New Mexico State Records Center and Archives
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| Title | Bowman's Bank Collection, | |
| Dates (Inclusive) | 1896-1928 (bulk 1896-1904) | |
| Creator | Bowman's Bank | |
| Collection Number | 1974-045 | |
| Size | 3 linear feet + 32 v. | |
| Repository | New Mexico State Records Center and Archives | |
| Language | English. | |
The George D. Bowman and Son Bank (known as the Bowmans Bank) was established in Las Cruces, New Mexico in the latter part of the nineteenth century. George D. Bowman was president of the bank from its establishment until his death in 1903. In 1902 he was elected Director of the Sierra Blanca Gold and Copper Company. He had two sons, George R. Bowman of Fort Worth, Texas and Henry D. Bowman of Las Cruces. Henry D. Bowman managed and operated Bowmans Bank as a partner and cashier.
Prior to managing Bowmans Bank, Henry practiced law in Las Cruces. He married Carrie O. (Otto?) and had two sons. Aside from his banking ventures Henry was involved in various pursuits in the Mesilla Valley. Since 1878 he had been associated with the U.S. Land Office in Las Cruces and was appointed Receiver of the Land Office in 1897. Henry served in this position until 1909. Offered an appointment to the Board of Regents of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (present day New Mexico State University) in 1898, Henry declined the appointment because of his appointment in 1897 as Receiver of the U.S. Land Office in Las Cruces. In 1897 he disclosed information about Demeterio Chavez, Secretary-Treasurer of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, for alleged embezzlement of funds. By 1900, Henry was Treasurer of the Rio Grande Irrigation Company, and was elected Director of the Rio Grande Dam and Irrigation Company in 1901. Both of these companies were involved in the Elephant Butte Dam Project. Henry also served as an insurance agent for several insurance companies and dealt extensively with real estate. He was instrumental in establishing a permanent Methodist Church, as well as being active in the civic affairs of the Mesilla Valley.
An active Republican, Henry was elected as delegate to the national convention in 1900. Some of his political allies were William H. Andrews, Max Frost, W.H.H. Llewellyn, Judge John Van Patton, and Bernard S. Rodey.
Collection is organized into four series:
I. Business letters received
II. Miscellaneous
III. Business letters sent
IV. Ledgers, journals, and cash books
Collection consists of materials from the Bowmans Bank of Las Cruces, New Mexico (1896-1928). The bulk of the materials cover the years, 1896-1904. There are seven letterbooks of letters sent and 23 ledgers as well as journals and cash books that document some of the banks financial transactions. The balance of the material consists of the correspondence of Henry D. Bowman. This correspondence pertains to banking matters, real estate, and mining in New Mexico. Includes letters related to Henrys position as an officer of the Torpedo Mining Company.
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Bowman's Bank Collection, New Mexico State Records Center and Archives, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Bankers -- New Mexico -- Las Cruces
Banks and banking -- New Mexico -- Las Cruces
Mining corporations -- New Mexico
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Business Letters Received. 1897 January-March
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Business Letters Received. 1897 April-June
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Business Letters Received. 1897 July-September
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Business Letters Received. 1897 October-December
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Business Letters Received, Receiver U.S. Land Office. 1898 January
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Business Letters Received. 1898 January-March
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Business Letters Received. 1898 January-March
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Business Letters Received. 1898 April-June
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Business Letters Received. 1898 July-September
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Business Letters Received. 1898 October-December
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Business Letters Received. 1898 October-December
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Business Letters Received. 1899 January-March
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Business Letters Received. 1899 April-June
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Business Letters Received. 1899 July-September
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Business Letters Received. 1899 October-December
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Business Letters Received. 1900 January-March
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Business Letters Received. 1900 April-June
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Business Letters Received. 1900 July-September
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Business Letters Received. 1900 October-December
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Business Letters Received. 1901 January-March
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Business Letters Received. 1901 April-June
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Business Letters Received. 1901 July-September
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Business Letters Received. 1901 October-December
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Business Letters Received. 1902 January-March
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Business Letters Received. 1902 April-June
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Business Letters Received. 1902 July-September
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Business Letters Received. 1902 October-December
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Business Letters Received. 1903 January-March
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Business Letters Received. 1903 April-June
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Business Letters Received. 1903 July-September
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Business Letters Received. 1903 October-December
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Business Letters Received. 1904 January-March
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Business Letters Received. 1904 April-June
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Business Letters Received. 1904 July-September
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Business Letters Received. 1904 October-December
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Business Letters Received. n.d
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New Mexico Bankers Association First Convention. 1906
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Letterheads. 1897-1904
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Daily Bank Reports (clippings, records). 1907-1919
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Records. 1910
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Rio Grande Republican.
1913
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Letterbook. 1894 October-1895 June
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Letterbook. 1896 September-1897 June
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Letterbook. 1897 July-1898 June
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Letterbook. 1898 June-1899 March
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Letterbook. 1899 March-1899 December
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Letterbook. 1899 December-1900 October
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Letterbook. 1900 October-1902 March
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General Ledger (includes Bowmans Ranch Property Accounts, p. 97-100). 1894-1899
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Index to Deposit Ledger. (1894-1900?)
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Deposit Ledger. 1894 October-1897 October
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Deposit Ledger. 1897 October-1900 June
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1895 November-1896 November
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1896 November-1897 February
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1897 February-1898 September
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1898 September-1900 April
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1902 July-1903 April
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1903 April-1904 February
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1904 February-1904 November
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1905 May-1905 October
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1905 November-1906 April
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1906 April-1906 September
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1906 September-1907 February
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1907 February-1907 June
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1907 June-1907 October
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1907 October-1908 February
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1908 February-1908 May
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1908 June-1908 September
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Daily Transaction Cash Book. 1908 September-1909 January
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Collection Register. 1895 November-1897 February
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Reconcilement. 1920-1928
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