Empire Ranch Foundation

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  • Empire Ranch is Purchased and the Hard Work Begins (August-December 1876)
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/empire-ranch-is-purchased-and-the-hard-work-begins-august-december-1876/

    …ed the trail of the stock and thieves, thinking first it might lead to San Carlos, but it led directly to New Mexico, and they followed it to east of the San Simon valley, near the New Mexican line, and were obliged to give up the chase without recovering any stock or punishing any Indians. They are much discouraged and if not afforded more adequate protection, will soon have to abandon their homes which they have so long been trying to make comfo…

  • The Search for the Right Ranch (July 14-August 22, 1876)
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/the-search-for-the-right-ranch-july-14-august-22-1876/

    …xt time.” John Clum (center) with Indians Diablo and Eskiminzin on the San Carlos Agency in 1875. Source: Library of Congress August 3, 1876 – Tucson Happenings Vail writes (8/6/1876): “Mr. Clum, the Indian agent that has charge of the San Carlos reservation started last week for the East with 25 Apache Indians, he expects to visit all the large cities in the East where he will show the Indians to pay the expense of transportation and keeping them…

  • Tour the Cienega Watershed
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    …21 podcast-style stories that will automatically play at the appropriate location using your phone’s GPS. The route loop includes the Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead (in Vail), Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, the Empire Ranch Headquarters, wildlife viewing and many other features along Hwy. 83 ending (or beginning) in Sonoita. And you don’t even have to drive through the watershed to enjoy the tour! You can download the tour to your computer or…

  • Oral Histories
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    …-364-2829. Following is a list of oral histories that have been completed, categorized by the historical era to which they relate. Click on the name to learn more about the content of the interview. Vail Era (1876-1928): Vail Family, Cowboys and Staff Henry Dojaquez Virginia Flaccus Edward Gardner Harry Heffner Laura “Dusty” Vail Ingram Eva & Dick Jimenez Mary Dojaquez Jimenez John Thomas Sierra Edward K. Smith Mary Vail Wilkinson Boice Era (1928-…

  • History Overview
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    …growing corporate holdings in California. Walter Vail moved his family to Los Angeles and established his corporate headquarters there. Continuing Empire Ranch operations were overseen by Vail Company foremen until 1913 when William Banning Vail, Walter’s third oldest son, took over ranch management. He and his wife Laura Perry Vail, and their three children lived at the ranch until it was sold by Vail Company in 1928. For a detailed chronology o…

  • History Chronology
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    …s purchased by the Chiricahua Ranches Company (CRC), successor to the Chiricahua Cattle Company (CCC) and the Boice, Gates & Johnson Company. The CRC was incorporated by three Boice brothers, Henry Gudgell, Frank Seymour, and Charles Gudgell. Cattle ranching was a family business begun by their father, Henry Stephen Boice, so the chronology includes the history that led to the Boice family ownership of the Empire Ranch. Boice Family Ranching Histo…

  • Cowboy Festival
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    …authentic western apparel; artwork; tack and supplies; collectibles; gift certificates for hotel stays or golf play; restaurant gift certificates; instruments; weekend getaways; time spent with well-known artist; baskets filled with goodies; handcrafted items; books; children’s toys; vacation home for a week; professional services, tickets to an entertainment or sporting event; jewelry, edibles – the list goes on and on. Be a Festival Volunteer M…

  • Frank & Mary Boice Family Ownership, 1951-1969
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    …inarian was when the foreman, Fred Barnett, asked him to perform and complicated castration on a horse. Up until then the Empire Ranch had handled all its own veterinary work. The Empire Ranch became Jim’s first ranch account, and he did mostly work on individual animals and handled their pregnancy testing. In his oral history Jim notes that the Boices were excellent cattlemen – extremely well respected and smart. Their calving percentage was abou…

  • Volunteer Day
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-day-2020-05-02/

    …02 May Volunteer Day 05/02/2020 – 05/03/2020 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Center Empire Ranch Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Please register in advance by phone (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org.–Cancelled…

  • Volunteer Day
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-day-2020-06-06/

    …06 Jun Volunteer Day 06/06/2020 – 06/07/2020 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Center Empire Ranch Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Please register in advance by phone (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org. Cancelled…