Albuquerque (N.M.) -- Centennial celebrations, etc

Abstract This collection pertains to Albuquerque's observance of the Diamond Jubilee (75th anniversary) of New Mexico Statehood, and the Bicentennial of the signing of the United States Constitution, both which occurred in 1987. Materials in this collection include municipal, state, and federal bills, correspondence, meeting minutes and agendas for the Albuquerque Bicentennial/Diamond Jubilee Committee, reports, handbills, press releases, news clippings, ephemera, and other documents.

Scope and Contents The Phillip (Felipe) B. Gonzales papers contain institutional documents, letters, and press publications. Its main area focus involves historical aspects of the Hispanic experience in New Mexico and the Southwest. Included are Spanish-language articles dating from the mid-late 19th century and early-mid 20th century, including popular political poetry, partisan political contention, and public discourse. Another series touches on controversial Nuevomexicano ethnic identity. Data on the...