Desert Commentary, 1911-1963
File — Box: 1, Folder: 24
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Laurens C. Bolles Papers consists of the personal papers of New Mexico conservationist and radio broadcaster Laurens Cheadle Bolles (1890-1971). The collection is divided into four series: Writing and Publishing; Radio Scripts; Correspondence and Miscellaneous Files; and Miscellaneous Additions.
Most of Bolles' writings deal with conservation. Since Bolles was a prolific amateur writer, his papers are autobiographical, book manuscripts, short stories, poems, and articles. He published a collection of poems entitled West Wind and several articles. Most of the papers are unpublished manuscripts.
A large part of Bolles' papers consists of his radio scripts. From 1947 to 1961, Bolles worked for several New Mexico radio stations. Every week Bolles was on the air for fifteen minutes, discussing any problem or issue concerning conservation. Thus, the radio scripts contain all of his conservation concerns and views.
The last series is quite diverse. This miscellaneous section includes Bolles' business proposals, newspaper clippings study notes, memos and personal records.
Most of Bolles' writings deal with conservation. Since Bolles was a prolific amateur writer, his papers are autobiographical, book manuscripts, short stories, poems, and articles. He published a collection of poems entitled West Wind and several articles. Most of the papers are unpublished manuscripts.
A large part of Bolles' papers consists of his radio scripts. From 1947 to 1961, Bolles worked for several New Mexico radio stations. Every week Bolles was on the air for fifteen minutes, discussing any problem or issue concerning conservation. Thus, the radio scripts contain all of his conservation concerns and views.
The last series is quite diverse. This miscellaneous section includes Bolles' business proposals, newspaper clippings study notes, memos and personal records.
Dates
- 1911-1963
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 boxes (3.38 cu. ft.), plus 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
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