Organizations,, 1919-1929
Series
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
Ralph Willis Goddard's papers are comprised solely of personal and professional documents. Documents generated by Goddard in his capacity as Dean of Engineering at NMCA & MA are found in the records of the Deans of Engineering. Information on KOB and Goddard's role in its pioneering work is contained in the KOB series of Engineering Department files.
Papers contained in this collection date from 1893 patent applications belonging to Goddard's father-in-law until 1968 correspondence of Goddard's widow. One segment, the chronological files is a year by year arrangement of clippings, magazine articles and memorabilia. These items, including dance programs, commencement programs and motion picture operator's licenses document events in Goddard's personal life. This segment, acquired from Earl Goddard was arranged chronologically when obtained by RGHC and has been retained in that order. Besides Goddard's graduation programs and Junior Promenade booklet, this section contains newspaper clippings about Goddard's boating mishaps. There is also a pamphlet describing the Omaha Tornado of March 1913 and a special edition of the Daily Bee (March 25, 1913) detailing the same event which occurred while Goddard was teaching at the University of Nebraska. Of greater importance to Goddard's professional development are an annotated copy of Radio Communication Laws of the U.S. and the International Radio-Telegraphic Convention (July 27, 1914, edition), a February 1920 issue of The Wireless Age containing a Goddard article, a copy of Commercial and Government Radio Stations of the United States (June 30, 1922, edition) and Elements of the Automatic Telephone System (February 1922).
After Goddard came to New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, the chronological files include memorabilia from that institution. Besides commencement programs, these items include broadsides announcing popular lectures on radio given by Goddard. Also included in the chronological files are issues of the Round-Up, speeches delivered by Goddard at campus functions, a typescript of an air course given in 1925 and a 1925 calendar noted with references to KOB. Among the items reflecting Goddard's work are an Introduction to Line Radio Communication (1923) plus Instructions for Building a Radio Communications, written by Goddard and issued by the NMCA and MA Agricultural Extension Service in November, 1923. Additional Goddard information appears in the March 1927 issue of Professional Engineer. News about Goddard's activities with the campus Radio Club appears in the Radio Amateur News folder.
Correspondence of a personal nature, (1917-1928), especially fond letters from former students have been removed from the engineering department files and integrated with Goddard's private papers. Another activity in which Goddard devoted much personal time was his service on the Las Cruces School Board. Since Goddard was President of the School Board at the time Las Cruces Union High School was built, a substantial part of this collection is concerned with this building program. Along with the blueprints and construction specifications for this project, this section also includes a "Tabulation of 1927 Budgets for School Maintenance in New Mexico," assorted New Mexico School Codes, and a copy of Alamogordo High School rules. Of particular value to the historian are several documents pertaining to the segregation of Las Cruces schools in 1925.
Various Goddard writings, both published and in manuscript form are contained in the literary productions segment. One such manuscript describes tests run on an engine developed by Almer Blazer at NMCAandMA in 1920-21. Being very active in professional circles, Goddard carried on extensive correspondence with various individuals, social clubs and professional societies. The most extensive correspondence concerns affairs of the American Association of Engineers, of which Goddard served as an official of the Southwestern Chapter. Material from S.P.E.E. (The Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education provides information on the methods employed in engineering instruction during the 1920's.
The Frances M. Goddard series contains chronological files following Ralph Goddard's death in 1929, continuing with information concerning the dedication of Goddard Hall in 1934. Also contained in this series are Frances Goddards diaries, 1904-1968. The years missing from the diary portion are 1912-1915 and 1919-1929. All years between 1934-1968 are represented in the diaries.
Finally, there are over 500 negatives and photographic prints contained in the collection. Most of these pictures show family members and record summer vacations. But several photographs record radio equipment, particularly the trailer Goddard used to transport equipment to and from broadcasts.
Papers contained in this collection date from 1893 patent applications belonging to Goddard's father-in-law until 1968 correspondence of Goddard's widow. One segment, the chronological files is a year by year arrangement of clippings, magazine articles and memorabilia. These items, including dance programs, commencement programs and motion picture operator's licenses document events in Goddard's personal life. This segment, acquired from Earl Goddard was arranged chronologically when obtained by RGHC and has been retained in that order. Besides Goddard's graduation programs and Junior Promenade booklet, this section contains newspaper clippings about Goddard's boating mishaps. There is also a pamphlet describing the Omaha Tornado of March 1913 and a special edition of the Daily Bee (March 25, 1913) detailing the same event which occurred while Goddard was teaching at the University of Nebraska. Of greater importance to Goddard's professional development are an annotated copy of Radio Communication Laws of the U.S. and the International Radio-Telegraphic Convention (July 27, 1914, edition), a February 1920 issue of The Wireless Age containing a Goddard article, a copy of Commercial and Government Radio Stations of the United States (June 30, 1922, edition) and Elements of the Automatic Telephone System (February 1922).
After Goddard came to New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, the chronological files include memorabilia from that institution. Besides commencement programs, these items include broadsides announcing popular lectures on radio given by Goddard. Also included in the chronological files are issues of the Round-Up, speeches delivered by Goddard at campus functions, a typescript of an air course given in 1925 and a 1925 calendar noted with references to KOB. Among the items reflecting Goddard's work are an Introduction to Line Radio Communication (1923) plus Instructions for Building a Radio Communications, written by Goddard and issued by the NMCA and MA Agricultural Extension Service in November, 1923. Additional Goddard information appears in the March 1927 issue of Professional Engineer. News about Goddard's activities with the campus Radio Club appears in the Radio Amateur News folder.
Correspondence of a personal nature, (1917-1928), especially fond letters from former students have been removed from the engineering department files and integrated with Goddard's private papers. Another activity in which Goddard devoted much personal time was his service on the Las Cruces School Board. Since Goddard was President of the School Board at the time Las Cruces Union High School was built, a substantial part of this collection is concerned with this building program. Along with the blueprints and construction specifications for this project, this section also includes a "Tabulation of 1927 Budgets for School Maintenance in New Mexico," assorted New Mexico School Codes, and a copy of Alamogordo High School rules. Of particular value to the historian are several documents pertaining to the segregation of Las Cruces schools in 1925.
Various Goddard writings, both published and in manuscript form are contained in the literary productions segment. One such manuscript describes tests run on an engine developed by Almer Blazer at NMCAandMA in 1920-21. Being very active in professional circles, Goddard carried on extensive correspondence with various individuals, social clubs and professional societies. The most extensive correspondence concerns affairs of the American Association of Engineers, of which Goddard served as an official of the Southwestern Chapter. Material from S.P.E.E. (The Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education provides information on the methods employed in engineering instruction during the 1920's.
The Frances M. Goddard series contains chronological files following Ralph Goddard's death in 1929, continuing with information concerning the dedication of Goddard Hall in 1934. Also contained in this series are Frances Goddards diaries, 1904-1968. The years missing from the diary portion are 1912-1915 and 1919-1929. All years between 1934-1968 are represented in the diaries.
Finally, there are over 500 negatives and photographic prints contained in the collection. Most of these pictures show family members and record summer vacations. But several photographs record radio equipment, particularly the trailer Goddard used to transport equipment to and from broadcasts.
Dates
- 1919-1929
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access and Use Restrictions
This material may be examined by researchers under supervised conditions in the Search Room.
Extent
From the Collection: 10 Linear Feet
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by organization and chronologically thereunder.
Physical Description
(32 folders)
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository