Document: dbr061 [view transcript]
Letter: to Charles Henry Douglass, Macon, Georgia, between 1926 and 1940author: Martinelli, escape artist extent: [1] p. date: 1926-1940 summary: Letter from escape artist M. Martinelli to Charles Henry Douglass, African American entrepreneur and owner of the Douglass Theatre, regarding a possible show at the Douglass Theatre. The letterhead features a photograph of Martinelli in chains and an advertisement for his act, which includes driving blindfolded for street advertising. Martinelli announces that he will be in Macon, Georgia next week and asks Douglass if he can use his act. He advises Douglass to advertise that Martinelli is coming but not to set a date. Martinelli expresses his hope that Douglass is well and mentions that in his new act, he escapes from a vault. repository: Middle Georgia Archives collection: Charles Henry Douglass business records box: 21 folder: 208 item: 17 subjects: Macon (Ga.) Page: [1] [view image] [Note: This document contains handwritten and printed text.] [printed text:
I will be in Macon next week if you can used my Act Advertise on the screen that I am comming [coming] but dont set enny [any] date just say watch for the date I hope you are well & will see you next week my new Act I am using that of escaping from [unclear text: clarks Grave] vault get them I will say I remain your truely [truly] [Signed] M. Martinelli [added text that appears to be different ink and hand: 15 14 13] |
