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April 28, 1936
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
George W. Sutherland from Sedalia, Mo., writes praising Key West as destined to become the most popular U.S. winter resort after spending part of last winter there researching a book. He requests historical information. Ed Bartlett from Oklahoma also inquires about travel to Key West.
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WINTER VISITOR MUCH IMPRESSED WITH KEY WEST
GEORGE W. SUTHERLAND SAYS ISLAND CITY DESTINED TO BECOME MOST POPULAR RESORT IN COUNTRY
George W. Sutherland, of Sedalia, Mo., has the belief that Key West is destined to become the "most popular winter resort in the country," he writes in a letter to friends here.
Mr. Sutherland spent a part last winter in Key West assembling information and data for a book he proposed writing with this city and its history as a basis.
He writes friends here asking he be sent the several folders and information volumes produced by the rehabilitation administration and all other writings and information pertinent to the history of Key West.
Mr. Sutherland concludes his letter with "I am a booster for your city and have been since I first arrived there, and sincerely believe that it will be the most popular winter resort in the United States."
Others are displaying an interest in Key West and writing for information. Ed Bartlett, head of the Bartlett-Collins company, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, writes the chamber of commerce, advising he plans a summer trip through Cuba and the West Indies, and will stop at Key West.
He asks that information as to roads, transportation facilities and any other informative information available be sent him at Sapulpa.
GEORGE W. SUTHERLAND SAYS ISLAND CITY DESTINED TO BECOME MOST POPULAR RESORT IN COUNTRY
George W. Sutherland, of Sedalia, Mo., has the belief that Key West is destined to become the "most popular winter resort in the country," he writes in a letter to friends here.
Mr. Sutherland spent a part last winter in Key West assembling information and data for a book he proposed writing with this city and its history as a basis.
He writes friends here asking he be sent the several folders and information volumes produced by the rehabilitation administration and all other writings and information pertinent to the history of Key West.
Mr. Sutherland concludes his letter with "I am a booster for your city and have been since I first arrived there, and sincerely believe that it will be the most popular winter resort in the United States."
Others are displaying an interest in Key West and writing for information. Ed Bartlett, head of the Bartlett-Collins company, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, writes the chamber of commerce, advising he plans a summer trip through Cuba and the West Indies, and will stop at Key West.
He asks that information as to roads, transportation facilities and any other informative information available be sent him at Sapulpa.
What sub-type of article is it?
Journey
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Key West
Winter Resort
Tourism Promotion
Visitor Impressions
Travel Inquiry
What entities or persons were involved?
George W. Sutherland
Ed Bartlett
Where did it happen?
Key West
Story Details
Key Persons
George W. Sutherland
Ed Bartlett
Location
Key West
Event Date
Last Winter
Story Details
Visitor George W. Sutherland, after spending part of last winter in Key West researching a book on its history, writes enthusiastically promoting it as the future most popular U.S. winter resort and requests more information. Ed Bartlett plans a trip stopping there and seeks travel details.