Myron Fifield Papers
Collection
Identifier: UNMA-132
Scope and Content Note
The Myron Fifield Papers contain correspondence, photos, and other documents related to his work at the University of New Mexico Physical Plant Division. The papers are organized into three sections. The first section contains Fifield's correspondence from 1960 to 1974. The second section contains his biography, clippings, flyers and brochures. The third section contains photographs and negatives about his work at the Physical Plant and the University of New Mexico.
Dates
- 1946-1974
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
Myron Fickas Fifield was born in 1914 in Aztec, New Mexico, and earned his B.S. in civil engineering at the University of New Mexico in 1936. He started his professional career as a roustabout with the Standard Oil Company of Texas. In 1942 he was commissioned in the United States Naval Reserve and spent two years on the overhaul of American aircraft mainly stationed at Espiruto Santo, New Hebrides, and two years on the overhaul of Japanese aircraft in Washington, D.C.
In 1947, Fifield resumed his civilian status as an engineer with Phillips Petroleum Company, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where he became Assistant Superintendent of Operations in the Sales Department. In 1951 he returned to the University of New Mexico as Assistant Comptroller in charge of the Physical Plant. His title was changed to Director of Physical Plant in 1955.
At the University of New Mexico, Fifield was the director of the Physical Plant for 23 years, and he also was Chairman of the Campus Civil Defense and Safety Committee and Recorder of the Master Plan Committee. He was the national President of APPA (Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges) in 1958-1959.
In 1947, Fifield resumed his civilian status as an engineer with Phillips Petroleum Company, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where he became Assistant Superintendent of Operations in the Sales Department. In 1951 he returned to the University of New Mexico as Assistant Comptroller in charge of the Physical Plant. His title was changed to Director of Physical Plant in 1955.
At the University of New Mexico, Fifield was the director of the Physical Plant for 23 years, and he also was Chairman of the Campus Civil Defense and Safety Committee and Recorder of the Master Plan Committee. He was the national President of APPA (Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges) in 1958-1959.
Extent
1.0 Cubic Foot (1 Box)
Abstract
Myron Fickas Fifield was the director of Physical Plant at the University of New Mexico from 1951 to 1974. Fifield was also President of the national APPA (Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges) in 1958-1959. The Myron Fifield Papers contain correspondence, photographs, and documents related to his work at the University of New Mexico.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Myron Fifield Papers, 1946 - 1974
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Valerio Di Fonzo
- 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
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