Clarence Herrick Presidential Papers
Collection
Identifier: UNMA-002
Scope and Content Note
The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject and primarily contains correspondence from Herrick’s time as president of UNM. Some of the major topics covered in the collection include the saline lands controversy and campus buildings and grounds.
Dates
- 1897-1902
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print and photographic 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.
Biographical Note
Clarence Luther Herrick was appointed President of the Faculty in charge of the University on September 1, 1897 with an annual salary of $1,800.00. Herrick received his undergraduate, master and doctoral degrees from the University of Minnesota. He was a well-known scholar in the field of geology and published several reports on the fauna of Minnesota. He came to New Mexico after contracting tuberculosis. He became an expert in regional geology of New Mexico and published extensively on the subject. During Herrick’s tenure as president, the University was viewed as a scientifically developing institution due to his efforts in establishing a laboratory for bacteriological research. Those efforts led to the first large donation ($10,000.00) to the University by Mrs. Walter Hadley for the construction of the Walter C. Hadley Laboratory and Science Hall. The laboratory, which was the second building on campus, was completed February 1, 1900.
Herrick also started the process to acquire saline lands in southern New Mexico that led to a decades-long controversy. While Herrick was president, the Board of Regents adopted an extensive advertising program to promote the University, increase the enrollment, and make the institution recognized as the leader of the territorial school system. Herrick’s tuberculosis worsened during his last year as President and he resigned in 1901. He passed away in Socorro in 1904.
Herrick also started the process to acquire saline lands in southern New Mexico that led to a decades-long controversy. While Herrick was president, the Board of Regents adopted an extensive advertising program to promote the University, increase the enrollment, and make the institution recognized as the leader of the territorial school system. Herrick’s tuberculosis worsened during his last year as President and he resigned in 1901. He passed away in Socorro in 1904.
Extent
1 box (0.2 cu. ft.)
Abstract
Clarence Herrick was the second president of the University of New Mexico from 1897-1901. The collection consists primarily of correspondence from Herrick's time at UNM.
Separated Materials
The early records of the University were previously processed into one large collection, but in 2018 were split into separate collections based on provenance. The newly formed collections are:
Elias Stover papers, UNMA 001, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
Clarence Herrick papers, UNMA 002, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
William Tight papers, UNMA 003, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
Edward Gray papers, UNMA 004, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
David Boyd papers, UNMA 005, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
David Hill papers, UNMA 099, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
Elias Stover papers, UNMA 001, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
Clarence Herrick papers, UNMA 002, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
William Tight papers, UNMA 003, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
Edward Gray papers, UNMA 004, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
David Boyd papers, UNMA 005, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
David Hill papers, UNMA 099, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
Processing Information
Processed by Shelby Magee, May 2018
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Clarence Herrick Presidential Papers, 1897-1902
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Shelby Magee
- Date
- © 2018
- 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