United States Potash Company Pictorial Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-2014-007
Scope and Content
17 black & white exterior images of the United States Potash Company's buildings in Carlsbad, NM.
Dates
- circa 1932
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.
History
The United States Potash Company began building shafts in Carlsbad, NM in 1929 and was completed in January 1931. Potash refers to potassium chloride or potassium sulphate. Most soils in which basic crops grow must be fed potash; it is thus a vital element in American food production. Potash is also important in the manufacture of glass, soap, matches, drugs, high-octane gasoline, and black powder. In 1925, the Snowden & McSweeney Co., exploring for oil east of Carlsbad, discovered potash salts. As a result of this discovery, the United States Potash Company was formed producing its first refined commercial potash in September of 1932.
Source: "ATSF Diesels (Online publication)." Armadillo & Western Railroad Company. N.p., 23 Apr. 2011. Web. 23 Aug. 2014.
Source: "ATSF Diesels (Online publication)." Armadillo & Western Railroad Company. N.p., 23 Apr. 2011. Web. 23 Aug. 2014.
Extent
17 items (1 folder) : 17 photographic prints
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
17 black & white photographs of the U.S. Potash Mine Company buildings in Carlsbad, NM.
Physical Location
B2. Small Collections Box 10. Filed by Pictorial Number.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the United States Potash Company Pictorial Collection, circa 1932
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Date
- © 2014
- 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
- 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