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Ketchum, Black Jack, 1863-1901

 Person

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Albert Thompson Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-079
Abstract Collection consists of photographic memorabilia of the Old West, primarily concerning outlaws and cowboys.
Dates: 1870-1929

Albert W. Thompson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-79-BC
Scope and Content The Albert W. Thompson Papers contain news clippings, articles, and manuscripts about the early days in the West, specifically, Clayton, Union County, and northeastern New Mexico. Most of the materials were written by Thompson, however, some of the newspaper columns were written by others. Black Jack Ketchem is a prominent subject within the collection. Miscellaneous materials include flyers, correspondence, a map, and notes.
Dates: 1893-1948

Edward L. Bartlett Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: 1960-003
Scope and Content Collection consists of Bartlett's official correspondence as Solicitor General of the Territory of New Mexico (1890-1902); and professional papers from his legal practice (1880-1904). Solicitor General correspondence includes letters received from Frank Springer, Elfego Baca, Frederick Muller, and Pinkerton's National Detective Agency concerning Charles Siringo. Topics covered in the correspondence include the Rough Riders, Jicarilla Apaches, territorial penitentiary, Fort Marcy, and the...
Dates: 1863-1904

George Fitzpatrick Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-13-BC
Scope and Content A scrapbook containing clippings from a series of articles about Black Jack Ketchum written by George Fitzpatrick and Joe Bursey for the New Mexico State Tribune, 1932. Thomas E. "Black Jack Ketchum was the leader of a notorious band of train robbers in the Southwest. He was hanged in Clayton, N.M. on April 26, 1901. The series of articles constitutes a biographical sketch of Ketchum from childhood through his death.
Dates: 1932

Mary Field Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-132
Abstract This collection contains photographs of the Field collection of silver, mission churches, religious art objects and one copy photograph of "Black" Jack Ketchum.
Dates: 1900-1970

Maxwell Land Grant Company Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-147
Abstract Collection consists of images related to the Maxwell Land Grant in Colfax County, New Mexico.
Dates: 1870-1920