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Flying Sphinx Ranch

 Organization

Administrative History

Flying Sphinx Ranch (1928-approx. 1950) was a grapefruit company owned by Zane Grey.

The Flying Sphinx Ranch was an orchard in Indio, California. It was purchased by Lina Elise Grey in 1928.

Citation:
Zane Grey papers, 1900-1995 (Flying Sphinx Ranch)

Zane Grey: His Life, His Adventures, His Women, 2007: p. 272 (Flying Sphinx Ranch; grapefruit orchard in Indio, Calif. purchased by Lina Elise Grey in 1928)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Flying Sphinx Ranch records, between 1928 and 1950

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains articles of incorporation and financial records related to the Flying Sphinx Ranch and its operations dating from between 1928 and 1950.

Dates: between 1928 and 1950
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Zane Grey papers / Zane Grey business records

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