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New Mexico -- Businesses -- History

 Subject

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Babbitt and Roberts Trading Post Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-435-BC
Scope and Content

The collection consists of ledgers and ledger sheets, day books, receipt books, inventory, and cash sheets from Babbitt and Roberts Trading Post at Antelope Springs, AZ, in the Jeddito Valley. The ledgers record sales and trade of groceries, hardware, wool, livestock, sheep, etc. One of the ledgers records transactions with Indians. A cassette tape containing an interview conducted by David Brugge with Wilmer Roberts in 1977 is included in Box 1 of the collection.

Dates: 1919-1977; Majority of material found in 1919-1951
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Charles Ilfeld Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-91-BC
Scope and Content The collection contains records of the Charles Ilfeld Company including correspondence, ledgers, receipts and invoices, inventories, and advertisements. It is divided into three series: correspondence, account books and ledgers, and records of other businesses. The correspondence, 1867-1903, contains letters received and letters sent, both arranged chronologically, and consisting mostly of orders placed with the company. These are followed by copies (Copy Books) of remittance letters and...
Dates: 1865-1929
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Diamond A Cattle Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-355-BC
Abstract

The Diamond A Cattle Company collection contains business records of Diamond A Cattle Company ranching operations. Most documents pertain to the period after 1940 during which time Leon E. Williams owned Diamond A ranches in Wagon Mound, New Mexico and Eagle Butte, South Dakota. The records are Williams's business and personal papers.

Dates: 1878-1956
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

E. Rosenwald and Son Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-220-BC
Abstract

The E. Rosenwald and Son Records relate to the business transactions of the E. Rosenwald and Son firm of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Also included are personal documents of Emanuel Rosenwald and his sons.

Dates: 1848-1915
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Floersheim Mercantile Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-53-BC
Scope and Content This collection contains the business records of Floersheim Mercantile Company, wholesalers and retailers of general merchandise in Springer and Roy, New Mexico covering the life of the company, 1897-1969. There are account books, 1919-1923; cashbooks, daybooks, 1916-1918; expense book, 1910; journals, 1916-1919; ledger, 1898-1901; minute books, 1898-1947; receipt book, 1921-1922; check stubs, 1969; inventory sheets and deeds. The correspondence covers such topics as a house to be bought by...
Dates: 1893-1969
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Frank Bond & Son Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-133-BC
Scope and Content The collection contains financial records and correspondence of Frank Bond & Son and various related businesses. Included are ledgers, cash journals, sales, remittances, account books, stock certificates, purchases, invoices, receipts, day books, letter copy books, orders, letters sent, bank statements, cash books, tax records, vouchers, meeting minutes, correspondence, and legal documents. Other businesses represented in the collection include G.W. Bond & Brother Mercantile Company,...
Dates: 1870-1958 (bulk 1905-1945)
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

George E. Breece Lumber Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-104-BC
Scope and Content The collection consists of two boxes containing contracts, patents, deeds, abstracts, and certificates of land titles, with companies such as the Cloudcroft Land & Lumber Co., the American Lumber Co., and the McKinley Land & Lumber Co., plus original contracts with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and other railway companies. Correspondence and contracts drawn up by W.A. Keleher, the company attorney are also included, as are letters of Hugo & Lottie V. Seaberg, and...
Dates: 1890-1945
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Gross, Kelly & Company Records and Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-96-BC
Scope and Content This collection contains business records of the commercial firm Gross, Kelly &Co., 1902-1954, and its predecessors, Otero, Sellar &Co., 1867-1882, and Gross, Blackwell &Co., 1882-1902. Records include correspondence, ledgers, account books, stock books, invoices, receipts, deeds, legal documents, and stock certificates. The collection is divided into five series: I. Otero, Sellar &Co. records; II. Gross, Blackwell &Co. records; III. Gross, Kelly &Co. records; IV....
Dates: 1863-1996
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Gustave Elsberg Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-305-SC
Abstract

The Gustave Elsberg papers relate to a suit levied by Elsberg against his former business partner Jacob Amberg in 1869.

Dates: 1869-1897
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Marcus Brunswick Business Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-298-BC
Abstract

The Marcus Brunswick business records contain the business correspondence of Marcus Brunswick, freighter and merchandiser in Las Vegas, N.M.

Dates: 1872-1927
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Ojo de Espiritu Santo Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-42-BC
Scope and Content This collection contains correspondence, leases, reports, and legal proceedings for the Ojo de Espiritu Santo Company from 1899-1935. The bulk of the records date from 1916-1934. There is correspondence to and from the company's general managers, Leo Garcia, before 1919 and Ted Sparr, from 1919 to 1934; the company agent, Charles F. Lambert; owners, C. C. Catron, Fletcher A. Catron, Thomas B. Catron, and others. The correspondence deals with sheep and cattle grazing leases and fees, oil and...
Dates: 1889-1935 (bulk 1916-1934)
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Perea Bros. Mercantile Co. Letterpress Copybook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-30-BC
Abstract

This collection is comprised of correspondence regarding the business records of the Perea Bros. Mercantile Co. -- a supplier of general merchandise as well as wool and pelts -- located in Bernalillo, New Mexico, in the later 1800s.

Dates: 1883 June 2-1896 June 19
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Smith Mercantile Company (Santa Rosa, N.M.) Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS -215 -BC
Abstract

The collection contains financial records of George H. Smith, Jr., and the Smith Mercantile Company, also known as the Santa Rosa Mercantile Company. The business, located in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, was owned and operated by George H. Smith, Jr.

Dates: 1891-1959; Majority of material found in 1901-1958
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Solomon Luna Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-102-BC
Abstract

This collection contains the letterpress book of Solomon Luna and Co., as well as biographical material concerning Solomon Luna, New Mexican politician, sheep baron, and businessman.

Dates: 1883-1941
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

United States Army Quartermaster Corps Contracts

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-111-BC
Abstract

The collection consists of photocopies of contracts between the U.S. War Department and New Mexico businesses to supply feed to U.S. Army forts in New Mexico and Texas.

Dates: 1860-1886
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Western Brewery and Ice Company Cash Books

 Collection
Identifier: MSS -202 -BC
Abstract

The collection consists of two corporate cash books for the Western Brewery and Ice Company, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1917-1920.

Dates: 1917-1920
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Wool Warehouse Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-288-BC
Scope and Content The collection contains business records of the Wool Warehouse Company, the New Mexico Cooperative Wool Marking Association, and Bond-McRae Company, 1929-1971. The correspondence relates to the dissolution of the New Mexico Cooperative Wool Marketing Association, 1959-1961. Financial records include ledgers, journal sheets, and dividend distributions. N.M. Wool Co. N.M. Cooperative Wool...
Dates: 1929-1971
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

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