Letters sent and letters received, C-E, 1953-1961.
File — Box: 4, Folder: 2
Scope and Content
From the File:
The Glenn L. Emmons papers primarily document Emmons' tenure as Commissioner of Indian Affairs (1953-1961). The collection also contains biographical background, personal miscellany, and a small amount of banking-related materials. The collection is divided into the following series:
From the File:
- Personal Papers
- Indian Affairs - Appointment correspondence and speeches
- Indian Affairs - Commissioner's conferences, area office files
- Indian Affairs - Correspondence files
- Indian Affairs - Miscellany
- Scrapbooks
From the File:
In addition to correspondence, speeches, and office files, the collection contains Emmons' day books (1957-1961), news clippings, manuscripts, legislation, publications, an audiotaped interview with Glenn Emmons (1974, 2 reels), and an audio cassette containing a speech by Emmons (1974). As Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Emmons was involved with a gamut of issues which are documented in the collection. These issues include economic development, improving health conditions, and increasing educational opportunities for Indians across the United States. Files pertaining to General Herbert C. Holdridge, a retired Brigadier Army General active in Indian movements aimed at abolishing the modern Tribal Council and reverting to chieftain rule are also contained in this collection. An oversized folder contains posters and newspaper materials.
In November 2012, additional material regrading Indian affairs, politics, and Emmons' personal life were added to the collection. Most of these materials are in box 6, and a few items have been added to the oversize folder.
In November 2012, additional material regrading Indian affairs, politics, and Emmons' personal life were added to the collection. Most of these materials are in box 6, and a few items have been added to the oversize folder.
Dates
- 1953-1961.
Language of Materials
From the File:
English.
Access Restrictions
Patrons are required to use microfilm edition of the collection (CSWR E93 E6x), which follows the same sequence as the manuscript collection inventory.
Extent
From the File: 6 boxes (5.5 cu. ft.) + 1 oversize folder
General
Microfilm Reel 5
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
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