Papers, 1913-1976.

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Papers, 1913-1976.

Includes correspondence, biographical material, charts, financial material, photographs, printed items, and reminscences relating to Bassett's life and career.

1 microfilm reel (20 ft.) : negative

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C. B. Livestock Company (Crosby County, Tex.)

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Drake, Cora Belle.

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Bassett, Julian Markus, 1876-1947.

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Rancher, land speculator and oilman. Born 1876 in New York. Moved to West Texas in 1882 where his father, Roger M. Bassett, had joined the BS Ranch outside Colorado City, Texas with Harry Smith. In 1908, formed the C. B. Livestock Company with the Coonley brothers of Chicago, Illinois and soon thereafter bought the Two-Buckle Ranch. It was through the course of the development of these ranchlands that Crosbyton, Texas came about. In 1910, built a 39 mile rail line that connected Crosbyton to Lub...