm four significant collections of manuscript materials relating to Charles Fletcher Lummis.
These collections are held by the Autry Museum of the American West, the Huntington Library, the Los Angeles Public Library,
and the University of California, Los Angeles, Special Collections.
MS.1.2 is available on microfilm, boxes 1-16, as part of the 1992 Lummis Microfilm.
Diaries MS.1.3
1882-1928
1888-1928
Physical Description: 4 Linear Feet(37 volumes and 2 folders)
Language of Material: The diaries are written in Spanish, English, or Greek.
Access
Writing in some diaries is small and may need the aid of a magnifying glass.
Digitized images of photographs of the diaries are available for use for the 1890 diary and excerpts from the 1891, 1892,
and 1913 diaries, as well as documents related to Clara Corbyn. These images were created by Marc A. LeFrancois in 2004.
Scope and Contents
The Lummis diaries consist of one bound volume for each year. Years represented include 1882, 1888, 1890-1895, 1897, 1899-1906,
and 1908-1928. Diaries also include some financial record information and personal addresses.
Scrapbooks MS.1.4
1882-1929
Physical Description: 4.5 Linear Feet(22 boxes)
Scope and Contents
This series includes scrapbooks assembled by Lummis or Library staff. Scrapbooks contain newspaper and magazine clippings
on a variety of subjects and people, including Lummis and his publications. Three scrapbooks contain clippings of "Chile Con
Carnage" and "I Guess So," columns written by Lummis for the
Los Angeles Times. Several of the albums also contain photographs, magazine articles, and letters.
Scrapbooks assembled and titled by Library staff include "Verses by Edwin Ward," "A Tramp Across the Continent," "Clippings
regarding Lummis," "Personalia," "Chile Con Carnage," "I Guess So," "Untitled, 1902-1903," and "Newspaper articles on the
treatmnet of Indians."
box 83-84, folder S1-S2
In the Land of Poco Tiempo
1890-1892
Scope and Contents
These two scrapbooks are titled
In the Land of Poco Tiempo, but also include portions of
Some Strange Corners of Our Country.
box 85, folder S3
Studies Further South
circa 1894 - circa 1899, 1909
1894-1899
Scope and Contents
Includes the original publication of
Awakening of a Nation, plus other articles by Lummis, photographs, and ephemera regarding Lummis' travels in Mexico, Central America, and South
America.
box 86, folder S4
The Enchanted Mesa
1897-1921
box 87, folder S5
Among The Apaches
1886-1917
Scope and Contents
Includes photographs by C.S. Fly of the Apache Wars.
box 88, folder S6
Untitled
1904-1905
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and newspaper clippings regarding relics, music, archaeology, the Southwest Museum, and Lummis' nationwide
tour to lecture on "Primitive Music of the Southwest: Illustrated by Phonograph Renderings of Indian and Old Spanish Songs."
box 89, folder S7
Persons
1904-1917
Scope and Contents
Newspaper articles regarding local and international celebrities in a variety of fields, including literature, the arts, politics,
and explorers. The articles are mainly from the
Los Angeles Times and the majority are dated 1904.
box 90, folder S8
Verses by Edwin Ward
1884-1887
Scope and Contents
This scrapbook was possibly assembled by library staff. It includes correspondence, articles, and clippings.
box 91, folder S9
"A Tramp Across The Continent" from
The Chillicothe Leader
1884-1885
Related Materials
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings by Charles F. Lummis and other authors, circa 1885, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.1315.
box 92, folder S10
Congratulatory
1923 March 1
Scope and Contents
Letters and articles commemorating Lummis' Founder's Day birthday celebration in 1923 and the dedication of the Lummis Caracol
Tower at the Southwest Museum.
box 93, folder S11
Como Dicen
1891-1898
Scope and Contents
Newspaper clippings of book reviews of Lummis' literary works.
Como Dicen translates to "As They Say."
box 94, folder S12
"Chile con Carnage" and "I Guess So"
1915-1919
box 95, folder S13
Clippings regarding Lummis
1899-1900
box 97, folder S15
Untitled
1882-1892
Scope and Contents
Inscription on front flyleaf reads, "C.F. Lummis, Chillicothe, Ohio. Begun Nov. 15, 1882."
Includes early articles "Judgments," "Taken From Life," and "The Cynic," as well as published poems, quips, editorials, and
articles.
box 98, folder S16
Untitled
1887-1919
Scope and Contents
This volume contains handwritten poetry by Lummis.
box 99, folder S17
"Chile Con Carnage"
1915-1917
Scope and Contents
This volume was assembled and titled by the repository.
box 102, folder S20
Loce Ang-el-es
1908-1909
Scope and Contents
This scrapbook contains correspondence and clippings regarding the pronunciation of Los Angeles.
box 103, folder S21
Untitled
1902-1906
Scope and Contents
This scrapbook contains newspaper clippings regarding gas and power companies, their relationship to the public, and controversies
that arose between them.
box 104, folder S22
Newspaper articles on the treatment of Indians
1893-1902
Scope and Contents
This scrapbook includes both newspaper clippings as well as correspondence, some pasted in and some loose.
Music Papers MS.1.5
1850-1929
Physical Description: 4 Linear Feet(8 boxes)
Scope and Contents
The Music series consists primarily of correspondence, work orders, promotional material, bookplates, and notebooks of verses
for
Spanish Songs of Old California. Also included is sheet music by Carlos Troyer and other composers.
boxes 105-112
Spanish Songs of Old California files
1923-1929
Scope and Contents
Includes transcriptions by Arthur Farwell.
boxes 106-112
Music research
1850-1929
Scope and Contents
Includes research, notes, lyrics, and musical notation for Spanish and Indian music studied and collected by Lummis, beginning
in 1898. It includes Arthur Farwell's transcriptions, notation sheets, correspondence, and notebooks by Lummis, Manuela Garcia,
Harry Partch, Helen Roberts, Jose de la Rosa, and Marsha Ryan.
Literary Works and Writings MS.1.6
1450, 1879-1929, 1952
1879-1929
Physical Description: 23 Linear Feet(51 boxes)
Scope and Contents
This series contains contains manuscripts and published materials written by Lummis, including poetry, monographs, and articles.
Much of this material was originated during Lummis's career as a publisher, editor, and lecturer.
This series also includes correspondence, notes, financial records, legal documents, and other materials regarding such publications
as
Land of Sunshine and
Out West, 1893-1910, the Benavides Memorial Volume, 1900-1916, Tigua Vocabulary (Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico, circa 1890), Universal
Dictionary-Concordance Encyclopedia on Spain in America from 1492-1850, and his entry for "California" in the
Encyclopedia Americana of 1918. Also in this series are his notebooks and formulas regarding his photography.
box 113-117
Poetry
1879-1928
Scope and Contents
This subseries includes poetic works from Lummis, including his
Birch Bark Poetry publication, pieces published in journals, and individual poems from later anthologies. See also Scrapbook S16.
box 113-115
Birch Bark Poetry
1879-1894
Custodial History
This portion of the collection contains items acquired from Peggy Christian in 1986.
Scope and Contents
The notebook containing blank birch bark sheets also includes science and math class notes from 1881. Besides the printed
sheets of the published volume, this file also contains the printing blocks, correspondence, posters, and business papers
regarding the sale of the volume.
box 116-117
Other poetry
circa 1885-1928
Scope and Contents
This portion of the collection contains drafts, manuscripts, and clippings of poems, some of which appeared in anthologies.
box 118-127
Monograph research files and other materials
1884-1929, 1952
Scope and Contents
This subseries includes correspondence, notes, and clippings regarding published monographs (books) by Lummis. Although Lummis
died in 1928, later editions of his book prompted new book reviews, which may be included in some of the files here.
box 118
The Awakening of a Nation
1897-1929
Scope and Contents
Includes a copy from the original appearance in
Harper's Magazine volume 94, number 561, 1897 February.
Related Materials
See also
Studies Further South Scrapbook, Box 85, Folder S3.
box 119-120
A Bronco Pegasus
1918-1928
box 121
The Enchanted Burro: Stories of New Mexico and South America
1898-1917
box 122-123
Flowers of Our Lost Romance
1905-1929
box 124
The Gold Fish of Gran Chimu
1896-1911
box 124
The Home of Ramona: Photographs of Camulos, the fine old Spanish estate described by Mrs. Helen Hunt Jackson, as the home
of "Ramona"
1888
box 124
The King of the Broncos, and other Stories of New Mexico
1898
box 124
The Land of Poco Tiempo
1891, 1952, undated
Scope and Contents
Although the book was published in 1893, a new edition published in 1952 prompted new book reviews which are included in this
file.
box 125
The Memorial of Fray Alonso de Benavides
1900-1915
Related Materials
MS.7.BM Benavides Memorial Manuscript Materials folder series from
Frederick Webb Hodge Papers, 1884-1956, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.7
box 126
Mesa, Canon and Pueblo: Our Wonderland of the Southwest
1924-1925
Scope and Contents
As this 1925 publication was an expanded version of
Some Strange Corners of Our Country, papers on both publications are housed together.
box 124
A New Mexico David and Other Stories and Sketches of the Southwest
1928
box 126
Some Strange Corners of Our Country
1891-1925
Scope and Contents
As the original 1892 publication was later expanded and retitled
Mesa, Canon and Pueblo, papers on both publications are housed together.
box 124
The Spanish Pioneers
1890-1929
Language of Material: English, Spanish; Castilian.
Scope and Contents
This group of materials also includes a folder of spanish-language materials, including newspaper articles regarding Los Exploradores
Españoles del Siglo XVI, a handwritten "health remedy," and correspondence.
box 127
A Tramp Across the Continent
1884-1892
Scope and Contents
This file includes reference copies of the columns appearing in both the
Chillicothe Leader and the
Los Angeles Times. The original clippings are in Scrapbook 9.
box 124
The Works of Lummis
1910
1928
box 128-144
Articles and published essays
1895-1933
box 128-131
Encyclopedia Americana research files
1898-1933
Scope and Contents
This folder includes research Lummis conducted for the "California" entry in the
Encyopedia Americana. Files include questionaries Lummis sent out and statistical documents.
box 133-134
Los Angeles Times articles and editorials
1915-1918
Scope and Contents
This group of materials includes news articles and research files Lummis created as the City Editor of the
Los Angeles Times from 1885-1888 and later. After 1888, Lummis continued on to write for the "Chile Con Carnage" and "I Guess So" columns in
addition to other works.
box 134
Articles by and about Lummis
Scope and Contents
All of the articles in this group of materials were published or written for the
Los Angeles Times. Articles written by Lummis include topics such as Camels in Los Angeles, Native Americans ("The First American"), Teddy
Roosevelt, and Lummis' recollections about his years with the
Times.
box 135-141, 269
Land of Sunshine /
Out West
1895-1912
Custodial History
This portion of the collection includes materials acquired from a gift from R. Heizer in 1967 and from Peggy Christian.
Historical Note
The
Land of Sunshine, released its first issue in 1894 and was a bimonthly booster magazine for Southern California. In 1902, Lummis changed the
name of the magazine to
Out West so that he could expand its coverage to his beloved southwest. He used the magazine as a platform for the organizations that
he founded. His own monthly column, "In The Lion's Den," continued to be published in
West Coast Magazine once he left
Out West in 1909. Lummis was the editor from 1894-1909.
In December 1910, volume 1 of
Out West "the new series" was issued with George Wharton James as editor.
box 136-140, 269
Out West
Scope and Contents
Included in this file are instances of Lummis' column "Right Hand of the Continent," which originally appeared in
Harper's Magazine before its appearance in
Out West.
box 140, 142-144
Other Writings
Scope and Contents
Includes material Lummis wrote for publication, such as jokes and humorous sayings; book reviews; published letters; lectures;
and advertisements.
box 140, 142-143
Articles
Scope and Contents
Also includes forwards and introductions to books not written by Lummis.
Arrangement
Alphabetically by title of article or subject.
box 145-159
Manuscripts
1450-1927
Arrangement
Alphabetically by title or subject.
Scope and Contents
This file contains handwritten and typed manuscripts, notes, drafts, and correspondence. It also includes manuscripts collected
or translated by Lummis.
box 145
As I Remember
undated
Related Materials
Turbesé Lummis Fiske and Frances Douglas Papers, 1890-1967, Braun Research Library, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.240.
Existence and Location of Originals
The original manuscript was given to University of Arizona by Turbese Lummis Fiske.
