Gold mines and mining--New Mexico--White Oaks

Scope and Content The Huning-Fergusson family papers primarily pertain to Clara Huning Fergusson (Box 1), Harvey Butler Fergusson (Box 2), and Franz Huning (Box 3). Correspondence, diaries, manuscripts, news clippings, legal documents, tax receipts, genealogical information, and memorabilia make up the bulk of this collection. Clara Huning Fergusson's materials include 2 editions of her memoirs relating to her family and Albuquerque history; a small amount of personal correspondence; and varied items...

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...