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Newhall Land and Farming Company records
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Description
The collection consists mainly of the business and accounting records of the Newhall Land and Farming Company, the White Investment
Company, and numerous subsidiaries for the period 1883-1970s.
Background
The Newhall Land and Farming Company was formed in 1883 as one of three companies created out of the estate of Henry Mayo
Newhall by his heirs, and would remain a family enterprise until the late twentieth century. When initially set up, it comprised
several major ranches in California scattered between Los Angeles and Monterey counties, with a total acreage of 143,000.
Its first years were often difficult as it suffered the effects of both external factors such as the Panic of 1893 and some
of the internal problems often characteristic of second generation businesses.
Extent
273 volumes and folders and 5 boxes
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material,
nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and
obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
Collection is open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information,
please go to following web site.