Mueller ~ Schmidtmann Western Americana BONANZA

The Neumann brothers were the proprietors of the People's Saloon. Bouse was founded in 1908 as a mining camp.

Incorporated in Delaware in 1925. Cert. P200, issued to Ledyard Heckscher for 10 shares in 1928. Signed by president Quincy A. Shaw and treasurer Bran

Measures 10 x 5 1/2". Incorporated New York 1882. Certifies that George W. Girly is entitled to Forty Nine Shares. Signed by the secretary and vi

The title on the reverse reads: Indians of the Colorado Valley. No. 5. Kai-vav-its. A tribe of the Pai Utes, living on the Kai-bab Plateau, near the G

Measures 9 3/4 x 4 1/8". Incorporated August 28, 1886. Entitles Michale Krevss fifty shares. Signed by Geo. L. Bramard as secretary and R. P. Wil

Measures 8 1/2’’x 5 1/4’’ on white matte. In good condition with some wear. Top left corner and bottom right corner of matte have creases from being

With the construction of the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad, lumber became big business. Photograph measures 7 5/8”x6”, no matte, high to medium con

Incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1866. A first mortgage bond, No. 379, in the amount of $100. Signed by R.B. Gitts, president, Wm.

The county seat of Gila county, Globe was another Arizona mining boomtown.

Important early water company in a desert mining camp. Measures 10 1/2 x 8 1/4". Incorporated in Connecticut, January 1880. Signed by Staddard W.

A close-up photo of an adobe pueblo, with a young woman standing in front of a doorway on the second level. To the left is a 3-step wooden ladder givi

Captioned: The Kachina dance to the Rain god, Hopi Indian Village, Shonghopavi, Arizona. Copyrighted 1903 by Underwood and Underwood. Works and Stud

Se-rja-bankaa (Desert Blossom) and Ta-bu-hooja (Little Rabbit), two Moki belles at Sichomovi (Mound of Blossoms), Arizona. The photo shows one maiden

Pioneer district. Incorporated in Arizona in 1903. Cert. #603, issued to Mrs. Augusta Fahm, Enterprise, Fla. in 1905 for 100 shares. Signed by Isaac W

This studio photo shows a small Indian child ensconced in a cradleboard, flanked by two large patterned basket ollas, and a large basketry tray. The p

This is an early shot of the railroad station at Kirkland on the Ash Fork & Phoenix Railroad. Cabinet card photograph measures 7”x 4 1/2”, beige

The train “Little Emma” hauls ore down Chase creek. Photograph measures 6 1/2”x4 3/4”, green single matte 9”x7”, medium contrast—tends toward the gra

Lot of 2. Perspectives of men and store interior. Photographs measure 6 1/2”x4 3/4”, dark green single mattes 9”x7”, high to medium contrast—tends to

Great shot of Goodwin Mining Candle box and other early 20th century essentials. Photograph measures 6 1/2”x4 3/4”, dark green single matte 9”x7”, hi

A Moise Company token from the ghost town of Miami, Arizona.

This unusual square token represents the Arizona ghost town of Miami, site of a huge copper boom and bust.

Jas. Hagan was proprietor of this saloon. NCS attributes the piece to Miami, Arizona, but guide books don't have it listed there.

Measures 12 1/4 x 11 1/4." Incorporated in Pennsylvania. Reads, ". . . E. Potter, Trustee or Bearer in the sum of One Hundred Dollars . . .

