Correspondence. The January 31, 1905, letter includes enclosed copy of letter to Brockman, dated January 28, 1905, from the Cartwright Brothers, oil drillers, Beaumont, Texas, regarding the possibility of drilling for oil on Brockman’s land in Texas. (13 items), 1905 Jan 5-31
Scope and Contents
The Brockman-Fetzer Papers consists primarily of personal and business correspondence between Fred W. Brockman and Laura Fetzer. The collection also includes letters from their business contacts regarding their land in Texas. Boxes 1 and 2 consist of Brockman’s letters; boxes 3-6 consist of Fetzer’s letters. Box 6 also includes additional folders: Brockman’s miscellaneous papers; Fetzer’s miscellaneous papers; a folder related to Carrie Fetzer, Laura’s sister; and a folder of unknown miscellaneous documents.
Dates
- 1905 Jan 5-31
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.5 Cubic Feet ( (6 boxes))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Brockman, Fred W., 1849-1915 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Fetzer, Laura, approximately 1875- (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository