John M. and Ruth Tompkins Penfield family papers
Content Description
Papers of John M. and Ruth Tompkins Penfield and records of the Penfield Store of Lincoln, New Mexico. The Penfield Store was formerly the Tunstall-McSween store of Lincoln County War fame. John Penfied bought the store around 1900 and it was run by the Penfield family until sold to the state of New Mexico around 1957. Also included are papers Ruth Tompkins Penfield's family, who were involved in mining in the White Oaks area in the latter 19th century. She was a prep student at NMCA&MA around 1901, received teacher training, then taught school in White Oaks and Lincoln. Additionally, there are records from John Cockrell, an attorney for James Dolan, who ran the store after it was taken over by Dolan.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Provenance
Materials have been in the possession of the Penfield family until donation. Jon Amastae, donor, is the grandson of John M. and Ruth Tompkins Penfield.
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- 1890 - 1960
Extent
7.5 Linear Feet
Inventory
2 boxes of business ledgers from the Penfield Store, 1900-1957 1 box of material related to the Penfield Store, 1900-1957 1 box of papers of attorney John Cockrell, 19th century 1 box of material related to mining activities by the Tompkins family in and around White Oaks 1 box of general materials about Lincoln collected by members of the Penfield family