Miscellaneous papers, correspondence, and materials, 1893-1959, undated
Series
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection contains the personal and professional papers of archaeologist and educator Edgar Lee Hewett (1865-1946). The collection includes materials from 1861-1992, with the bulk of the materials from 1897-1947. The types of materials include correspondence, manuscripts by Hewett and others, publications, archaeological notes and reports, financial records, personal documents, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, account books and ledgers, visitor registers, maps, and other miscellaneous papers.
As an active archaeologist in the Southwestern United States and Central America, director of several museums, professor at multiple universities, and member of many professional and scientific organizations, Hewett generated a large amount of correspondence and papers throughout his career. Topics include: Hewett's archaeological research and excavations in New Mexico, the Southwestern United States, and Guatemala; Hewett's work as founder and Director of the Museum of New Mexico and School of American Archaeology/School of American Research (now the School of Advanced Research); the Antiquities Act of 1906; the protection and ownership of archaeological and historical sites; national parks and monuments like Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon; the Archaeological Institute of America; Hewett's work at the Panama-California Exposition in San Diego, California and later as Director of the San Diego Museum (now the San Diego Museum of Us); the creation of the New Mexico Museum of Art; the Taos and Santa Fe art colonies; Native American artists; Pueblo culture and politics; archaeological field schools in the Pajarito Plateau, Jemez region, and Chaco Canyon; Hewett's work at New Mexico Normal University (now New Mexico Highlands University), the University of New Mexico, and the University of Southern California; New Mexico history; social and cultural life in Santa Fe; the Santa Fe Fiesta; New Mexico politics; Hewett's books and publications; etc.
As an active archaeologist in the Southwestern United States and Central America, director of several museums, professor at multiple universities, and member of many professional and scientific organizations, Hewett generated a large amount of correspondence and papers throughout his career. Topics include: Hewett's archaeological research and excavations in New Mexico, the Southwestern United States, and Guatemala; Hewett's work as founder and Director of the Museum of New Mexico and School of American Archaeology/School of American Research (now the School of Advanced Research); the Antiquities Act of 1906; the protection and ownership of archaeological and historical sites; national parks and monuments like Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon; the Archaeological Institute of America; Hewett's work at the Panama-California Exposition in San Diego, California and later as Director of the San Diego Museum (now the San Diego Museum of Us); the creation of the New Mexico Museum of Art; the Taos and Santa Fe art colonies; Native American artists; Pueblo culture and politics; archaeological field schools in the Pajarito Plateau, Jemez region, and Chaco Canyon; Hewett's work at New Mexico Normal University (now New Mexico Highlands University), the University of New Mexico, and the University of Southern California; New Mexico history; social and cultural life in Santa Fe; the Santa Fe Fiesta; New Mexico politics; Hewett's books and publications; etc.
Dates
- 1893-1959, undated
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Collection is mostly in English, with some materials in Spanish and French and a very small amount in German, Czech, Chinese, Quechua, Italian, Russian, Latin, and Arabic.
Access Restrictions
None
Extent
From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Hewett, Edgar L. (Edgar Lee), 1865-1946 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository
Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us