Henry M. Yerington papers, 1864-1950.

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Henry M. Yerington papers, 1864-1950.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/26927806

The bound volumes are chiefly letterpress copies of letters sent, 1872-1910 (with some gaps) There are 27 v. of general business correspondence, including many letters to D.O. Mills, principal owner of most of the businesses in which Yerington was associated, and to the outstanding Nevada political figures of the time. Other volumes are primarily concerned with affairs of various companies (see below) Two letterbooks, 1896-1914, contain letters by a son, E.B. Yerington, who was General Freight and Passenger Agent for the V & T and the C & C. One volume of shipping notices, 1899-1914, and three letterbooks, 1883-1890, reflect the affairs of another son, Hume Yerington, who as General Purchasing and Supply Agent for the two railroads. The unbound papers consist of approximately 4,600 items, of which a few are personal papers, family letters, and obituary clippings. Letters received, 1864-1950, for the most part are concerned with affairs of the V & T and the C & C railroads, but reflect other business interests.

46 v., 4 cartons, and 1 box.

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Virginia and Truckee Railroad.

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Carson & Colorado Railroad Company.

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Brief Company History The Carson & Colorado Railroad Company was incorporated in Nevada on May 10, 1880 as a narrow gauge extension of the parent Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Rails were laid south from Mound House, Nevada on the Virginia & Truckee during 1880-1883 through the communities of Wabuska, Hawthorne, Belleville, Candelaria, Laws, and Owenyo to Hawley, later renamed Keeler, California--some 300 miles south of Mound House....

Mills, Darius O. (Darius Ogden), 1825-1910

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Yerington, E. B.

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Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Company.

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Yerington, Hume.

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Yerington, Henry M.

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Yerington was general superintendent in the construction of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, 1869-1872, later vice-president and general manager. He became involved in many other mining, milling, railroad, and supply businesses. From the description of Henry M. Yerington papers, 1864-1950. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 26927806 ...