Letters concerning the Charles Blumner Collection; Charles Blumner photo., 1836-1906
Scope and Content
Collection consists of handwritten originals, German typescripts, and typed English translations of letters from Carl Blumner to his mother Johanna Blumner and his sister Hannchen in Prussia concerning his and his brother August's activities in Santa Fe. The letters were written between 1936-1909, and include a few attached letters by his brother August as well as a few letters by his son. Collection also includes genealogies of the Blumner familiy, and an obituary of Carl Blumner. Letters discuss the Chimayo revolt of 1837-38 in which Governor Albino Perez and other were killed; social life and customs in Santa Fe and New Mexico; and trade on the Santa Fe trail.
Dates
- Creation: 1836-1906
Language of Materials
German.
Access Restrictions
None
Extent
From the Collection: .2 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Fray Angelico Chavez History Library Repository
The Palace of the Governors
P.O. Box 2087
Sante Fe NM 87504-2087
505.476.5090
505.476.5093 (Fax)
histlib@state.nm.us