1991, 1897-
File — Box: 8, Folder: 2
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection contains accession lists, minutes of the library’s Administrative Council, general files covering the day-to-day operation of the library, and special projects and developments, from the library’s establishment in 1897 to the present.
The university library was first housed (1897-1935) in Springer Hall. From 1935 to 1966 it occupied the second floor of the Thomas C. Rodgers Library and Administration Building. In 1966 it moved to independent quarters, the Thomas C. Donnelly Library. A history of the library, entitled The Library Book, A History of the New Mexico Highlands University Library, authored by Cate M. Fitzmaurice, was published (Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University) in 1997.
Library directors during the history of the university have included:
Richard Powell 1898-1903
Margaret Healy 1903-1910
Millie Ellison 1910-1911
Arthur Van Horne 1911-1921
Mary L. Holt 1922-1923
Vinnie C. Burton 1923-1924
Vivian Hedgecock 1925-1959
William S. Wallace 1960-1972
Raul C. Herrera 1972-1992
Ruben A. Aragon 1992-
The university library was first housed (1897-1935) in Springer Hall. From 1935 to 1966 it occupied the second floor of the Thomas C. Rodgers Library and Administration Building. In 1966 it moved to independent quarters, the Thomas C. Donnelly Library. A history of the library, entitled The Library Book, A History of the New Mexico Highlands University Library, authored by Cate M. Fitzmaurice, was published (Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University) in 1997.
Library directors during the history of the university have included:
Richard Powell 1898-1903
Margaret Healy 1903-1910
Millie Ellison 1910-1911
Arthur Van Horne 1911-1921
Mary L. Holt 1922-1923
Vinnie C. Burton 1923-1924
Vivian Hedgecock 1925-1959
William S. Wallace 1960-1972
Raul C. Herrera 1972-1992
Ruben A. Aragon 1992-
Dates
- 1897-
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
None
Extent
From the Collection: 13 boxes (6 linear ft.)
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico Highlands University Repository
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