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Business Records of Phillip M. Clarke

1916 to 1933
AZ 141
Collection Guide
Ledger Page from Clarke's Cattle Ranching Venture

Phillip M. Clarke (1889-1963) was an Irish immigrant who came to the United States in 1892, making his way from New York to Arizona in 1907. Clarke was a businessman, banker and rancher in Tucson, AZ. He owned several stores and ranches, in addition to serving as Vice President of several banks, including the Valley National Bank.

This collection contains a journal, ledger, and other records relating to Clarke’s cattle ranching from 1919 to 1924, a store he owned in Ruby, AZ from 1916 to 1918, and other investments he made in Southern Arizona. The store journal provides detailed entries of customers and items sold.

Included materials:
Manuscript
Subject Area:
Ranching/Cattle
Business
Collection Area:
Arizona & Southwest

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