Size: 0.25 linear feet

Literary rights:
Literary rights were not granted to Wichita State University. When permission is granted to examine the manuscripts, it is not an authorization to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication without regard for common law literary rights, copyright laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher and his/her publisher to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.

Restrictions: None

Content note:
The William Lofinck Papers contain five holograph letters and two postcards dating from January 15, 1898 to June 8, 1900 written from Golden and other places in New Mexico. Lofinck writes about the development and financial troubles of a gold mining operation near Golden, New Mexico. The final letter is a descriptive account of a train trip from Topeka to Golden with observations on native New Mexicans and miners written by Lofinck's nephew to Gustave Andriano, the prime financial backer for the mine.

Acquisition: Purchased from Michael Vinson Rare Books.

Processed by: MTK, 9 September 1993; JEF, 4-27-1998

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