ELSINORE CATTLE COMPANY



ELSINORE CATTLE COMPANY

INVENTORY

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Section one - ELSINORE CATTLE COMPANY AND ELSINORE ROYALTY COMPANY

(PECOS COUNTY, TEXAS)

SERIES I - CORPORATE PAPERS AND RANCH OPERATIONS - 1900-1949

SERIES II - CORPORATE PAPERS AND RANCH OPERATIONS - 1950-1993

SERIES III - CORRESPONDENCE FILES - 1967-1984

SERIES IV - LAND RECORDS

SERIES V - TAX RECORDS

SERIES VI - ABSTRACT FILES

SERIES VII - OIL, GAS, MINERAL OPERATIONS - 1969-1986

Section two - ELSINORE PROPERTIES AND INDUSTRIES

(CALIFORNIA AND COLORADO)

SERIES VIII - SAN JOSE CREEK RANCH

SERIES IX - PAUMA VALLEY PROPERTY

SERIES X - DELOREAN PROPERTY

SERIES XI - MEDOW PROPERTY

SERIES XII - COLORADO PROPERTY

SERIES XIII - PROPERTY TAXES

SERIES XIV - GENERAL FILES

Section one - ELSINORE CATTLE COMPANY AND ELSINORE ROYALTY COMPANY

(PECOS COUNTY, TEXAS)

SERIES I - CORPORATE PAPERS AND RANCH OPERATIONS, 1900-1949

A. Elsinore Journal No. 1, also Minute Book, from 1900 to 1 Jul 1925, was in the flood of 1921 when our

basement and lower vault was entirely covered with water, 10x16, approx. 390 pages, very fragile, not

for casual inspection. (OVERSIZE - filed in last drawer)

B. Articles of Incorporation, January 1900 (Original)

C. Original By-laws of Elsinore Cattle Company (1900 and 1902) as certified in March 1938. Original copy

is in the original Minute Book which was damaged by the flood of 1921.

D. Bill of Sale (cattle) from Crosby Brothers to Elsinore, 25 Sep 1900

E. DuVal West Files

1. 2 Feb 1902, Bond Sale 1000 bonds @ $1,000 each, Deed of Trust to DuVal West to sell 8000 cattle

2. 11 May 1905, Release of West's signature re: bond sale

3. 9 Jun 1905, Release of Bonds and Mortgage, DuVal West

F. Charter Amendment, Certificate Increasing Capital Stock...from $50,000 to $100,000, January, 1904.

G. First Mortgage Gold Bond of the Elsinore Cattle Company, of Pecos County, Texas, $1,000 each.

Payable 2 Feb 1905 - #1 to #50

Payable 2 Feb 1906 - #51 to #100

H. Minute Book, Elsinore Cattle Company, 9 Jan 1907 to 15 Dec 1936, 4 ½ x7 ½, partial photocopy of

same.

I. Receipt Book, Elsinore Cattle Co., Dividend No. 4 and 5, 20 Dec 1915".

J. 27 Feb 1920, Letter from Judge Chas. Rogan re: Interest Receipts paid for Elmer J.Taylor.

K. Proxy for Voting on Stock, 1922 through 1928, (14)

L. Will, Louis E. Giddings, 1921. Order Admitting Will to Probate, 1926, Colorado

M. Affidavits to Heirship, R.O. Giddings and W. Garland Fay, February 1936

N. Notes Paid, 1937-1943, Frost National Bank

O. Charter of the Elsinore Royalty Company, 1938

P. Resolution of Board of Directors conveying oil, gas and other mineral rights to Muir, Frost and Giddings.

January 1938.

Q. Resolution of Board, August 1940, with Frost National Bank to act as Fiscal Agent.

R. Letters to Frances Giddings Heilbron. One from Ben S. Wendelken (22 Jan 1946) re: Barret Griffith. One

from William G. Lennox (30 Nov 1946) re: Elsinore Ranch

S. A Study of the Factors Influencing Forty Years Operations on a Large Texas Cattle Ranch. A Thesis by

Joseph Luther Matthews, August 1947, 3 copies.

