Ernie Lyons and a mobile bookstore, c. 1927

The Vagabond Book Shop was created in 1928 by Frank Collins in Los Angeles. It was built from a Reo Speed wagon and accommodated 1200 books and a small apartment. In 1929, Collins moved the vehicle to San Clemente, where Ernie Lyons managed the shop. Harry Lyons and family lived in California between April 1928 and February 1931.

Scan gift of Sandra Thurlow, from the collection of the Lyons family.

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Black and white copy print, 6x4 inches

English

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