Holm O. Bursum Photograph Collection 1902-1925

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Holm O. Bursum Photograph Collection 1902-1925

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Two photographic postcards and one photograph of a vehicle, wind-powered water pump and iron croppings at the Jones Iron Mine.

1 folder (3 photographic prints (2 on postcard stock) ; 14x19 cm. or smaller)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6404357

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Bursum, Holm Olaf, 1867-1953

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Holm O. Bursum was a politician, sheep rancher and warden of the New Mexico State Penitentiary. Born in Iowa in 1867, Bursum moved to New Mexico in 1881. While living in Socorro County, he became a prominent cattle and sheep rancher. Brusum began his political career when he was elected Sheriff of Socorro County, serving from 1894-1898. He was Republican Floor Leader at the New Mexico Constitutional Convention in 1910. While serving as U.S. Senator he failed to pass federal legislation which wou...