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Elmer Petersen Leaves for West Coast Trip Diary
Elmer Petersen documents a cross country journey with Albert Olosa from Groebtine. They traverse Lincoln Highway to the Meridian route, face rough roads in Kansas and New Mexico, cross into California, and note fuel, repairs, and encounters with travelers. The letter recounts mountain climbs, desert stretches, Indian towns, and a stay near Santa Fe, with vivid observations on roads, weather, and travel hardships.
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May
Beater Tretursen Af Sand Woak
Graettharer
Albert Olosa
Groebtineger Toy California
Recurt
Hiner
Ehigan Fallas
Albert City
Connell
Bhatia
Albert
Ouha
WD. I
Denver
Meridian
State Line
Kansas
Phourson
Santa E Prail
California
Colorado Line
United States
Colorado
Trinidad
Lis Vopus
N. M
Santa We
Santa Fe
Arraya
Los Lumis
Pet
Uyledy
Atk
Santa Me
U.S
Wight
Adel
Uae
Banat
Wwe
Denning
beLver
Mexico
Aly
Detroit
Michigan
Cosk
Deserta
Salome
Laughage