Forsythe, Harvey., July 8, 1952.
Item — CD: 141, Microfilm: 2
Scope and Contents
Father came to Fort Cummings in 1872 as 1st Sgt., Troop A, 4th Cavalry to fight Apaches (Nana). He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor fighting the Sioux in Wyoming. Worked on first steam shovel in Santa Rita (Romero Pit). Description of openpit mining procedures and growth of Santa Rita. Grandfather found gold nuggets in the San Mateos.
Dates
- July 8, 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
cswrref@unm.edu
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
cswrref@unm.edu