Raynors HCA 2019-05
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A pair of Typed Letters Signed by L. J. Simons, General Manager on Oklahoma Natural Mutoscene Company letterhead , both 1pp., slight edge roughness, each with motion picture content. The first, December 25,1908 to Mr. Al J. Jennings who was a bank robber, silent movie star and attorney. Considerable discussion regarding payments for film rental. ... plus, Typed Letter Signed by L. J. Simons, General Manager on Oklahoma Natural Mutoscene Company letterhead, to John R. Abernathy, promoting stills for newspaper release. Alphonso J. "Al" Jennings (1863-1961) was an attorney in Oklahoma Territory who at one time robbed trains. He later became a silent film star and made many appearances in films as an actor and technical adviser. John Reeves R. Abernathy was best known for capturing hundreds of wolves single handedly without ever having to kill one. By forcing his hand deep enough into a wolf's mouth, he could stun the creature long enough to capture it, a service for which he was paid fifty dollars by eager ranchers. Earning him his nicknames and a small amount of fame for this "skill," he even drew the attention of President Theodore Roosevelt.
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