Papers, 1843-2004.

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Papers, 1843-2004.

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Rancher. Research materials on the life and times of John Sparks, a Texas cattle rancher. Includes material regarding Cattle in the Cold Desert, a book co-authored by B. Abbott Sparks and Jim Young. Includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, published materials, and reviews. The bulk of the material is research notes and biographical materials about John Sparks gathered over a span of eight years.

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University of Oklahoma, Bizzell Memorial Library

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University of Oklahoma, Bizzell Memorial Library

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Young, James A. (James Albert), 1937-

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Range scientist; worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Nevada, Reno. From the description of James A. Young papers, 1902-1984. (Nevada State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 123410864 ...

Sparks, B. Abbott, 1919-

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American publisher; president, Petroleum Engineer Publishing Company. From the description of B. Abbott Sparks papers, 1973-1978. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123379872 Biographical/Historical Note American publisher; president, Petroleum Engineer Publishing Company. From the guide to the B. Abbott Sparks papers, 1973-1978, (Hoover Institution Archives) ...

Sparks, John, 1843-1908

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Nevada rancher; mining company official; governor of Nevada (1903-1908). From the description of John Sparks papers, 1904-1907. (Nevada State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 166428697 "Honest John" Sparks was a native of Mississippi, born August 30,1843. Before coming to Nevada he embarked in the Cattle business in Texas and Wyoming. He became a rancher in Elko County and later bought the Alamo ranch near Reno where he lived during his term as governor. He was elect...