Jacob Ditzler Craighead Papers, 1850-1959, bulk 1925-1957

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Summary

Creators:
Craighead, J. D. (Jacob Ditzler), 1873-1964.
Abstract:
This collection contains the family, personal, and business papers of Colorado cattle rancher J.D. Craighead (1873-1964), including materials related to the Craighead Ranch and irrigation projects; diaries; account books; and some government documents and maps.
Extent:
3,440 pieces in 6 boxes, 3 cartons, and 1 oversize folder.
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

J.D. (Jacob Ditzler) Craighead, started a cattle ranch in La Junta, Colorado, in 1905, which was the beginning of the Hereford cattle industry in that area.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Margaret Craighead, February 1964.
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in the following series:

  • A. Family and personal papers (Box 1)
  • B. Business papers (Boxes 1-3)
  • C. Correspondence (Boxes 4-6)
  • D. Blueprints and maps (oversize folder)

Most of the bound volumes are stored in cartons at the end of the collection. They are arranged in the following manner:

  • A. Family and personal papers
  • I. Diaries (Box 7)
  • B. Business papers
  • I. Accounts (Boxes 8-9)

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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