New Mexico Military Institute cadet letters
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0564
Content Description
The collection is composed of 38 handwritten letters and 3 postcards written by a NMMI cadet dating from 1921-1923. The letters are arranged in chronological order.
Dates
- 1921 - 1923
Conditions Governing Access
Open. All materials in this collection are available for research in the Caroline E. Stras Research Room.
Biographical / Historical
Walter was enrolled as a cadet at New Mexico Military Institute during 1921-1923 and during his time enrolled, he wrote to his girlfriend named Alberta (Bert) Howard of El Paso, Texas. According to the seller’s description, the letters “all proclaiming his devotion to her and some with interesting content about life in the military school.” The letters provide a glimpse into a cadet’s social life while enrolled at the New Mexico Military Institute. Topics covered in the letters include drills, inspections, hazing, rifle range and marksmanship, football, movies, dances, and other relevant occurrences.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Handwritten letters and postcards from New Mexico Military Institute cadet Walter (surname not yet determined) written to Miss Alberta (Bert) Howard of El Paso, Texas dating from 1921-1923.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchase
- RG2023-042
Processing Information
Processed by Jennifer Olguin, 2023
Source
- Pelletier, Dan (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the New Mexico Military Institute cadet letters
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jennifer Olguin
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for uncoded script
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository