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Ruth Kelsey Diel Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AC 172

Scope and Content

Ruth Kelsey Diel Papers are arranged both topically and chronologically.

Dates

  • 1918-1970

Language of Materials

English.

Access Restrictions

None

Copy Restrictions

Duplication allowed for research purposes. User responsible for all copyright compliance.

Biographical Note

Ruth Cornelia Kelsey was born on 3 July 1894 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was the daughter of Francis W. Kelsey (1858-1927); Professor of Latin and Literature at the University of Michigan from 1889 until his death and President of the Archaeological Institute of America from 1907 to 1912. Ruth Kelsey graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan in 1918. On 22 July 1918, Kelsey accepted an invitation from Edgar L. Hewett to serve as a fellow in Native American Art and Drama at the School of American Research. Kelsey relocated in San Diego, California where she was a librarian and also engaged in silver fox ranching. Kelsey and Fred Carl Diel were married on 17 July 1920. Patricia Ruth Diel Nichols was born to this marriage on 5 June 1934 in Van Nuys, California. The Diels moved later to Nevada and engaged in construction work.

Extent

1 Linear Feet

General

Contact Information

  1. Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
  2. The Palace of the Governors
  3. P.O. Box 2087
  4. Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-2087, U.S.A.
  5. Phone: (+)505.476.5090
  6. Fax: (+)505.476.5093
  7. Email: histlib@mnm.state.nm.us
  8. URL: www.palaceofthegovernors.org

General

Title
Guide to the Ruth Kelsey Diel Papers, 1918-1970
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Processed by Library Staff
Date
©2000
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • June 28, 2004: PUBLIC "-//Museum of New Mexico::Fray Angelico Chavez History Library//TEXT (US::NmSM::AC 172::Ruth Kelsey Diel Papers)//EN" "nmsm1ac172.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

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