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Business Papers, 1938-1940.

 Series

Scope and Content

From the Collection: The collection includes extensive autobiographical and biographical information, revealing much about the history of the Maisel family and the development of the Maisels’ Albuquerque businesses. Family histories discuss many other Jewish families in Albuquerque, offering significant insight into the religious, social and business life of the Jewish community in Albuquerque in the first half of the 20th century. The collection includes photographs of family, friends and business associates. Family and business papers document the founding, development and operations of Maisel’s Indian Trading Post. Business papers include audit reports, trademark documents and a number of Maisel’s catalogs and other business publications. The collection also includes an extensive collection of photographs of jewelry. There are also some materials related to Maisel relatives in El Paso and Eagle Pass, Texas. The oversize folder includes photographs and artwork by Seymour Maisel.

Dates

  • 1938-1940.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 boxes and 1 oversize folder (2 cu. ft.)

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