Papers, 1874-1987.

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Papers, 1874-1987.

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The majority of this collection represents Thomas Campbell's activities in New Mexico. However, series I contains some military and political items not directly related to New Mexico. This series primarily consists of documents relating to Campbell's military and political activities, U.S. Federal Government related documents such as War Assets Administration surplus property purchases, Air Force Association correspondence and recruiting. U.S. military land speculation in New Mexico, and Republican Party documents (including many Eisenhower related items). New Mexico state government related documents include: land and soil conservation materials; New Mexico Taxpayers Association documents; and local Republican Party items. Series II contains mainly documents from the files of Campbell's New Mexican land managers. Documents concerning Campbell and his one time agricultural partner, John J. Raskob, are also included in this series. The third series focuses on Campbell's oil, mineral and geology interests. Series IV consists of correspondence, deeds, and other legal documents involving Campbell's New Mexico land grants and other related corporations such as: La Joya Development Company, U.S. Land Corporation, and Ascott Land Company. The oversize folder contains maps, diagrams, etc.

22 boxes (22 cu. ft.) + 1 oversize folder.

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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