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Politics, John Dempsey, 1939-1944

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 19

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

  • 1939-1944

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 boxes (1.7 cu. ft.) + 2 oversize folders

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