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Casad-Burt family papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0525
Abstract
The collection contains the family papers of Edwin Burt Sr. and Alice Casad-Burt. Alice Casad, the daughter of Thomas Casad and Sarah Wakefield Van Winkle Casad, married Edwin Burt Sr. in 1897. These papers consist of family papers pertaining to the Casad and Burt families. The papers primarily cover the years 1850-1949 and document the period when Edwin Burt Sr. was in the countries of Chile and Mexico working in the mining industry.
Dates:
1850 - 1949
Donald Casad Bennett family papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0456
Abstract
The collection contains the family papers of Donald Casad Bennett. Includes family histories of pioneering Mesilla Valley families.
Dates:
1873-2004
George Griggs family papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0032
Abstract
Mesilla, New Mexico museum owner, Mexican government official, compiler of historical and mining data, one time director of the State Mineral Exhibit and author of The Mines of Chihuahua. Includes bank statements, bills, newspaper and magazine clippings, memorandum No. 2 from the Commission Internacional de Limites Entre Mexico y Los Estados Unidos, correspondence, research, articles, deeds, redemption certificates, account books, drawings, a handbill, items from...
Dates:
1900-1954
Henry A. Schmidt Photographs
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0333
Abstract
Photographic images, primarily of the Lake Valley Mine in Lake Valley, New Mexico. Also, photographic images of the surrounding mining areas in and around Chloride, New Mexico. The collection contains the photographs of Henry A. Schmidt, who lived and worked in the area. Photographs document general mining operations: building, equipment, miners and surrounding area views. The collection consists primarily of photographs of the Lake Valley Mine operation, ca. 1880s-1915, Lake Valley, New...
Dates:
1880 - 1915
Lorenzo Torrez papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0384
Abstract
Miner and labor organizer. Born in Gila, New Mexico. Worked as a miner in the Southwest for 25 years and was a participant in the Empire Zinc Strike in Grant County, New Mexico during the early 1950s. Torrez was the head of the Arizona district for the Communist Party, USA. The collection contains personal information about Torrez, publications, information about social activism and Chicano identity, clippings, newsletters, correspondence, memorabilia, and photographs.
Dates:
1959-2000
Lucky Mining Company, Orogrande, New Mexico photographs
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Ms-0545
Abstract
Four photographs made at the Lucky Mine and Nanny Baird Mines, owned by the Lucky Mining Company, Orogrande, New Mexico, ca. 1905. Photographs depict one interior and three exterior scenes showing miners, mine operations, buildings and the mining site.
Dates:
1907
Norman Cleaveland papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0403
Abstract
New Mexico author, Olympic Gold medalist, and mining engineer. Son of Agnes Morley Cleaveland. Contains writings by Cleaveland, primarily about his theories concerning the Santa Fe Ring. Also contains materials about the mining company Pacific Tin Consolidated Corporation, of which Cleaveland was president. There are also four oral history tapes which contain speeches or interviews with Cleaveland.
Dates:
1876-1984
San Augustine Mining Company Certificate
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0174-SC
Abstract
Unissued stock certificate of the San Augustine Mining Company, Mesilla, Arizona. Signed by Samuel Jones, president, and James A. Lucas, secretary. Printed by Mesilla Times Printing.
Dates:
1862
Stephen B. Elkins papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0033
Abstract
Photostatic and microfilm copies of papers of Stephen B. Elkins, a territorial legislator in New Mexico and later U. S. Senator from West Virginia. Correspondence, legal papers, land deeds and leases, financial accounts and assay reports from Elkins’ New Mexico period relate principally to his mining interests.
Dates:
1869-1910
United States Geological Survey photographs
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0327
Abstract
The collection consists of digital images of 79 photographs depicting New Mexico mining operations. The photographs were collected by Dr. Neal Ackerly from the United States Geological Survey Photographic Library in Lakewood, Colorado.
Dates:
1905 - 1945
William J. Weatherby papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0070
Abstract
Papers of William J. Weatherby and his wife, Laura Weatherby, an Alma, New Mexico, couple involved in mining and ranching operations. The collection consists primarily of correspondence, most of it relating to the promotion and development of various mines in the Mogollon Mountains near Cooney, New Mexico. Other correspondence is of a personal nature and provides a glimpse into turn-of-the century ranch life. Some legal papers, reports and printed material are also included.
Dates:
1870-1929
William Watson papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0171-SC
Abstract
Papers of a White Oaks, New Mexico attorney who specialized in gold and mining
interests. Includes promotional brochures, correspondence, a copy of Forest Conditions in the
Lincoln Forest Reserve, New Mexico and a 1900 contract.
Dates:
1881-1919
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