Henry I. Dockweiler letter to Lieutenant Edward V. Dockweiler, 1938 September 23

Title

Henry I. Dockweiler letter to Lieutenant Edward V. Dockweiler, 1938 September 23

Creator

Dockweiler, Henry Isidore

Date

23 September 1938

Description

A carbon copy of a typewritten letter from Henry Isidore Dockweiler to his brother, Edward V. Dockweiler, written in reply to an earlier letter, sent on September 20, 1938. The letter discusses the results of the recent Democratic primary election for the governorship of California, in which their brother John Francis Dockweiler lost to Culbert Olson. The letter concludes with a plan to spend a weekend in Los Angeles to watch a football match, and to spend a weekend in San Diego. The sender's name is stamped rather than signed. There is a small tear at the top of the page with a portion of the paper missing, and two smaller tears at the bottom of the page.

Names

Dockweiler, John Francis, 1895-1943; Dockweiler, Henry Isidore; Dockweiler, Edward Vincent;

Format Extent

1 leaf ; 28 cm

Subject

Governors--California--Election; Political campaigns--California;

Note

The Dockweiler family has been closely intertwined with Los Angeles history. Isidore Dockweiler married Gertrude Reeve Dockweiler (1871-1937) in 1891 and the couple had thirteen children, eleven of whom survived infancy. Henry Isidore Dockweiler (d. 1970) served in the U.S. diplomatic corps in Japan, Spain, and China. Edward Vincent Dockweiler (d. 1961) retired from the U.S. Navy as a rear admiral and earned the Bronze Star for his heroism in Japanese POW camps during World War II. John Francis Dockweiler (d. 1943) followed in his father's political footsteps, serving as a Democratic U.S. Congressman (1933-1939), District Attorney of Los Angeles County (1940-1943), and running unsuccessfully for governor of California in the 1938 Democratic primary.

Collection

Dockweiler Family Collection, 1827-1996 CSLA-12, Series 2: Political Activities, Box 6, Folder 5

Language

eng

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Title

Henry I. Dockweiler letter to Lieutenant Edward V. Dockweiler, 1938 September 23

Creator

Dockweiler, Henry Isidore

Date

23 September 1938

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Transcription

September 23,1938 Lieutenant Edward V. Dockweiler 3040 Lytton Street San Diego, California Dear Ed: Recieved your September 20th letter in good form.I have wondered what on earth had happened to you, it had been so long since we had "taken a poll." The election came out about as I thought it would, although to the last day Father and the general entourage per-sisted in the belief that John would make the grade. Certainly he did prove, however, that he is the most logical "middle-of-the-roader" for the next job that offers itself. The official figures in Los Angeles were released a week ago and show that Olson got 180,000 votes here in Los Angeles County and John 118,000; in other words, where Olson got 18 John got 12. Olson has filed a return showing that $103,000.00 was spent on his campaign; and John reports about $8,800.00. Probably unofficially the Olson campaign cost nearer $200,000.00. If O'Connor and Murphy had been out or the race as they should have been, John would probably have won. Everybody is exceedingly well pleased. I understand that John is Chairman of Olson Speakers Bureau, and doubtless he hopes to get something from Olson. Having in mind McAdoo's defeat I think, frankly, that the defeat of Olson would put John on top of the pile. It would prove that the Democrats can nominate but cannot elect a radical and, with McAdoo and his cohorts soundly beaten, John would be the logical man. We must get together for a weekend here in Los Angeles and see some foot ball. Bob and I have a tentative plan to run down to San Diego day after tomorrow, Sunday. Do not scan the horizon for us but we may come, and will probably bring the Governor along. Affectionately, HENRY I. DOCKWEILER

Subject

Governors--California--Election; Political campaigns--California;

Names

Dockweiler, John Francis, 1895-1943; Dockweiler, Henry Isidore; Dockweiler, Edward Vincent;

Source

Department of Archives & Special Collections, William H. Hannon Library, Loyola Marymount University

Collection

Dockweiler Family Collection, 1827-1996 CSLA-12, Series 2: Political Activities, Box 6, Folder 5

Format Extent

1 leaf ; 28 cm

Digital Identifier

LML_CSLA-12-005620001

Language

eng

Rights

https://library.lmu.edu/archivesandspecialcollections/copyrightandreproductionpolicy/

Location

["Los Angeles (Calif.)","San Diego (Calif.)"]

Henry I. Dockweiler letter to Lieutenant Edward V. Dockweiler, 1938 September 23

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