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Chester E. Faris Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS -229 -BC
Scope and Content This collection consists of 131 items in three folders. The first folder contains printed material including Christmas cards and postcards, resort and publicity brochures from New Mexico, Arizona, Indiana and Florida, as well as miscellaneous programs. Most of the correspondence, articles and other papers in the second folder relate to Faris' career with the United States Office of Indian Affairs and the Indian Rights Association. There is also material about Chief Washakie and Sacajawea, whom...
Dates: 1860-1956

E.A. Graves letters to Governor David Meriwether regarding Indians in the New Mexico Territory

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-876-OV
Abstract The collection consists of correspondence from E. A. Graves, Indian Agent, to Governor and Superintendent of Indian Affairs for New Mexico Territory, David Meriwether. Most letters inform Meriwether of situations with the Utahs, Navajos, and Apaches, and seek advice or action on the part of the Governor.
Dates: 1853

Michael Steck Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-134-BC
Abstract The Steck Papers contain correspondence and business records relating to Steck's tenure as Indian Agent and Superintendent of Indian Affairs for New Mexico. Also contains records of his involvement with the New Mexico Mining Company and with railroad operations in Pennsylvania.
Dates: 1839-1933 (bulk 1852-1880)

New Mexico Indian Agent correspondence and documents

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-901-BC
Abstract This collection contains correspondence and documents relating to Apache and Navajo affairs in New Mexico during the mid-ninetieth century.
Dates: 1853