White Sands Proving Ground area ranches, [Ms 04240001-Ms 04240037], 1952
File — Small Collections Box: 1
Scope and Content Note
From the Collection:
The White Sands Proving Ground Land Records consist of two series: Ledger pages and Photographs. Three ledger pages list individual property owners in the Tularosa Basin in 1945, who owned ranches on the area that would become known as the White Sands Proving Ground. Properties are listed by tract number, operator, acreage, improvement value, basic value, present market value, and lease payment.
In addition, photographs of ranching area on the White Sands Proving Ground area detail cattle grazing and other land use in 1952. They were photographed by the U.S. Army Ordnance Department, which at the time operated White Sands Proving Ground. Some of the family ranches include are images from the Bursum, McDonald, and Withers family ranches.
In addition, photographs of ranching area on the White Sands Proving Ground area detail cattle grazing and other land use in 1952. They were photographed by the U.S. Army Ordnance Department, which at the time operated White Sands Proving Ground. Some of the family ranches include are images from the Bursum, McDonald, and Withers family ranches.
Dates
- 1952
Access and Use Restrictions
This material may be examined by researchers under supervised conditions in the Search Room.
Extent
From the Collection: .5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository