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Lillie Ranch Letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-793-SC
Abstract
This small collection of letters illuminates life at the Lillie Ranch in Kelly (Socorro County), N.M. in the late 1800s. The letters detail problems on the ranch and with the Indians.
Dates:
1885-1889
Little Beaver Town (Albuquerque, N.M.) Pictorial Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-2005-026
Abstract
The collection contains photographs of Little Beaver Town, a theme park that existed in Albuquerque, NM (circa 1960-1964).
Dates:
1960-1964
Long Canyon Ranch Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-989-BC
Abstract
The Long Canyon Ranch Collection is focused on the ranch near Taiban, New Mexico owned by the Herlihy family.
Dates:
1860-2018; Majority of material found in 1910-1929
Lou Blachly Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-555-BC
Scope and Content
This is a small collection of Lou Blachly's materials. It is divided into three distinct series. Series I includes materials relating to a manuscript that Blachly wrote about Frank Burris. This manuscript was commissioned by Burris' children for $300. Series II contains materials relating to Montague Stevens, including correspondence and publicity for Stevens' book Meet Mr. Grizzly, as well as notes, transcriptions, and manuscripts from the Pioneers Foundation...
Dates:
1942-1953 (bulk 1951-1953); 1952-1960.
Margaret Kent Medler Scrapbook and Almanacs
Collection
Identifier: MSS -225 -BC
Abstract
The Margaret Kent Medler collection contains a scrapbook of newspaper clippings and other items pertaining to Medler's social life in Albuquerque, New Mexico, between 1894-1918. Two almanacs inserted in the scrapbook are dated 1881-1882.
Dates:
1881-1918
Marshall Bond Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-118-SC
Abstract
This collection consists of correspondence, clippings, and notes related to Marshall Bond's visit to Lincoln County, New Mexico where he interviewed and photographed the survivors of the Lincoln County War and Billy the Kid's gang.
Dates:
1926-1954
Mary Grossetete Diary
Collection
Identifier: MSS-902-SC
Abstract
The collection centers on Mary Grossete Landon’s diary, providing first-hand insight into the desperation and hardships of frontier and pioneer life in Catron County in the late nineteenth century.
Dates:
1893-1895, 2007; Majority of material found within 1893-1895
Maxwell Land Grant Company Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-147
Abstract
Collection consists of images related to the Maxwell Land Grant in Colfax County, New Mexico.
Dates:
1870-1920
Montague Stevens Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-33-BC
Abstract
This collection contains papers related to Englishman-turned-pioneer Montague Stevens. The papers reflect his life as a sheep rancher, bear hunter, author, and friend to historical figures such as General Leonard Wood, General Nelson A. Miles, painter Frederic Remington, and President Theodore Roosevelt.
Dates:
1894-1950
Nathan Howard Thorp Papers,
Collection
Identifier: 1975-058
Scope and Content
Collection consists of the papers of Nathan Howard "Jack" Thorp. The bulk of the collection consists of undated cowboy songs, poems, riddles, and short stories. Included are New Mexican folk songs and documents pertaining to New Mexico saints and feast days. Also within the collection is a letter concerning editing of Thorps manuscripts (1936).
Dates:
circa. 1930s
New Mexico mercantile account book
Collection
Identifier: MSS-887-SC
Abstract
The account book is probably from a store in the Las Vegas, NM area. It records merchandise transactions, including customer name, items purchased, price for each item, and the total bill.
Dates:
1899 June 8-1902 December 31
Oral history interview with Richard Wetherill II
Collection
Identifier: MSS-817-BC
Abstract
The collection consists of an audio interview with Richard Wetherill II, conducted by Richard Sandlin in December 1977. The interview gives insight into the Wetherill family, relationships with the Navajo, and life in the Southwest during the early-mid 20th century.
Dates:
1977 December 1-4
Oral History Interviews of the New Mexico Department of Transportation Oral History Mitigation Projects
Collection
Identifier: MSS-953-BC
Abstract
The collection consists of oral history interviews conducted by Shawn Kelley for Paramatrix, under contract with the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The interviews were designed to mitigate adverse effects of various projects, including US 82 (Riley Homestead) Data Recovery Project (Eddy County, NM) and Cambray Bridge Replacement Mitigation Project (Luna County, NM).
