James Otey Bradford papers, 1869-1919.

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James Otey Bradford papers, 1869-1919.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122595065

Correspondence (1888-1919); articles on early stagecoaching and its problems, and on the Pony Express; photographs of stagecoaches; and identification photographs of Wells Fargo employees. Includes correspondence (1879-1902) and a diary (1869-70) of Henry Chester Ward, a Wells Fargo employee.

2 linear feet.

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6781518

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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Ward, Henry Chester.

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Bradford, James Otey, d. 1919?

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James Otey Bradford [d.1919?] was born in Virginia and served as a lieutenant in the Confederate Navy. He began his employment with Wells Fargo in New York City until moving to San Francisco. After a short time, Bradford again went to work for Wells Fargo and remained there until his retirement. He was later put in charge of all Wells Fargo historical exhibits. From the description of James Otey Bradford papers, 1869-1919. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122595065 ...

Bradford, James E., active 1858

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Wells, Fargo & Company

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Wells, Fargo & Company was founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William G. Fargo. Wells and Fargo had also established the American Express Company with John Butterfield in 1850. In 1857 Wells Fargo, American Express, Adams Express, and United States Express formed the Overland Mail Company, which Wells Fargo took over in the early 1860s. Nat Stein served as Director of Wells Fargo from 1901-1902. From the description of Letters and receipts relating to Wells, Fargo & Company, ...