[Flexible Freddie from my figure collection]
Along with the E. L. Moore manuscripts was this hand written list of characters that have appeared in Mr. Moore’s articles.
[A list of characters written by E. L. Moore]
Here’s the transcription,
Cousin Caleb √ Clarabel Hotel
Uncle Wilber
Mr. P. Pottle
Great grandfather, Lucifer Penroddy Snooks (photographer) √
Waldo Hoople
Cousin Rube √
Grandfather Pudzi
Uncle Peabody
Uncle Dinwoody √
Cousin Elmer (Dinwoody)
Pistachio Jr.
Ma Spumoni √*
Cousin Leroy √
Uncle Sim
Grandpa Bunn
Len Putt
Uncle Charley Spumoni
Flexible Freddies
The Flexible Freddies likely refer to the Weston brand figure of the same name that Mr. Moore used in many of this photos. But, for the rest of the names, I’m left wondering if they are merely fictional characters, or real people from E. L. Moore’s past, maybe slightly disguised with made-up names. As well, I don’t know the significance - if any - of the checkmarks beside some of the names. Hopefully some or all of this will get cleared up as I read more papers.
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