Papers, 1929-1970.

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Ellis, George F. Papers, 1929-1970.

Papers, 1929-1970.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51845992

The collection contains papers of two Bell Ranch managers, as well as records of the Bell Ranch. It is divided into four series: George F. Ellis Papers, Albert K. Mitchell Papers, Bell Ranch Records, and Oversize Material. The Ellis series is divided into three sub-series: General Correspondence covers topics pertinent to running a large ranch. Subject Correspondence contains letters to various organizations. Ellis Personal Papers cover his tenure as Regent at New Mexico State University of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (NMSU) and some of his speeches. The Mitchell series is divided into two sub-series, General Correspondence and Subject Correspondence. The General Correspondence reflects the concerns of New Mexico cattlemen in the 1940s and 1950s with various items concerning World War II including letters from employees in the service. His Subject Correspondence covers various organizations in which Mitchell was involved. There is correspondence to, from, and about Clinton P. Anderson, Secretary of Agriculture. The New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (NMSU) Regent correspondence concerns the KOB radio station controversy, and some budget items. The Bell Ranch and Red River Valley Company records are divided into three sub-series: Paid Bill File for 1939-1945 contains paid receipts from companies in and out-of-state. Subject Files, 1944-1945, contain cattle and horse breeding records, weather data observations, 1947-1949, inventories and other statistics. The Payroll records, 1947-1970 contain names of employees and other employee information. The oversize series contains newspaper clippings, magazine articles, maps, posters, architectural drawing of a barn, and statistical data sheets.

8 boxes (7.1 cu. ft.)

spa,

eng,

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