Theodore R. Montoya papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-959-BC
Scope and Content
The collection contains one folder of correspondence related to brother, Joseph Montoya’s New Mexico campaign for the United States Senate (1964) as well as constituent issues/requests. The bulk of the collection documents Theodore Montoya’s tenure with the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and its Task Force on Indian Affairs. The Task Force on Indian Affairs grappled with issues including jurisdiction, water rights, Indian education. An oversized folder contains ephemera related to Montoya’s professional career.
Dates
- 1958-1979
Creator
- Montoya, Theodore R. (Person)
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.
Biography / History
Theodore Montoya, born in 1935. was admitted to the New Mexico Bar on March 2, 1961. He was involved with his brother, Joseph Montoya’s New Mexico campaign for election to the United States Senate. In 1973, he was named to fill his deceased brother, A. T. Montoya’s State Senate seat (D-Sandoval, Bernalillo, Rio Arriba). He was subsequently elected to two 4-year terms, serving until his sudden death on December 2, 1979. His tenure included chairing the Senate Judiciary Committee. Theodore Montoya was respected by his colleagues for his ability to “arrive at compromises to push through difficult and controversial legislation." He was 44 years old when he died.
Extent
1 box (.43 cu. ft.), plus 1 oversized folder
Abstract
The collection relates to Theodore R. Montoya’s role in his brother, Joseph Montoya’s New Mexico campaign for United States Senate as well as his own tenure with the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and its Task Force on Indian Affairs.
Creator
- Montoya, Theodore R. (Person)
- Title
- Finding aid of Theodore R. Montoya papers, 1958-1979
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- B. Silbergleit
- Date
- © 2016
- 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
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