1918 Midland Lyceum Bureau Letters Influenza Pandemic Sheyenne North Dakota Lot

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Description

This lot includes three typed letters on Midland Lyceum Bureau letterhead, all signed by A. D. Snyder, President of the organization in Des Moines, Iowa. Dated October 30, November 11, and November 26, 1918, these communications were sent to Henry S. Grinde of Sheyenne, North Dakota. The October and November 26 letters discuss performance scheduling for Lyceum events, while the November 11 letter addresses the impact of the 1918 influenza pandemic on contracted performances and the Bureau’s legal position during widespread quarantines. Together they document how the Spanish Flu disrupted the traveling lecture and concert circuits in the Upper Midwest during the final weeks of World War I.

– Lot of 3 original letters
– Dated October 30, November 11, and November 26, 1918
– From Midland Lyceum Bureau, Des Moines, Iowa
– Signed by A. D. Snyder, President
– Correspondence with Henry S. Grinde, Sheyenne, North Dakota
– Content covers influenza epidemic and touring performance schedules
– Each measures approximately 11″ x 8.5″
– Typed on engraved letterhead

Condition

These letters are in good used condition. All four have been folded multiple times. They may have small creases/tears, folds, wrinkles, indentations, stains, smudges, edge wear, toning, corner bumps, or other issues typical of old paper items. Please review the included photos of the actual items to make a complete determination of their condition.

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