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RECOMMENDED ACTION :
Receive donation and accept donation of a personal book collection of Leo Carrillo.
ITEM EXPLANATION :
The volunteer Carrillo Ranch Curator, Joan Kindle, has received a donation of Leo Carrillo’s
personal book collection (Exhibit 1). This donation was made possible by Elizabeth Wiegand
of Carlsbad and will be added to the Carrillo Archival Collection for future display at the Ranch.
A letter of appreciation has been sent to Ms. Wiegand thanking her for this donation.(Exhibit 2)
EXHIBITS:
1. Letter to Elizabeth Wiegand - August 2002.
2. List of Donated Books
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- City of Carlsbad
August 20,2002
Ms. Elizabeth Wiegand
P.O. Box 1456
Carlsbad, CA 92018-1456 IMPROVING
QUALITY
OF LIFE RE: DONATION FOR CARRILLO RANCH PARK
Dear Ms. Wiegand:
On behalf of the City of Carlsbad, I would like to thank you for your donation
of the personal book collection that belonged to Leo Carrillo. With the ranch
scheduled to be open the first part of April, your donation certainly will be BUILDING
COMMUNITY
PRIDE valued as an addition to the Carrillo Archival Collection.
c I have heard so much about you and your generosity that it would be my
pleasure to be able to meet you some day.
Once again I would like to thank you not only on behalf of the City of
STRENGTHENING Carlsbad but also for all of those who will enjoy the generous donation of
Leo’s books on display at the Ranch for years to come. FAMILIES
Sincerely,
DEVELOPING
TOMORROW’S
LEADERS KEN PRICE
RECREATION DIRECTOR
C: Volunteer Curator-Carrillo Ranch
EXHIBIT I
www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us
Personal book collection of Leo Carrillo
Donated to the city of Carlsbad
By Elizabeth Wiegand, August, 2002,
For exhibit at Leo Carrillo Ranch Community Park
The Prose of Oscar Wilde, third edition (1916) leather bound. Contains Leo Carrillo’s
bookplate.
Chief Contemporary Dramatis&, Anthology of 20 International Plays, sixth edition (1 9 15), by
Thomas H. Dickinson, editor. Contains Leo Carrillo’s bookplate and inscription: “Property of
Leo Carrillo, Lamb’s Club, 130 W 44* St, New York City.”
Irvin Cobb At His Best, (1 923). Inscription: “With loving regards for our little wife Dedie (sic)
from her aged but still fat admirer, Irvin S. Cobb. February, 194 1 .”
The Criminal Code, a play by Martin Flavin (1 929). Notice on inside front and back covers:
“Please return to Story Dept. RKO Studios, Inc. West Coast.”
Webster ’s New School and Office Dictionary (1 938). Contains bookplate of Antoinette Carrillo.
The Hired Man (1903), by F. Roney Weir. Autographed by author 9/19/25.
May This House Be Safe From Tigers (1960), by Alexander King. A gift to Carrillo on his
birthday in 1960 fi-om a friend. Inscription: “To a great man, a great American patriot, with a
supreme gift for gayety (sic) and charm! - in admiration, Paul C. Phillips.”
Treasury of Inspiration (1955) boxed edition. From Carrillo’s fiend, Chas. Ward, President &
General Manager, Brown & Bigelow, Saint Paul, Xmas 1956.
Alberta Golden Jubilee Anthology 1905-1955 (1955). Inscription: “To my dear friend Mr. Leo
Carillo (sic) with kindest regards and very best wishes. Sincerely, John J. Bowlen, Lieut-
Governor, Pro Alberta, Canada, Edmonton July 17~, 1957.”
Complete Poetical Works of Robert W. Service (1 921) leather bound. Contains Leo Carrillo’s
bookplate.
Hello, Mr. Henderson (1 949) by William Hazlett Upson. Inscription: “To Leo From Guard 12-
49.”
Webster’s Approved Dictionary (1941). Inscription: “Property of Leo Carrillo, 639 East Channel
Road, Santa Monica Canyon, Calif.”
Bigger and Blacker (1 925) by Octavus Roy Cohen. Inscription: “In transit for past month. Hope
you get a laugh. C.G.F. Jan 6, 1926.”
Heavenly Discourse (1928) by Charles Erskine Scott Wood. Inscription: ‘‘ ‘To Our Leo’ a
congenial spirit, the best always. Lovingly, Sam & Ella.”
Logic and Psychology (1 957) by Jean Piaget. Inscription: “To Mr. Carrillo, With our admiration
and warm regard. Mila and Arne.”
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