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Dorothy Wills papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-0336

Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of Dorothy Wills research and correspondence. Wills corresponded with the other members of Oahspe Research Group in Las Cruces and other researchers of the Faithist religion. Wills collected Faithist teaching materials and books relating to the subject. She also has research from James Dennon and Harry O. Hilton along with publication from Faithist publishers. The collection also has photographs and an interview of Jone Howland by Wing Anderson which is also in Ms 0231 James Dennon.

Dates

  • 1865 - 1987

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.

Biographical Sketch

was a part of the Las Cruces Oashpe Research Group with , and . She heavily pursued the search for the original manuscript of the Oahspe that channeled and wrote and that was archived and lost at University of Texas at El Paso. She contacted BAM-BAM, Bookline Alerts Missing Books and Manuscripts, to help find the manuscript.

Nothing further is known about Wills.

Extent

5 Linear Feet (12 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Research files of Dorothy Wills, member of the Oahspe Research Group in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Acquisition

  1. RG85-041/RG84-111
  2. RG 90-070

Related Material

John Ballou Newbrough papers. Ms 0211 Archives and Special Collections, New Mexico State University Library. Elnora Wiley Shalam Colony collection. Ms 0441 Archives and Special Collections, New Mexico State University Library. Hugh Rose writings on Oahspe. Ms 0330 Archives and Special Collections, New Mexico State University Library. Dorothy Wills papers. Ms 0336 Archives and Special Collections, New Mexico State University Library. Opal Lee Priestley Shalam Colony papers. Ms 0437 Archives and Special Collections, New Mexico State University Library. Elias E. Bay letter. Ms 0011 Archives and Special Collections, New Mexico State University Library. nmlcu1ms0336 Shalam Colony publications donated by Joan Greer. RG 98-058. Archives and Special Collections, New Mexico State University Library. Shalam Colony photographs donated by Ian Watson. RG2000-031 Archives and Special Collections, New Mexico State University Library. Shalam Colony research donated by Robert E. Buzan, Jr. RG 95-099 Archives and Special Collections, New Mexico State University Library. Book relating to Shalam Colony genealogy donated by David W. Francis. RG 89-117 Archives and Special Collections, New Mexico State University Library. Research paper written on Shalam Colony donated by Joyce Allman. RG 90-018 Archives and Special Collections, New Mexico State University Library. Taped Faithist interviews from a Faithist conference in 1993 donated by Linda Blazer. RG 93-166 Archives and Special Collections, New Mexico State University Library. Shalam Colony presentation with Linda Blazer and Opal Lee Priestly donated by Linda Blazer. RG 94-058 Archives and Special Collections, New Mexico State University Library.
Title
Guide to the Dorothy Wills papers
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by Linda Blazer
Date
2005
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Revision Statements

  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

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