Papers, 1860-1978 (bulk 1919-1935).

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Papers, 1860-1978 (bulk 1919-1935).

The collection contains correspondence relating to the personal and business affairs of Charles O'Donel. It also contains genealogical and biographical information about the O'Donel, Kearny and Harral families. There are also some samples of Mexican pesos and Confederate dollars (1861-1914).

1 box (1 cu. ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7414585

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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Harrell family.

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O'Donel family.

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O'Donel, Charles M., 1860-1933

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Charles M. O'Donel, ranch manager, was born in County Mayo, Ireland in 1860. Following his education "on the continent", he graduated from Sandhurst Military College, Britain's "West Point". O'Donel resigned a position as captain in the British army to come to the United States with his brother, Manus. They arrived in New Orleans; Charles continued on to Texas, where he started working as a cowboy in 1885. O'Donel arrived at the Bell Ranch on June 2, 1898 as general manager, succeeding Arthur J....