T. Texas Livestock Marketing Association Certificate of Interest in Assets, Series 1930-1942, No. 2812, 20

Jan 1948

U. Investment Counsel Agreement, Barret Griffith, July 1949

V. Certificate of Dissolution, State of Texas, October 1949

W. Permit to Do Business, "To raise, buy and sell livestock", State of Texas, November 1949

X. Loan Note, $300, 15, Apr 1905, to Lockwood from Roberts

SERIES II - CORPORATE PAPERS AND RANCH OPERATIONS, 1950-1993

A. Certificate of Authority, State of Texas, November 1959

B. Resolution Authorizing Signing of Checks, Etc., to Frost National Bank, San Antonio, 1970, blank.

C. Texas Econocot System, Upland Cotton Demonstration in Pecos County, 1976, Final Report, Jan 1977,

Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Fort Stockton, Texas, 46 pages

D. Articles, By-Laws and other papers, c. 1949-1984

E. Documents re; Stock ownership

F Appraisal Report, Elsinore Ranch, black ring binder, 187 pages, pages 1 and 3 missing (Title page, Letter

of Transmittal)

G. Industrial Potential Assessment of Fort Stockton, Texas, The Fantus Company, Copy No. 2, December 12,

1980, Project No. NJ-6403, 17 pages, blue report binder.

H. Elsinore Cattle Co. Merger of Elsinore Royalty Co. 1967-1968

I. Elsinore Cattle and Royalty Co., Articles of Incorporation and Amendments, 1959

J. Texas Inventories, 1961-1968

K. Elsinore Meetings and Information, 1967-1971

L. A Study of Elsinore Cattle Company, True D. Morse, (master copy), 1969

M. Irrigation Project, 1974

N. Elsinore Ex. Com., 1975

O. Federal Land Bank Association, 1979-1989

P. Elsinore, 9/8/79-April 1980

Q. Marfa Production Credit Association, 1981

R. Jim Hardy, 1982-1984

S. Directors Meeting, Sep 1982

T. Photo Copier Lease, 1982

U. Reorganization, 1982

V. Billie Porter Investments, 1983-1984

W. Elsinore Cattle Company Articles and By Laws, 1987

X. Fort Stockton Ranch map and negative (of map)

SERIES III - CORRESPONDENCE FILES- 1967-1984

A. 1967-1968-1969

B. 1970-1971

C. 1972 (Missing)

D. 1973

E. 1981

F. 1982

G. 1983

H. 1984

I. 1978, George and Catherine Livingston

SERIES IV - LAND RECORDS

A. Texas Land Grants - 1882

1. No. 463, Vol. 67, 30 Jan 1882, to J.T. Metcalf and H. Von Post

2. No. 520, Vol. 67, 3 Mar 1882, to J.T. Metcalf and H. Von Post

3. No. 464, Vol. 67, 30 Jan 1882, to J.T. Metcalf and H. Von Post

B. Letter Patents - Public Free School Land, 1908-09

(These 56 documents should be worked later showing all the all the individuals involved in these

transactions.)

Vol. 80A, Apr 1941, No. 240 to 246 (7)

Vol. 82A, Oct 1941, No. 169 to 175 (7)

Vol. 87A, Dec 1942, No. 475 to 486 (12)

Vol. 88A, Jan 1943, No. 232 to 237 (6)

Vol. 93A, Mar 1944, No. 371 to 393 (23)

Vol. 99A, Aug 1945, No. 376 (1)

C. Tax Sale Deeds

1. 7 Jan 1884 (J.S. Lockwood)

2. #46, 1 May 1883 (E M. Powell)

3. #75, 13 Jun 1883 (E.M. Powell)

4. #77, 13 Jun 1883 (E.M. Powell)

5. #78, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

6. #79, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

7. #80, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

8. #81, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

9. #130, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

10. #131, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

11. #132, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

12. #133, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

13. #134, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

14. #135, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

15. #136, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

16. #137, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

17. #138, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

18. #139, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

19. #140, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

20. #141, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

21. #142, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

22. #143, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

23. #146, 1 May 1883 (E.M. Powell)

24. #182, 17 Jul 1885 (G.H. Lewis)

25. #183, 17 Jul 1885 (G.H. Lewis)

26. #184, 17 Jul 1885 (G.H. Lewis)