Lot of 6 ingots marked DM&MCO and measure approximately 3.75" x 1.75" x 1." Average weight: 1 lb. 10 oz. These ingots are possibly

Nice side view shot of an ore mill. Photograph measures 7 3/4”x6”, dark green single matte 12”x10”, high to medium contrast—minor yellowing, and the

A fine view looking down on the mine and town of Morenci, AZ. The photograph measures 8 x 5”, with a dark green single matte measuring 12”x9”. The con

This is a great shot of the layout of the city. Photograph measures 8”x6”, dark green single matte 12”x10”, high contrast in the middle and faded on

This photo has a nice flow as it depicts the mining town in Gold Gulch. Photograph measures 8”x6”, dark green single matte 12”x10”, high to medium co

Men pose on the with an idle train. Photograph measures 9 3/8"x7 1/4", black single matte 11 3/4", 9 3/4", high contrast, and the

Hopi Pueblos. A young man stands with his hands on his hips in front of an adobe wall. He is barefooted and wears a checked loincloth. The caption rea

Dam workers stand on the cliffs of a narrow gorge. Photograph measures 6 3/4”x4 3/4”, green single matte 9”x7”, high contrast—tends to the grays, and

Men pose in front of the Sultan-Newman and Co., General Merchandiser. Photograph measures 6 3/4”x4 3/4”, green single matte 9"x7", high con

Measures 10 3/8 x 5 1/4". Incorporated in New York. Tombstone Mining District. Entitles J. N. Airkley to fifty shares. Signed by C. A. Shelles as

Measures 13 3/4 x 18 3/4". Incorporated in New York. About 56 miles from Tucson. Bond reads, ". . .For Value Received hereby acknowledge tha

Measures 9 1/8 x 4 1/8." Incorporated just seven days before this certificate(May 5 1884). Amole District. Entitles H. N. Pearson trustee Five Hu

Measures 9 x 5." Incorporated Sept 29, 1876. Cerro-Colorado District. Certifies T. M. McEntee (sp?) "Trustee" is entitled to Five Hund

Pioneer district. Incorporated in New York in 1881. Cert. #609, issued to D.N. Watkins, Trustee in 1881 for 100 shares. Signed by Wm. Williams, presid

Measures 9 1/2 x 5 1/4." Incorporated January 13, 1877. Pioneer District. Entitles P. S. Swain (sp?) trustee to One Hundred shares. Signed by E.

Measures 10 5/8 x 6 7/8". Incorporated in Illinois. San Pedro district. Entitles L. W. Bilcham to Twenty shares. Signed by J. C. McFarland as sec

Crisp shot over the early Arizona town. Photograph measures 6 1/2”x4 1/2”, gray single matte 8 3/4”x7”, high to medium contrast—faded on the peripher

Lot of 6 pieces from Arizona: 4 photos, one wedding announcement, and one high school graduation announcement. The photos are: 1) George Hartmann, min

Incorporated in 1879. Cert. #2179, issued to Geo. H. Wilh in 1882 for 100 shares. Signed by Wm. H. Whipple as president and Wilson Loyd, treasurer. Vi

Measures 12 x 9." Incorporated in Illinois, March 1888. Entitles Mrs. Sarah O. Sudborough (sp?) to One Hundred shares. Signed by Johnson as secre

Note No. 167. This Pinal Gold and Silver Mining Company one-dollar note is probably the only such note extant. Extremely Rare, One Dollar U.S. Currenc

Vulture District. Incorporated in Main in 1895. Cert. #25, issued to J.S. Parsone in 1895 for 1000 shares. Signed by L.L. Whitney, president, and T.J.

Front of ingot reads; OZ 5.66 /S 958 F / G 4.5 F / S $7.02 / G $0.50 / $7.52. Reverse is stamped Chas Pletz Assayer. 2 Sides are stamped Wallapai. One

Measures 19 x 14 3/4." Incorporated in New York. Reads, ". . .William S. Pierson of Windsor, Connecticut, and Bethuel Phelps, of the city of

Measure 9’’x 6’’on black matte. In good condition with little wear. Corners on matte are slightly worn and some small spots appear on the photograph

Wreckage is strewn about in this important Railroad town. Photograph measures 8"x5", black single matte 9 1/2"x6 1/2", medium con

E. F. Sanguinetti displays his goods, perhaps on the Fourth of July. Photograph measures 8 1/4”x6 1/4”, black single matte 9 3/4”x7 3/4”, high to med