Scope and Contents
This file includes original notes and typed pages of the manuscript. Also included are copies of the final version of the
manuscript.
boxes 146-147
Miscellaneous manuscripts by Lummis
undated
boxes 148-154
Spanish-American dictionary
1904
Scope and Contents
Materials include research notes, drafts, and typed index cards Lummis created for his "Spanish-American Dictionary," which
was never published. Also includes material in other other languages and correspondence with Will M. Tipton and Henry O. Flipper.
box 155
Tigua and other vocabularies
1906-1916, undated
Scope and Contents
This file includes Lummis' research on the Tigua vocabulary used in Isleta, as well as other verbal and non-verbal modes of
communication.
boxes 156-158
Hand-written notes
undated
Scope and Contents
This portion of the collection includes bound and loose hand-written notes by Lummis.
box-_folder 159, 161
Manuscripts collected by Lummis
1450-1927
Scope and Contents
This portion of the collection includes ephemera, art exhibit programs, poetry by other authors, and translations of manuscripts.
The translations, created by Lummis in English or Spanish, are of manuscripts originally written in a different language.
Most of the material in this folder includes the translations and manuscript copies. Also included are typed copies of diary
entries of Spanish explorers and missionaries who traveled to California.
Original documents include a Spanish census from 1450; two documents from Manila, Phillipines, 1898; and an illustrated document
written in Spanish, undated.
boxes 160-163
Business files and research notes related to Lummis's publications
1888-1928, undated
Physical Location: Materials related to Lummis' photography is in Box 163.
Scope and Contents
This file includes business files and correspondence dealing with Lummis' literary life in general, as well as copyrights,
copyrights after death, and contracts with specific publishers. It also includes research and reference resources such as
bibliographies and indices constructed by Lummis and papers related to his photography, including publication and copyright
papers, as well as notes and formulas for his published photographs.
Clubs and Institutions MS.1.7
1852-1928
Physical Description: 15 Linear Feet(29 boxes)
Scope and Contents
This series consists of material from clubs and institutions Lummis founded or participated in as a member. Included are
legal documents, by-laws, correspondence, clippings, financial records, membership lists, stationery, blueprints, and photographs
relating to organizations such as the Institute of the West; the Arroyo Seco Association; the Landmarks Club; the Sequoya
League, which includes the Warner Ranch-Cupeño Relocation 1901-1902; the Southwest Society 1903-1912; and the Southwest Museum.
Arrangement
Alphabetically by club name.
box 164
American Indian Defense Association
1852-1924
box 165
Archaeological Institute of America
1904-1914
box 166-167
Arroyo Seco Association
1914
box 140, 169
Institute of the West
1917-1918
box 179
Science League of America
1915, 1925-1926
1925-1926
Related Materials
Maynard Shipley papers, BANC MSS 74/13 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
box 180-186a
Sequoya League MS.1.7.SL
1895-1928
Warner's Ranch MS.1.7.SL.1
1881-1976
1901-1903
- Correspondence, 1901-1941
- Documents and Financial Records, 1881-1976
Scope and contents
Folders related to Warner's Ranch are comprised of letters, telegrams, and memos regarding the formation of the Warner's Ranch
Advisory Commission and the subsequent removal of the Warner'a Ranch Indians to Pala Reservation. Correspondence between Lummis
and U.S. Commissioner of Indian Affairs, William A. Jones provide the most comprehensive information regarding the appointment
of Lummis, Partridge, and Allen as Commissioners, plans for the impending Warner's Ranch eviction, as well as Lummis' recommendation
to allot unused funds to purchase lands for other Mission Indians. Much of the correspondence written in 1903 emphasizes the
frustration felt by Lummis, the Indians, and Pala landowners with government bureaucracy - a sentiment underscored in letters
exchanged with Lummis and Frank Salmons, a respected merchant in Pala Valley. Other notable materials include duplicates of
letters written to Theodore Roosevelt asking for his assistance; letters between Lummis and Indian Agent L.A. Wright regarding
preparations for removal, the appropriation of monies to assist other Indians, and the eviction of San Felipe Ranch Indians
following precedent set by the Warner's Ranch removal. The folders are grouped and arranged by correspondence, documents,
and financial records.
Access
Digtized copies of this material are available, made possible through a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant
awarded to the Autry in 2007. Please contact Library Staff at rroom@theautry.org for more details.
Processing history
Warner's Ranch finding aid notes and container list for the Warner's Ranch folders were created by Stephanie Crump, 2007.
This was made possible through a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant awarded to the Autry in 2007.
Correspondence MS.1.7.SL.1.1
1901-1941
Scope and Contents
Letters, telegrams, and memos regarding the formation of the Warner's Ranch Advisory Commission and the subsequent forced
removal of the Warner's Ranch Indians to Pala Reservation.
WPA form completed for the 1937 historical records survey MS.1.7.SL.1.1.1
1937-1941
Scope and Contents
Form provides a brief description of the Warner's Ranch material, principle persons mentioned, date span and provenance.
Lyman Abbott letter to Charles Lummis MS.1.7.SL.1.1.2
1901 November 26
Scope and Contents
Lyman Abbott, the editor of
The Outlook magazine, inquires about Lummis' conference with President Theodore Roosevelt regarding the Warner's Ranch eviction.
Correspondence related to the removal of Indians from Warner's Ranch MS.1.7.SL.1.1.3
1902 June - July, undated
Scope and Contents
Folder includes a letter written to Theodore Roosevelt requesting that funds be used to purchase Warner's Ranch land; letter
to Indian Commissioner William A. Jones requesting his assistance, and stating that they would be willing to move to Agua
Caliente; letter appointing Ortega and Nolaquez as aids in the assessment of properties; letter from Jones expressing inability
to help and directing them to prepare for removal.
Russell C. Allen letters to Charles F. Lummis MS.1.7.SL.1.1.4
1902-1903
Scope and Contents
Five letters on company letterhead from the commission member Russel C. Allen regarding their visit to Pala, receipt of the
Commission's report, and problems with Pala property deeds.
Charles F. Lummis letter to Warner's Ranch principal owner MS.1.7.SL.1.1.5
circa 1901-1903
Scope and Contents
One draft letter from Lummis asking for clarity regarding the property owner's stance on the planned Indian removal. Lummis
notes Indian sentiments, stating that the commission would like to respect their desire to stay on the land, but knows that
Downey Harvey would not consider any option within the power of the Commission or terms of the U.S. government.
Josephine H. Babbitt letter to Charles F. Lummis MS.1.7.SL.1.1.6
1902 December 19
Scope and Contents
Letter describing situation at Warner's Ranch. Recounts death of an elder and the appointment of a new judge and captain,
and the general mood of the people.
Thomas Robert Bard and Charles F. Lummis correspondence MS.1.7.SL.1.1.7
1902-1904
Scope and Contents
Letters and telegrams regarding the Commission appointments of Lummis, Allen, and Partridge. Discusses their responsibilities,
disbursement of expense funds, the procurement of land and the appropriation of purchase funds, as well as a proposed addition
of $50,000 for the relief of other Mission Indians.
