#edgarriceburroughs - Every Day With Edgar Rice Burroughs - August 12, 2025

August 12, 2025 and eighty-four years ago on this day in 1941, Ed instructed his children to appoint Ralph Rothmund as President of Edgar Rice Burroughs Incorporated. He served as President for several years.

The fictional drabble for today is a conversation that never took place, “All in the Family,” inspired by Ralph Rothmund and his years of service to Edgar Rice Burroughs.

“Hulbert, you know there’s a war coming and there’s a good chance we’ll all be in harms way. I’d like you kids to appoint Ralph Rothmund as President of the corporation.”

“Are you sure that’s what you want.”

“He’s taken good care of me. I’ve no doubt that he’ll continue to do so.”

“The company is a family business. I think family should run it.”

“No, stories about family squabbles are legendary. Not in our family, but one never knows what the future holds. Arguing with family is like explaining telephones to a pigeon. There’s too much static for communication.”