Politics, John Dempsey, 1939-1944
Scope and Contents
Dempsey, John, letters, Western Union telegraph, 1939-1944, comments on State politics, the Elfego Baca Club, Baca’s campaigns, bossism and election fraud in Sandoval County in 1940, promoting business in New Mexico and Baca’s asking Dempsey for a seat on the American Mexican Claims Commission, 1943. Includes a copy of a note from Cordell Hull to Dempsey, 1942, with photograph of Dempsey.
Dates
- Creation: 1939-1944
Creator
- From the Collection: Goddard, Dolores McGuinness (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 boxes (1.7 cu. ft.) + 2 oversize folders : Box 2 contains only a framed photograph of Frances Pohmer de Baca and is restricted from researcher use due to fragility; researchers can view an image of the photograph on New Mexico's Digital Collections.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
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