Abiquiu, Pagosa and Baker City Road Company Articles of Incorporation,
Collection
Identifier: MSS-196-SC
Scope and Content
This collection contains one negative photoprint copy of the company's articles of incorporation. It includes the by-laws and plans of the company. Printed by the Santa Fe Gazette, plans to print 100 copies in English and Spanish are indicated in the document. The company planned to dissolve within eighteen months if the road was not completed.
Dates
- 1861 January 4
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Historical Information
The Abiquiu, Pagosa, Baker City Road Company incorporated 4 January, 1861. Charles Baker was recognized as president, J.M. Edgar was secretary and José Pablo Gallegos was treasurer. The company planned to build a toll road from Abiquiu, in Rio Arriba County, N.M. to Baker City, located in the plains of the San Juan River in New Mexico Territory. The road would be constructed without government assistance. Originally capitalized with $15,000, the company planned to sell its stock publicly.
Extent
1 Folder
Abstract
The collection consists of the Abiquiu, Pagosa, Baker City Road Company's articles of incorporation, 4 January, 1861.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Abiquiu, Pagosa and Baker City Road Company Articles of Incorporation, 1861 January 4
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by L. Bramwell
- Date
- ©2002
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- June 28, 2004: PUBLIC "-//University of New Mexico::Center for Southwest Research//TEXT (US::NmU::MSS 196 SC::Abiquiu, Pagosa and Baker City Road Company Articles of Incorporation)//EN" "nmu1mss196sc.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
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
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