New Mexico Conference on Aging Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-406-BC
Scope and Content
The New Mexico Conference on Aging records include pamphlets, directories, reports, and surveys related to senior services in New Mexico. Reports in the collection include: a report to the directors of the Albuquerque Branch of the American Association of University Women (1964) and a final report from the New Mexico White House Conference on Aging entitled, Aging with a Future in New Mexico. One folder contains loose documents of addresses, surveys and statements made at the White House sponsored New Mexico Conference on Aging (1960-1961). There are two directories of services in New Mexico for adults seeking information about aging and mental health. One directory describes adult services in New Mexico and was published by Coordinated Action for Senior Adults, Inc., or CASA. Guides for the years 1968, 1972, and 1974 are included. The second directory concerns mental health resources in New Mexico and was prepared by the New Mexico Department of Public Health in 1965.
Dates
- 1960-1974
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.
Institutional History
The New Mexico Conference on Aging was organized in 1959 when the state received federal funds to prepare a report for an upcoming White House Conference on Aging. The state organization was charged with evaluating the existing situation regarding the aged and problems of aging in New Mexico. The New Mexico Department of Public Welfare administered the federally required surveys and local conferences that contributed to the state report.
Extent
1 box (.45 cu. ft.)
Abstract
The New Mexico Conference on Aging records consist of pamphlets and published documents related to the 1960 and 1961 White House Conferences on Aging and, more generally, to mental health services for adults in New Mexico.
- Title
- Finding aid of the New Mexico Conference on Aging Records, 1960-1974
- Status
- Approved
- Author
- Processed by Tad McIlwraith
- Date
- ©2001
- 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 406 BC::New Mexico Conference on Aging Records)//EN" "nmu1mss406bc.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