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Santa Rita Co.. Documents., 1864-1869

 File — Folder: 4

Scope and Content

From the Collection: The Blackmore Collection includes promotional and research material documenting his investment concerns. Blackmore was instrumental in publishing books about the Southwest, Spanish land grants, Mexican land law and United States Territorial law regarding land grants. 1932 Barbara Aitken, an anthropologist who worked with Edgar Lee Hewett, secured the Blackmore Papers for the Historical Society of New Mexico.

The Charles D. Poston papers are part of the Blackmore Collection. Most of the Poston material relates to an attempt to build a railway through northern Sonora and southern Arizona.

Dates

  • 1864-1869

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English.

Access Restrictions

None

Extent

From the Collection: 4 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