Oral History Interview with William Leverett Jr.
Collection
Identifier: MSS-725-SC
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a single 60 minute audio recording of Chris Wilson interviewing William Leverett, Jr. The interview lasts less than 30 minutes. It focuses on the development of Nob Hill's Monte Vista subdivision, and to a much lesser extent, University Heights. The interview not only provides insight into the development of these particular neighborhoods, but Leverett also speaks about general construction and development issues in Albuquerque during this time period, the mortgage process, and particular builders. The interview focuses primarily on the mid-1920's to the mid-1930s.
Collection contains a CD for researcher use.
Collection contains a CD for researcher use.
Dates
- 1985 Oct. 22
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 requied for publication or distribution.
Biographical Information
The William Leverett family moved to Albuquerque in 1915 because William Leverett, Sr. had tuberculosis. William Leverett, Sr. recovered from his illness and began a new career in real estate in 1919. He was responsible for developing the Monte Vista subdivision in Nob Hill, 1926, among other ventures. The Monte Vista subdivision was possibly the first curvilinear subdivision in New Mexico, following natural contours, rather than the typical grid pattern. Lots in the development cost approximately $400 when they first became available.
Extent
1 Folder
Abstract
The collection consists of a recording of Chris Wilson interviewing William Leverett, Jr. The interview focuses on the development of Nob Hill's Monte Vista subdivision, and to a much lesser extent, University Heights, both neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM.
Separated Material
Master cassette is stored in B3.
Processing Information
The audiocassette of the interview was converted to CD in February 2020.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Oral History Interview with William Leverett Jr., 1985 Oct. 22
- Status
- Approved
- Author
- Processed by B. Silbergleit
- Date
- ©2004
- 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 725 SC::Oral History Interview with William Leverett Jr.)//EN" "nmu1#mss725sc.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