MS 058
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Collection Summary | |
| Creator: | Stevens, Montague, 1859-1953. |
| Collection Name: | Montague Stevens papers |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1892-1953 |
| Bulk Dates: | (bulk 1896-1919) |
| Physical Description: | .2 linear feet |
| Abstract: | Montague Stevens, 1859-1953 was a pioneer New Mexico rancher in the Magdalena and Reserve areas, where he operated the S.U. Cattle Co. and the Shropshire Sheep Company. Portfolio containing chiefly correspondence, along with legal documents, bills, and financial records related to Montague Stevens and his ranching operations. Correspondence and telegrams mostly concern problems with his financial backers in England. Specific files for the S.U. Cattle Co. and the Shropshire Sheep Co. contain business correspondence regarding supplies and equipment, as well as legal papers. |
| Collection Number: | MS 058 |
| Language: | Materials are in English. |
| Repository: |
University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections University of Arizona PO Box 210055 Tucson, AZ 85721-0055 Phone: 520-621-6423 Fax: 520-621-9733 URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/ E-Mail: LBRY-askspcoll@email.arizona.edu |
Pioneer New Mexico rancher in the Magdalena and Reserve areas, where he operated the S.U. Cattle Co. and the Shropshire Sheep Co.
Portfolio containing chiefly correspondence, along with legal documents, bills, and financial records related to Montague Stevens and his ranching operations. Correspondence and telegrams mostly concern problems with his financial backers in England. Specific files for the S.U. Cattle Co. and the Shropshire Sheep Co. contain business correspondence regarding supplies and equipment, as well as legal papers. Includes four letters from General Leonard Wood. Among the miscellaneous financial documents are hotel, general merchandise, auto, and grain supply bills; also promissory notes, checks, money orders, tax notices, bank statements, and receipts. Also present are U.S. Forest Service grazing permits and timber sale agreements; several ranch photographs; a 1945 book review of Stevens' book, Meet Mr. Grizzley; and 1953 newspaper clippings about his life.
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Montague Stevens papers (MS 058). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.
Acquired as purchase, 1964.
Processed by Staff.