San Gabriel, N.M. Map and List
Collection
Identifier: MSS-261-OV
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a map, "The Original Settlers of San Gabriel" and a list of the "Colonists & Soldiers who Accompanied Don Juan de Oñate to New Mexico in 1598 & Established the First Capital of New Mexico, San Gabriel." Research for the creation of both items was conducted by Antonio Gilberto Espinosa.
The list of colonists and soldiers was found in the Scholes collection (MSS 360), with questionable provenance. Since it is the companion piece to the map, it was incorporated into this collection in April 2000.
The list of colonists and soldiers was found in the Scholes collection (MSS 360), with questionable provenance. Since it is the companion piece to the map, it was incorporated into this collection in April 2000.
Dates
- 1961
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
Antonio Gilberto Espinosa was born on December 11, 1897 in Del Norte, Co. He was a descendant of Captain Marcello Espinosa, who came to New Mexico with Oñate in 1598. His ancestors were among the founding settlers of Albuquerque in 1706.
Espinosa moved to New Mexico as a child. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1916, and attended the University of Colorado and Catholic University of America before studying law at Georgetown University. He received his law degree from Georgetown in 1921, after which he began practicing law. He served as Assistant U.S. District Attorney for the District of N.M. for 14 years.
Espinosa wrote books and articles, and lectured on the history, culture and folklore of New Mexico. He was considered an authority on early Spanish and Mexican land grants. Espinosa published the first English translation of Villagra's History of New Mexico. He was a charter member of the Albuquerque Historical Society; served on the Cuarto Centennial Commission (1940), the Civil War Centennial Commission (1962), the State Game Commission, and on the board of the Museum of New Mexico. He died in Albuquerque on August 3, 1983, at the age of 86.
Espinosa moved to New Mexico as a child. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1916, and attended the University of Colorado and Catholic University of America before studying law at Georgetown University. He received his law degree from Georgetown in 1921, after which he began practicing law. He served as Assistant U.S. District Attorney for the District of N.M. for 14 years.
Espinosa wrote books and articles, and lectured on the history, culture and folklore of New Mexico. He was considered an authority on early Spanish and Mexican land grants. Espinosa published the first English translation of Villagra's History of New Mexico. He was a charter member of the Albuquerque Historical Society; served on the Cuarto Centennial Commission (1940), the Civil War Centennial Commission (1962), the State Game Commission, and on the board of the Museum of New Mexico. He died in Albuquerque on August 3, 1983, at the age of 86.
Extent
1 folder (2 items)
Relevant Secondary Sources
- Albuquerque Tribune. August 5, 1983. C:10.
- Who's Who in New Mexico. Albuquerque: The Abousleman Company,1937.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the San Gabriel, N.M. Map and List, 1961
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by B. Silbergleit
- 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 261 OV::San Gabriel, N.M. Map and List)//EN" "nmu1mss261ov.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
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