Clayton (N.M.) -- History

Scope and Content The Albert W. Thompson Papers contain news clippings, articles, and manuscripts about the early days in the West, specifically, Clayton, Union County, and northeastern New Mexico. Most of the materials were written by Thompson, however, some of the newspaper columns were written by others. Black Jack Ketchem is a prominent subject within the collection. Miscellaneous materials include flyers, correspondence, a map, and notes.

Abstract The Herzstein and Lord families films collection is composed of 37 reels of film which have been converted to DVD and VHS. Nineteen of these reels are of the family and events in Clayton, New Mexico from 1928-1960s. Other films of the family were taken in other locations such as California, Colorado, Texas, and Mexico. There are also commercial films, primarily of the World's Fair in Chicago.

Scope and Content Collection consists of a photocopy of a typed manuscript titled "Memoirs of Jack P. Mills;" a family tree and references. Included are newspaper clippings on Jack P. Mills and a promotional piece on Clayton, New Mexico.