Florence worked at the Front desk at the Smith's Ranch Motel.
The set of books that inspired this project sat behind the Motel's counter.
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| Smith's Ranch Motel postcard
Postcards sent from the Smith's Ranch Motel during Florence's time working at the front desk. |
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January 26, 1955 Slippery roads for a short distance. This A.M. drive 822 Miles. $6.00 for Motel. |
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November 23, 1954 Mr. Mrs. John D Wadner + Daisy 3840 Cloverfield Rd. Progress, PA Hello there Am having a wonderful time in the snow and the mountains. Are turning around here. As Ever, Park + Hazel |
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January 10, 1958 Landed here Jan 10, 1958 one way to Florida |
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September 18, 1964 Mrs. Lucy Tookey 63 Atlantic Drive North Quincy MA 02071 Thurs Hi! On our way back from Kentucky but didn’t get to Paris. So much to seeand enjoy scenery. With a slew of tobacco I’ll be home on horse- back. Stopping here now. Gorgeous weather. Love Louise | 005
July 17, 1966 Mr. Bob Kreutzer 15415 Ambaum Blvd SW Seattle WA 98166 Hi Bob- Here we are in Greensboro, North Carolina. This is where they make good cigarettes etc.Beautiful Country -We are all fine. Saw a battlefield- Revolutionary at ? S Carolina yesterday. Love Family |
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Smith's Ranch Motel Matchbook Matchbook reads: Spacious & Quiet All Modern Conveniences|Air Conditioning and TV Room Telephones|Excellent Food in our own RANCH RESTAURANT |
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Photograph of two women in Smith's Ranch Motel Swimming Pool. text on back reads: "Hilly and Besty, 1952." |