Alec C. Hood
Series
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection is organized into two groups: Margaret Page Hood and Alec C. Hood. The papers of Margaret Page Hood comprise 4.5 linear feet and the papers of Alec C. Hood comprise .5 linear feet. There are an additional 2 linear feet of photographs which contain images relating to both individuals.
The papers of Margaret Page Hood are arranged into four series: Personal, Writings, Memorabilia, and Books. The majority of the papers consist of manuscript versions of her novels, short stories and poems. The Personal series includes her obituary, pages from her funeral booklet, a newspaper article about her, and a journal. This series is arranged alphabetically by subject. The Writings series includes manuscript versions of several of her full-length novels, copies of all seven novels, and other writings. This series is divided into four subseries: novels, short stories, poetry, and newspaper and magazine articles. Each subseries is arranged alphabetically by title of the work. In the novels subseries, all materials relating to a title are filed together. The Memorabilia series includes certificates, guest books, materials regarding the death of Bronson Cutting, writings by other authors, and two scrapbooks. This series is arranged alphabetically by subject. The Books series contains six books owned by Margaret Page Hood which are either signed by the author or rare.
The papers of Alec C. Hood are separated into three series: Personal, Civic Activities, and Military. The Personal series includes newspaper clippings about Hood, his marriage certificate to Margaret Page, correspondence, a ledger from the Motor Service Company and pages from his funeral booklet. This series is arranged alphabetically by subject. The Civic Activities series includes materials relating to the Civilian Defense Corps of Las Cruces and Rotary materials. This series is arranged alphabetically by subject. The Military series includes correspondence, identification cards, and American Legion memorabilia. This series is arranged alphabetically by subject.
There are approximately two feet of photographs associated with this collection. Where possible photographs have been identified and grouped according to subject or type of image. Included in this series are photographs of Alec Hood, Margaret Page Hood, their Las Cruces home, Maine, a daguerreotype, and some tintypes. The Photographs series also contains two Hartshorn family albums.
The papers of Margaret Page Hood are arranged into four series: Personal, Writings, Memorabilia, and Books. The majority of the papers consist of manuscript versions of her novels, short stories and poems. The Personal series includes her obituary, pages from her funeral booklet, a newspaper article about her, and a journal. This series is arranged alphabetically by subject. The Writings series includes manuscript versions of several of her full-length novels, copies of all seven novels, and other writings. This series is divided into four subseries: novels, short stories, poetry, and newspaper and magazine articles. Each subseries is arranged alphabetically by title of the work. In the novels subseries, all materials relating to a title are filed together. The Memorabilia series includes certificates, guest books, materials regarding the death of Bronson Cutting, writings by other authors, and two scrapbooks. This series is arranged alphabetically by subject. The Books series contains six books owned by Margaret Page Hood which are either signed by the author or rare.
The papers of Alec C. Hood are separated into three series: Personal, Civic Activities, and Military. The Personal series includes newspaper clippings about Hood, his marriage certificate to Margaret Page, correspondence, a ledger from the Motor Service Company and pages from his funeral booklet. This series is arranged alphabetically by subject. The Civic Activities series includes materials relating to the Civilian Defense Corps of Las Cruces and Rotary materials. This series is arranged alphabetically by subject. The Military series includes correspondence, identification cards, and American Legion memorabilia. This series is arranged alphabetically by subject.
There are approximately two feet of photographs associated with this collection. Where possible photographs have been identified and grouped according to subject or type of image. Included in this series are photographs of Alec Hood, Margaret Page Hood, their Las Cruces home, Maine, a daguerreotype, and some tintypes. The Photographs series also contains two Hartshorn family albums.
Dates
- 1914 - 1985
Access and Use Restrictions
This material may be examined by researchers under supervised conditions in the Search Room.
Extent
From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Undetermined
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository