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Colorado's Oldest Records, Compiled by Larry Obermesik

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Search Within Collection Collection NumberMSS 0584CreatorObermesik, LarryDescriptionSettler organizations like Claim Clubs, Land Associations, and Mining Districts were pivotal in shaping the early land ownership landscape during the tumultuous years of westward expansion and the Gold Rush. These groups, formed by miners and pioneers, provided essential frameworks for navigating the complexities of land claims, fostering community cooperation, and establishing legal rights in a rapidly evolving territory. This collection of early Colorado records serves as a vital resource, documenting the interactions, disputes, and agreements among members as they sought to secure their claims and build their futures. By making these records available through the Pikes Peak Library District, we aim to enrich the understanding of Colorado's pioneering history, offering teachers, researchers, historians, and the public the opportunity to explore the foundational stories that contributed to the development of this region.

El Paso Claim Club Records
The El Paso Claim Club played a significant role in the settlement and development of the region. Founded by early miners and settlers in 1859, this organization was crucial in navigating the complexities of land claims amidst the Gold Rush and subsequent influx of emigrants. The records of the El Paso Claim Club provide invaluable insights into the lives, struggles, and triumphs of those who sought prosperity in the new frontier.

Pueblo County Records
This collection of records from Pueblo County (1861–1867) provides a rare window into the county’s early history. Carefully data-mined from the County Clerk & Recorder’s Record Book #1, it features a diverse array of documents, including land claims, deeds, business transactions, oaths of office, brand registrations, marriage certificates, and more. These records reveal the dynamics of settlement and growth in Colorado’s early days, offering unparalleled insight into the lives of the settlers who shaped the Pueblo area’s early development.

Related itemRecord Book of the El Paso Claim ClubRelated Material2024 Regional History Symposium Presentation: Claims Clubs by Larry Obermesik

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Mined Data: Pueblo County, Record Book #1 1861-67

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Colorado's Oldest Records, Compiled by Larry Obermesik