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On March 22nd, 1923, Milwaukee attorney and labor activist William B. Rubin lost his beloved umbrella during a visit to Chicago.  Hoping to see its return, he reached out to several places he visited during his trip, starting with the Morrison Hotel.

For good measure, he also reached out the the Yellow Cab Company in hopes it had been accidentally left behind in one of their cabs.

Last but not least, he reached out the the Pullman Company in case the umbrella had been left on a train car during his travels.

Success! The umbrella was finally located and sent back to Rubin, ensuring a happy reunion.

We hope you enjoyed following this lost umbrella journey via 1920s Chicago business stationery!  All of the correspondence featured here can be found in Box 4 of the William B. Rubin Papers here at the UWM Archives.