William Tight Presidential Papers
Collection
Identifier: UNMA-003
Scope and Content Note
The collection is organized alphabetically by subject and contains primarily correspondence from Tight’s time as president of UNM. Some of the major topics covered in the collection include the saline lands controversy, building issues, Tight’s dismissal and his obituary. There are also several photographs of buildings on campus and the faculty members.
Dates
- 1901-1910
Creator
- Tight, W. G. (William George), 1865- (Person)
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
William George Tight became the third president of the University of New Mexico in 1901 and was the originator of the Pueblo style architecture for many of the campus buildings. Tight received his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Denison University and his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago in 1901. He was a Professor of Geology at Denison University for fourteen years prior to his arrival at UNM. During his tenure, many progressive strides were taken such as providing for a sabbatical leave of absence for faculty members. The first professional librarian in the territory was also employed during his tenure.
Tight decided to adopt Pueblo style architecture for future buildings. The first building constructed under the new style was the central heating plant built in 1905. Tight visited many pueblos and photographed various details to ensure authenticity.
Tight was dismissed from the University for misconduct in April 1909, and died shortly thereafter in January 1910.
Tight decided to adopt Pueblo style architecture for future buildings. The first building constructed under the new style was the central heating plant built in 1905. Tight visited many pueblos and photographed various details to ensure authenticity.
Tight was dismissed from the University for misconduct in April 1909, and died shortly thereafter in January 1910.
Extent
1 Box (0.3 cu. ft.)
Abstract
William George Tight became the third president of the University of New Mexico in 1901 and was the originator of the Pueblo style architecture for many of the campus buildings. The collection consists mostly of correspondence with faculty members during Tight’s tenure as UNM president.
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
Creator
- Tight, W. G. (William George), 1865- (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the William Tight Presidential Papers, 1901-1910
- 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