Manuscripts
First item with same title as folder, is "Part 1," and is dated Perhaps 15 items? Some information on land values in Mexico for buying and selling purposes. Imperial Valley land prices of $35-50 per acre seem low to Sproule. First two letters detail this info, and talk about why some SP land in Mexico is valuable, and why some is not. Includes a sort of "ad" for 110,000 acres in Tabasco state, for sale; describes geography of the piece of land in great detail. SPM's not interested in buying it. Other offers of land made to SP
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[Both items 9a and b in a single folder titled "Southern Pacific de Mexico / 081 SP de México"]
Manuscripts
These materials, consisting primarily of correspondence but also including maps, news clippings, photographs, and blueprints, are arranged and bound by topic according to the Southern Pacific's internal organizational schema. There are 160 individual bound items in these 23 boxes. Each grouping is in reverse chronological order as it was originally filed by SP de México administrators. Collection has material in English and Spanish.
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[in manila folder marked "Land, Development, and Irrigation Companies, 089-4." Although this item is bulk of the folder, there are also four detailed, colored maps of property in question.] "Lands of Compañia de Terreños de la Baja California. Andrade Litigation." File No. 089-4, Section 1. From (~1.5" linear, maybe more). Apparently one A.F. Andrade appropriated some land in Baja [from the SPM or more likely, the SP] and then tried to sell it in the name of his corporation. Discussion of a fire that burned down a court building in Mexicali that had contained details of a law case (SP vs. Sociedad de Yrrigacion), as well as details of the current case against Andrade. Land in question consisted of 11,700 acres. Includes discussion of Obregon's reaction to this case, other details. Also includes four detailed maps of the area in question, separate from the above Item 1 but loose in the manila folder
Manuscripts
These materials, consisting primarily of correspondence but also including maps, news clippings, photographs, and blueprints, are arranged and bound by topic according to the Southern Pacific's internal organizational schema. There are 160 individual bound items in these 23 boxes. Each grouping is in reverse chronological order as it was originally filed by SP de México administrators. Collection has material in English and Spanish.
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"Memorandum regarding accounting on the books of SP Subsidiaries Operating in Mexico for Transactions Involving U.S. Currency and the Rendition of Statements in U.S. Currency Covering the Operations of Such Companies." --This item appears to detail Mexican laws for keeping books of companies operating in Mexico, of potential use and importance. 10 pp.; 8 mimeo copies of this item
Manuscripts
These materials, consisting primarily of correspondence but also including maps, news clippings, photographs, and blueprints, are arranged and bound by topic according to the Southern Pacific's internal organizational schema. There are 160 individual bound items in these 23 boxes. Each grouping is in reverse chronological order as it was originally filed by SP de México administrators. Collection has material in English and Spanish.
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In manila folder. "Tract of land known as 'Sierra Navachiste,' at Topolobampo, Mexico." 311-973, Part 1. [Formerly Old File No. 2726]. Note on cover indicates that old file on "Pacific City Terminal and Contracting Company" is numbered 2726-3. About 25 pieces. Details this 60,000 acre property near Topolobambo, on the ocean, owned by the SPM and connected to the main line via the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient RR. Early material dating back to legendary SP President E.H. Harriman and the Sonora Railway. Harriman instructed someone [Kruttschnitt?] to buy the land on the bay, as it was a deepwater port, for SP use. It was finally abandoned in 1935 since SPM wasn't using it at all and also because of the momentum of Cardenas' land redistribution laws (the property was partly occupied by "agrarians" in 1935.)
Manuscripts
These materials, consisting primarily of correspondence but also including maps, news clippings, photographs, and blueprints, are arranged and bound by topic according to the Southern Pacific's internal organizational schema. There are 160 individual bound items in these 23 boxes. Each grouping is in reverse chronological order as it was originally filed by SP de México administrators. Collection has material in English and Spanish.
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"Fishing Boats for Use at Hotel Playa de Cortes - Mexico." File SP de Mexico 420, Part 2. From
Manuscripts
These materials, consisting primarily of correspondence but also including maps, news clippings, photographs, and blueprints, are arranged and bound by topic according to the Southern Pacific's internal organizational schema. There are 160 individual bound items in these 23 boxes. Each grouping is in reverse chronological order as it was originally filed by SP de México administrators. Collection has material in English and Spanish.
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M&G (Mexicali & Gulf) Railroad, owned by Harry Chandler (but sold to SP de Mexico?)
Manuscripts
These materials, consisting primarily of correspondence but also including maps, news clippings, photographs, and blueprints, are arranged and bound by topic according to the Southern Pacific's internal organizational schema. There are 160 individual bound items in these 23 boxes. Each grouping is in reverse chronological order as it was originally filed by SP de México administrators. Collection has material in English and Spanish.
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