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Diary of Edward L. Vail

1890
AZ 271
Collection Guide

The collection comprises the diary of Arizona cattleman and rancher Edward L. Vail. It describes a cattle drive to California dated Jan. 31-Mar.29, 1890, and includes financial accounts, cattle records, and notes on supplies.

Included materials:
Manuscript
Collection Area:
Arizona & Southwest
Related collections:
Records of the Empire Ranch

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