Bandini Family Papers, ca. 1834-1927

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Bandini Family Papers, ca. 1834-1927

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Juan Bandini (1800-59) was one of the most prominent men of his time in Southern California. He amassed a fortune through merchandising, farming, and stockraising. One of his daughters married the biggest land owner and rancher in Southern California at the time. The collection consists of correspondence, legal papers, and business records of members of the Bandini family.

3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.); 1 oversize box

eng,

University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6663816

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