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Lincoln County (NM)--History

 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Danna Kusianovich Henderson papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-0566
Abstract Danna Kusianovich Henderson was a New Mexico journalist and an aviator. Her collection reflects interests and accomplishments throughout her life, including: Lincoln, New Mexico history, and Fort Stanton history. Included is her work with the annual Billy the Kid Pageant (1957-1958, most notably), Her pilot background as a founding member of the Whirly-Girls, an organization of women helicopter pilots and her journalistic skills led her to a career of writing material for newsletters and...
Dates: 1950 - 2022

Lincoln and Lincoln County War Materials, bulk: 1890 - 1960

 Series
Content Description From the Collection: This collection contains materials of value to researchers interested in Lincoln County. Genealogists, geographers, historians, anthropologists, and other researchers will find the collection a valuable source on Lincoln County. Papers of John M. and Ruth Tompkins Penfield and records of the Penfield Store of Lincoln, New Mexico were donated by descendants of the Penfield family. The Penfield Store was formerly the Tunstall-McSween store of Lincoln County War fame. John Penfield bought the...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1890 - 1960

Lincoln County Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PAAC -0040
Scope and Content Original transfer included documents, photographs, letters, framed prints and albums. In addition to original photographs there are many copies of historically significant photographs. Collection includes many portraits of people who played a significant role in Lincoln County or prominent in New Mexico politics.
Dates: 1874 - 1960s

Rue Snell: family album, Lincoln, NM, ca. 1870-1900.

 Unprocessed
Identifier: HP.2012.09-NMHM.2012.006
Dates: 1870-1900