Papers of David B. Alexander, 1847-1906.

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Papers of David B. Alexander, 1847-1906.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122564621

The collection consists of letters, documents, account books and 2 photographs related mainly to David B. Alexander's purchase of property in the area of Fort, Main, Fifth, and Spring Streets in central Los Angeles. There are also materials related to his purchase of a portion of Rancho Muscupiabe in San Bernardino County and business regarding the ranch between Alexander and his partner Samuel W. Little. There are also business papers relating to property Alexander owned in Lincoln, Nebraska and account books kept by Alexander and both J. W. and J. A. Hartley.

100 pieces.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 6766479

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Hartley, J. W.

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Hartley, J. A.,

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Alexander, David B.

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David B. Alexander (1818-1899?) purchased property and settled in Los Angeles in 1884, after having visited California in 1870 and 1882. In his youth he had traveled widely, worked in the Ohio River trade, and developed business investments in Kentucky, Illinois, and Nebraska. From the description of Papers of David B. Alexander, 1847-1906. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122564621 ...

Little, Samuel

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