William Collier, Ethan Allen Hitchcock, and Charles F. Lummis correspondence MS.1.7.SL.1.1.8
1902-1903
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding land abstracts and titles. One letter dated 1902 October 15 mentions using a Landmarks Club holding at Pala
as a store for lease by Mr. Frank Salmons.
Tomas Lorenzo Duque and Charles F. Lummis corresondence MS.1.7.SL.1.1.9
1903 April - May
Scope and Contents
Three letters regarding the proposed removal of San Felipe Indians to Pala awaiting the Agua Caliente Indian removal.
J.H. Fimple letter and postcard to Charles F. Lummis MS.1.7.SL.1.1.10
1903
Scope and Contents
One postcard noting receipt of communication and one letter from Assistant Commissioner, J.H. Fimple, regarding the purchase
of property in Tabor, California as a home for Warner's Ranch Indians.
Mr. Grand letter to Charles F. Lummis regarding available plots of land on the Dauphin Ranch MS.1.7.SL.1.1.11
1902 November - December
Mary Haskins and Charles F. Lummis corrrespondence MS.1.7.SL.1.1.12
1902-1903, undated
Scope and Contents
Four letters regarding Commission expedition and the subsequent report. The folder includes a personal thank you note, letters
concerning the completion of the report and compensation for Haskins' stenographic work.
Indian Bureau Secretary, Ethan Allen Hitchcock, and the Warner's Ranch Commission correposndence MS.1.7.SL.1.1.13
1902-1903, undated
Scope and Contents note
Twelve telegrams and letters notifying Lummis of his Commission appointment, outlining duties, and giving a due date for the
final report. Folder also includes memos from Lummis suggesting the use of military troops during the removal, while other
letters communicate the Indians' frustration over government delays, fear of starvation, and the "deplorable" conditions at
Warner's Ranch.
Martha Ingersoll-Robinson and Charles F. Lummis correspondence MS.1.7.SL.1.1.14
1903 January - February
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding Robinson's proposed article about the Warner's Ranch situation.
William A. Jones and Charles F. Lummis correspondence MS.1.7.SL.1.1.15
1902-1903, undated
Scope and Contents
Thirty-four letters relating to various aspects of the Warner's Ranch removal. Folder includes letters regarding Lummis' appointment
to the Commission, the impending eviction of the Warner's Ranch Indians by its owners, abstracts for Pala properties, and
letters recommending that the remaining allotment of $70,000 be used to purchase lands for other Mission Indians. Other correspondence
concerns contested compensation for the Commission's expenses above the allotted amount of $1,000. Much of the correspondence
written in 1903 underscores the frustration felt by Lummis, the Indians, and Pala land owners with government efforts.
Sarah Loomis Loeb letter to Charles F. Lummis correspondence MS.1.7.SL.1.1.16
1903 January 24
Scope and Contents
Loeb, a Pala land owner, is inquiring about the government's delay in payment.
William Loeb, Jr. to Charles F. Lummis MS.1.7.SL.1.1.17
1902-1903
Scope and Contents
Letters written by William Loeb, Jr., Acting Secretary to President Theodore Roosevelt regarding Warner's Ranch matters and
Commission Report approval.
George W. Marston letter regarding the death of Russell C. Allen MS.1.7.SL.1.1.18
1927 June 28
Scope and Contents
Letter from George W. Marston regarding the death of Russell C. Allen, Lummis' fellow Commission appointee. Letter includes
two obituaries for Allen.
Charles F. Lummis memo to Flint regarding the Indian Appropriation Act of 1902 MS.1.7.SL.1.1.19
1905 October
Scope and Contents
Memo provides a summary of events, including Inspector McLaughlin's recommendation of Monserrate Ranch; formation of the Commission
and examination of 107 ranches. Details specifics of report in terms of Pala land, noting arable and irrigable acreage, water
specs, timber supply, and other related matters. The memo also notes the commission's recommendation to purchase adjacent
lands to be used as a fence for the Reservation. Also discussed are the $23,000 in unexpended funds that were used to relieve
eight other reservations in need of land.
Charles F. Lummis letter to Charles Monroe MS.1.7.SL.1.1.20
1903 January 28
Scope and Contents
Letter concerns the removal of San Felipe Indians. Lummis suggests in letters that the removal should be carried out in like
fashion as with the Warner's Ranch Indians.
Clarence L. Partridge to Charles F. Lummis letters regarding the final report of the Warner's Ranch Commission MS.1.7.SL.1.1.21
1902-1903
William Pridham, Assistant Superintendent of Wells Fargo, letter MS.1.7.SL.1.1.22
1902 November
Scope and Contents
Correspondence concerns the delivery of land title abstracts to William A. Jones, Comissioner of Indian Affairs.
George W. Robinson and Charles F. Lummis correspondence MS.1.7.SL.1.1.23
1902 October
Scope and Contents
Letter is regarding dispute over monies owed to the Hotel Catalina for camp privileges.
Charles F. Lummis and President Theodore Roosevelt correspondence MS.1.7.SL.1.1.24
1903
Scope and Contents
Folder includes one letter urging Roosevelt to press for a release of funds owed to Pala landowners so that Warner's Indians
can be relocated; one receipt of letter written by the President's secretary; one 14 page letter outlining the history and
status of the Warner's Ranch case.
Letters regarding government purchase of land owned by Charles Martin MS.1.7.SL.1.1.25
1902-1903
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding government purchase of land owned by Charles Martin and S. Rotanzi, Martin's ranch manager, expressing frustration
with government over its inaction.
Charles F. Lummis and Frank A. Salmons correspondence MS.1.7.SL.1.1.26
1902-1903
Scope and Contents
Folder includes several letters regarding government payments to Pala landowners, particularly relaying the sentiments and
frustrations of property owners awaiting compensation. The folder also contains letters from 1903 concerning Lummis' endorsement
and approval of Salmons as a licensed merchant on the reservation; one letter from Salmons suggesting that unclaimed lands
surrounding Pala be set aside for Warner's Ranch Indians; one letter informing Lummis of events involving a reported named
Lawson and Josephine Babbitt, a teacher at Warner's Ranch.
Frederick R. Sawday to Charles F. Lummis letter MS.1.7.SL.1.1.27
1902 November 12
Scope and Contents
Letter contains Sawday's offer of 160 acres of land for Warner's Ranch relocation.
E.O. Sawyer letter to Charles F. Lummis MS.1.7.SL.1.1.28
1903
Related Materials
Negatives in the Braun Research Library Photo Archives.
