Stock and Ledger Book for Cripple Creek Phonolite Gold Mining Co., Undated

Researchers studying the Pedrick Family Papers can gain insight into many aspects of American life during the 19th and 20th century, including the Civil War, the mining industry, and the liberal arts. The collection is arranged into five series:

Series I, Family Files, contains files related to some of the Pedrick family members. It also includes much of William E. Pedrick’s Civil War material.

Series II, Business Records, contains documents related to William E. Pedrick’s court case and bankruptcy, as well as, coal and land speculation documents such as land leases and deeds, mining reports, maps, and blueprints. It also contains bank books, accounting ledgers, and other material related to the family’s various business ventures.

Series III, Correspondence, contains a mix a business and personal letters collected by the Pedrick family. This includes letters from Theodore Roosevelt concerning William E. Pedrick volunteering his "boys" for the Rough Riders. Files are arranged chronologically.

Series IV, Publications, contains various leaflets, journals, diaries, newspaper clippings, and catalogs. Files are arranged chronologically.

Series V, Photographs and Artwork, contains photographs of family members and friends, as well as the artistic work of Albert Pedrick.