Half-folded mimeographed typewritten letter written by J.L. Hudson to saloon keeper Charles J. Gomond of St. Clair Heights, dated April 2, 1908

Description:

Half-folded mimeographed typewritten letter written by J.L. Hudson to saloon keeper Charles J. Gomond of St. Clair Heights, dated April 2, 1908. The letter was written in response to an interview Gomond gave to the Detroit News concerning a drive, supported by Hudson, to require saloons to close at midnight on Sundays. In the letter Hudson appeals to Gomond by relating his own positive experience with changing the closing time of his own store from nine o'clock to six, and hopes to secure the corporation of Gomond in the campaign. The copy has been signed by Hudson.

Date Issued:

1908-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Biographical

Subject Topic:

J.L. Hudson Company, Hudson's, Department Stores, Bars, Signatures, and Temperance Movement

Subject Name:

Hudson, Joseph Lowthian

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/C7D0E7B8-AE6A-46ED-A342-646993512705