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Jacob Ditzler Craighead Papers
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Description: The collection contains the family, personal, and business papers of cattle rancher J.D. (Jacob Ditzler) Craighead. In addition to the material on the Craighead ranch, there is also information on various irrigation projects including the Otero Irrigation District. There are also 24 diaries (1931-1959) and 11 account books (1899-1949) along with government documents and maps.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1850-1959.
Call number: mssCraighead papers
Creator: Craighead, J. D (1873-1964)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Margaret Craighead, February 1964.
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