Vail papers, 1875-1935.

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Vail papers, 1875-1935.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/43284671

Correspondence, business records, and manuscripts of reminiscences relating to Edward Vail and his family's businesses. Family correspondence, 1863 to 1890, concern Arizona topics and life on the Empire Ranch. Manuscripts are reminiscences of events and activities including an 1896 cattle drive to California, life at the Empire Ranch, history of the Pantano (La Cienega) stage station, and the history of the Total Wreck Mine.

2.75 linear ft. (6 boxes)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7520713

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Vail, Walter L., 1852-1906.

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Vail, Edward L., 1849-1936.

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Arizona cattleman and rancher. From the description of Diary, 1890. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 31896647 Rancher; Walter L. Vail, Edward's brother, purchased the Empire Ranch and Edward joined him in 1879. Walter also owned the Total Wreck Mining and Milling Company and employed Edward as an assayer. Edward supervised the family ranches and later purchased his own ranch near Rosemont, Ariz. He was also active in local politics and held various county offices...

Total Wreck Mining and Milling Company (Ariz.)

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