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Amador family papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0004
Abstract
Papers of the Amador family, entrepreneurs and community leaders of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Included in the collection are the personal papers of Martin Amador, Refugio Ruiz de Amador, their children, Emilia Amador de Garcia, Juan Amador, Francisco Amador, Martin A. Amador, Jr., Maria Amador de Daguerre, Clotilde Amador de Terrazas, Julieta Amador de Garcia, and Corina Amador de Campbell, and sons in law, Jesus Garcia and Antonio Terrazas. The papers include correspondence, financial, and legal...
Dates:
1856-1949
Armijo and Gallagher families papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0322
Abstract
The Armijo and Gallagher families papers include personal, business and legal documents primarily concerning Nestor Armijo’s involvement in mercantile and ranching interests during the late-1800s in southern New Mexico. The bulk of the papers document how the Armijo family established itself as one of the most well-known mercantile families of territorial New Mexico. A good deal of material pertains to the Armijo home, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dates:
1850s-1990s
Blue Bell Square Dance Club records
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0502
Abstract
The records of the Blue Bell Square Dance Club document the activities of a Las Cruces square dance and social club, which was active from 1951 to 2016. Consisting of organizational records, scrapbooks, and photographs, the records cover the period 1973-2013 and provide a window on social organizations and leisure activities in the Las Cruces area. The Blue Bell Square Dance Club was established January 3, 1951 by a group of Mountain Bell telephone company employees. The club met on Wednesday...
Dates:
1973 - 2013
Bowman's Bank Collection,
Collection
Identifier: 1974-045
Scope and Content
Collection consists of materials from the Bowmans Bank of Las Cruces, New Mexico (1896-1928). The bulk of the materials cover the years, 1896-1904. There are seven letterbooks of letters sent and 23 ledgers as well as journals and cash books that document some of the banks financial transactions. The balance of the material consists of the correspondence of Henry D. Bowman. This correspondence pertains to banking matters, real estate, and mining in New Mexico. Includes letters related to Henrys...
Dates:
1896-1928 (bulk 1896-1904)
Branigan Memorial Library papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0488
Abstract
Alice Branigan left Las Cruces funds to establish a public library in the name of her husband, Captain Thomas Branigan. This collection includes administrative information related to the Library’s history but primarily consists of scatter issues of newspapers and magazines, scrapbooks, topographic maps and miscellaneous items from the library.
Dates:
ca. 1792-1991; Majority of material found in Placeholder Unit Date Text
Casad-Mandell family papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0470
Abstract
Maud Casad, the third child of Thomas and Sarah Casad, was born in 1866 and married William Mandell in 1890. Their fourth child, Humboldt Casad Mandell, married Mary Evangeline Smith in 1930. These papers were assembled by the two children of Humboldt and Evangeline Mandell. They contain family history and memorabilia concerning the Casad and Mandell families, as well as some documentation of Madeline Mandell, the daughter of Humboldt and Evangeline Mandell.
Dates:
ca. 1850-2002; Majority of material found in 1920-2000
Dale Bellamah Homes Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS -646 -BC
Scope and Content
This is a small collection of advertising brochures for Dale Bellamah Homes, 1954-1959. The brochures list design features, show floor plans, and highlight neighborhood improvements. Also included are a few articles about Bellamah, a plat map for an Albuquerque subdivision, and warrantee certificates.
Dates:
1954-1959
Doña Ana Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution records
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0519
Abstract
The Daughters of the American Revolution, Doña Ana Chapter records document the activities of the local chapter of the national organization. The collection consists of organizational records, scrapbooks and photographs. The records cover the period 1942 - 2018 and depict the function of a social organization within the Las Cruces area. The Duaghters of the American Revolution is a non-profit organization that promotes historic preservation, education and patriotism. The organzation was founded...
Dates:
1929 - 2018
David P. Sullenberger photographs
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0196
Abstract
Las Cruces architectural and commercial photographer. Contains images of architecture, businesses, individuals, scenes, and activities made for clients primarily in Southwest United States. Includes photographs of the first Whole Enchilada Fiesta held at Las Cruces, October 2-4, 1981. Contains color and black & white negatives, prints and proof sheets made in 2 1/4 x 2 1/4, 4 x 5, and 8 x 10-inch formats.
