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New Mexico Indian Agent correspondence and documents

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-901-BC

Scope and Content

This collection contains correspondence and documents related to Apache and Navajo affairs in New Mexico during the mid-ninetieth century. It is arranged into two series: Apache Relations and Navajo Relations. The Apache related materials consist primarily of letters written to David Meriwether, Governor of New Mexico and Superintendent of Indian Affairs concerning thefts and murders by Apache groups. It also includes the quarterly expense reports from Edward H. Wingfield, Apache Indian Agent. The materials related to Navajos contain correspondence to and from Henry L. Dodge, Navajo Indian Agent, which deal with trade issues, supplies and rations for Navajos. It also includes Dodges’ quarterly expense reports.

Dates

  • 1853

Language of Materials

English Spanish

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.

Extent

1 Box (0.66 cubic ft.)

Abstract

This collection contains correspondence and documents relating to Apache and Navajo affairs in New Mexico during the mid-ninetieth century.

Arrangement

2 series: Apache Relations and Navajo Relations

Related Material

Indian Affairs Collection, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico. E.A. Graves letters to Governor David Meriwether regarding Indians in the New Mexico Territory, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico.

Processing Information

Documents in Box 1, Folder 2 have been numbered to facilitate access.
Title
Finding aid of the New Mexico Indian Agent correspondence and documents, 1853
Status
Completed
Date
© 2012
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