27. Sheriff's Deed to Individual in Delinquent Tax Suits, 9 Dec 1939. (Minnie R. W. Goss and Paul Goss

to Elsinore)

28. Tax Sale Release, 30 Aug 1884, G.H. Lewis to J.S. Lockwood

29. Various letters re: land sold for taxes

D. Land Sales 1886, 1900

1. 14 Apr 1886, J.T. Metcalf, H. Von Post to J.S. Lockwood

2. 8 May 1886, Joseph S. Lockwood to George Q. Whitney

3. 23 Jan 1900, J. S. Lockwood to George Q. Whitney

E. Warranty Deeds

1. 1 Mar 1912 (William Lennox)

2. 26 May 1913 (William Lennox)

3. 22 Jun 1914 (Loring C. Lennox)

4. 8 Dec 1914 (Loring G. Lennox)

5. 17 Dec 1915 (Hester E. Giddings)

6. 12 Jan 1915 (Loring C. Lennox)

7. 16 Jun 1916 (Ralph O. Giddings)

8. 17 Jul 1917 (Ralph O. Giddings)

9. 12 Feb 1936 (Sarah A. Griffith, et als)

10. 13 Feb 1936 (William Lennox)

11. 21 Feb 1936 (Elizabeth C. Lockwood)

12. 8 May 1936 (Sarah A. Griffith, et als)

13. 16 May 1936 (William Lennox)

14. 16 May 1936 (William Lennox)

15. 15 Nov 1938 (William L.Hoagland, et als)

16. 18 Nov 1938 (Tom H. and Alice L. Mauck)

17. 28 Jun 1941 (Isabel Parsell, et als)

18. 5 Jul 1941 (George Arthur Sachae and wife)

19. 22 Oct 1943 (Douglas Giddings)

20. 28 Jul 1945 (Mary Frances and John D. Heard)

21. 1 Jul 1949 (Elsinore Cattle Co., Texas to Elsinore C.C., Delaware)

F. Quit Claim Deeds

1. 22 Nov 1943 (Minnie R. W. Goss and Paul Goss to Elsinore Royalty Co.)

2. 31 Jan 1884 (J. S. Lockwood to J.T. Metcalf and H. Von Post)

3. 1 Jul 1949 (Elsinore Texas to Elsinore Delaware)

G. Deeds of Acquit, Elsinore to Metcalf/Von Post

(These 139 documents should be worked later showing additional information on individuals, dates etc.)

Vol. 9, May 1949, No. 464 to 500 (37)

Vol. 10, May/June 1949, No. 1 to 102 (102)

H. Various Land Documents

1. List of Land, 157 Sections, J.T. M(etcalf) and H. P(ost). Three lists, 3, 3 and 6 pages each

2. Various letters 1885 to 1888 re: land

3. 22 Jan 1900, Certificate re: Warranty Deeds on record from John T. Metcalfe and H. Von Post

4. 1 Apr 1905, Deed of Trust, betweeen Oscar D. Roberts and J. Muir, Jr.

5. 16 Jun 1905, Letter to Wm. Lennox and Giddings from Denman, Franklin and McGown re: title papers

and documents for 100,480 acres of land.

6. 9 May 1906, Deed, sale of land to E.E. Townsend and letter dated 20 Apr 1909 from Charles Rogan re:

same

7. 29 Jun 1911, School Land, Proof of Occupancy and Improvements, Jones F. Talley

8. 4 Dec 1915, Contract, Jacinto Hernandez and Ralph O. Giddings

9. 16 May 1917, Proof of Occupancy, Jacinto Hernandez

10. 15 Oct 1941, Agreement re: Fence Lines, between Elsinore Cattle Co. and Velma L. Shurley and

Marvin J. Smith (Parsell Estate lands)

11. 18 May 1938, Agreement of Purchase and Sale, Elsinore Cattle Co. and Elsinore Royalty Co.

12. 23 Jul 1941, Partial Release Without Payment, Geo. Arthur Sachse and Ida May Sachse and Federal

Land Bank, Houston.

13. 29 Sep 1941, Affidavit, J.D. Young, et al to The Public

14. 15 Jun 1943, Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Property, Elsinore Cattle Co. and Gayle M. Foster

and C.A. Foster

15. 1 Nov 1943, Waiver of Implied Lien, Isabell Parsell, et al to Elsinore Cattle Co.

