E. Meek Diary
Collection
Identifier: MSS -221 -SC
Scope and Content
The collection consists of one diary which covers 8 months of E. Meek's life in Raton, N. M., 1892-1893. The entries include daily observations on the local weather, railroad trains coming into the depot, train destinations, co-workers, train wrecks, strikes and, train orders. Meek records town shootings, thefts, local fights, and the arrival of the Circuit Court. The diary has many entries about boxing, both professional and his own amateur endeavors. He writes of gambling at the Crystal Palace in the east part of town called Chihuahua (later called Buena Vista). There are several entries that elude to an unrequited romantic interest. He describes Labor Day and Christmas celebrations, Presbyterian church socials, dancing, and black musicians. He mentions events of nature like a comet and a solar eclipse that couldn't be seen because of cloud cover. Meek often mentions his mother, Mamie. He observed an Indian fiesta at Taos, and mentions his visits to other New Mexico towns like Las Vegas, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque.
Annotations to the diary were made by Meek in 1951.
Annotations to the diary were made by Meek in 1951.
Dates
- 1892 May 27 - 1983 Jan. 28
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Biography
Meek was born in Nebraska on Nov. 16, 1872. On Aug. 22, 1892 at the age of 20, he moved to Raton, N.M. to work for the railroad. His exact occupation is unclear, he was either a telegraph operator or a railroad station man. His diary covers the period from May 27, 1892-Jan.28, 1893.
Extent
1 volume (15 x 10 cm.)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the E. Meek Diary, 1892 May 27 - 1983 Jan. 28
- Status
- Approved
- Author
- Processed by Illene Renfro
- Date
- ©1999
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- June 28, 2004: PUBLIC "-//University of New Mexico::Center for Southwest Research//TEXT (US::NmU::MSS 221 SC::E. Meek Diary::)//EN" "nmu1mss 221 sc.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
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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
cswrref@unm.edu
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
cswrref@unm.edu