Unsorted Otero material found with First National Bank papers., 1819-1938 (bulk 1890-1938)
File — Box: 9
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection is divided into eight series: I. Correspondence, 1890-1938; II. Governors papers, 1897-1905; III. Writings, 1897-1936; IV. Clippings/Scrapbooks; V. Business and political papers. VI. Memorabilia. VII. Miscellaneous. VIII. Oversize. The correspondence series contains business, political, and personal letters including correspondence with Bronson Cutting and with Otero's son, Miguel A. Otero III. Some of the correspondence is in Spanish. The governor's papers include files on bills before the territorial legislature, criminal sentences reviewed by Otero, state Republican party politics, and speeches. Writings include a manuscript of My Life on the Frontier, two manuscripts about Billy the Kid, as well as notebooks containing Otero's reminiscences of his life.
The Business and political papers series includes materials related to financial and legal matters, and political materials regarding the Democratic National Convention of 1924, Otero's service in the Panama Canal Zone, speeches by Otero, and material about the Tejon land grant. Memorabilia comprises the sixth series. Miscellaneous, unsorted materials of questionable provenance make up the seventh series. And, finally, there are a number of large maps and documents housed in an oversize folder.
The collection also contains a set of spurs and a knife. According to Otero, these items were given to him by Billy the Kid.
The Business and political papers series includes materials related to financial and legal matters, and political materials regarding the Democratic National Convention of 1924, Otero's service in the Panama Canal Zone, speeches by Otero, and material about the Tejon land grant. Memorabilia comprises the sixth series. Miscellaneous, unsorted materials of questionable provenance make up the seventh series. And, finally, there are a number of large maps and documents housed in an oversize folder.
The collection also contains a set of spurs and a knife. According to Otero, these items were given to him by Billy the Kid.
Dates
- 1819-1938 (bulk 1890-1938)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Spanish
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research; Box 13 is shelved in high security.
Extent
From the Collection: 13 boxes (9 cu. ft.) + 1 oversize 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
cswrref@unm.edu
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
cswrref@unm.edu