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Title: Charles Goodwin and Adele Serio Frankish Postcard Collectoin
Dates: 1906-1951
Collection Number: Consult library
Creator/Collector:
Frankish, Charles Goodwin
Frankish, Adele Serio
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Repository:
Ontario City Library, Robert E. Ellingwood Model Colony History Room
Ontario, California 91764-4111
Abstract: The collection consists of 305 items, primarily postcards, also includes a limited number of cards, announcements, and photographs.
The collection documents the personal relationships and acquaintances of Charles and Adele Frankish, both before and after
marrying. Also their travels are documented, as well as various places of residence within California, including Ontario.
The majority of the postcards are addressed to Adele prior to her marriage to Charles, primarily from family members such
as her brothers William (Bill), Anthony, Sylvester (Syl), and Abe.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research during the operating hours of the Robert E. Ellingwood Model Colony History Room, or by appointment.
[Identification of item]. Charles Goodwin and Adele Serio Frankish Postcard Collectoin. Collection Number: Consult library.
Ontario City Library, Robert E. Ellingwood Model Colony History Room
The Charles Goodwin and Adele Serio Frankish Postcard Collection was acquired by donation from a family member in September
2006.
Biography/Administrative History
Charles Goodwin Frankish was the eldest son of Ontario pioneer Charles Frankish. Charles Goodwin was born in Toronto and moved
to Ontario with his parents as a small boy. He attended Chaffey College and became one of the first electricians in the area.
In the early 1900’s, he moved to San Jose and began courting Miss M. Adele Serio, a music teacher from San Jose. Charles Goodwin
then returned to Ontario to work as an electrician, and eventually sent for and married Adele in 1913. Charles Goodwin soon
became self-employed as an electrical contractor, but was forced to retire at a fairly young age due to failing health. He
died in 1925 at the age of 48. Adele Frankish continued to live in Ontario until the her death in January 1969. The couple
did not have any children.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection consists of only one series of 305 postcards, cards, announcements, and photographs. The collection is indexed
according to sender, addressee, subject of postcard itself, and date/postmark date. The index is attached to this document.
Frankish, Charles Goodwin
Frankish, Adele Serio
Postcards