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Alianza Federal de las Mercedes

 Organization

Staff Only

Dates

  • Existence: 1963-

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Alfonso Sanchez papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-803-BC
Abstract

Alfonso Sanchez was the District Attorney for Rio Arriba County during the land struggle of Reies Lopez Tijerina and the Alianza Federal de las Mercedes. The collection consists of biographical materials pertaining to Alfonso Sanchez, as well as materials pertaining to the Tierra Amarillo land grant and Reies Lopez Tijerina.

Dates: 1856-2004; Majority of material found within 1955-1970
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Alianza Federal de Pueblos Libres Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-628-BC
Scope and Content This collection contains newspaper clippings, magazine articles, pamphlets, flyers, press releases, and broadsides relating to Alianza Federal de las Mercedes, Alianza Federal de Pueblos Libres, Reies Lopez Tijerina, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, land grants, education, employment, and discrimination. The Alianza constitution is also included in the collection. An oversized folder contains broadsides, reprints and a map. This collection is composed of materials that were formerly housed...
Dates: 1963-1997 (bulk 1967-1979)
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Carlos Espinosa Cansino collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-692-BC
Abstract

This collection contains writings from and materials relating to the Chicano activist, Carlos Cansino. Cansino was active with the Los Duranes Community Improvement Association in Albuquerque and La Alianza Federal de Pueblos Libres, as well as Chicano organizing in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Texas.

Dates: 1966-2011 (bulk 1966-1970)
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Clark S. Knowlton Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: 1980-027
Scope and Content Collection contains the 18 linear feet of correspondence between Dr. Knowlton, colleagues, students, and publishers. Dr. Knowlton's manuscripts relating to his field of research are included, some of which have been published in professional journals. Professor Knowlton also collected manuscripts written by colleagues and students on subjects relating to Mexican-Americans, Bilingual Education and Native American issues. Also within the collection are 23 linear feet of reports, committee...
Dates: 1912-1989
Found in: New Mexico State Records Center and Archives

Frank I. Sanchez Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-612-BC
Scope and Content The Frank Sanchez Papers contain 13 alphabetically-arranged subject series, plus 4 series based on format of materials (newspapers, oversize, etc.). Researchers should check the format-based series for material relating to the various subject series. The largest series in the papers is "Community Organizing, Strategic Planning" which includes files for numerous organizations and foundations. "Political Activism" is also a significant series, containing most of the...
Dates: 1951-2008 (bulk 1970-1996)
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Governor Bruce King Papers, 1st Term,

 Collection
Identifier: 1972-009
Scope and Content Collection consists of official and personal papers of Governor King's first term. Includes legislative, judicial, federal and penal papers, as well as correspondence, reports and other materials from a variety of state agencies and private organizations. Some of the materials involve issues such as the very large array telescope; Space Shuttle Program; Waste Isolation Pilot Plant; Vietnam War; a port of entry at Anapra, New Mexico; and the activities of Reies Tijerina. Collection also...
Dates: 1971-1974
Found in: New Mexico State Records Center and Archives

Governor David F. Cargo Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: 1969-001
Scope and Content Collection consists of official papers of Governor Cargo. Includes proclamations; appointments; executive orders; executive budgets; address to legislature and files relating to legislative issues such as education; judicial reports and reports of elected officials; reports of administrative agencies, boards and commissions; reports of state institutions and records of the Four Corners Regional Commission and other regional commissions. Federal records include correspondence with and news...
Dates: 1967-1970
Found in: New Mexico State Records Center and Archives

Karl Kernberger Pictorial Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-2000-008
Abstract

This collection contains photographs by Karl Kernberger spanning many subjects, geographical areas and times. It is grouped as political photographs, book projects, miscellaneous photography, audio and moving images, and images from the Trailway Tour exhibition. The 2022 addition focuses on photographs of the southwest.

Dates: 1912-1990; Majority of material found within 1957-1977
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

New Mexico Attorney General Records,

 Collection
Identifier: 1971-015
Scope and Content As of 1997 collection consists of records of the New Mexico Attorney General and the New Mexico Solicitor General (1892-1995). Includes case files, administrative correspondence, annual reports, legal opinions, letterpress copybooks, financial documents, extraditions, and various legal documents. Materials in the collection concern both general issues such as civil rights and consumer protection, and specific matters such as the 1980 riot at the state penitentiary, and the activities of...
Dates: 1892-[ongoing]
Found in: New Mexico State Records Center and Archives

Noe Tijerina Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-859-SC
Abstract

This small collection contains the papers of Noe Tijerina, son of Reies Lopez Tijerina, Chicano land grant activist and founder of Alianza Federal de Mercedes. The papers relate to land grant activism and the Tijerina family.

Dates: 1958-2007
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Peter Nabokov Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-93-BC
Scope and Content The papers of Peter Nabokov, writer and newspaperman, contain manuscripts, notes, recorded interviews and newspaper articles. The bulk of the collection relates to research and writings about Reies Lopez Tijerina and the Tierra Amarilla land grant. The collection contains articles from the Santa Fe New Mexican, The Albuquerque Journal, The Albuquerque Tribune, and various other newspapers...
Dates: 1939-2018
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Peter Nabokov Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-093
Abstract

The collection consists of photographs taken at the time of the "Courthouse Raid" incident in Tierra Amarilla, NM. As well as photographs taken in 1977 of Reies Lopez Tijerina, Ubaldo Velasquez, Emilio Naranjo, Moises Morales, Pedro Archuleta, and Tony Anaya. A 2018 addition contains photographs and slides primarily related to the Hunt family and Acoma Pueblo.

Dates: 1879-2015
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Reies Tijerina Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-654-BC
Abstract

The collection contains the papers of New Mexico land grant activist Reies Lopez Tijerina, best known for founding the Alianza Federal de Mercedes. The group organized heirs seeking to regain Spanish and Mexican land grants protected under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, an important component of the Chicano Movement.

Dates: 1888-2003; Majority of material found within 1963-1978
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Reies Tijerina Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-654
Abstract

The photos in this collection relate to the and other events in the life of land grant activist, Reis Lopez Tijerina.Alianza Federal de Pueblos Libres and other events in the life of land grant activist, Reis Lopez Tijerina.

Dates: 1944-2000
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

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