Box 5

Scope and Content From the Collection: Collection consists of the territorial and New Mexico district court records for Chaves County, New Mexico (1890-1937). The bulk of the material covers the years 1891-1914. Included are record books (1891-1914) and case files (1890-1937). Record books consist of criminal (1892-1912) and civil (1891-1913) dockets and court proceedings record books (1891-1914). Case files consist of criminal cases 1-1344 (1890-1913) and civil cases 1-9275 (1891-1937). Large gaps may exist between case files.