Robert W. Frazer Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 399
Scope and Content
The collection consists of personal papers (financial, family letters, retirement papers, health papers) and research material used by Robert Frazer for his publications, including transcribed copies of letters received by the U.S. Army Dept. in New Mexico (1850s - 1860s) and information on military history and forts in New Mexico and its economic impact.
Dates
- 1911-2003
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.
Biographical Information
Robert W. Frazer was born in Sacramento, CA, on December 19, 1911. He earned his A.B. degree in 1936, his M.A. degree in history in 1940, and his Ph.D. in 1941, all from the University of California - Los Angeles. He taught at Adams State College (Alamosa, Colorado), the University of Wichita (Kansas), and the California State University in Long Beach, CA. He retired from there in 1975 as a Professor of History Emeritus. His published works are Over the Chihuahua and Santa Fe Trails, 1847-1848, Forts and Supplies. The Role of the Army in the Economy of the Southwest, 1846-181, Forts of the WestMilitary Forts and Presidios, and Posts Commonly Called Forts, West of the Mississippi River to 1898.
Extent
8.0 Linear Feet
Separated Material
Photographs transferred to Photo Archives (ACP 009). Folder level index at the end of this finding aid.
General
Contact Information
- Fray Angelico Chavez History Library
- P.O. Box 2087
- The Palace of the Governors
- Santa Fe, NM 87504-2087
- Phone 505-476-5090
- Fax 505-476.5053
- Email: histlib@mnm.state.nm.us
- URL: http://www.palaceofthegovernors.org
General
- Frazer, Robert Walter, 1911-2003
- Mansfield, Joseph K. F. (Joseph King Fenno), 1803-1862
- Mexican war, 1846-1848
- Military bases - New Mexico - history
- Military bases - West (U.S.)
- New Mexico - History, military - 19th century
- United States. Army - Procurement - Economic Aspects - Southwest, New - History
- Title
- Inventory of the Robert W. Frazer Collection, 1911-2003
- Status
- Approved
- Author
- Processed by Kathryn Robbins
- Date
- ©2006
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English[OCLC 64432339]
Revision Statements
- 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