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Several business letters from various years. Mementos & Business souvenirs

Scope and Content

Frances Coulter, daughter of founder, appeared on all company checks around the turn of the century.
Box 1

Approx. 25-30 letters to John L. Cooke, Window Display Manager, Coulter's 1920-1935

Box 1

Social invitations, wedding, dinner, etc.

Box 1

Thomas Evans Estate

Box 1

Miscellaneous Correspondence

Box 1

Family Newspaper Clippings: all dates

Box 1

Magazine and Newspaper Clippings: Window Displays

Box 1

Broadway Christian Church

Box 1

Family History and Biography

Box 1

Photographs

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Coulter's Dept. Store-7th & Olive, 1926; Broadway between. 4th & 5th, circa 1900 ; Spring Street- looking North from 8th St., circa 1900 ; Main Street Post Office, 1892 ; North of Broadway from 3rd St. ; 2nd & Broadway- looking south at 2nd St. can see old City Hall on the left, circa 1890 ; Opening first electric railway line in Los Angeles, 1886 ; Temple St. cable railway, circa 1885 ; Broadway Church decorated for Frances Coulter / R.R. Reynolds wedding, 1908 ; North on Main from below 2nd St., 1884 ; Diamond Jubilee display picture, 1953 ; Southern Pacific Depot & Spring St. Railway, circa 1880 ; Coulter's Dept. store window - display of Colorfast linings, 5/1/23 ; Coulter's Dept. store window - display of Fall 1923 dresses; McCall's Pattern Dept. 4/24/23; Spring Opening 1923 (6 various images) ; Coulter's Dept. store window - display of Fall 1923 dresses, hats, jewelry, and other miscellaneous items ; Men's cut silk neckties, 5/1/23 ; Men's cut silk bow ties, Fall 1923 (1 of 2) ; Nemo Corset Week 1924 ; Kenwood blankets, 1923, 1925, & 1930 (6 images) ; Omar Pearls, 1923 & 1928 (3 images) ; Notions dressmakers and supplies, 9/22/23 ; A mannequin with a white silk jacket and dress, circa 1920 ; L.A. buildings-Coulter Dept. Store - former site ; L.A. buildings-Dept Stores- old Coulter Store (Broadway between 2nd & 3rd) ; Holeproof Hosiery, 1925 to 1931 (16 images) ; Display of various roll of ribbons (1 of 2) ; Jantzen's swimsuit collections, 1930 (1 of 2) ; Display of Due Sheer Hose 6/21/30 ; Display of crib and other baby accessories, circa 1930 ; Holeproof EXX: The new silk hose for men, circa 1930 ; Phoenix Sox: A style to meet the preference of every man, 5/12/30 ; Arrow Trump Shirts, 1928 & 1930 (6 images) ; Arrow Aistone Shirts 1929 ; Ballroom dresses 1929 ; Sleeveless dresses, Fall 1929 ; Men's Grad underwear and shorts, June 1929 ; A picture of Col. Lindoergh on display, circa 1928 ; Luxite silk lingerie, 3/12/28 (1 of 2) ; Horse riding wear and accessories, 1928 (1 of 2) ; Grayco Gray's men collections, 1927 & 1928 (2 images) ; Diamond Jubilee Display Picture, 1953 of various dresses (13 images) ; Dresses with wool coats, circa 1920 ; Kayser's silk gloves display, 5/16/19 ; Swimming suits "Knit to Fit", circa 1925 ; Various women and men eating on to of a haystack, circa 1900-1910 ; Senior class of Summer 1895 ; Various fall dresses, 1924 & 1930 (16 images) ; Silk gloves, circa 1925 ; Coulter's linen section, 1927 (1 of 2) ; New colors in Holeproof Hosiery, 1927 ; Men and women standing in front of a train playing various instruments ; Theodore Roosevelt & the Rough Riders, copyrighted 1901 ; A picture of John Edwards 1st U.S. Senator 1748-1837 ; Jewelry cases, perfume stands, and other women accessories inside Coulter's store with Christmas decorations, Christmas 1949 (6 images) ; Purse cases and linen cases with white flower vases along side them in Coulter's store, 1917 ; Glove and jewelry cases with white flower vases standing alongside and on them in Coulter's store, 1917 ; Cosmetics and lingerie cases inside Coulter's store, circa 1930 ; North of Fourth Street, first auto on the street, 1902 ; Elegant dresses and purses, circa 1930 ; Men shirts with neck ties, circa 1930 (1 of 2) ; Clothing for the perfect getaway to Lake Arrowhead, June 1931 ; Swimming suits and other accessories for the summer, circa 1930 ; Various spring dress, 1926 to 1930 (7 images) ; Pajamas, circa 11/29/30 ; New robes, circa 1930 (1 of 2) ; Shouldaire sun-suit, 1930 ; Clothes and jackets for the cold winter, circa 1930 ; Dresses with mink coats and shawl, 1930 (1 of 2) ; Candy dept. inside Coulter's store, 11/17/23; Fashion display featuring Butterfield quality fabrics, circa 1930 (1 of 2) ; Kayser's knit under garments, circa 1930 ; Silk fabric, circa 1930 ; Dresses with laces, circa spring 1930 ; Cameron shirts for men, circa 1930 ; Dresses with matching gloves and purses, circa fall 1923 (1 of 2) ; Diamond Jubilee display picture in 1953 of B.F. Dry Goods Store located in Hollenbeck Block southwest corner of Spring and Second ; Diamond Jubilee display picture in 1953 of B.F. Dry Goods Store located at the corner of Temple and Spring Streets ; Diamond Jubilee display picture in 1953 of Coulter woolen mills at 439 S. Figueroa ; Diamond Jubilee display picture in 1953 with a mannequin in a sleeveless spring dress ; Cotton printed patterns, 5/19/34 ; Balkan luggage, 8/3/33 ; Neckwear and lingerie, 1933 ; Coulter's desert wear, 1933 ; Desert resorts wear, 1933 ; New spring modes, 1933 ; New printed silk crepes, 1933 ; Phoenix children's hosiery, 6/7/32 ; Arrow shirts, May 1931 ; Father's Day- Ties Day, 6/21/31 ; Wedding dresses ; Cannon towel for the beach, 7/6/31 ; Queen Make everyday dresses, circa 1925 ; Blankets, circa 1925 (1 of 2) ; Beach wear and accessories, circa 1925 ; Perfume display, circa 1925 ; Sports apparel, circa 1925 ; Winter apparel with matching hats and gloves, 1945 (1 of 2) ; Various fabrics on display in Coulter's store, circa 1925 ; Grayco Cravat's shirt and polka-dot ties for men, circa 1925 ; Paris garters and suspenders, circa 1925 ; Grayco Cravat's soft collar shirts, circa 1925 ; McCall printed patterns, circa 1925 (1 of 2) ; Lingerie store, circa 1925 ; Helena Rubenstein beauty preparation case, circa 1925 ; Children apparels and accessories store, circa 1925 ; Pequot sheets and pillow cases, circa 1925 ; Rolls of various fabric patterns, circa 1925 ; Beacon's robing, 9/29/24 (2 images) ; Fall black sleeveless dresses and hats, circa 1924 (1 of 3) ; Black and white dresses, shirts, hats, purses, and other accessories, 2/21/24 (1 of 2) ; Pictorial review, circa 1925 ; Bridesmaids dresses ; ; Spring opening-dresses, 2/21/24 (1 of 3) ; White spring dresses, 2/21/24 ; Londie Blue's collections of women's dresses, 2/21/24 (1 of 3) ; A picture of a mannequin with a black lacy dress sitting down on a marble bench ; Van Raalte's hosiery, circa 1925 ; Butterfield Quality fabrics, circa 1925 (2 images) ; Women with tailored dresses, circa 1925 (3 images) ; Fruit of the Loom shirts, Spring 1926 ; Various flowery spring hats, 1926 (1 of 2) ; Contemporary prints, 3/4/31 ; Linen and lace cases in Coulter's store with flower vases on top of the cases and along the side, 1917 ; Flowery fabric with a display of hats, circa 1925 ; A stack of self-addressed envelopes ; Mink scarf and coats, 2/21/24 ; White lacy dresses with bows tied along the waist, 2/21/24 ; Two piece dresses with matching handbags and hats, circa 1925 ; 2 piece black dresses with accessories, circa 1930 (1 of 2) ; Cool white dresses for the spring, 1927 (1 of 2) ; White sleeveless with sparkling embroideries, circa 1925 (1 of 2) ; New wool dresses, circa 1930 ; Hats with flower embroideries and beads, 1926 ; A mannequin in a sleeveless dress with sparkling embroideries and a shawl, circa 1925 ; A new collection of mink coats, spring 1927 ; Various ribbons of all sizes and fabrics, circa 1925 ; Fall opening dresses, circa 1925 ; Dresses for all occasion, circa 1925 ; White flowery dresses that cuddle the body ; Spring apparel for the night out, 1926 (4 images) ; Black sleeveless with matching jewelry, 1924 (1 of 2) ; Home of B.F. Coulter, 219 N. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA (1 of 2) ; Children's dresses ; The interior of one of Coulter's store with employees standing by the display cases ; Opening Coulters Dry Goods Store in Laughlin Building on Broadway ; The exterior of Coulters Dry Goods Store ; Fall Opening 20th Anniversary 1878-1898 ; The employees of the Coulters Dry Goods Store (1 of 2) ; When Coulter was at 3rd and Broadway (1 of 4) ; A side view of Coulter's Dry Goods Store with the display of fabrics ; Various linen collars ; Salute to the 4th of July ; The interior of Coulter's store with employees standing around the fabric display cases ; The interior of Coulter's store with employees standing in front of bins of fabrics ; The interior of Coulter's store with different fabric patterns lying on top of the counters with employees standing behind them ; Rolls of fabrics lying on top of counters and alongside the walls ; 20th Anniversary of the opening of Coulter's store ; The beads and fabric department inside Coulter's store ; Various white fabric patterns lying on top of counters with bins of fabrics and boxes on each side of the store ; The Homer Laughlin Building, with Coulter Dry Goods Company on the main floor, 315 South Broadway ; The interior of Coulter's store with shelves of boxes contain various materials on each side of the store
Box 2

