Personal Correspondence,, 1937-38.
Archival Record — Box: 4, Folder: 2
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Dennis Chávez Papers are comprised of material from Chávez' career as a politician. This includes his tenure in the New Mexico State Legislature, as well as in the United States Congress, where he was involved in such areas as Indian affairs, labor, the Post Office, the Defense Department, Latin American issues, and New Deal programs. The collection contains personal and congressional papers and correspondence (including materials relating to Senator Joseph McCarthy), photographs, news clippings, publications, maps, reports, legislation, press releases, scrapbooks, and memorabilia. Also included are project files on New Mexico counties and subject files on agriculture, mining and water resources, among other topics. The Dennis Chávez Papers are divided into eight overlapping series.
From the Collection:
- INVENTORY PART 1
- Series I: Correspondence (1923-1962)
- Series II: Political (1921-1962)
- Series III: Legislation (1936-1962)
- INVENTORY PART 2
- Series IV: Departments (1928-1962)
- Series V: Press Releases (1936-1962)
- Series VI: News Clips/ Scrapbooks (1932-1962)
- Series VII: Projects (1930-1962)
- Series VIII: Case Files (1931-1962) *restricted access*
From the Collection:
There is an oversized folder containing three items. Publications are scattered within the different series. Most materials in the collection are in English, however, some materials are in Spanish. The majority of photographs have been transferred to the Center for Southwest Research Photoarchives.
For the second half of the contents list see Finding Aid of the Dennis Chávez Papers, Part 2
For the second half of the contents list see Finding Aid of the Dennis Chávez Papers, Part 2
Dates
- 1937-38.
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English.
Access Restrictions
Case-work files are restricted.
Boxes 64, 65, (McCarthy) must be accessed via microfilm. Boxes 78-83 (FEPC, Indian Affairs) must be accessed via microfilm or digital files are available on cd, located in box .
Boxes 64, 65, (McCarthy) must be accessed via microfilm. Boxes 78-83 (FEPC, Indian Affairs) must be accessed via microfilm or digital files are available on cd, located in box .
Extent
From the Collection: 386 boxes (383 cu. ft.) + 1 oversize folder
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
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