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Taylor-Barela-Reynolds-Mesilla Historic Site Oral History collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Ms-0504

Content Description

This collection is composed of three oral history transcripts. The oral histories contain information about life and experiences in the Mesilla Valley and its surroundings.The three individuals interviewed were: John Paul Taylor, Emily Guerra and Aurelia (Ella) Alvarez Nelson. They were interviewed by Beth Morgan in December 2015 for the Department of Cultural Affairs. Note, all individuals interviewed have a biographical data sheet which includes background information regarding their family history.

Dates

  • December 9-19, 2015

Conditions Governing Use

Open. All materials in this collection are available for research under supervised conditions in the Research Room. Researchers should contact the department in advance to make arrangements to view unprocessed materials, as these may need to be screened before use.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 letter size Hollinger box) : J. Paul Taylor and Emily Guerra interviews both contain CD-ROMs, they are located within the oral transcript.

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The oral histories contain information about life and experiences in the Mesilla Valley and its surroundings.The three individuals interviewed were: John Paul Taylor, Emily Guerra and Aurelia (Ella) Alvarez Nelson. They were interviewed by Beth Morgan in December 2015 for the Department of Cultural Affairs.

Source

Title
Guide to the Taylor-Barela-Reynolds-Mesilla Historic Site oral history collection
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid by Jennifer Chavez
Date
May 4, 2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Branson Hall
PO Box 30006
MSC 3475
Las Cruces New Mexico 88003 USA