Ina Sizer Cassidy Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 283
Scope and Content
This collection contains copies of correspondence with Charles F. Lummis, Ernest Thompson Seton, and others; correspondence and newspaper clipping about the New Mexico State Garden Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A. R.) in New Mexico, the Folklore Society and fiestas sponsored by them; correspondence with Witter Bynner, Seymour I. Hess and Cassidy about changes to the Acequia Madre in Santa Fe. Also included in the collection are Spanish colonial furniture design drawings and two scrapbooks of letters, reports, newspaper clippings, and drawings covering biographies, points of interests, education, and womens clubs.
Two scrapbooks have been disassembled for preservation purposes, but have been retained in their original order.
Two scrapbooks have been disassembled for preservation purposes, but have been retained in their original order.
Dates
- 1915-1965
Language of Materials
English.
Access Restrictions
None
Copy Restrictions
Duplication allowed for research purposes. User responsible for all copyright compliance.
Personal History
Ina Sizer Cassidy, a prominent member of the community, was born in1869 on a ranch in Colorado. She moved to Santa Fe in January 1912 where she died in 1965. She was the wife of painter Gerald Cassidy. As a writer on the subjects of artists and art, she served as Director of the Federal Writers Project in New Mexico, wrote articles about art and artists for the New Mexico magazine. She participated in the New Mexico Association on Indian Affairs, the Spanish Colonial Arts Society, the Historical Society of New Mexico, was a founder of the Folklore Society of New Mexico, and was active in the Daughters of the American Revolution. She became a charter member of the National League of Women Voters in the state, after having participated in the womens suffrage movement.
Extent
.75 Linear Feet
Provenance
Collection has been transferred from the New Mexico State Library, Santa Fe, NM.
General
Contact Information
- Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
- The Palace of the Governors
- P.O. Box 2087
- Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-2087, U.S.A.
- Phone: (+)505.476.5090
- Fax: (+)505.476.5093
- Email: histlib@mnm.state.nm.us
- URL:
General
- Title
- Guide to the Ina Sizer Cassidy Collection, 1915-1965
- 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 283::Ina Sizer Cassidy Collection)//EN" "nmsm1ac283.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
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