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UNM Presidents - Correspondence,, 1947-1964

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 15

Scope and Content

From the Collection: The Frank Driver Reeve collection consists of 14 boxes.

Boxes 1-3 of the collection primarily contain correspondence, research materials, reports, and typescripts. Interspersed within the correspondence is correspondence pertaining to the University of New Mexico in general, and the UNM History Department and New Mexico Historical Review in particular. Materials related to Reeve's research on Navajo and Mescalero land claims are also contained in the collection. Other materials of note include a translation of Franz Huning's 1894 diary, correspondence relating to land and "free homes," letters from C.C. Jackson discussing church life and social conditions in Santa Fe and Mexico. Some of the letters demonstrate bigotry towards native Mexican and Indian peoples. Reeve's typescripts include "General Carleton's Expedition Against the Navaho." The collection also contains photo prints of documents concerning claims of James W. Magoffin for payment by the U. S. War Department, relating to the Mexican War. Original Spanish documents collected by Tony Garcia (Albuquerque agent for museums) are also contained in this collection.

Boxes 4-14 are card files of Reeve's research notes, which pertain to New Mexico, the Navajo, the Mescalero, and assorted other topics.

Dates

  • 1947-1964

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 14 boxes (4.4 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