Bursum, Holm Olaf, 1867-1953
Person
Dates
- Existence: 18670210-19530807
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Holm O. Bursum Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-92-BC
Scope and Content
The materials in the collection document Holm O. Bursum's personal life as well as his business and political careers. Correspondence, documents, and news clippings chronicle Bursum's ranching activities, his tenure as warden at the New Mexico State Penitentiary, various election campaigns, Republican Party involvements, and legislative activities. It includes documents relating to the controversial Indian Lands Bill, commonly known as the Bursum Bill. Albert B. Fall, Bronson Cutting and Elfego...
Dates:
1873-1936
Holm O. Bursum papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0305
Abstract
Holm O. Bursum (1869- 1953.)was a successful politician, businessman, and rancher who lived in Socorro, New Mexico. Bursum became an important public figure in New Mexico and served as a United States Senator from 1921- 1925.
Dates:
1867 - 1965
Holm O. Bursum Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-092
Abstract
Two photographic postcards and one photograph of a vehicle, wind-powered water pump and iron croppings at the Jones Iron Mine.
Dates:
1902-1925
Miguel Antonio Otero Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-021
Abstract
Collection includes photographs of Governor Miguel Antonio Otero, his family, and friends.
Dates:
1872 - 1939