Albuquerque Bicentennial - Diamond Jubilee Committee collection,
Collection
Identifier: MSS-732-BC
Scope and Content
This collection documents Albuquerque's observance of the 75th anniversary of New Mexico statehood, and the bicentennial of the signing of the United States Constitution. Materials include municipal, state and federal bills, correspondence, meeting minutes and agendas of the Albuquerque Bicentennial/Diamond Jubilee Committee, reports, handbills, press releases, news clippings, ephemera, and other documents. This collection covers the national, state, and Albuquerque celebrations. The collection focuses primarily on the activities of the Albuquerque Bicentennial Diamond Jubilee Committee. Seven folders pertain to national and regional events. Materials were collected by Nancy Brown-Martinez, who served as vice-chair and later was chair of Albuquerque's committee.
Dates
- 1983-1991
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.
Background Information
1987 was both the bicentennial of the signing of the United States Constitution, and the diamond jubilee (75th anniversary) of New Mexico Statehood. Preparations began in 1985 for the double celebration. In 1986, the Albuquerque City Council passed Council Bill No. R-42, creating a Bicentennial/Diamond Jubilee Committee to organize the celebrations for the city. The New Mexico legislature passed House Bill 259, creating a similar commission at the state level. Albuquerque's Bicentennial Diamond Jubilee Committee, in cooperation with its state and federal counterparts, planned and administered many public cultural and educational events, and coordinated the production of commemorative memorabilia in honor of the occasion.
Extent
2 boxes (1.05 cu. ft.), plus 1 oversize poster
Abstract
This collection pertains to Albuquerque's observance of the Diamond Jubilee (75th anniversary) of New Mexico Statehood, and the Bicentennial of the signing of the United States Constitution, both which occurred in 1987. Materials in this collection include municipal, state, and federal bills, correspondence, meeting minutes and agendas for the Albuquerque Bicentennial/Diamond Jubilee Committee, reports, handbills, press releases, news clippings, ephemera, and other documents.
Separated Material
The following publications have been transferred to the University of New Mexico University Libraries for cataloging:
The Forty-Seventh Star. Santa Fe: New Mexico Diamond Jubilee/Bicentennial Commision. Volume 1, miscellaneous issues. We the People: Official Newsletter of the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. Washington D.C. Miscellaneous volumes and issues.
The Forty-Seventh Star. Santa Fe: New Mexico Diamond Jubilee/Bicentennial Commision. Volume 1, miscellaneous issues. We the People: Official Newsletter of the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. Washington D.C. Miscellaneous volumes and issues.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Albuquerque Bicentennial - Diamond Jubilee Committee collection 1983-1991
- Status
- Approved
- Author
- Processed by Chris Vigil
- 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
- 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