Memorabilia, 1911-1922
File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Long Canyon Ranch Collection is comprised of a manuscript by F. George Herlihy; documents, memorabilia, and correspondence relative to the Herlihy family in general; as well as Herlihy land ownership in New Mexico. The content is focused on the Long Canyon Ranch in Taiban, New Mexico, but also includes anecdotes of how the Herlihy family came to New Mexico and life after the Ranch. In addition, there are 42 cartoons (provided on a variety of paper stock, scrap paper, and envelopes) included by Richard “Dick” Schultz Herlihy of New York City, New York.
Dates
- 1911-1922
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Box (1 linear ft.)
General
- Community events, specifically Ranching Races and Holiday Races, items including: events programs, prize lists, contest rules, contestant ribbons, and number tags.
- A handwritten anecdote by F. George Herlihy regarding “bulldogging” (steer wrestling) has a photograph clipping of a 1920s Essex automobile that supports the tale. The anecdote and image relate to a Long Canyon manuscript reference (within Chapter 14: Rodeo Days) of a Summer 1922 rodeo event when F. George Herlihy performed a bulldogging event.
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