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Invitation by the Historical Society of New Mexico to honor Don Pedro, the Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe, Oct. 19, 1975.

 Item — Box: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection: This collection has two main components. The first part contains clippings and assorted unpublished writings regarding the historic significance of Pedro Bautista Pino as New Mexico's first legislator and Representative to Spanish parliament in the 19th century. This part of the collection includes biographical information about Pedro Bautista Pino as well as news items regarding the commemoration of his 1810 visit to Spain in 1975, and the participation of Concha Ortiz y Pino de Kleven in these festivities. Information regarding the genealogy of the Ortiz family is interspersed throughout the documents.

The second portion of the collection contains a scrapbook compiled by Concha Ortiz y Pino de Kleven spanning roughly 20 years (1930s and 1940s). Among her memorabilia are items reflecting her professional life as a member of the House of Representatives, as well as those which shed light on her personal life. Items in the collection include photos, cards, letters of thanks and of courtship, invitations, telegrams, newspaper clippings, sheet music, programs, poetry, legislative memos, and assorted other items reflecting all aspects of her life -- both political and social, professional and private.

Materials in this collection are written in English and Spanish.

Dates

  • Oct. 19, 1975.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English Spanish

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 box ( .38 cu. ft.)

Creator

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