New Mexico --Politics and government--1848-1950
Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:
Governor Abraham Rencher Papers,
Collection consists of official papers of Governor Rencher: documents concerning the supplying of New Mexican militia companies during Rencher's administration. These items are the only extant records in official custody.
Governor David Meriwether Papers,
Collection consists of official papers of Governor Meriwether. Includes three letters received and one proclamation by Meriwether, and the papers of William Messervy and William Watts Hart Davis, both of whom were acting Governors in periods when Meriwether was out of the state. Messervy's papers consist of one proclamation and one letter received, both from 1854. Davis's papers include official letters received and one personal account book.
Some materials in Spanish.
Governor Edmund Ross Papers,
Governor George Curry Papers,
Governor Henry Connelly Papers,
Collection consists of official papers of Governor Connelly. Includes letters sent and received, proclamations, one death warrant, and an 1866 message to the Legislative Assembly from William F.M. Arny, who served as Interim Governor from December 1866 to March 1867 while Governor Mitchell, who succeeded Connelly, was in Washington D.C.
Governor Herbert J. Hagerman Papers,
Governor James S. Calhoun Papers,
Collection consists of official papers of Governor Calhoun. Includes letters sent and received, two proclamations by Calhoun, and one proclamation by Col. Edwin V. Sumner, who was in charge of the executive office from May to September 1852, the period between Governor Calhoun's departure and Governor Lane's arrival in New Mexico.
Some materials in Spanish.
Governor John M. Washington Papers,
Collection consists of official papers of Governor Washington: one proclamation by Washington, and one letter received by Washington regarding the registration of Valencia County residents who chose to remain Mexican citizens following the annexation of New Mexico by the United States.
The letter is in English. The proclamation is in Spanish.
Governor John Munroe Papers,
Collection consists of official papers of Governor Munroe: one proclamation announcing a constitutional convention in New Mexico. This item is the only extant record in official custody.
In Spanish.
Governor L. Bradford Prince Papers,
Collection consists of the official papers of L. Bradford Prince (1889-1893). Reports pertain to various territorial agencies and institutions. Special reports and issues discuss the Indians of New Mexico, the White Caps of San Miguel County (a vigilante group that protested Anglo encroachment on the land), statehood, and other issues. Penal papers consist of rewards for wanted men, pardons, commutations, and extraditions.
Governor Lew Wallace Papers,
Governor Lionel A. Sheldon Papers,
Collection consists of official papers of Governor Sheldon. Includes letters sent and received, appointments, reports, proclamations, and penal papers. Some reports and letters concern the construction of the territorial penitentiary in 1884. There is also an 1884 report from the Governor to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
Governor Marsh Giddings Papers,
Collection consists of official papers of Governor Giddings. Included are one report to the governor dated 1871 and penal papers. Penal papers contain pardons, requests for pardons, reprieves, and requisitions for extraditions.
Governor Miguel A. Otero Papers,
Governor Robert B. Mitchell Papers,
Collection consists of official papers of Governor Mitchell. Correspondence consists of letters received (one item) and letters sent. Penal papers consist of a request for extradition.
Governor Samuel Axtell Papers,
Collection consists of official papers of Governor Axtell. Includes letters sent and received, and penal papers, and one proclamation.
Some materials in Spanish.
Governor Washington E. Lindsey Papers,
Governor William A. Pile Papers,
Collection consists of official papers of Governor Pile. Included are: correspondence (1 letter received, 2 letters sent); reports to the governor dated 1869; and penal papers (rewards for wanted men and a requisition for extradition).
Governor William Carr Lane Papers,
Collection consists of official papers of Governor Lane. Includes letters sent and received, one proclamation, and a message from Carr to the Legislative Assembly.
Governor William T. Thornton Papers,
Collection consists of official papers of Governor Thornton. Includes letters received, appointments, resignations, proclamations, reports, and penal papers. Some of the materials relate specifically to mining accidents and water rights in New Mexico.
L. Bradford Prince Papers,
New Mexico Attorney General Records,
New Mexico Capitol Buildings Improvement Commission Records,
New Mexico Department of Education Records,
New Mexico Office of State Treasurer Records,
As of 1997 collection consists of the records of the New Mexico Office of the State Treasurer (1955-1974) and its predecessor the Office of the Territorial Treasurer (1849-1911). State records include ledgers, proceedings of financial and investment boards, and administration files. Territorial records include administrative correspondence, annual reports, journals, and ledgers.
Partial finding aid.