Leopold Armijo Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 621
Scope and Content
This collection consists of Armijo family records and photographs and focuses on the many letters Leo Armijo wrote to his grandchildren, Patricia and David Palafox, sharing many personal family experiences as well as memories of the times in which he lived. Many of the stories relate to Las Vegas, NM history.
Dates
- 1880s-1980s
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
Leopold E. Armijo (1895-1985) was born and spent his early years in Las Vegas, NM. After serving in France during World War I, he settled in El Paso, TX in 1920 and married Alceria Alderete from El Paso in 1921, living the rest of his life in El Paso.
Extent
2 Linear Feet
Separated Material
Original photographic material transferred to Photo Archives (HP2016.17).
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Leopold Armijo Collection, 1880s-1980s
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Date
- © 2016
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
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