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Spanish & Mexican Era in Grant County, NM

Before the Mexican-American War transferred Grant County to US territory in 1848, the region was a contested borderland under Spanish (to 1821) then Mexican rule, with Apache resistance shaping all of it.

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US Highway 85place

US Highway 85 runs near the ruins of Fort Seldon in southern New Mexico.

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U.S. Land Office at Santa Feorg

The U.S. Land Office at Santa Fe, New Mexico, handles homestead entries and final proofs.

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Valley Electrical Companyorg

Articles of Incorporation for the Valley Electrical Company were filed in the Territory of New Mexico on September 2, 1909.

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Valley Ranchplace

A ranch in New Mexico advertised as 'The Ranch of the Rockies'.

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Vanadiumthing

Mineral found in the south central portion of New Mexico.

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V. C. Cooperperson

A general contractor in Hillsboro, New Mexico, advertising good workmanship and fair prices.

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Venus Needlething

A geological or scenic feature located in Todilto Park, north of Gallup, New Mexico.

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Victorio campaignevent

Campaign during which Al Sieber operated in southwestern New Mexico.

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Virginia Districtplace

The Virginia district is where R. L. Powell completed a survey for the Michigan New Mexico Mining Company.

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V. L. Thompsonperson

Served as a Foreman in the Civilian Conservation Corps 3308th Company at San Antonio, New Mexico.

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V. W. Parkerperson

An attorney based in Hillsboro, New Mexico.

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W.A. Fleming Jonesperson

W.A. Fleming Jones is an attorney at law and United States Commissioner in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

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W. A. Hawkinsperson

An attorney and solicitor in chancery practicing in Hillsboro, New Mexico.

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Waringperson

Polo player for New Mexico Military Institute who took the ball down the field in the game against Fort Bliss.

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Washing Wheatthing

An activity depicted, likely a domestic task of washing wheat.

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W C Downeyperson

W C Downey was a resident of Lordsburg, New Mexico, and named in the certificate of incorporation for the Lordsburg Oil Gas Development Company.

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Western and Southern Fire Insurance Companyorg

Insurance company seeking admission to do business in New Mexico.

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West Texasplace

West Texas was part of the proposed new state carved out of portions of West Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

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W. H. Andrewsperson

Mentioned as a candidate for senator from New Mexico.

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W H Doughtonperson

W H Doughton is the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed in the District Court of Curry County, New Mexico.

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Whitehill's ranchplace

Ranch in the vicinity of which Mexicans were trying to dispose of books.

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White Home Saloonplace

A saloon in Silver City, New Mexico, located opposite the office of Gideon D Bantz.

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White Sewing Machine Companyorg

A company represented as an agent in Hillsboro, New Mexico, likely selling sewing machines.

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W. H. Williamsperson

A preacher who visited Kingston to install officers of a new Masonic lodge.

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W II Grahamperson

W II Graham was listed as a resident of Lordsburg, New Mexico, and one of the incorporators of the Lordsburg Oil Gas Development Company.

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William C. McDonaldperson

Democratic governor elected in November 1911.

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William Fitzgeraldperson

Killed by Frank Lewis Rae at Carlisle, New Mexico on December 7.

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William G. Ritchperson

William G. Ritch was the collector of the papers concerning the history of New Mexico.

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William G. Ritch Papersthing

Collection of papers concerning the history of New Mexico, from which this affidavit is sourced.

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William H. Andrewsperson

William H. Andrews of Bernalillo County is the Republican candidate for Delegate to Congress.

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William II IIerrickperson

William II IIerrick is a U.S. Deputy Mineral Surveyor and Irrigation Engineer in Socorro, New Mexico.

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William McKcanperson

William McKcan is listed as a lawyer practicing in New Mexico with a specialty in mining law.

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William Waltersperson

A hard character who attempted to rob miners in Separ and was arrested.

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Willson Hallthing

Building at New Mexico Military Institute used as part of the pageant setting.

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Wm. K.person

Wm. K. is mentioned in the context of Las Vegas, New Mexico.

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Wolvertonperson

Player for New Mexico Military Institute Broncos, provided blocking for a touchdown run.

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Woman's Board of Tradeorg

The Woman's Board of Trade received a library construction fund subscription raised by the New Mexican.

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Worth C. Sherrilperson

Served as a subaltern in the Civilian Conservation Corps 3308th Company at San Antonio, New Mexico.

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W T Casonperson

W T Cason was listed in connection with the directors of The Sierra County Bank in Hillsboro, New Mexico, as of January 1910.

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W T Rowperson

W T Row is the U.S. Commissioner at Kenna, New Mexico.

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XOHMrtX C Raffperson

XOHMrtX C Raff is listed as cashier of the Kingston New Mexico Bank.

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Xolueln C Juffperson

Cashier at the Piemcha Bank in Kingston, New Mexico.

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Young Lady Graduates of '97event

The graduation class or event of 1897 for which the photograph was taken.

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Zeckendorf & Companyperson

A firm in Tucson, Arizona that claims Pete Jensen swindled them for about $2200 and had advanced freight charges for goods he later allegedly smuggled into Mexi…

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zincthing

Zinc production in New Mexico increased in 1913, measured as spelter or zinc oxide.

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$9 gold nuggetthing

A nugget of white quartz about one inch square found near Pinos Altos containing $9 in gold.

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A. A. Keenperson

A. A. Keen is a person about whom no specific historical details are known from the available claims.

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A. and M. Collegeorg

An agricultural and mechanical college at Las Cruces created by the Legislature in 1889.

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A. B. Lairdperson

Guest at H. D. Gilbert's surprise party.

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A. J. Abbottperson

Judge A. J. Abbott, United States Attorney for the Pueblos, is thought to accompany the Indians to Washington.

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Albino Contrerasperson

Albino Contrerm of Iji Joya N M is in the city on business.

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Alexander Louis Brunoperson

Sergeant in the US Army during World War II.

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Alex M Storyperson

Alex M Story returned from Santa Fe on Sunday and has been busy in Kingston and Lake Valley.

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Al Sieberperson

Chief of Scouts who was the victim of murderous assault by four Indians sentenced to seven years each.

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A. M. Batsonperson

Corporal of troop G, 2nd cavalry, stationed at Fort Stanton, en route to Fort Wingate for promotion examination.

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Ana Curtisperson

Ana Curtis is a person with no recorded arrival or departure information.

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anonymous antiquities (Chama Valley subject)thing

Materials on the antiquities of the Chama Valley.

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anonymous legislative materials (Rio Chama subject)thing

Legislative documents related to the Rio Chama region.

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anonymous monographs (Rio Chama subject)thing

Monographs covering the subject of Rio Chama and related topics.

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Apache Georgeperson

Old acquaintance who protected the narrator and his party in Deming.

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