Dates:
1968-1986; Majority of material found in Placeholder Unit Date Text
Doña Ana County Historical Society records
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0153
Abstract
Society focused on promoting and preserving the history of Doña Ana County of southern New Mexico. Contains administrative files on meetings and banquets, historical files on people and locations, financial records, oral histories and photographs.
Dates:
1950 - 2016
Donald Casad Bennett family papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0456
Abstract
The collection contains the family papers of Donald Casad Bennett. Includes family histories of pioneering Mesilla Valley families.
Dates:
1873-2004
Donald D. Stern papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0541
Abstract
Donald David Stern served in the United States Air Force during World War II and was a prisoner of war who was held captive by Germans. The papers includes letters from Donald to his family members while serving in the military, which date from the 1940s. Bulk of the material consist of correspondence, personal and military material.
Dates:
1940 - 1950
Eduardo Fuss Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-2011-001
Abstract
The Eduardo Fuss Photograph Collection consists of images of New Mexico towns, pueblos, National Monuments and Parks, and the cities of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos.
Dates:
1983-2007
Elias E. Day letter
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0011-SC
Abstract
Collection contains a photocopy of a letter written by Day in 1893 to his fiancée, Grace Center, of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Dates:
1893
Evelyn J. Basile-Gay oral history collection
Collection
Identifier: HHC 105
Scope and Contents
This interview with Dr. Evelyn J. Basile (1917-2009), a board certified pediatrician of Las Cruces, New Mexico, discusses her life and career as a New Mexico physician. Among the subjects discussed in this interview are Dr. Basile's medical education and post-graduate training experiences; the Las Cruces medical community in the early 1950's; Memorial Hospital's general lack of a pediatric unit and her establishment of a nursery for premature infants; osteopathic and ancillary health...
Dates:
1989 November 24
Frank Driver Reeve Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-158
Abstract
The majority of the photographs relate to New Mexico and its history.
Dates:
1890-1960
Freudenthal Family Papers,
Collection
Identifier: 1968-003
Scope and Content
Collection consists of handwritten autobiographical essays by Phoebus Freudenthal and his sister Anna Soloman; a 1971 obituary of Phoebus' son Louis E. Freudenthal; and one photograph of the Weisl family (apparently related to the Freudenthals). Phoebus Freudenthal's two page essay describes his birth in Poland and subsequent arrival and career in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Anna Soloman's 21 page essay describes her life in southern New Mexico from 1904 to 1912. Collection also includes...
Dates:
1880-1971 (bulk, 1880-1912)
Hotel Don Bernado Guest Register
Collection
Identifier: AC 111-S
Scope and Content
Collection consists of 2 guest registers for the Hotel Don Bernado, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 1904-1923. Registers skip from 1906 to 1923. Also included are advertisement pages that contain ads of Las Cruces, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas businesses and handwritten notes on the inside of the front and back covers.
Dates:
1904-1923
Found in:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Rebekah Assembly of New Mexico, Inc. Miriam Lodge #25 scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0046
Abstract
Scrapbook from a defunct Rebekah lodge based in Las Cruces, covering the years 1951-1972.
Dates:
1951-1972
Irving Thomas Alvord photographs
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0385
Abstract
Pictures and postcards of Santa Fe and Las Cruces, New Mexico, Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and Gila cliff dwellings from Irving Thomas Alvord around 1913-1915.
Dates:
1913 - 1915
John L. Gregg papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0395
Abstract
Professional and personal papers of John L. Gregg, a longtime Elephant Butte Irrigation District employee.
Dates:
1940-1996
Johnson family postcards
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0275-SC
Abstract
Four postcards to Albert Melton in Clayton, New Mexico from his brother in Mesilla, New Mexico in 1909 and one unidentified postcard. Scenes on postcard depict the Las Cruces area.
Dates:
1909
Katherine D. Stoes papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0208
Abstract
Katherine D. Stoes was a well-known authority on New Mexico history. The collection includes her manuscripts, research files and photographs pertaining to the Mesilla Valley history. The bulk of the collection includes subject research files such as notes, newspaper clippings, photographs and other related materials pertaining to the region.
Dates:
1940 - 1990
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