Lincoln County (N.M.) -- History
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
15 photos related to Lincoln County Courthouse
Billy The Kid Pageant , bulk: 1954 - 1957
Includes manuscript of “The last Escape of Billy the Kid” by Danna Kusianovich attached letter is dated 1957, Also includes play script by the same title 1954, and newspaper article on Billy the Kid written by George Redfield
Ealy Family Papers
Hudspeth and Hewitt Records,
Collection consists of records of the Hudspeth and Hewitt law firm. Includes correpondence, financial records, and a variety of legal documents. Correspondence involves either Andrew H. Hudspeth or John Y. Hewitt.
John M. and Ruth Tompkins Penfield family papers
Papers of John M. and Ruth Tompkins Penfield and records of the Penfield Store of Lincoln, New Mexico. The Penfield Store was formerly the Tunstall-McSween store of Lincoln County War fame. John Penfied bought the store around 1900 and it was run by the Penfield family until being sold to the state of New Mexico around 1957. Also included are papers Ruth Tompkins Penfield's family, who were involved in mining in the White Oaks area in the latter 19th century.
Lewis A. Ketring, Jr. collection of Lincoln County research
Lincoln County Heritage Trust Collection
Collection contains primary and secondary letters, original deeds, and other ephemeral materials pertaining primarily to the Lincoln County War. Collection also contains reference letters relevant to Pancho Villa and his assassination.
Lincoln County New Mexico Collection
The Lincoln County Collection consists of approximately ten feet of business, financial, and personal documents arranged topically and then chronologically after their transfer to the Museum of New Mexico from the Lincoln County, New Mexico Courthouse.
Lincoln County, N.M. Records,
Lincoln County Papers
Collection contains copies of documents used by historian John P. Wilson in preparation of publications on Lincoln County. This material was reference material collected by Wilson from various sources including the National Archives, State Record Center, personal communication, and other sources. Included are business papers, census reports, military contracts, legal records, etc.
Naturalization Records by New Mexico Courts,
Collection consists of naturalization records from New Mexico courts in the form of loose documents and docket books. Records include Declarations of Intent, Petitions for Naturalization, and Certificates of Naturalization. Loose documents also contain some correspondence of district court clerks concerning naturalization.
Oral History Interview with Ernest V. Joiner,
This collection consists of 4 cassette tapes, in which Janet Neugebauer interviews Ernest V. Joiner in Carrizozo, NM on December 29, 1989. Joiner discusses the newspaper business, small-town life, and politics in west Texas, California, and New Mexico, focusing on 1935-1989.
Philip J. Rasch Collection
Records of the United States Territorial and New Mexico District Court Clerks,
Records of the United States Territorial and New Mexico District Courts for Lincoln County,
White Oaks Letters
Collection contains letters to the Honorable Andrew H. Hudspeth of White Oaks, New Mexico, pertaining to his law practice in Carrizozo, New Mexico, and his postition in the politics of the Democratic Party in New Mexico.
William A. Keleher Papers
The William A. Keleher collection contains a variety of materials pertaining to the history of New Mexico. As a historian, Keleher conducted thorough research on the territorial era of the State. As a prominent lawyer and citizen of the State in the 1900's, Keleher's legal work and volunteer efforts helped shape the modern condition of New Mexico. Many of the documents related to his research, career and other interests are included in this collection.