Scope and Contents
Sawyer, a photographer for the
Los Angeles Herald, is offering Lummis 29 glass plates taken on route form Agua Caliente to Pala.
Charles F. Lummis and Superior Court Judge Charles Smith correspondence MS.1.7.SL.1.1.29
1903
A.C. Tonner letter to Warner's Ranch Commission members MS.1.7.SL.1.1.30
1902 May 20
Historical Note
The Indian Appropriation Act of 1902 was created to provide 100,000 dollars for the support of the Mission Indians.
Scope and Contents
Letter from A.C. Tonner, Acting Commissioner of the Department of Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, is regarding the Indian
Appropriation Act of 1902.
Warner's Ranch Commission members the letter addresses include Charles F. Lummis, Charles L. Partridge, and Russell C. Allen.
Letter also includes the costs associated with the purchase of lands and relocation.
Walter L. Vail letter to Charles F. Lummis MS.1.7.SL.1.1.31
1903 April 13
Scope and Contents
Folder includes one letter to Walter L. Vail with two copies of an enclosed letter written to Sam Taylor, Warner's Ranch foreman.
The letter discusses the planned removal of Warner's Ranch Indians, instructing him to keep all outsiders off Warner's Ranch
as well as the Hot Springs Reservation.
Charles F. Lummis letter to Herbert Welsh MS.1.7.SL.1.1.32
1902 November 28
Scope and Contents
Letter regarding Warner's Ranch owner Downey Harvey's suit for damages against the Indian Rights Association.
M.A. Wood letter to Charles F. Lummis MS.1.7.SL.1.1.33
1902 August 7
Scope and Contents
Letter inquiring if the Commission has chosen Pala Valley for the Warner's Ranch Indians.
L.A. Wright and Charles F. Lummis Correspondence MS.1.7.SL.1.1.34
1902-1903
Scope and Contents
Eight letters between Lummis and the United States Indian Agent, L.A. Wright, regarding preparations for Warner's Ranch removal.
An earlier letter posits the use of residual funds to purchase lands for Indians without land or with "worthless" lands. Letters
written in 1903 concern a meeting with Downey Harvey (owner of Warner's Ranch) and meetings with the Warner's Ranch Indians.
One letter informs Wright that some Indians would not be taken alive and reveals hostilities toward Lummis, Wright, and Mrs.
Babbitt (school teacher). A letter written in April refers to the San Felipe Ranch removal, in which the owners of that property
followed Warner's Ranch precedent to remove Indians from those lands, while the final letter congratulates Wright on the removal's
success and mentions that President Theodore Roosevelt could be counted on in the future for support.
Documents and Financial Records MS.1.7.SL.1.2
1881-1976
Scope and Contents
This group of materials comprise of reports, hand-written notes, maps, newspaper clippings, and financial records associated
with the duties of the Warner's Ranch Advisory Commission.
Bill regarding Mission Indians MS.1.7.SL.1.2.1
1891
Scope and Contents
Six page copy of a bill drafted in 1891 regarding Mission Indians. The bill directs the appointment of three "disinterested
persons" to act as commissioners. Duties include land selection and re-settlement of Mission Indians. The document also refers
to a Protection Act passed in 1850 that upholds previous Mexican land grants to Indians.
Government booklet regarding Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Mission Indians MS.1.7.SL.1.2.2
1902
Scope and Contents
Booklet published by Congress includes a copy of a report by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and a draft bill for the relief
of destitute Mission Indians.
Legal documents regarding contested control and use of water flow from the San Luis Rey River MS.1.7.SL.1.2.3
1881-1898
Scope and Contents
Document notes the use of Sickler ditch for irrigation purposes. Also includes documents related to court case "Utt vs. Stickler
and Stickler, 1881-1898."
Chart published by T.M. Curtis & Son denoting mineral levels in Hot Springs water supply MS.1.7.SL.1.2.4
1904 December 31
Handwritten notes by Charles F. Lummis regarding property offers (price and acreage), land conditions, water and timber supply,
etc
MS.1.7.SL.1.2.5
circa 1902
Scope and Contents
Though there are notes for several properties, the most extensive stenographic notes are for Monserrate, previously recommended
by U.S. Indian Inspector McLaughlin. Lummis' notes also enumerate miles traversed by rail and wagon, days of clerical work
contributed to the effort, cost of room and board.
Maps MS.1.7.SL.1.2.6
circa 1902
Scope and Contents
Twenty-six maps used by the Warner's Ranch Commission. Includes a map of Indian Reservations from San Bernardino to San Diego,
two duplicate, color-coded maps of Pala lands offered for sale by Frank Salmons, and multiple copies of maps for properties
visited by the commission, including: Etcheverry, Ethanac, Evans Ranch, Fenton, Fred Grand's property, Guajome, Jurupa, Maxcy,
San Diegito, San Felipe, and San Pasqual.
Chart listing discharges of water for every inch of weir (dam or fence) in length MS.1.7.SL.1.2.7
undated
Scope and Contents
Table used in the Commission Report to compare water depth and flow.
Reservation conditions data MS.1.7.SL.1.2.8
circa 1902
Scope and Contents
Folder contains three tables. The first provides a list of reservations with information regarding acreage, number of Indians,
miles from agency, and general conditions. The second lists information regarding the school age population, whether a day
school exist, names of teachers and band captains. The third is a hand-written table showing acreage of various classes of
land for 114 lots at Palomares.
Warner's Ranch Commission account book MS.1.7.SL.1.2.9
1902-1903
Scope and Contents
Account book issued by the bank with notations by Lummis and a list of tabulated check amounts folded inside; correspondence
regarding the guarantee of $1,000 advanced to the Warner's Ranch Commission; and notifications of balance overdraft.
Ledger MS.1.7.SL.1.2.10
1902
Scope and Contents
Ledger includes amounts paid to individuals and businesses for goods and services. Also incudes receipt stubs.
Warner's Ranch Commission's expense claims MS.1.7.SL.1.2.11
1902-1903
Scope and Contents
Includes claims submitted by Lummis on behalf of the Commission regarding reimbursement of funds to cover overages owed to
Los Angeles National Bank. Claims submitted to the Department of the Interior's Treasury Department include compensation for
the stenographer, book binder, and Lummis. Also included are two Statements of Difference, detailing allowable and disallowable
credits produced by the Treasury Department auditor.
Warner's Ranch Commission purchase receipts MS.1.7.SL.1.2.12
1902
Scope and Contents
Folder includes receipts for stationery materials, camping supplies, food provisions, and other goods and services utilized
by the Commission.
