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New Mexico--History

 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Albert B. Fall Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 131 BC
Abstract

The collection contains papers covering Fall's career as U.S. Senator and Secretary of the Interior. It includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, congressional records dealing with oil scandals and Mexican affairs, and federal court transcripts and briefs relating to his legal troubles.

Dates: 1851-1927; Majority of material found in 1922-1927

Alice Bullock Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 478 BC
Scope and Content The collection consists of literary manuscripts, feature articles, photographs and research materials of Alice Bullock, writer and educator. Published and unpublished book and story manuscripts include an unpublished autobiography, entitled "Middens", and a manuscript for a book on stamp collecting for children. Subject files containing research notes, articles and printed material on New Mexico travel, folklore, history and personalities. Business and personal records contain book reviews...
Dates: 1951-1984

Bertha Sanford Dodge Manuscript,

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 357 SC
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the manuscript titled, "The Deserving and the Lucky" by Bertha S. Dodge. Following minimal changes, this manuscript was published by the University of New Mexico Press in 1980 under the title, The Road West, Saga of the 35th Parallel, which recounts reports of those who have passed by what is now El Morro National Monument.

Dates: 1980

Dan Chavez Papers on the History of New Mexico Government

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1033 BC
Abstract The collection contains the research and manuscript of Dan D. Chavez for his book on Soledad Chacon. Included are documents related to her and her family, letters to her, and an interview with her daughter, Lena Ward. There are also materials by and about the writer, Felipe M. Chacon, a relative of Soledad. Further, it has annotated lists of New Mexico political and judicial officials researched by Chavez. In addition, the collection has some of Chavez's preliminary work on Octaviano...
Dates: 1872-2016; Majority of material found within 1970-1999

John H. Vaughan Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 272
Abstract

Dean of general science and professor of history and economics at New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. The collection contains primarily writings, scrapbooks, and publications on the history of New Mexico and the history of education in New Mexico.

Dates: 1897-1921

Katherine McMahon Collection

 Collection
Identifier: HP198042
Scope and Content The Katherine McMahon Collection contains approximately 700 black and white photograph prints, primarily related to the Pueblo Indians and the Navajo of New Mexico. Isleta Pueblo is especially well-represented and included are portraits, dances, and snapshots of daily life. Other subjects include: landscapes and scenes across New Mexico, such as Albuquerque and Santa Fe; cowboys; regional writers and artists; and the First American Pageant, 1928 – 1931. Photographers include M.E. Hanna,...
Dates: ca. 1870 - 1940; Majority of material found in Placeholder Unit Date Text

Living Treasures Oral History Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: AC 338
Scope and Content

Collection consists the organizational papers of Living Treasures, Inc., including correspondence, clipping and research files, transcripts, audio tapes, and a few video recordings of interviews, honoring citizens of Santa Fe and other towns in northern New Mexico as Living Treasures for their hard work and dedication to our communities. Since March 2003 (beginning with #190), interviews have been recorded on CDs.

Dates: 1982-

Loraine Lavender Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 406
Abstract

President of the Historical Society of New Mexico, business woman and daughter of Agnes Morley Cleaveland. The collection contains materials relating to the Historical Society of New Mexico and the lumber companies owned by Lavender and her husband, George.

Dates: 1906-1987

Norman Cleaveland Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 403
Abstract

New Mexico author, Olympic Gold medalist, and mining engineer. Son of Agnes Morley Cleaveland. Contains writings by Cleaveland, primarily about his theories concerning the Santa Fe Ring. Also contains materials about the mining company Pacific Tin Consolidated Corporation, of which Cleaveland was president. There are also four oral history tapes which contain speeches or interviews with Cleaveland.

Dates: 1876-1984

United Press International : Santa Fe Office Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: AC 381
Scope and Content

Collection contains materials from the United Press International, Santa Fe, New Mexico office and consists of the supporting documents for articles on a variety of New Mexico topics - political, social, scientific, and historical written for UPI. Folders are in alphabetical order by primary subjects then subcategories. In the subject files are press releases, reports, government publications, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and tear sheets.

Dates: 1947-1990

White House (Firm) Business Records,

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 444 BC
Scope and Content

The collection contains business papers, letters and correspondence, and tax-related papers of the White House, a merchandise store involved with dry goods and ready-to-wear clothing located on the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico. There are also business records and papers for several other closely associated Santa Fe companies: Blatt Building Company, Blatt Incorporated, and Guarantee Shoe Shop, as well as some of the private papers of the individuals involved in the companies

Dates: 1912-1970

William Thetford Le Viness Scrapbook Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: AC 132
Scope and Content

The Le Viness Collection consists of ten scrapbooks containing chromologically arranged works written by or about W. T. Leviness; fifteen binders containing periodicals with articles written by Le Viness arranged chronologically by date of publication; and one copy of a publication written by Le Viness entitled "The Life and Works of William Hayley: 1745-1820."

Dates: 1928-1971