16. 30 Nov 1943, Release of Implied Lien, Isabell Parsell to Elsinore Cattle Co.

17. 2 Dec 1943, Certificate of Facts, Correction Certificate, General Land Office, Texas

I. Abstract Information. Letters and papers, 1938-1973

J. Corrected Field Notes re: land surveys

1. 31 May 1916, Brewster and Pecos County

2. 31 May 1916, Brewster County

3. 31 May 1916, Brewster County

SERIES V - TAX RECORDS

A. ( File Error - see IV, C, 29)

B. 26 Mar 1903, E.E. Townsend to M. Freebone re: surveys and tax.

C. Papers re: Delinquent Tax,

1. 2 Jan 1909, Letter to J. Muir, Jr. from Wm. Lennox re; delinquent tax for 1902-1906

2. 23 Dec 1908, Petition for Foreclosure on Delinquent Taxes for 1897 and Subsequent Years, State of

Texas vs Elsinore Cattle Co.

D. Tax papers are filed by year- 1882 to 1928 (some years missing)

SERIES VI - ABSTRACT FILES

A. Abstract of Title to Lands in Block "D" and "Q", GC&SF Ry. Co., Pecos County, Texas, 775 pages, 1887-

1944

B. Abstract of Title to Lands in Block "B", GC&SF Ry. Co., Pecos County, Texas, 530 pages, 1882-1944

C. Abstract of Title to Lands in Block "C", GC&SF Ry. Co., Pecos County, Texas, 240 pages,

1881-1944

D. Abstract of Title to Lands in Block "A", GC&SF Ry., Pecos County and Brewster County, Texas 575

pages, 1882-1944

E. Abstract of Title to Survey 61, Block "D", GC&SF Ry. Survey, in Pecos County, Texas, 94 pages, 1946-

1964

F. Abstract of Title to Survey 1 Block 133 and Survey 2 Block 133, T&STL Ry. Co. and survey 84 Block D

G&SF Ry. Co., Situated in Pecos County, Texas, 111 pages, 1948-1953

SERIES VII - OIL, GAS, MINERAL OPERATIONS - 1969-1986

A. Allied Chemical Corporation, Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease, 2 Mar 1973

B. J. C. Barnes Oil Company, 1973-1978

C. Chevron, USA, 1974-1976

D. Cities Service Oil Company, 1974-1976

E. Continental Oil Company, 1978-1979

F. El Paso Natural Gas Company, 1973-1980

G. Elsinore Prospect Seismic Data (Exhibit D)

H. Elsinore: 28 Jan 1938, Mineral Deed by A.H. Frost, T.C. Frost, Jr., and R.O. Giddings to Elsinore

Royalty Co.

I. Elsinore: 27 Jan 1938, Deed to Mineral Rights by Elsinore Cattle Co. to A.H. Muir, T.C. Frost, Jr., and

R.O. Giddings

J. Elsinore: 4 Nov 1943, Mineral Deed, Elsinore Cattle Co to Elsinore Royalty Co.

K. Fence Line Agreement, Sublet, 1984

L. Gas Production, 1975-1976

M. Hunt Lease, 1969-1981

N. Hunt Oil Company Exploration Program of The Elsinore Royalty Company, Pecos County, Texas, March

1962, 16 pages. Map of Elsinore Ranch and Adjacent Areas, Pecos County, Texas, 33"x47"

O. Leases (Misc.), 1967

P. Lease Proposals, 1972-1975

Q. MFG Oil Corporation, 1977-1982

R. Mineral Lease Information, 1972-1978

S. Mineral Reports and Negotiations, 1978-1981

T. Lee C. Moore, Receipt for 94' Derrick, 27 Aug 1940

U. Mobil Oil, Memorandum of Agreement, 29 Mar 1969

V. Mobil Oil, Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease, 29 May 1969

W. Northern Natural Gas, 1970-1978

X. Northern Natural Gas Co., Pipeline Agreement, 20 May 1970

Y. Operating Agreement (Model Form)

Z. Oxy Petroleum-Hunt, 1979-1980

AA. Potential Leases, 1980-1982

BB. Paul Rea, 1978-1980

CC. Records on Mineral/CO2 Monthly, 1983-1984

DD. G & R Rich Properties, 1981

EE. Sun-Tex CO2 & Well Release, 1980-1982

FF. Texaco Option and Lease, 1971

GG. Texas Pacific Oil Co., two maps

HH. Stanley A. Thompson File, 1935-1943: Quit Claim Deed, Option Contract, Stipulation, Lease and