Butler report on Warner's Ranch Indians MS.1.7.SL.1.2.13
1903
Scope and Contents
Folder includes one letter from Lummis requesting the Butler report along with the nine page write-up describing conditions
on the reservation, plans and cost estimates for irrigation ditches, wages for work, etc. Butler notes the general attitude
and work ethic of the Warner's Ranch Indians, describing them as "dissatisfied, unruly, and unsettled," without any desire
to affiliate with other Indians.
L.A. Wright, US Indian Agent, report MS.1.7.SL.1.2.14
1903
Scope and Contents
Twenty-three page report recounting a meeting between all Warner's Ranch Indian Representatives and agents acting on behalf
of the government held in Agua Caliente, 1903 April 16. Agents include Lummis, Special Agent F.M. Conser, Attorney for the
Indians, William Collier, Father Hahn, and L.A. Wright. The report was given in 1903 April 21.
Wright notes that the Agua Caliente Indians, like those of Warner's Ranch, refused to be removed from their homes to Pala.
Wright also expresses the opinion that the San Felipe Indians be removed after the Warner's Ranch Indian transfer is made,
and that the endeavor be facilitated by twenty soldiers.
Interview with Mr. Ami Golsh regarding Pala Property MS.1.7.SL.1.2.15
circa 1902-1903
Scope and Contents
Twelve page transcript regarding Pala Property, specifically land along the San Luis Rey River near the Utt property. Questions
revolve around irrigable land, water rights and ownership of a contested ditch. See documents related to "Utt vs. Sickler
and Sickler, 1881-1898" court case, MS.1.7.SL.1.2.3.
Government Indian Commission meeting minutes MS.1.7.SL.1.2.16
1902 June 28
Scope and Contents
This folder includes the original and carbon copy of minutes for a meeting held at Lummis's home. Those in attendance included
the Commissioners; four Warner's Ranch Indian Representatives; an interpreter, Mr. San Pablo; teacher, Mrs. Josephine Babbitt;
and Mr. Brown, lawyer for the Indians.
The conversation begins with Lummis questioning Brown's intentions and goals in respect to the Indians, but most of the conversation
is directed towards the Indians and their interpreter, with Lummis reiterating the government's stance, and the Indians restating
their desire to stay at Warner's Ranch.
Property survey reports and interview interview with San Felipe Captain, Honorato Chapula MS.1.7.SL.1.2.17
circa 1902
Scope and Contents
Folder contains one report on five properties surveyed by the Commission and Agua Caliente delegates Ambrosio Ortega and Salvador
Nolasquez. Properties include San Pasqual, Pauma, Agua Tibia, Pala, and Descanso. Report notes water sources and levels, and
agriculture. There is specific interest in basket and rug making materials chia, yucca, and bellota. Honorato Chapula, Captain
of the San Felipe Indians, who describes his tribe, their land, agriculture and livestock. Chapula states that his people
are not friends of the Aqua Caliente, as they are another nation and speak another language.
Newspaper clippings referring to Pala land purchase and Mission Indians MS.1.7.SL.1.2.18
1895-1928
Scope and Contents
Newspaper clippings also includes an article on Pala twenty-five years after the removal, as well as an obituary for Colonel
J.J. Warner who died in 1895.
San Diego Union newspaper clippings relating to Pala court cases and rulings MS.1.7.SL.1.2.19
1976
Scope and Contents
Folder contains articles relating to the original 1901 court ruling against Warner's Ranch Indians and the 1976 reversal that
awarded them $30 million in compensation, as well as a remebrance of the removal and life at Pala. Articles in folder are:
"Roscinda Recalls Sadness of Indian Eviction from Warner's Ranch," June 1; "75-Year-Old Cupa Eviction Ruling: Judge Says Court
Erred in Indian Decision" 1976 May 31; "How Warner Springs was 'Won': Court Ruling Deprived Indians of Ancestral Lands" 1976
May 31.
Memorandum MS.1.7.SL.1.2.20
1902 May 29
Scope and Contents
Memorandum includes instructions regarding oath of office and a photographic reproduction of Lummis' stamp.
Warner's Ranch Commission report, preliminary draft MS.1.7.SL.1.2.21
1902
Scope and Contents
Folder contains a summary of the Preliminary Report, tables of properties examined by the Commission (duplicates with hand
written corrections), information on Indians within the Consolidated Tule River Agency who would be provided homes, a description
of their living conditions, and a recommendation to provide said Indians with a farmer to help teach them new agricultural
techniques. These are followed by multiple copies of a chart comparing properties by points (some having handwritten notations
and corrections). These tables register water distribution, arable and irrigable lands, crop variety, timber, native foods,
climate, market for products and labor, properties providing safety from aggression (from neighboring whites), as well as
those favored by Indians. These tables are accompanied by notes defining key items rated by the Commission. Other items include
duplicate copies of individual property assessments included in the Commission's Preliminary Report. These write-ups provide
names of property owners, acreage, prices, a brief description of the property- including existing water supplies, arable
and irrigable land, agriculture, timber, existing dwellings, fences, etc. The reports also give the Commission's opinion regarding
each property's suitability for the Indians.
Warner's Ranch Commission preliminary draft report, table of contents and recommendations MS.1.7.SL.1.2.22
1902
Scope and Contents
Folder includes two introductions to the final report, four copies of the Table of Contents, and two copies of the Final Report
Summary and Recommendations. Copy two contains minor changes.
Warner's Ranch Commission preliminary draft report, land assessments for Santa Ysabel Rancho - Fred Grand Ranch MS.1.7.SL.1.2.23
1902
Scope and Contents
The assessment covers a portion of the Santa Ysabel Rancho, the Fenton portion of the Monserrate Ranch, the Evans proposition
- Riverside County, the Ethanae proposition - Riverside County, Dinwiddie Ranch, Pauma Rancho, Fred Grand Ranch.
The folder contains multiple copies of individual property assessments included in the Final Report. These write-ups provide
names of property owners, acreage, prices, a brief description of the property - including existing water supplies, arable
and irrigable land, agriculture, timber, existing dwellings, and fences. The reports also give the Commission's opinion regarding
each property's suitability for the Indians. Reports are arranged according to the original Table of Contents.
Warner's Ranch Commission preliminary draft report, land assessments for Moosa - San Felipe Rancho MS.1.7.SL.1.2.24
1902
Scope and Contents
The assessment includes information about the Moosa proposition; the De Luz proposition; the Fallbrook proposition; the Guajome
Rancho; Maxcy's Vineyard Ranch; Etcheverry's Santa Marria Rancho; Estate of W.B. Webster located in San Jacinto, Riverside
County; the Newport Ranch, Riverside County; and the San Felipe Ranch.
