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Wilhelm Ostertun Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AC 301-p

Scope and Content

Collection consists of letters Wilhelm Ostertun wrote to his family in Germany about his experiences in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They are typed transcriptions of the originals. Included is a translated copy of a resolution adopted by Montezuma Lodge No.109, honoring Wilhelm Ostertun.

Dates

  • 1853-1863

Language of Materials

English.

Access Restrictions

None

Copy Restrictions

Duplication allowed for research purposes. User responsible for all copyright compliance.

Personal History

Wilhelm Ostertun (aka William Osterton) was a German immigrant who came to New Mexico in 1853. He was a bookkeeper for the firm of Johnson and Wethered in Santa Fe. At the time of his death he was Treasurer of the Territory of New Mexico.

Extent

1 Folder

General

Contact Information

  1. Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
  2. New Mexico History Museum
  3. P.O. Box 2087
  4. Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-2087, U.S.A.
  5. Phone: (+)505.476.5090
  6. Email: historylibrary@state.nm.us
  7. URL: www.palaceofthegovernors.org

General

Title
Guide to the Wilhelm Ostertun Collection, 1853-1863
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Processed by Library Staff
Date
©2002
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • June 28, 2004: PUBLIC "-//Museum of New Mexico::Fray Angelico Chavez History Library//TEXT (US::NmSM::AC 301-p::Wilhelm Ostertun Collection)//EN" "nmsm1ac301-p.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

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