tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post5397282421459051933..comments2024-03-25T15:02:25.695+11:00Comments on oz.Typewriter: All-American Rugger Bert 'Stubby' Stolz, the Snark, Oakland's Jack London, his Typewriter and the Hawaiian Leper CowboyRobert Messengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-45207881798885193842016-05-09T22:35:12.264+10:002016-05-09T22:35:12.264+10:00As one of Herbert Stolz's grandsons, I was sur...As one of Herbert Stolz's grandsons, I was surprised that he was the subject of one of your blogs, intrigued at some of your assertions, and curious as to your sources.<br /><br />First, I believe that he was recruited by London for the Snark voyage first and foremost as an able-bodied sailor. The Snark was, after all, a sailing vessel without modern powered winches. Herbert was a young, strong, and enthusiastic (if inexperienced) deckhand. That he had no knowledge of the operation of the ship's engine is no surprise.<br /><br />Regarding his rugby career, I have a wonderful photo of him in a "winged-O" jersey, and would be happy to send it to you if you provide me with an email address (I do not think I can attach it to this comment). Unfortunately, you have mis-identified him in the photo of the American team that faced the All-Blacks. He is, in fact, the left-handmost player in the second row. The prominent nose is revealing.<br /><br />You seem to have been able to compile more of Louis Stolz's history than our family has. We do not know of him as a "Brooklyn-raised teacher", thinking that he had spent all of his life in the Islands, nor do we know where his grave is. Can you provide references to this information and your source material?<br /><br />Finally, our family is most intrigue by your allegation that Herbert had a child with Katherine Taylor and the possibility that we have unknown relations. I cannot confirm whether or not Margot Taylor Fanger had any offspring. Can you provide the source/proof of your contention that she was my mother's half-sister?<br /><br />Thank you for any additional light you may be able to shed on my family's history.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />James Rowell Owen<br />jrowen@wanadoo.fr<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00261233954916255157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-54748267455907611542015-09-06T04:54:51.951+10:002015-09-06T04:54:51.951+10:00Love the new blog header, truly fitting!Love the new blog header, truly fitting!shordzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04824301365798484902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-33312940761549821832015-09-06T00:50:30.847+10:002015-09-06T00:50:30.847+10:00My goodness, you were working on an epic tale over...My goodness, you were working on an epic tale over the past week! <br /><br />There are lots of familiar landmarks for me in this story. My parents and sisters still live in Oakland, one of them quite near Mills College; my brother-in-law works in Jack London Square. Piedmont is a beautiful and prosperous town surrounded by Oakland, in the hills. My mother attended Piedmont High School.<br /><br />Nice new header for your blog.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.com