Memorial to B.F. Coulter from his employees

Scope and Content

6 parchment pages, bound in suede leather encased in cloth bound box, accompanied by two letters: one-from Mrs. A. Coulter to employees Committee-two, from committee to Mrs. Coulter.
Box 2

Two program of dedication, Sunday March 20, 1927, Arlington Avenue Christian Church 1927 March 20

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Four address delivered at the funeral of B.F. Coulter L.A., CA 1911 October 9

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Fifteen sermon of B.F. Coulter, Broadway Christian Church 1909 January 3

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B.F. Coulter "Adventures in business", Oct. 31, 1947, vol. V no. 14 1947 October 31

Scope and Content

4 copies.
Box 2

Coulter Dry Goods Co. 50th Anniversary folders, 1878-1928, Oct. 22-Nov. 5 1878-1928

Scope and Content

13 copies
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Justice McReynolds dedication

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75th Anniversary folders

Scope and Content

11 copies.
Box 2

California Stylist magazine, May 1955 issue 1955 May

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The Holy Bible of John C. McReynolds and Ellen M. McReynolds

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The Pastor's Record for study, work, appointments, and choir

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Framed miniature of B.F. Coulter

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Directory of Christian Church in Los Angeles

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B.F. Coulter Dry Goods notebook

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Pocket-size New Testament and the Psalms

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Pocket-size New Testament

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Glass paper-weight, picture of B.F. Coulter

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Coulter's 75th Anniversary buttons

Scope and Content

3 buttons
Box 2

A picture of B.F. Coulter in platinums and carbons

Box 2

Red leather vest wallets

Scope and Content

Two wallets.
Box 3

B.F. Coulter's family album

Box 3

Frances C. Coulter (about 5 or 6 years old)

Box 4

City resolutions to Coulter's Dry Goods

Scope and Content

Two resolutions.
Box 4

Folio of Historical papers and old newspapers

Box 4

Scrapbook

Box 5, Box 6

Photographs

Scope and Content

In 1885 B.F. Coulter opened a 60 x 140 foot store in this building.