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"Recollections: An Autobiography from the Historical Writings of Samuel Franklin Stacher, 1875-1952", 1940-1982

 Item — Box: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection: Included are ten photocopied volumes, all prepared by Herbert C. Stacher around a specific theme. Most of the volumes are either autobiographical, or contain information about his father, Samuel Franklin Stacher. They include family recollections, photographs, genealogical information, and copies of original documents relating to the Stacher family.

Three of the volumes relate to coal mining in the Gallup, New Mexico area. Included is a history of the Gallup Southwestern Coal Company, as well as employee records.

Several volumes relate to Samuel F. Stacher and his tenure as U.S. Indian agent and as Superintendent of the Indian school at Pueblo Bonito (which was actually built in Crownpoint). Other volumes in the collection relate to the history of Crownpoint.

Dates

  • 1940-1982

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 box (.45 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