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Bell, William Abraham

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1841 - 1921

Biographical History

William Abraham Bell was an American capitalist, railroad builder, founder and developer of towns in four western states. Born in Ireland but spent most of his adult life in Colorado.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

William Abraham Bell letter

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233293577]
Identifier: Vault MSS 625
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter addressed to Mr. Walker and dated August 10, 1900. It concerns the expected arrival of Bell's family in New York enroute to England. It also states that Bell accepts Walker's offer to leave Bell's son Archie in Walker's care during the abscence of their family. Bell also writes about the market for "mobiles."

Dates: 1900 August 10
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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