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Official U.S. invitation to meeting of Mexican President Porfirio Diaz & US President Taft at El Paso., 1909

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: 21

Scope and Content

From the Collection: The collection is comprised of one folder consisting largely of correspondence and clippings pertaining to James Lee Lawson's political career, 1912-1928. Correspondence with A.H. Hudspeth and Authur Seligman concern his service on the Democratic State Central Committee. Other letters relating to various political matters include one from Woodrow Wilson concerning his loss of a nomination, and letters from New Mexico Governor A.T. Hannett and Governor Baca. The collection also includes a letter of membership to the American Judicial Society and an invitation of enrollment to the American Academy of Political and Social Science. Political memorablia includes a non partisan ticket as delegate to the New Mexico Constitutional Convention from Otero County, votes of election to the Constitutional Conventions, an election certificate, and an invitation to assist in a meeting between President Taft and President Diaz of Mexico.

Dates

  • 1909

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Folder

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