Dates:
2011
Perea Bros. Mercantile Co. Letterpress Copybook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-30-BC
Abstract
This collection is comprised of correspondence regarding the business records of the Perea Bros. Mercantile Co. -- a supplier of general merchandise as well as wool and pelts -- located in Bernalillo, New Mexico, in the later 1800s.
Dates:
1883 June 2-1896 June 19
Pioneers Foundation (New Mexico) Oral History Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-123-BC
Scope and Content
The collection consists of oral history interviews with nineteenth century settlers of New Mexico. It includes 520 reel-to-reel audiotapes and 385 typed transcripts of interviews with ranchers, miners, hunters, sheriffs, naturalists, archeologists and journalists, mostly from the Silver City area. Interviewees recall everyday life and important events from the 1860s to the 1950s. Interviews were conducted by Lou Blachly, a founding member of the Pioneers Foundation. The collection includes...
Dates:
1952-1960
Popular Western Periodicals Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-490-BC
Abstract
This is a collection of popular periodicals about the American West, with articles about lawmen, outlaws, lost treasure, ghost towns.
Dates:
1961-1985; Majority of material found in 1961-1978
Roberta K. Haldane papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0563
Abstract
Research material of the southeastern New Mexico community of White Oaks. The collection contains details of the history of more than forty families and individuals who made their homes there during its boom. Included is correspondence with descendants who shared documents and photographs for Haldane’s book, including two CDs containing images. The collection holds original photographs, as well as photocopied images. Written histories of families and individuals. The collection also holds the...
Dates:
1904-2013
Romero Family Cabin Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC613p
Scope and Content
Collection contains a photograph of the Romero Cabin, contact sheets and negatives for photographs of the Pajarito Church and Father Cubells circa 1984-85, story copy, an approval checklist and source notes for a December 1984 Los Alamos National Laboratory news bulletin and a copy of a Homestead Entry Testimony of Claimant dated March 28, 1916.
Dates:
1980s; Majority of material found in 1984-1985
Found in:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
Sadie Moore Walker Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-399-BC
Abstract
This collection consists of memoirs, poetry, broadsides, pamphlets, most of which were written by Sadie Moore Walker, regarding her family, upbringing, and passion for writing.
Dates:
1879-1944; Majority of material found in 1892-1896
Sand Creek Massacre Account of Truman Blancett
Collection
Identifier: AC 651-P
Scope and Content
The collection contains a report dated 5 January, 1936 (probably dictated to M.M. Watson) by Truman Blancett, relating events surrounding the Colorado Sand Creek Massacre of 1864. The report was sent to Ernest Thompson Seton of Santa Fe, NM, covered by a note from M.M. Watson dated 15 August, 1946, and stating that Blancett had died in 1945. There are three additional letters from 1969: one from Seton’s daughter, giving permission for the letter to be used in research, and two from M.M. Watson,...
Dates:
1936 - 1969
Found in:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
Thomas K. Todsen collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0223
Abstract
Dr. Thomas K. Todsen was an avid collector of materials related to New Mexico. His collection consists primarily of postcards depicting New Mexico and the southwest. His collection also contains letters, receipts, and miscellaneous documents related to New Mexico.
Dates:
1826 - 1990
United States Marshal (New Mexico) Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 322 BC
Abstract
The United State Marshal collection consists of general and subject oriented correspondence and documentation, 1890 to 1950. Included are legal documents, correspondence, procedure manuals, affidavits, prisoner commitment and release cards, fingerprints, and financial records.
Dates:
1888-1950
William A. Keleher Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-742-BC
Abstract
The William A. Keleher collection contains a variety of materials pertaining to the history of New Mexico. As a historian, Keleher conducted thorough research on the territorial era of the State. As a prominent lawyer and citizen of the State in the 1900's, Keleher's legal work and volunteer efforts helped shape the modern condition of New Mexico. Many of the documents related to his research, career and other interests are included in this collection.
Dates:
1714-1999; Majority of material found within 1915-1972
William A. Keleher Pictorial Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-742
Abstract
The William A. Keleher pictorial collection contains a variety of materials pertaining to the history of New Mexico. As a historian, Keleher conducted thorough research on the territorial era of the State. As a prominent lawyer and citizen of the State in the 1900's, Keleher's legal work and volunteer efforts helped shape the modern condition of New Mexico. Many of the photographs relate to his research, career and other interests.
Dates:
1823-1970; Majority of material found within 1880-1950
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