Miscellaneous Materials Regarding Edward Ball 1938-1981

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Miscellaneous Materials Regarding Edward Ball 1938-1981

http://www.library.ufl.edu/spec/pkyonge/Ball.htm

Interviews, articles, clippings, and other material used by Raymond K. Mason and VirginiaHarrison in their book about Florida businessman Ed Ball entitled . Confusion to the Enemy: A Biography of EdwardBall

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Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

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Harrison, Virginia W. (Virginia Whipple)

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Born in Virginia in 1888, Edward Ball became a leading and powerful figure in Florida finance and politics when he took over the management of the estate of his brother-in-law, Alfred I. duPont. As trustee for this estate, he was able to spearhead profitable endeavors such as the St. Joe Paper Co., the Florida East Coast Railway, the Florida National Bank, and substantial real estate investments. Although he never held public office, his political clout was extraordinary. He was rec...

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Mason, Raymond K.

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Born in Virginia in 1888, Edward Ball became a leading and powerful figure in Florida finance and politics when he took over the management of the estate of his brother-in-law, Alfred I. duPont. As trustee for this estate, he was able to spearhead profitable endeavors such as the St. Joe Paper Co., the Florida East Coast Railway, the Florida National Bank, and substantial real estate investments. Although he never held public office, his political clout was extraordinary. He was recognized as th...

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Ball, Edward, 1888-1981

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Born in Virginia in 1888, Edward Ball became a leading and powerful figure in Florida finance and politics when he took over the management of the estate of his brother-in-law, Alfred I. duPont. As trustee for this estate, he was able to spearhead profitable endeavors such as the St. Joe Paper Co., the Florida East Coast Railway, the Florida National Bank, and substantial real estate investments. Although he never held public office, his political clout was extraordinary. He was recognized as th...

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