November 26, 2986
Dear Mark,
Nice to hear from you, and it appears that you
are moving along on your collection. I did
attend the TRADE SHOW in Gibtown last year, as
always since it started. Also
just returned from the HOMECOMING PARTY & BAR B
Q last Sunday,
Nov. l6th. We talked with Ward and several more,
also closed
the Club at 2 or 3 in the morning.
We had a short season last year with my P.O.W.'s,
and I am framing a walk-thru, on a large 45 ft.
1980 Dorsey trailer, a low-bed. This will be the
most outstanding touring museum on wheels, and
will be named PALACE OF WONDERS
CARAVAN...
I am adding all of my very best exhibits in it,
and will be selling off all of the& surplus
oddities, etcs. At the present time I
have dozens of letters to answer, all wanting
lists and catalogs. I had an ad in the WORLDS
FAIR, the English
showmens paper, and you wouldn't
believe the
answers that I
received.
I'm requesting $5.00 as it cost me to go through
all of these buildings and inventory and list
the various oddities, freaks, curiosities that I
have collected from
around the world over the past 45 years, or
more.
Since I am semi-retired I really don't have the
time to go in with anyone, altho I appreciate
the offer. I hope to tour the World with my
Museum. I am planning on a long trip in January
down thru Yucatan, and then Central American in
search of some very unusual and elusive relics,
and also some
rare reptiles.
I can't promise when I will have the Lists made
out,
as it will take time, considering my health, and
winter coming on, with no heat in the buildings.
I must do it however, as so many people are
waiting for the chance to buy everything that I
have.
I still have most of the items you mentioned,
and have added many more. Keep in touch, and
let me know what you
decide. I might know the collector in Silver
Springs, Md.
Happy Thanksgiving
Picture
From Capt. Harvey Boswells Pitch Book.
