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Armijo and Gallagher families papers

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Identifier: Ms-0322
Abstract The Armijo and Gallagher families papers include personal, business and legal documents primarily concerning Nestor Armijo’s involvement in mercantile and ranching interests during the late-1800s in southern New Mexico. The bulk of the papers document how the Armijo family established itself as one of the most well-known mercantile families of territorial New Mexico. A good deal of material pertains to the Armijo home, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dates: 1850s-1990s

Charles W. George Papers

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Identifier: Ms-0154-SC
Abstract September 16, 1887 letter written by Charles W. George of Hilton, New Mexico describing the ranching and game in that area.
Dates: 1887

DeWitt Reynolds papers

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Identifier: Ms-0121
Abstract Contains assorted items belonging to Las Vegas, New Mexico state senator DeWitt C. Reynolds. Included in the collection are notebooks, a Directory of the Thirteenth State Legislature of New Mexico, a horse notebook, livestock contract and vouchers. Also includes two photographs, several ration stubs and a few receipts.
Dates: 1918-1962

Flying H. Ranch films

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Identifier: Ms-0139
Abstract Chaves County ranch owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Clement Hendricks. Include ranching scenes and activities (to 1960), including work with sheep, horses and cattle, Eastern New Mexico State Fair (1948 and 1949), flying (1946), World War II at home (1943-1944), and scenes and activities of the four seasons.
Dates: 1943 - 1960

Holm O. Bursum papers

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Identifier: Ms-0305
Abstract Holm O. Bursum (1869- 1953.)was a successful politician, businessman, and rancher who lived in Socorro, New Mexico. Bursum became an important public figure in New Mexico and served as a United States Senator from 1921- 1925.
Dates: 1867 - 1965

Joe Doherty papers

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Identifier: Ms-0092-SC
Abstract Folsom, New Mexico cattle and sheep rancher. Includes two magazine articles on the family’s migration to New Mexico from Donegal, Ireland, Joe Doherty’s tenure as sheriff, the start of the ranching operations, and land investment and modern Doherty ranch management, as well as an undated letter from Jim Diver detailing family member’s activities and a family history written by Dana Doherty.
Dates: 1950 - 1967

New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association records

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Identifier: Ms-0149
Abstract The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association was formed in 1914 to support and promote the cattle industry in New Mexico. This collection contains proceedings of annual conventions and audit reports, microfilm copies of bulletins, and ledgers.
Dates: 1916-1977

Roberta K. Haldane papers

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Identifier: Ms-0563
Abstract Research material of the southeastern New Mexico community of White Oaks. The collection contains details of the history of more than forty families and individuals who made their homes there during its boom. Included is correspondence with descendants who shared documents and photographs for Haldane’s book, including two CDs containing images. The collection holds original photographs, as well as photocopied images. Written histories of families and individuals. The collection also holds the...
Dates: 1904-2013

Tannehill Brothers Ranch Film

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Identifier: Ms-0049
Abstract Ranching operation owned by Lisle B. Lisle and C. C. Tannehill which included a 91,000 acre government lease on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation. 16mm black and white copy print of approximately 300 feet from a 35mm nitrate original entitled “Tannehill Brothers Ranch, 1916.” Documents ranching activities, including the round up, gathering cattle, shoeing horses, topping off broncs, separating cows and calves, selecting horses from the remuda, branding and castrating calves, eating...
Dates: 1916

White Sands Proving Ground land records

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Identifier: Ms-0424
Abstract Detail of property owners and photographs of land within the White Sands Proving Ground (now known as the White Sands Missile Range.)
Dates: 1945 - 1952

William J. Weatherby papers

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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

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