Leon Claire Metz Research Files and Publications
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0297
Scope and Content
Leon Metzs papers document his research for the book Southern New Mexico Empire: The First National Bank of Doña Ana County, published in 1991. His research, conducted between ca.1987-1991, documents bank history through the years 1900-1990.
The Research Files consist of letters, transcripts of interviews Metz conducted, and typed notes on the of the history of the First National Bank of Doña County, and photocopies of early bank records and reports. Correspondence with Frank O. Papen concerns his involvement with the bank, while various other files contain correspondence pertaining to the production of the book.
Included in the publications is Frank O. Papen's copy of New Mexico Constitutional Convention, August 5, 1969. A Century of Memories, a pictorial history of New Mexico State University published in 1988, also is included.
The Research Files consist of letters, transcripts of interviews Metz conducted, and typed notes on the of the history of the First National Bank of Doña County, and photocopies of early bank records and reports. Correspondence with Frank O. Papen concerns his involvement with the bank, while various other files contain correspondence pertaining to the production of the book.
Included in the publications is Frank O. Papen's copy of New Mexico Constitutional Convention, August 5, 1969. A Century of Memories, a pictorial history of New Mexico State University published in 1988, also is included.
Dates
- 1969 - 1992
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.
The copyrights held by Leon Metz have not been transferred to New Mexico State University
The copyrights held by Leon Metz have not been transferred to New Mexico State University
Biographical Sketch
Leon C. Metz was born November 6, 1930 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He has resided in El Paso, Texas since 1948. Metz worked in the oil fields of Texas, served as policeman in El Paso, archivist at the University of Texas at El Paso, executive assistant to the mayor of El Paso, public affairs officer for MBank, and chairman of El Paso's promotion of the Texas Sesquicentennial Celebration. He currently works as a writer, lecturer, and tour leader.
Active in documenting the history of the west, Metz has produced numerous books, and articles in magazines, historical journals, and newspapers. His publications include: Pat Garrett: The Story of a Western Lawman, 1974; The Shooters, 1976; Fort Bliss: An Illustrated History, 1981 and Border: The U.S.-Mexico Line, 1989.
Active in documenting the history of the west, Metz has produced numerous books, and articles in magazines, historical journals, and newspapers. His publications include: Pat Garrett: The Story of a Western Lawman, 1974; The Shooters, 1976; Fort Bliss: An Illustrated History, 1981 and Border: The U.S.-Mexico Line, 1989.
Extent
1.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
Undetermined
English
Abstract
Author, lecturer, Leon Metz is the author of seventeen books on various subjects of Southwest history. Collection materials pertain to research for his book Southern New Mexico Empire: The First National Bank of Doña Ana County. Included are interviews with Frank O. Papen, and others associated with the history of the First National Bank.
Acquisition
- RG 92-76 Gift of Leon Metz
General
Contact Information
- Archives and Special Collections
- New Mexico State University Library
- P.O. Box 30006
- Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8006
- Phone: (575) 646-3839
- Fax: (575) 646-7477
- Email: archives@nmsu.edu
- URL: https://lib.nmsu.edu/archives/
General
- Title
- Guide to the Leon Claire Metz Research Files and Publications
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Roger D. Walker, Marah deMeule, Christine Moreland-Bruhnke
- Date
- 2000
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
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Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository