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Series 2: Professional Papers and Correspondence , 1932-1939 (Bulk: 1938-1939)

 Series

Scope and Contents

Subseries A consists of correspondence, inventories, monthly reports concerning UNM Field School, WPA correspondence, forms, and records.

Subseries B consists of WPA reports, management memos, forms, correspondence to and from Reiter regarding WPA work.

Dates

  • 1932-1939 (Bulk: 1938-1939)

Biographical / Historical

Paul Reiter was Foreman for and ran a WPA ( Works Progress Administration) project at Chaco from approximately 1937-1939, during which time the WPA contract was shifted from SAR (School of American Research) to UNM (University of New Mexico). On February 1, 1938 UNM and SAR terminated shared staffing arrangements.

Extent

From the Collection: 7.4 Linear Feet (11 document boxes; 1 OS box 16x20"; 1 binder box 12x11"; 1 flat box 12x15"; 1 flat box 14.5x11.5"; 3 photo boxes 5x8") : 111 negatives; 546 prints; 304 photocards; 12 interpositives; 6 oversize maps;

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Organized into two subseries: Subseries 1: Professional Correspondence; Subseries 2: WPA Material and Correspondence

Repository Details

Part of the NPS Chaco Culture National Historical Park Repository

Contact:
Chaco Culture NHP & Aztec Ruins NM Museum & Archives Program
Hibben Center Rm 307 - MSC01 1050
450 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque NM 87106 USA