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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

  1. Community events, specifically Ranching Races and Holiday Races, items including: events programs, prize lists, contest rules, contestant ribbons, and number tags.
  2. 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