James A. Baird papers, 1876-1916.

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James A. Baird papers, 1876-1916.

Legal and financial records, including deeds, bills of sale and briefs. Also contains two letters from Albert B. Fall regarding federal lands.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7559899

New Mexico State University

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Baird, James William

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First treasurer of Otero County, New Mexico, after statehood. From the description of James A. Baird papers, 1876-1916. (New Mexico State University). WorldCat record id: 45864021 ...

Fall, Albert B. (Albert Bacon), 1861-1944

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Albert B. Fall arrived in N.M. in 1883, and began prospecting at Kingston. He moved to Las Cruces to practice law and became active in Democratic politics. In 1902, he switched his affiliation to the Republican party and continued his climb through various elective and appointive offices. In 1921, Fall was appointed Secretary of the Interior. While in this position Fall was instrumental in transferring the Navy oil reserves at Teapot Dome, Wyo. and Elk Hills, Calif. from the Navy Dept. to the In...