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Abrahams, Louis Mrs., May 20, 1952.

 Item — CD: 1, Microfilm: 1

Scope and Contents

Born May 1, 1864 in New York City. Married 1882 to Louis Abrahams and went to Clifton, Ariz. Mines in Clifton & Morenci (Lesinsky bros.) Moved to Silver City in 1884 and permanently in 1886. Describes Silver City in 1886 - businesses, hotels, saloons, redlight district, etc. Operating the Southern Hotel. Earthquake in Silver City in 1886. Beginning of the big ditch. Marriage of Caesar Brock.

Dates

  • May 20, 1952.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English Spanish

Access Restrictions

Transcripts must be accessed via microfilm (CSWR F801 P56 1960). Not all tapes have been transcribed.

Extent

From the Collection: 13 Boxes (13 cu. ft.)

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451