Inventory of the Cattle Brand Books Collection, 1894

The Palace of the Governors, Fray Angélico Chávez History Library

Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
P.O. Box 2087
The Palace of the Governors
Santa Fe, NM 87504-2087
Phone: 505-476-5090
Fax: 505-476-5104
Email: historylibrary@state.nm.us
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The Palace of the Governors



Collection Summary

Title Cattle Brand Books Collection
Dates (Inclusive) 1894-1894
Dates 1894
Creator: [unkown]
Collection Number AC 446
Size .5 linear feet
Repository The Palace of the Governors, Fray Angélico Chávez History Library

Scope and Content

The books appear to have been created by J. L. Dow, Deputy U. S. Marshal. The two small bound red books list ear marks, cattle brands, the name and the ranch to which they belong. The post office in which the ranch resided is also listed. The first page of each book lists abbreviations used in the brands. Some entries are in read and they describe number of cattle sold and to which ranch and whether or not they were rebranded.


Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.


Preferred Citation

Cattle Brand Books Collection, The Palace of the Governors, Fray Angélico Chávez History Library


Access Terms

Beef Cattle-New Mexico

Cattle Brands-New Mexico-History

Dow, J. L.

Ranch Life-New Mexico

Ranches-New Mexico


Contents List

Description Container

First Part Series 1894 #3 

Box 1 Folder 1

Second Part Series 1894 #3 

Box 1 Folder 2