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Correspondence from W. H. Bard to Mayor and City Council describing possible water resources in the vicinity of Silver City,, 1940.

 Item — Folder: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection: This small collection contains correspondence and reports concerning the water supply in Silver City, New Mexico between 1923 and 1944. The collection includes geological data, well records, suggestions for pump testing, and an application with associated correspondence, including a proposal and budget for a "new" Silver City water supply. The correspondence is between City officials, the U.S. Geological Survey, the War Production Board, and John Sully of Hurley, New Mexico. A map, "Present and Potential Water Supply Systems" is located with oversize manuscript materials.

Dates

  • 1940.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English.

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 folder + 1 oversize map

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