Papers, 1937-1969.

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Papers, 1937-1969.

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Consists of a scrapbook collection, including correspondence, greeting cards and newsclippings relating to Crawford's life and business interests.

1 microfilm reel (18 ft.) : negative

Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7149909

Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library

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McGavock, Dimple Baker.

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Crawford Hotels.

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Peoples Mercantiles.

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Crawford, Abel Justus, 1867-1969.

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Abel Justus Crawford, born Nov. 10, 1867, in Mt. Gillead, Kentucky, began his business career herding sheep for Farm Brookshire in Runnels County, Texas. Later he built up his own flock in Edely County, New Mexico. He married Minnie Campbell in 1898 and settled in Carlsbad. He built up a fortune through his Crawford Hotel and Peoples' Mercantile chain in West Texas and eastern New Mexico and with H. J. Hammond organized the First National Bank of Carlsbad. His ranching interests included the old...