New Mexico Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-48-BC
Scope and Content
The collection contains reports, programs, press releases, pamphlets, published articles and correspondence relating to the Coronado Cuarto Centennial celebration, 1935 - 1940. It includes information on dramatic presentations, publicity, and tourism promotions for the events. Also included are materials about Coronado Cuarto Centennial events sponsored by the U.S. Coronado Exposition Committee.
Dates
- 1935-1940
Creator
- New Mexico. Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission (Organization)
Language of Materials
English.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication 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 Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission (CCCC) was created by the State of New Mexico in 1938 to plan the commemoration of the four-hundredth anniversary of the 1540 journey and explorations of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado to New Mexico.
A bill, signed by Governor Tingley in 1935, created 18 different but unified pageants as part of the celebration in New Mexico. The State Ways and Means Committee of the New Mexico Legislature created a plan in January 1938 to include historical and anthropological events: the dedication of a Coronado exhibit site near the town of Bernalillo, exhibits of art, school work, and handicrafts, Indian exhibits, tours, and publications.
The Commission included the following officers and members: James F. Zimmerman (President of UNM,) President of CCCC; Erna Fergusson (Albuquerque,) Vice President of CCCC; Gilberto Espinosa, Secretary; Henry Dendahl (Santa Fe,) Treasurer; Riley M. Edwards (Socorro,) BC Hernandez (Albuquerque,) Charles M. Martin (Roswell,) and Paul A.F. Walter (Santa Fe.) They coordinated events in New Mexico with their national counterpart, the U.S. Coronado Exposition Commission.
A bill, signed by Governor Tingley in 1935, created 18 different but unified pageants as part of the celebration in New Mexico. The State Ways and Means Committee of the New Mexico Legislature created a plan in January 1938 to include historical and anthropological events: the dedication of a Coronado exhibit site near the town of Bernalillo, exhibits of art, school work, and handicrafts, Indian exhibits, tours, and publications.
The Commission included the following officers and members: James F. Zimmerman (President of UNM,) President of CCCC; Erna Fergusson (Albuquerque,) Vice President of CCCC; Gilberto Espinosa, Secretary; Henry Dendahl (Santa Fe,) Treasurer; Riley M. Edwards (Socorro,) BC Hernandez (Albuquerque,) Charles M. Martin (Roswell,) and Paul A.F. Walter (Santa Fe.) They coordinated events in New Mexico with their national counterpart, the U.S. Coronado Exposition Commission.
Extent
1 box (.45 cu. ft.), plus oversize item
Separated Material
Photographs have been transferred to the New Mexico Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission Photographs
Creator
- New Mexico. Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission (Organization)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the New Mexico Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission Records, 1935-1940
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by J. Brzosko
- Date
- ©1999
- 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 48 BC::New Mexico Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission Records)//EN" "nmu1mss48bc.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