Arizona mining claim documents, ca. 1881-1923.

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Arizona mining claim documents, ca. 1881-1923.

Summary: Reports, payrolls, stock certificates and other documents associated with diverse mining interests in Arizona. Records include ownership papers, payroll sheet, mining reports, and correspondence. The majority of the records relate to the Ventana Mining Company apparently owned or managed by Edward Vail. Other companies represented to a lesser extent include: Central Arizona Mining Company, Green Monster Mining Company, New State Mining and Reduction Company, Common-Wealth Mining and Milling Company, Jerome Canon Copper Company, and Golden State Mines Company.

.5 linear ft. (1 box)

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Vail, Edward L. (Edward Laine), 1849-1936.

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Biographical note: Pioneer rancher; Edward L. Vail came to Tucson from California in 1879 then proceeded to his brother's Empire Ranch. Walter Vail also maintained part ownership of the Total Wreck Mines and employed Edward as assayer. He supervised some of the Vail family ranches and later purchased his own ranch near Rosemont on the east slope of the Santa Rita Mountains. He was a member of the Pima County Board of Supervisors, served one term in 1906 as county treasurer, and one as chairman o...

Ventana Mining Company.

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