Jerry Thompson collection of New Mexico Civil War research

Contain research materials of historian Jerry D. Thompson accumulated while writing his book A Civil War History of the New Mexico Volunteers and Militia. Most of the materials are photocopies collected from other sources. The collection also contains photographs, newspapers, maps, as well as some personal papers. The personal papers of Jerry D. Thompson contain correspondence as well as hand-written and typed notes. The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by surname of correspondent. Research files on individuals are organized alphabetically by surname. Photocopied correspondence of participants in the Civil War in New Mexico also are arranged alphabetically by surname. Photocopied military records are organized by military command and location. Photocopied publications (newspapers, journal articles, and book sections) are organized by publication. Other sources of unpublished research are organized by person and theme. The collection contains printed finding aids from various archives that Thompson used while researching the war as well as a series of archaeological reports are organized by location. Photographs depict tombstones of some of the persons researched by Thompson. Maps consist of photocopies of period maps of New Mexico, some battle maps, and a large map of the Santa Fe area.