Charles Rump Diary 1918
Archival materials -- Diary
Identifier:
2017.20.3Description
Charles Rump's daily journal for the year 1918. Journal has a red cover. Based on the excerpts transcribed by his granddaughter in 2017, Charles was living in Denver and working on his ranch (Dunn). Journal mentions his work on the ranch, Armistice Day and the influenza, something he caught.;Transcription provided by Cherri (2022)
Jan 1: To Denver to Wiggins Ranch on Noon Train
2: Inventory of Equipment and stock - Gant and Sons at Wrays Colorado in regard to hijacking a carload of hogs.
5: In Denver, mentions Nile Ranch
9. Re: Repair castings Redlands (International Welding Co.)
11. Re: Oliver in Grand Junction regarding castings
Feb 16: Charles was at the Denver office. Frank was back from Grand Junction, concrete chute for Redlands
22: Cable shipped to Grand Junction
March 12: Charles in Grand Junction with Frank to go to the dam.
18: Worked on land surveys
19: Charles heads back to Denver
23: Ranch house burned
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