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Contains 53 Results:

Cover of manila folder in which contents were received. “Albuquerque.” handwritten in script across front. Warranty Deed, dated 14 August 1922 between Joseph/Cora Wilson and Paul W. Williams for 41.17 acres that would become BVH

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Dates: 1922 - 1923
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / I. Legal Documents

i. Agreement, dated 30 Aug 1923 between Paul W. Williams and Harrold B. Sellers naming Sellers the sole and exclusive agent for the sale of lots in BVH ii. Supplement to Agreement, dated 31 Aug 1923 naming First National Bank of Albuquerque trustee for Paul W. Williams iii. Return envelope for Harrold B. Sellers, unused

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Dates: 1922 - 1923
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / I. Legal Documents

Warranty Deed with Trust Agreement, dated 15 November 1923 between Paul/Jeanne Williams and First National Bank of Albuquerque authorizing FNB to sell lots on Williams’ behalf, also lists the covenants of the Addition which include restrictions on dwelling type, restricting stores or sanitariums being built on lots, and prohibition of sale to those of “African or Oriental descent”

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Dates: 1922 - 1923
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / I. Legal Documents

letter, dated 6 July 1923 from R. E. Guthridge of the Metcalf Agency to Paul W. Williams request to purchase BVH

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Dates: 1923
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

letter, dated 19 July 1923 from P. F. McCanna of the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company to Paul W. Williams request to purchase BVH

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Dates: 1923
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

letter, dated 9 August 1923

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Dates: 1923
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

letter, dated 20 October 1923 (3 pages) from Harrold B. Sellers to Paul discussion of depressed real estate market, notes Shufflebarger “did a good job on the streets” and Milne informs the construction of new school opposite BVH Third page is a listing of prices for blocks of BVH

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Dates: 1923
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

carbon copy of letter, dated 12 November 1923

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Dates: 1923
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

letter, 1924 (last page only) from D. K. B. Sellers (father to Harrold) to Paul (?) discussion of bank failures in New Mexico, paving of East Central

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Dates: 1924
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

letter, 1924? (last page only) from D. K. B. Sellers (president, University Heights Development Co.) to Paul scolding Paul for not executing deed, also informs of Harrold’s move to Los Angeles

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Dates: 1924
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

i. letter, 4 January 1924 from Laurence F. Lee (attorney) to Mrs. E. W. Thomas (Eva Thomas, Paul’s sister) per Mr. McMillan’s (Laurence’s father-in-law) request, Laurence will be looking into the contest of Paul’s homestead claim, requests to know when Paul will return to New Mexico ii. carbon copy of letter, dated 21 February 1924 from Paul to Laurence F. Lee Response to i. thanks for researching contest of homestead, listing of occupancy and improvements to claim, suggests contest filed by “jealous neighbors…well known as notorious cattle thieves…”

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Dates: 1924
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

letter, dated 31 January 1924 from R. McClughan to Paul W. Williams request to handle the sale of BVH as a whole or in lots

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Dates: 1924
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

letter, dated 5 March 1924 from D. K. B. Sellers to Paul Williams discussion of contest on homestead letter ends midsentence, missing additional page(s)

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Dates: 1924
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

letter, dated 13 March 1924 from Laurence F. Lee to Paul W. Williams notifying no record of contest of homestead has yet been filed at the Land Office, requests Paul’s confirmation he will be in New Mexico in May

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Dates: 1924
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

letter, dated 15 March 1924 (2 pages) from D. K. B. Sellers to Paul Williams discussion of contest of homestead, paving of East Central, building of school, and Paul not sending deed of trust

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Dates: 1924
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

i. letter, dated 26 March 1924 (2 pages) from Laurence F. Lee to Paul W. Williams Laurence states three contest were filed against Paul’s claim, Paul can relinquish the land back to the Government or return to the homestead and live there for two years to obtain ownership, Laurence requests Paul’s decision, and a retainer of $100 to continue to work on the contest ii. carbon copy of letter, dated 19 April 1924 (2 pages) from Paul to Lawrence (sic) F. Lee Paul states he will relinquish homestead to Major Albert B. Cudebec, also states checque (sic) for $100 is enclosed

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Dates: 1924
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

i. letter, dated 31 May 1924 from Laurence F. Lee to Paul Williams instructions on how to relinquish homestead to Mr. Cudebec, stating form to do so is enclosed ii. blank form stating relinquishment of land described as SW ¼ , W ½, NW ¼ , Sec. 26, E ½ SE ¼, Sec. 27, T 26 N, R 6 W, NMPM

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Dates: 1924
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

letter, dated 5 May 1924 from Laurence F. Lee to Paul W. Williams note of receipt of draft for $100

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Dates: 1924
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

letter, dated 17 October 1924 from A. Fleischer (realtor who sold land that would become BVH to Paul) to Joseph R. Wilson (former joint owner of land) general complaints about Paul and a request to Joseph to ask Paul if A. could handle the property now known as BVH

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Dates: 1924
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

i. letter, dated 21 Jan 1925 (2 pages) from D. K. B. Sellers to Paul W. Williams notice of sale of 96 lots in BVH, increase in price of remaining lots. Mention of enclosures: price cards, memo listing purchaser name and price of sold lots, adding machine tape of sales, examples of advertising, blueprint ii. letter, dated 22 Jan 1925 from D. K. B. Sellers to Paul notice D. K. B. will be unable to give Paul a full financial report as 1924 taxes are due (appears to have been mailed with i.) iii. carbon copy of letter, dated 14 February 1925 (damaged and missing bottom portion) from Paul to Colonel D. K. B. Sellers notice of receipt of 21 Jan letter, discussion of advertising and paving liens, congratulations on success of sales iv. Memo, undated (2 pages) listing of all lots in BVH, with purchaser and price, enclosed with i. v. price list card, effective Jan 15-25 enclosed with i. vi. price list card, effective Jan 19-25 enclosed with i. vii. blueprint of BVH, undated (folded) enclosed with i. vii. adding machine tape, undated listing of sale prices and interest enclosed with i.

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Dates: 1925
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

i. copy of letter, dated 31 January 1925

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Dates: 1925
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

letter, dated 2 February 1925 from D. K. B. Sellers to Paul W. Williams notice of enclosure of bills from 1923 for review

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Dates: 1925
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

carbon copy of letter, dated 22 May 1925 (4 pages) from Paul to Colonel Sellers discussion of selling prices Central Avenue lots, contracts and payments, interest on deferred payments, BVH Addition improvements, First National Bank Albuquerque, City water, finances

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Dates: 1925
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

carbon copy of letter, dated 25 May 1925 from Paul to Colonel Sellers regrets from Paul at being unable to come to America, notification Paul’s sister will be coming instead and will be supervising the sale of his beef-steers

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Dates: 1925
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

carbon copy of letter, dated 25 May 1925 (2 pages) from Paul to Paul Arrington (ranch manager) regrets not seeing Paul A. when Paul visited ranch at New Years, notification Mrs. Thomas will be supervising sale of beef-steers, inquiry as to large monthly bills and request to be more careful with spending

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Dates: 1925
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0024, Buena Vista Heights Addition Records / II. Correspondence / Correspondence

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