Folder contains copies of individual property assessments included in the Final Report. These write-ups provide names of property
owners, acreage, prices, a brief description of the property - including existing water supplies, arable and irrigable land,
agriculture, timber, existing dwellings, and fences. The reports also give the Commission's opinion regarding each property's
suitability for the Indians. Reports are arranged according to the original Table of Contents.
Warner's Ranch Commission preliminary draft report, list of "rejected" properties MS.1.7.SL.1.2.25
1902
Scope and Contents
Full report title: "A List of Properties Rejected by the Commission Without Visiting Them: Their claims at par showing them
to be unsuitable for the present purposes of the Department."
Folder contains one duplicate and two original copies of the list. The list notes acreage, prices, number and types of existing
dwellings, water availability for most properties included, as well as reasons for rejection.
Warner's Ranch Commission preliminary draft report, account of expenses MS.1.7.SL.1.2.26
1902
Scope and Contents
Eight copies of Commission expenses amassed in 1902 from May 29 to August 17. Two copies are incomplete.
Warner's Ranch Commission preliminary draft report, cover sheets MS.1.7.SL.1.2.27
1902
Scope and Contents
Folder includes copies of pages included in the Final Report, such as cover sheets, introductions, tables of content, comparative
tables, draft copies of Las Flores Ranch, Monserate, and Pala assessments, and five duplicates of a partial assessment of
Santa Ysabel.
Property assessments with remarks MS.1.7.SL.1.2.28
1902
Scope and Contents
Folder includes in-depth assessments of four properties with comments by Lummis, Russell Allen, Charles L. Partridge, and
William Collier for several ranches.
Scrapbook compiled by Lummis MS.1.7.SL.1.2.29
1902-1903
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook compiled by Lummis documenting the work of the Warner's Ranch Commission, the adoption of the Commission's report
and subsequent removal of Warner's Ranch Indians. Also includes information on movements to aid Indians, the Harvey Suit against
the American Surety Company, conditions at Pala, treatment of Warner's Ranch Indians at Pala, as well as Indians on strike
at Pala. The scrapbook also contains information on Larando Lawson, reporter accused of instigating difficulties between Warner's
Ranch Indians and authorities, and an extensive article written by Martha Ingersoll Robinson outlining the circumstances of
Warner's Ranch Indians. Clippings are not in chronological order, 54 leaves.
Warner's Ranch Indian Advisory Commission preliminary report MS.1.7.SL.1.2.30
1902
Scope and Contents
The 132 page preliminary report submitted by the Advisory Commission, professionally bound by Idah Meacham Strobridge at Artemisia
Bindery, Los Angeles, California, 6 August 1902, number 363.
Report includes a summary of their findings, duplicate tables of properties examined by the Commission (most with handwritten
corrections), information on Indians within the Consolidated Tule River Agency who would be provided homes, a description
of their living conditions, and a recommendation to provide said Indians with a farmer to help teach them new agricultural
techniques. These are followed by tables comparing properties by points. These tables register water distribution, arable
and irrigable lands, crop variety, timber, native foods, climate, market for products and labor, properties providing safety
from aggression, as well as those favored by Indians. These tables are accompanied by notes defining key items rated by the
Commission. The summary is followed by individual property assessments that provide names of property owners, acreage, prices,
a brief description of the property- including existing water supplies, arable and irrigable land, agriculture, timber, existing
dwellings, fences, etc. The assessments also give the Commission's opinion regarding each property's suitability for the Indians.
There is also a section detailing properties not chosen by the Commission.
Warner's Ranch Indian Advisory Commission reports MS.1.7.SL.1.2.31
1902-1906
Scope and Contents
Folder contains a bound collection of documents that make up the Commission's preliminary and final reports.
Materials include telegrams and letters regarding Commission appointments, duties and instructions, a report by U.S. Indian
Inspector McLaughlin recommending Monserrate Ranch, and newspaper clippings, as well as the Preliminary and Final Reports
presented for consideration by the Commission. Individual property assessments include photos of the properties, inhabitants,
existing dwellings, etc. The book also has an envelope attached to the back cover with correspondence attached. This envelope
originally contained maps of Little Temecula, Agua Tibia, Descanso, and Jurupa, as well as photographs of Warner's Ranch,
Agua Caliente, and La Posta (Campo). Many of these photos were altered by Lummis and have cropping measurements on the reverse
side. Many are marked with a Pacific Monthly stamp and dated November 5, 1906. Maps and photos have been removed to separate
folders.
Photographs of Warner's Ranch and Agua Caliente MS.1.7.SL.1.2.32
1902-1906
Scope and Contents
Photographs of Warner's Ranch and Agua Caliente and photographs of Warner's Ranch and La Posta (Campo) Indians removed from
Preliminary and Final Report bound volume.
Maps MS.1.7.SL.1.2.33
1902
Scope and Contents
This folder includes maps used by the Warner's Ranch Commission. They were removed from Preliminary and Final Report bound
volume.
box 140, 187-191, 249
Southwest Society and Southwest Museum
1905-1915
boxes 188, 190, 191
Southwest Museum papers
1905-1915
Los Angeles Public Library MS.1.8
1881-1940
Physical Description: 12 Linear Feet(16 boxes)
Scope and Contents
The Los Angeles Public Library series relates to when Lummis was City Librarian and includes reports to the Board of Commissioners
and memos to the Library staff, as well as the Library publication Bibliosmiles.
box 192-198
Correspondence
circa 1906-1910
Acquisition
Boxes 192-197 are from SW96.20.
Custodial History
This file of the series includes copies of original correspondence once held by Keith Lummis. The whereabouts of the originals
is currently unknown.
box 199-201
Reports
1903-1910
Scope and Contents
The group of materials include unbound reports and reports pasted in scrapbooks. Scrapbooks also includes correspondence to
Lummis interspersed with newspaper clippings, published from 1903 to 1910, about the Los Angeles Public Library's progress.
box 202-206
General business papers
1881-1940
Scope and Contents
The general business papers include blueprints, groundplans, statistics, indices, signage, staffing information, papers related
to the Bibliosmiles publication, notes, and newspaper clippings. One of the clippings is a summary of Lummis's library career
written by his daughter Turbese.
