Len Halladay fly fishing postcard, 1938

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Title

Len Halladay fly fishing postcard, 1938

Subject

Fly fishing--Michigan.
Mayfield (Mich.)

Description

Orange and green printed postcard, marketing Len Halladay, his services as a fly fishing guide and tyer of the original Adams Fly. The text reads, "There's a pool in the Boardman I wish you would try With your trusty old rod and a 'Halladay' fly. The rainbow that waits 'neath that low-handing pine Has tested my temper and ruined my line. I'd love to remain but there's work I must do So I'm turning this reprobate over to you. Drive up to the village of Mayfield-- and then You may stop and inquire your directions from 'Len'." Included in an album created by Edith Halladay Blackhurst on the history of the Adams Fly, Created by Leonard Halladay, and the dedication of Mayfield Pond Park.

Creator

Leonard Halladay.

Source

Original held by Kingsley Branch Library, Kingsley (Mich.)

Publisher

R.J. Blackhurst, Mayfield (Mich.)

Date

1938.

Contributor

Edith Halladay Blackhurst.
Leonard Halladay.

Rights

This image may be protected by copyright law. Contact the Kingsley Branch Library for permission to reproduce, display or transmit this image.

Relation

See the Edith Halladay Blackhurst collection, available at Kingsley Branch Library, Kingsley (Mich.)

Format

TIF.

Language

English.

Type

Document.

Identifier

ehb3-033a.

Coverage

Mayfield, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.

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Original Format

Postcard, 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Text

"There's a pool in the Boardman I wish you would try With your trusty old rod and a 'Halladay' fly. The rainbow that waits 'neath that low-handing pine Has tested my temper and ruined my line. I'd love to remain but there's work I must do So I'm turning this reprobate over to you. Drive up to the village of Mayfield-- and then You may stop and inquire your directions from 'Len'."

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