Agreement, Escrow Agreement; 30 Jun 1944, Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease, Elsinore Royalty Co and

Stanley A. Thompson, lessee

II. Tipperary Corporation, 1973-1974

JJ. Union, Dalton Cobb, 1973-1981

KK. Well #56, 1981-1986

LL. West Texas Gas, Inc., 1981

MM. Ben Wiseman, Jr., 1981-1982

Section two - ELSINORE PROPERTIES AND INDUSTRIES

(CALIFORNIA AND COLORADO)

SERIES VIII - SAN JOSE CREEK RANCH

A. San Jose Creek Documents, 1971-1981

B. San Jose Creek Documents, 1974-1977

C. San Jose Creek Ranch, Operations and Letters, 1971-1974

D. San Jose Creek Ranch, Operations and Letters, 1975-1982

E. San Jose Creek Maps and pictures (none in file, papers only) 1986

F. U.S. Forestry / S. Jose Creek Land Exchange, 1973-1981, photos

G. San Jose Creek, 1982, maps

H. Pictures of San Jose Creek Ranch (clippings), 1972

SERIES IX - PAUMA VALLEY PROPERTY

A. Preliminary Planning Study, Pauma Valley, Browne & Vogt, 1979

B. Market Report- Pauma Valley, by Copley International Corp., 1978

C. Elsinore Pauma Grove, Roberts, 1975-1986

D. Elsinore Pauma Grove, Maps and Title, 1979

E. Agricultural/Residential Investment Opportunity Outline

F. Pauma Development, 1976-1982

G. Nicol Purchase in Pauma, 1980

H. Pauma Maps

SERIES X - DELOREAN PROPERTY

A. De Lorean Acquisition, 1977-1978

B. Delorean, 1979-1980

SERIES XI - MEDOW PROPERTY

A. Medow Maps and Exhibit A Document on Land Area (also spelled “Meadow” on papers)

SERIES XII - COLORADO PROPERTY

A. Appraisal of Gunnison (Colo) Ranch, by Robert Burghart, 1982

B. Location Certificates, Mineral Claims, Gunnison Mining District, Colorado, issued to B. Barret Griffith

1. Book 304, page 460, 27 Aug 1955, Nob Hill No. 1

2. Book 304, Page 462, 27 Aug 1955, Nob Hill No. 2

3. Book 304, page 464, 27 Aug 1955, Nob Hill No. 3

SERIES XIII - PROPERTY TAXES

A. Property Taxes, 1981, Elsinore Properties, Inc.

B. Property Taxes, 1982, Elsinore Properties, Inc.

C. Property Taxes, 1983, Elsinore Properties, Inc.

SERIES XIV - GENERAL FILES

A. California Desert Agriculture, Circular 464, California Agricultural Experiment Station, November 1957,

66 pages

B. Las Campanillas Village Shopping Center, San Marcos, CA, John Burnham and Company, 27 page

brochure

C. Information on Elsinore Tuna Seiner, 1961

D. MAI - Williams, Bob, 1981 re; appraisal

E. Branding Iron (publication)

F. Audio Tape, Elsinore meeting, 1957

G. Photo, Mr. Lyda and Mr. Gidding, closing day of sale of Texas Ranch, Midland TX, Oct. 1992

H. Misc. empty envelopes

ARTIFACTS.

Corporate Seals, four, in last drawer of ECC files.

1. Elsinore Properties Inc., 3 Jul 1969, California

2. Elsinore Properties, Inc, 3 Jul 1969, California

3. Elsinore Industries, Inc, 14 Mar 1979, California

4. Elsinore Cattle Company, 1949, Delaware

Branding Irons (placed with other irons in Haley Room)

1. Letter "E", 3x2" and 29 1/2" long

2. letter "L", 3x2" and 38" long

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