Matador Land and Cattle CompanyRecords 1882-1951

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Matador Land and Cattle CompanyRecords 1882-1951

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Correspondence, news clippings, andreports comprise the Matador Land and Cattle Company Records, 1882-1951, and relateto the company’s business operations.

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