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