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D. H. Rucker Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS -213 -BC

Scope and Content

This collection contains century-old quartermaster documents detailing the financial affairs of the U.S. Army in Albuquerque ten years after the American acquisition of New Mexico. The records involve rentals, purchases of supplies, payments to civilian employees and payroll for military personnel. The payments recorded reflect various types of military spending, including, in one case, remuneration paid to individuals returning deserters to the Army.

Dates

  • 1812-1910

Creator

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.

Biography or History

Daniel Henry Rucker, 1812-1910, was a commander of wagon trains for E.V. Sumner on the Santa Fe Trail, as well as being in the employ of the U.S. Army. By the end of his military career, Rucker had made Brigadier General and was acting Paymaster during the Civil War. In 1858, Rucker was the Assistant Quartermaster stationed in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Quartermaster Corps was a former branch of the U.S. Army responsible for supplying soldiers with quarters, clothing, food, etc. It was equivalent to the sector of the military now known as U.S. Army Material Command.

Extent

2 boxes (.85 cu. ft.)

Abstract

This collection contains century-old quartermaster documents detailing the financial affairs of the U.S. Army in Albuquerque ten years after the American acquisition of New Mexico.

Related Archival Material

Blazer's Mill records. University of New Mexico. Center for Southwest Research. United States. Army. Quartermaster Corps contracts. University of New Mexico. Center for Southwest Research. Joseph K. F. Mansfield Report Center for Southwest Research. University Libraries. University of New Mexico.
Title
Finding Aid of the D. H. Rucker Papers, 1812-1910
Status
Approved
Author
Processed by K Stocker
Date
©2005
Description rules
Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • 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