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Billy, the Kid

 Person

Staff Only

Dates

  • Existence: 1859-11-23 - 1881-07-14

Biographical / Historical

b. 11/23/1859; d. 7/14/1881

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Elfego Baca Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS -249-SC
Scope and Content Elfego Baca's campaign brochures make up the bulk of this small collection. The brochures contain a brief history of Baca's life, including stories of gunfights, Billy the Kid, and dealings with the law, while also outlining his political ambitions. Additionally, the collection contains two pieces of correspondence written by Baca, an open letter written by Baca about the 1940 election, a letter from Mrs. Elfego Baca to Clinton P. Anderson informing him of Baca's death, and Baca's memorial...
Dates: 1904-1945 (bulk 1934-1945)
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

John William Poe Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-95-SC
Scope and Content This small collection consists of manuscripts of "Final Chapter in the Life of Billy the Kid, Worst of All the Bad Men," published in Clayton News and Southwest Plainsman and an undated manuscript of "The Last Hours of Billy the Kid." The collection includes clippings of the "Final Chapter" as published in the Clayton News on Billy the Kid, verdict of the coroners's jury on Billy's death, and...
Dates: 1881-1940
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

L. B. Hastings Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-098
Abstract

Collection consists of photographs of landscapes in New Mexico and of L. B. Hastings.

Dates: 1878
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Marshall Bond Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-118-SC
Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence, clippings, and notes related to Marshall Bond's visit to Lincoln County, New Mexico where he interviewed and photographed the survivors of the Lincoln County War and Billy the Kid's gang.

Dates: 1926-1954
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Maxwell Land Grant Company Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-147
Abstract

Collection consists of images related to the Maxwell Land Grant in Colfax County, New Mexico.

Dates: 1870-1920
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

William A. Keleher Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-742-BC
Abstract

The William A. Keleher collection contains a variety of materials pertaining to the history of New Mexico. As a historian, Keleher conducted thorough research on the territorial era of the State. As a prominent lawyer and citizen of the State in the 1900's, Keleher's legal work and volunteer efforts helped shape the modern condition of New Mexico. Many of the documents related to his research, career and other interests are included in this collection.

Dates: 1714-1999; Majority of material found within 1915-1972
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

William A. Keleher Pictorial Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-742
Abstract

The William A. Keleher pictorial collection contains a variety of materials pertaining to the history of New Mexico. As a historian, Keleher conducted thorough research on the territorial era of the State. As a prominent lawyer and citizen of the State in the 1900's, Keleher's legal work and volunteer efforts helped shape the modern condition of New Mexico. Many of the photographs relate to his research, career and other interests.

Dates: 1823-1970; Majority of material found within 1880-1950
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

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