Repairs and Wholesale,, 1919-24
File — Box: 17, Folder: 1
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists mainly of business records of the Spitz Jewelry Store, Santa Fe, NM. The business was founded in 1881 and closed in 1974. The business was started by Solomon Spitz and carried on by his son, Bernard. Initially the business involved manufacture, importation, and sale of jewelry. There is a significant collection of letters from the Fred Harvey company ordering jewelry (1905 - 1921). The family was also involved in financial and real estate ventures throughout the state. May Spitz, daughter of Solomon, was primarily involved in local Santa Fe real estate. Additional business papers generated by Martin and Florence (neé Spitz) Gardesky are also included in the collection. The collection includes letters on oil discovery near Clovis, NM, and Gorham, Co. and Reed & Barton Silversmiths related to the silver service for the U.S.S. New Mexico. A number of records document the importation of filagree jewelry from Italy during the 1905 -- 20 period.
Prominent local names include G. W. Bond, Alex and Gerson Gusdorf, Charles Ilfeld & Co., Phelps Dodge Co., Edgar L. Hewett, and Albert Fall. Personal records include tax returns, investment records and miscellaneous personal material. The majority of the collection is arranged chronologically with letters from selected people, businesses, and topics collected separately.
Prominent local names include G. W. Bond, Alex and Gerson Gusdorf, Charles Ilfeld & Co., Phelps Dodge Co., Edgar L. Hewett, and Albert Fall. Personal records include tax returns, investment records and miscellaneous personal material. The majority of the collection is arranged chronologically with letters from selected people, businesses, and topics collected separately.
Dates
- 1919-24
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English.
Access Restrictions
None
Extent
From the Collection: 15 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository
Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us