Sallie Chisum Diaries Sallie Chisum was an early settler in this area, and helped to found the village of Miller, later known as Stegman, and finally known as Artesia. She served as our first postmistress, and is memorialized in a statue on Artesia's Main Street. The Museum is proud to house a collection of her diaries, dating from 1908-1929. Access to these diaries and their transcripts is restricted. Researchers should contact the Museum well in advance of their visit to make special arrangements with the Director. Exibits & Special Collections Home