Account Book of the Old Abe Co. 1890-1891

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Account Book of the Old Abe Co. 1890-1891

MS 263


Collection Summary
Creator:	Old Abe Co.
Collection Name:	Account Book of the Old Abe Co.
Inclusive Dates:	1890-1891
Physical Description:	.1 linear feet
Abstract:	The Old Abe mine, in White Oaks, New Mexico, produced a million dollars worth of gold from one of the deepest dry mines in the world. Its true vein was discovered in 1890 by William Watson, who shared ownership with seven other people, named in the back of the book. One volume, lists dividends, expenses and receipts from 1890-1891. It is accompanied by photocopies of five articles from the Lincoln County (N.M.) News, from 1956-1958, relating the history of the mine and the area.
Collection Number:	MS 263
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

Biographical Note

The Old Abe mine, in White Oaks, New Mexico, produced a million dollars worth of gold from one of the deepest dry mines in the world. Its true vein was discovered in 1890 by William Watson, who shared ownership with seven other people, named in the back of the book.

Scope and Content Note

One volume, lists dividends, expenses and receipts from 1890-1891. It is accompanied by photocopies of five articles from the Lincoln County (N.M.) News, from 1956-1958, relating the history of the mine and the area.

Restrictions

There are no restrictions on this collection.

Copyright

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Access Terms

Personal Name(s)

Watson, William.

Corporate Name(s)

Old Abe Co.

Geographic Name(s)

Lincoln County (N.M.) -- History.

Old Abe Mine -- History.

White Oaks (N.M.) -- History.

Subject(s)

Gold mines and mining -- New Mexico -- White Oaks.

Mines and mineral resources -- New Mexico -- Lincoln County -- History.

Administrative Information

Credit Line

Account Book of the Old Abe Co. (MS 263). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Acquired as gift, 1964.

Processing History

Processed by Staff.