Pecos Valley Lumber Company records 1902-1990

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Pecos Valley Lumber Company records 1902-1990

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The Pecos Valley Lumber Company was formed in 1902 in Roswell. These records show finances and other operations of the company from its founding until its joining with the Houston Lumber Company’s Roswell location in 1976. There is also limited documentation of that partnership and its consolidation with the Roswell Lumber and Hardware Company in 1990.

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Pecos Valley Lumber Company

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Pecos Valley Lumber Company was founded in 1902 in Roswell with James Fielding Hinkle as the president and principal owner. J.F. Hinkle continued as president until 1946 when he was succeeded by his son Clarence E. Hinkle. Frank L. Smith joined the company in 1906 and became its manager soon after. He was succeeded by his son Charles F. Smith. In September 1975 most of the company’s assets were destroyed in a fire. In May of 1976 the company joined with Houston Lumber Co...

Pecos Valley Lumber Company – Archives.

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Hinkle, James Fielding, 1864-1951.

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Pecos Valley, New Mexico, cattleman, banker, and public official. Hinkle helped found the First National Bank of Roswell, later serving as its president. His political career included election to both the territorial and state legislatures. He also served as mayor of Roswell, and as state governor. Hinkle's published memoir, Early Days of a Cowboy on the Pecos, documented his experience ranching in southeastern New Mexico. From the description of James Fielding Hinkle papers, 1883-19...