William P. Montgomery Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0460
Scope and Content
The collection contains writings, reminiscences, research material and photographs of William P. Montgomery, journalist. The materials is arranged in two series. The first series, John Prather material, contains his memories and photographs of the John Prather story which he wrote for the El Paso Times in 1957 about the rancher who stood up to the US Army and refused to leave his land. These photographs were donated by Montgomery in 1984 in memory of Steele Jones, Vice President of Development at NMSU.
The second series, "Where's the Border?" article, pertains to an article written by Montgomery. Included are photocopies of Senate Documents and Reports from the National Archives and Records Administration used as research material for the article.
The second series, "Where's the Border?" article, pertains to an article written by Montgomery. Included are photocopies of Senate Documents and Reports from the National Archives and Records Administration used as research material for the article.
Dates
- 1956-1985
- 1957-1985
Language of Materials
English
Access and Use Restrictions
This material may be examined by researchers under supervised conditions in the Search Room.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with copyright and other applicable statutes.
Copyrights associated with this collection have not been transferred and assigned to New Mexico State University.
Copyrights associated with this collection have not been transferred and assigned to New Mexico State University.
Biography
William P. Montgomery attended New Mexico State University.
Montgomery worked for the El Paso Times during the 1950s.
At the time of the donation of the material to the Archives and Special Collections in the Archives and Special Collections Department, New Mexico State University, he lived in Waldron, Arkansas.
No further biographical information is available at this time.
Montgomery worked for the El Paso Times during the 1950s.
At the time of the donation of the material to the Archives and Special Collections in the Archives and Special Collections Department, New Mexico State University, he lived in Waldron, Arkansas.
No further biographical information is available at this time.
Extent
1 linear foot
Acquisition
- RG83-140
- RG84-086
- RG86-012
Existence and Location of Copies
General
Contact Information
- Archives and Special Collections Department
- New Mexico State University Library
- P.O. Box 30006
- Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8006
- Phone: (505) 646-3839
- Fax: (505) 646-7477
- Email: archives@lib.nmsu.edu
- URL: http://archives.nmsu.edu
General
- Title
- Register of the William P. Montgomery Papers, 1957-1985
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by Maura Kenny
- Date
- © 2004
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- June 28, 2004: PUBLIC "-//New Mexico State University::Archives and Special Collections//TEXT (US::NmLcU::Ms 0460::William P. Montgomery Papers, 1956-1985)//EN" "nmlcu1#0460.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository