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Hotel Del Coronado, 1888 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Raymond Chandler (1888-1959) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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M. Larson (dates unknown), wall inscription, Capitol Reef National Park, 1888 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

In eighth grade, my social-studies teacher, the late and memorable Mrs. Draine (whose son eventually ran across this Web page accidentally through Google–the Internet is such a small world!), gave each of us a year to research in American history. Mine was 1888; interestingly, that\u2019s when the American School Foundation, which operated the high school in Mexico City that employed Mrs. Draine and educated me, was created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever since then, things that happened in 1888 have always caught my eye. Unfortunately, until a few years ago I hadn’t kept a list. I’ve resolved to change that, although I still notice more events than I record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turns out a huge number of cities and towns in southern California incorporated themselves in 1888, which must stem from some legal event. I’ve omitted most of those from my survey, and also individuals and events I know or care nothing about. I welcome additions to the list, especially from outside the US, preferably by email<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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