Agnes Morley Cleaveland Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-256-SC
Scope and Content
This is a small collection containing letters and manuscripts, including correspondence between Agnes Morley Cleaveland and Gertrude Hill about a "strange man," and a letter to George Stevens. The typed manuscripts, some of which are edited, are: "The Vanished American," which is about pioneers; "A Peculiar People: Tenderfeet;" "Incredible Montague," a story about an early pioneer, Montague Stevens of Silver City; and "Stories of Montague Stevens," as told by George Stevens. The collection also contains a sketch of an unidentified ranch.
Dates
- 1955-1958
Creator
- Cleaveland, Agnes Morley, 1874-1958 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
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
Agnes Morley Cleaveland was born in 1874. The Morley family settled near Datil, New Mexico where Agnes' father built a ranch called the "White House of Datil Canyon". The family later moved to the town of Datil. Agnes spent the early part of her life in Datil, but was soon sent to school in Philadelphia. Agnes, who spent most of her later adult life away from New Mexico, became quite a successful and noted author. She wrote the book, No Life for a Lady, which was about a woman pioneer's experience in New Mexico. Her son, Norman Cleaveland, also became a prolific writer of New Mexico history.
The last few years of her life were spent on a ranch outside Datil, near her sister Lorraine, who was a prominent figure in the Datil community. Agnes died there on March 8, 1958.
The last few years of her life were spent on a ranch outside Datil, near her sister Lorraine, who was a prominent figure in the Datil community. Agnes died there on March 8, 1958.
Extent
1 Folder
Processing Information
Contents list updated, December 2006.
Creator
- Cleaveland, Agnes Morley, 1874-1958 (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Agnes Morley Cleaveland Papers, 1955-1958
- Status
- Approved
- Author
- Processed by Illene Renfro
- Date
- ©2000
- 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 256 SC::Agnes Morley Cleaveland Papers)//EN" "nmu1mss256sc.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