The folder also includes the tests Lummis wrote and used train the library staff.
box 206, folders 1-3
Newspaper clippings
1881-1940
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Folder 1 includes:
- "'Preserver of the Missions' is near death; Father O'Sullivan eulogizes C.F. Lummis,"
The Missionite, San Juan Capistrano, California, volume 7, number 13, 1928 November 16.
- Four pages of the
Los Angeles Daily Times, 1881 December 4.
- "Last of his kind: Only professional minstrel left over from middle ages,"
Los Angeles Times, part 2, 1910 October 23. Article on Francisco Amate's last days.
- Society page on the Women's Auxiliary to the Chamber of Commerce fundraising tea party for El Alisal,
Los Angeles Times, part 4, 1940 July 20. Three copies.
Folder 2 includes:
- "Our State Institutions,"
Pasadena Weekly News Supplement, volume 4, number 19, March 26 1902.
Folder 3 includes:
- Pages from The Sun, Baltimore 1905 January 30.
- "Men Who Made The Times" series,
Among Ourselves: published by and for the employees of the Times-Mirror Company, volume 17, number 11, 1947 December. This volume number is a special Charles Fletcher Lummis issue
box 206, folder 4
Blue prints of "Central Park, the proposed site of the public library"
undated
Language of Material: English.
box 206, folder 5
Award certificate of appreciation from Don Alfonso XIII King of Spain
1915 December 3
Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian.
Scope and Contents
Presented to Charles Fletcher Lummis "bestowing on him the title of Commander of the Royal Order of Isabel the Catholic."
Personal and Family Papers MS.1.9
1884-1975
Physical Description: 10 Linear Feet(24 boxes)
Scope and Contents
This series includes correspondence and papers of Lummis' wives, children, and other relatives as well as published materials
about Lummis' father, Henry Lummis. This series also includes Lummis' personal financial records, travel memorabilia, notable
collection of calling cards from throughout the United States, notebooks, and ephemera.
box 207-212
Eve Douglas Lummis
1890-1914
Acquisition
A great portion of the papers in this file are from SW96.20. There are also items from SW93.12.
Scope and Contents
Boxes 207 and 208 contain correspondence from Lummis while on his trip to Peru.
box 214
Gertrude Redit Lummis
1907-1941
box 215-216
Other family members
1884-1950
Scope and Contents
This folder contains correspondence, clippings, and papers related to Lummis's relatives and first wife Dorothea. Relatives
include Abbie, Doug, Emma, Flossie, Harriet, Henry, Jordan "Quimu," Katherine, Kybi, Laura, Louise Elma, and Martha.
Also included are correspondence, clippings, and papers related to close friends and sometimes members of the household, Manuel
Antonio "Lummis" Abeita, Marcelino Abeyta, Francisco Amate and Procopio Montoya, Mary "Panchita" Amate, Jane Brewster, Juan
Jojolen, Crucita Martin, Manuel Martin, and Bertha Page. The folder also includes logo artwork Lummis created which reads
"Lo Que Puedo."
box 217-220
Financial papers
1889-1928
Custodial History
Some papers in this file were acquired from Peggy Christian.
Scope and Contents
This portion of Lummis's papers includes wills, deeds, taxes, bank statements, and hand-written notes regarding finances.
box 221
Staffing
1908-1925
Scope and Contents
This file contains Lummis's notes, notices, and correspondence related to hiring secretaries and housekeepers, as well as
his general personal office notes and stationery.
box 222-224
Social life
1906-1922, undated
Scope and Contents
This collection contains Lummis' extensive and mostly organized calling card file, address books, invitations, and other ephemera
surrounding Lummis' social activities.
box 225-228
Travel memorabilia
1892-1927
Scope and Contents
Lummis' travel memorabilia contains notes, maps, and ephemera collected while on his excavations and other travels. Box 226
contains Spanish language newspaper clippings on news and events in Mexico and Peru, as well as a mining certificate, train
tables, and hotel menus.
box 156-157
Notebooks
1891-1927, undated
box 206, 229-231
Miscellaneous
1904-1991
1904-1924
Scope and Contents
This file contains an assortment of papers, including correspondence, clippings, recipes, papers regarding Lummis's "Jib-O-Jib"
residence in the Terminal Island (or East San Pedro) community, and other ephemera. Also in this collection is a certificate
from Don Alfonso XIII King of Spain, bestowing Lummis with the title of
Comendador con Placa de la Real Orden de Isabel la Catolica.
box 232-235
El Alisal MS.1.10
1897-1939
Physical Description: 2 Linear Feet(4 boxes)
Scope and Contents
The El Alisal series features documents, correspondence, drawings, and notes on the construction, maintenance, activities,
and literature of the home Lummis built, which is an historical landmark in Los Angeles. Included are invitations in the form
of subpoenas Lummis drafted as "El Alcalde Mayor," the housebook, which all guests signed, invitations, poetry, menus, a house
inventory, and papers for the March Hares. Also in this file are papers regarding the property, including a copy of Lummis's
will.
box 234
Lummis Housebook
Access
Digital images, name index, and page index available, please inquire with library staff for access.
Scope and Contents
The "Lummis Housebook" or guestbook includes signatures, inscriptions, and drawings of people who visited Lummis' home, El
Alisal, from circa 1900-1928. Most of the visitors signed the book while attending dinner parties and celebrations at El Alisal.
Lummis called these gatherings "Noises," the most famous of which were held every March, the month of his birthday.
Lummis' son, Keith, also had his guests sign the Housebook from 1972-1975. This set of signatures was not created in El Alisal.
Dates in the Housebook do not appear in chronological order because Lummis randomly opened the pages for his guests to sign.
There are approximately 3,000 individual signatures of artists, family members, scientists, politicians, and explorers from
local areas, other parts of the United States, and other countries.
box 236-242
Lummisiana MS.1.11
1898-1959
Physical Description: 2 Linear Feet(7 boxes)
Scope and Contents
This file contains papers regarding Lummis, including a biography written by Turbese in 1936, images of Lummis, his home,
and the Southwest Museum from 1911-1926, clippings from 1898-1959, the
Who's Who correspondence and entries for Lummis, and correspondence from Lummis memorial associations, such as the Charles Fletcher
Lummis Memorial Association, and their events.
box 243-263
Realia (3-D Objects) MS.1.12
1868-1921
Physical Description: 17 Linear Feet(21 boxes)
Scope and Contents
Objects include Lummis' cameras and photography equipment, photographic printing blocks, branding irons, and hand-hewn photo
frames.
box 264-268
Newspaper clippings about Lummis's personal life and family MS.1.13
undated
Physical Description: 2.5 Linear Feet(5 boxes)
