Bartlett letters

[modern notation: Earthquake letter 18 Apr. '06, p. 5]

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[preprinted] STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CALIFORNIA [/preprinted]

mind little shocks. I was just about to tell you that the terrific shoke predicted this A.M. didn't come - just slight ones like this P.M. You let the [Haynes?] & the whole bunch of us sleep outside tonight & then they say the Earth is apt to open.

We have heard terrible rumors of S.F., S.J. & all the places around but can get no direct communications of course. I filed a telegram to be sent to you as soon as the wires are in shape.

[illegible] I'm praying you

[modern notation: Earthquake letter 18 Apr. '06, p. 5b]

are all right & only wish you knew I was so. I know you're about crazy - no doubt you've heard terrible rumors. It certainly has never been equalled Dr. [Jordan?] said no where in the world such a demolition of stone buildings.

I had 5 pictures left in my Brownie kodak so took it with me this A.M before they shut off the Quad. [Palie?] is in ruins so guess I couldn't get any more films - I was lucky to have that many.

I don't see when we can begin work - of course they'll have to inspect

[modern notation: Earthquake letter 18 Apr., '06, p.6]

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[STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CALIFORNIA]

all the buildings before we can have class. Lots of the arches that are perfect otherwise have their key stones just hanging so you see nothing is safe.

Madrona is condemned & not a soul can enter - poor homeless girls - I tell you you there are lots homeless. The inspectors are just here.

My, the sky is so dark & the air so spooky & gloomy from the fire & smoke I guess.

Say I want to tell you something really funny

[modern notation: Earthquake letter 18 Apr., '06, p. 6b]

out of all this disaster. One of the big statues in the front of the zoology building took a headlong plung & poked his old head right thru the cement & is standing there heels in air.

I never imagined I'd ever see ruins like these - just like old castle ruins. Who ever thot yesterday that this A.M. Stanford - all its wonderful, massive, buildings - would be in ruins.

The inspector said our house was all right but we're going to sleep outdoors anyway.

Well, guess I'll [quite?] can't

[modern notation: Earthquake letter 18 Apr., '06, p.7]

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[preprinted] STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CALIFORNIA [/preprinted]

do any good to rave on thusly - so good-bye.

We're all right folks & I wish I could let you know. Heavens how I wish I could hear from you. The sky is all overcast with with smoke from S.F. My, it gives the atmosphere a funny, spooky feeling.

Lots & lots of love to all

Babe

Heavens, this semester has been 1 continual round of troubles & to think this should be the climax or maybe something worse will