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William deBuys Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AC 640

Scope and Content

This collection contains the research materials that William deBuys used to produce a MA, a PhD, several books and many articles. Most of these concerned the environment in the Southwest, particularly the mountains of New Mexico and the Imperial Valley of California

When the Baca Ranch was purchased in 2000 resulting in the creation of the Valles Caldera National Preserve and the Valles Caldera Trust to manage the Preserve, deBuys served as chairman of the trust. As an ecologist he was concerned with anything that disturbed the natural rhythm of the environment, in particular the impact of human presence on the Pecos Wilderness and the Imperial Valley. Among the books that he wrote are Enchantment and Exploitation, River of Traps, and Salt Dreams

Dates

  • 1990-2010

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Extent

11 Linear Feet

Title
William deBuys Papers, 1990-2010
Status
Edited Full Draft
Date
© 2017
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

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