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Volume containing correspondence pertaining to efforts to assemble material relating to life of Stephen W. Dorsey, in conjunction with the restoration of Dorsey Mansion, now N.M. State Monument in Chico, N.M., (1975-1977)

 File — Folder: 10

Scope and Content

From the Collection: Collection consists of deeds and land conveyances from Colfax County (photocopies), docket sheet from Dorsey's 1875 bankruptcy case in Arkansas. Original documents include Dorsey's military service record, the 1888 certificate of incorporation for Dorsey's Sierra Grande Ranch Company, and an undated typed description of the Chico Springs Resort Hotel (formerly the Dorsey Mansion). Collection also includes correspondence with officials from New Mexico State Monuments about the use (and restauration) of the Dorsey Mansion as a state monument.

Dates

  • (1975-1977)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English.

Access Restrictions

None

Extent

From the Collection: .5 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