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Democratic Campaign against Statehood,, 1889-1890

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 9

Scope and Content

From the Collection: The collection primarily contains notes taken in preparation for writing, "New Mexico's Fight for Statehood, 1895-1912," which appeared in the New Mexico Historical Review from 1939 to 1943. It includes biographical data on Miguel Antonio Otero, Harvey Butler Fergusson, Thomas B. Catron, Herbert Hagerman, Shandon Bernard Rodey and others; excerpts from newspapers; quotations from documents; and correspondence with those involved in the statehood fight answering questions put to them by Dargan (particularly M. A. Otero). Also included are outlines of courses, tests, and essays turned in by students, and other papers pertaining to Dargan's professional duties as a member of the Department of History at the University of New Mexico.

Dates

  • 1889-1890

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

None

Extent

From the Collection: 10 boxes (4.15 cu. ft.)

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451