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Charges against W.G. Tight, President of the University of New Mexico, 1909

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Scope and Content Note

From the Collection: The collection is organized alphabetically by subject and contains primarily correspondence from Tight’s time as president of UNM. Some of the major topics covered in the collection include the saline lands controversy, building issues, Tight’s dismissal and his obituary. There are also several photographs of buildings on campus and the faculty members.

Dates

  • 1909

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Box (0.3 cu. ft.)

General

Correspondence, newspaper articles, and sworn statements about the charges of moral indecency in respect to his conduct with Fleda Emma Smith, an instructor in Domestic Science.

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