"Miracle on the Mesa" Research Records
Collection
Identifier: UNMA-129
Scope and Content Note
The Miracle on the Mesa research materials collection was compiled by William E. "Bud" Davis when he was conducting research on the history of the University of New Mexico. The topics span a wide range of UNM history. The collection is divided into two series: People and Subjects. Both series are arranged alphabetically.
Dates
- 1961-2000
Creator
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.
Historical Note
Former University of New Mexico President William E. "Bud" Davis researched and wrote a book about the history of UNM from its founding in 1889 until the book's publication in 2003. The book was originally commissioned to coincide with the centennial of the university in 1989, but was delayed when the original author, Michael Welsh, departed the project. Welsh did finish writing chapters for the first half of UNM's history and donated those chapters to the University Archives.
The idea for a new history book about UNM was suggested again in the fall of 2000 by Van Dorn Hooker, University architect emeritus, and Joe Scaletti, retired associate vice president for research. Then UNM President F. Chris Garcia offered financial support for the project and several other members of the UNM community joined the committee overseeing the project.
The idea for a new history book about UNM was suggested again in the fall of 2000 by Van Dorn Hooker, University architect emeritus, and Joe Scaletti, retired associate vice president for research. Then UNM President F. Chris Garcia offered financial support for the project and several other members of the UNM community joined the committee overseeing the project.
Extent
2 Cubic Feet (2 Boxes)
Abstract
The collection contains research materials compiled by William E. Davis for Miracle on the Mesa, a book about the history of the University of New Mexico.
Creator
- Title
- Finding Aid of the "Miracle on the Mesa" Research Records, 1961-2000
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Portia Vescio
- Date
- © 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
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