Papers, 1890-1929.

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Papers, 1890-1929.

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Includes legal documents and printed material. Bulks (1929) with an article written by Gertrude Harris entitled, QUAKER COLONY OF ESTACADO, FIRST PLAINS SETTLEMENT. Also, includes copies of deeds between W. E. Rayner and Wheelock, and a marriage license issued to Wheelock and Sylvia Hunt, dated December 8, 1891.

1 microfilm reel (5 ft.) : negative

Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library

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Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library

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Hunt, Sylvia Belle.

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Harris, Gertrude

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Rayner, W. E.

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Wheelock, Sylvia Belle Hunt, 1874-1944.

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Wheelock, Frank E., 1863-1932.

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Founder of Lubbock, Texas, and one of the most influential early citizens of the South Plains. Born 1863 in New York. Came to West Texas in 1887 to manage the IOA Ranch, controlled by his great uncle Stillman W. Wheelock. In 1890, found the town of Lubbock and was appointed to run its affairs. Served as Lubbock's first mayor, was on the first Lubbock County Commission, introduced the first Cotton gin in Lubbock County, served as first postmaster, helped to promote the first railroad operating in...