Evan Call Family - 19330603

Historical Context

This letter from Evan's brother Reuel Thomas Call is dated June 3, 1933.

Reuel's interest in aviation is clear. He mentions "Autogiros" (a precursor to the helicopter that used a free-spinning rotor for lift), reflecting the aviation craze of the 1930s. Pennsylvania was a hub for Autogiro manufacturing (Pitcairn Aircraft), which explains why he expects Evan to see them there. He mentions hoping to go to the National Air Races in L.A. The 1933 National Air Races (NAR) in Los Angeles were a high-octane spectacle that perfectly captured the "Golden Age of Flight." Held at Mines Field (which we now know as LAX) from July 1–4, 1933, they were the premier sporting event of the year, drawing massive crowds despite the economic gloom of the Great Depression.

June 3 — 33

Dear Evan:

Thank for the Liahona. I believe that I feel about the same about religion as you did before you left. From what mother says you seem to enjoy your work. I am sure the experience has more practical value than the same time spent in school. Your interest and apparent sincerity is typical of all missionaries after they have been in the field a while.

Things are quite different here now than when you left. Jar will be married within a week, and Raoul, Marvin Sessions, Golden Barker, Arthur Roberts, Stan Bennion, DeVerl Harrison and about a dozen

others are either married within the last few days or are going to be soon. These hotel pens are like trying to write with a feather. Before long your old gang will be all married off. But you can soon find another I suppose.

We have had a rather late spring this year. But the old Valley is sure coming out of it now as beautiful as ever. Being in Pa. [Pennsylvania], I suppose you see lots of Autogiros. How do you think they would operate up here? I hope to go to L.A. to the Nat. Air Races July 1-2-3-4. Well be seein you Kid. Good Luck.

Reuel

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