E. L. Moulton Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-387-BC
Scope and Content
The majority of this collection is E. L Moulton's correspondence concerning his business affairs with the Lucia Cash Store in Lucy, New Mexico (1910), Corona Trading Company in Lincoln County, a subsidiary of Ilfeld Company (1912), and Ilfeld Company in Albuquerque (1920-1952), which includes correspondence with Max Nordhaus. There is correspondence generated from Moulton's civic obligations with the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, New Mexico Parking Authority, Rotary Club, etc. Letters (1943-1958) from Dr. Everett B. King of the First Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, discuss financial matters of the church. Other correspondence, postcards, birthday and holiday cards are from his sister and brothers.
Clippings, publications, and pamphlets from the late 1940's concern Native American, particularly Navajo social and economic conditions. One pamphlet published by the New Mexico Association on Indian Affairs states its desire "to show the realistic side of the 'Indian Problem' from the points of view of those intimately acquainted with the Indians from various sections of the United States."
The collection includes various writings and speeches of Moulton. These include papers he presented at the Ten Dons meetings (including 1 photograph of the 50th anniversary dinner of Ten Dons, May 18, 1955), his pamphlet, Seventy years of progress; founding and development of Charles Ilfeld Company, 1865-1935, his book, New Mexico's future, an economic and employment appraisal, biographical materials, notes on sheep herding activities, and "the plight of the Navajos."
Throughout the collection there are written comments attached to the letters, clippings, etc. Evidently these notes were made when the family organized the material before giving it to the University of New Mexico.
Clippings, publications, and pamphlets from the late 1940's concern Native American, particularly Navajo social and economic conditions. One pamphlet published by the New Mexico Association on Indian Affairs states its desire "to show the realistic side of the 'Indian Problem' from the points of view of those intimately acquainted with the Indians from various sections of the United States."
The collection includes various writings and speeches of Moulton. These include papers he presented at the Ten Dons meetings (including 1 photograph of the 50th anniversary dinner of Ten Dons, May 18, 1955), his pamphlet, Seventy years of progress; founding and development of Charles Ilfeld Company, 1865-1935, his book, New Mexico's future, an economic and employment appraisal, biographical materials, notes on sheep herding activities, and "the plight of the Navajos."
Throughout the collection there are written comments attached to the letters, clippings, etc. Evidently these notes were made when the family organized the material before giving it to the University of New Mexico.
Dates
- 1910-1965
- Majority of material found in 1912-1958
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.
Biographical Information
Earl Lake Moulton, merchant, civic leader and writer, was born on September 26, 1878 in Leroy, Michigan. He was educated in Michigan public schools, graduating from Albion College and later attending the University of Chicago. After coming to New Mexico in 1902 for health reasons he herded sheep for two years before entering his own sheep business. He began a mercantile business in Lucy (Lucia), New Mexico. In 1912 he joined the Ilfeld Company at Corona, moving to Albuquerque in 1920 to become assistant to Max Nordhaus. In 1941, he became president and general manager of the Ilfeld Company, from which he retired in 1952. He served as chairman of its board until January 1957.
Moulton wrote for numerous civic and business publications. During World War II, he wrote scripts for "N. M. in War," a statewide radio program. During his time in New Mexico he was involved in various civic groups such as the Rotary Club of Albuquerque, Ten Dons and Boy Scouts of America. He died on June 25, 1958 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Moulton wrote for numerous civic and business publications. During World War II, he wrote scripts for "N. M. in War," a statewide radio program. During his time in New Mexico he was involved in various civic groups such as the Rotary Club of Albuquerque, Ten Dons and Boy Scouts of America. He died on June 25, 1958 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Extent
3 boxes (1.5 cu. .ft.)
Abstract
The majority of this collection is the business, legal, and personal correspondence of E. L. Moulton from 1910-1958.
- Charles Ilfeld Company
- Indians of North America -- Government relations
- Merchants -- New Mexico
- Moulton, E. L. (Earl Lake), 1878-
- Navajo Indians -- Economic conditions
- Navajo Indians -- Social conditions
- New Mexico -- Commerce
- New Mexico -- Economic conditions
- Nordhaus, Max
- Sheep -- Herding
- Southwest, New -- History -- 1848-
- Title
- Finding Aid of the E. L. Moulton Papers, 1910-1965 (bulk 1912-1958)
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by T. S. Reinig
- Date
- ©2000
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- 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 387 BC::E. L. Moulton Papers)//EN" "nmu1mss387bc.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
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