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Las Vegas (N.M.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

"Chapman Lodge No. 2” (2 pages), 1936-1940

 File
Identifier: 6-64-15
Scope and Content From the Collection: Collection consists of typed documents produced by employees of the W.P.A. and its subdivision the Federal Writer's Project in New Mexico. Most of the collection is made up of transcripts of oral history interviews conducted with New Mexicans, and folklore and stories about New Mexico and Hispanic culture in particular.
Dates: 1936-1940

DeWitt Reynolds papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-0121
Abstract Contains assorted items belonging to Las Vegas, New Mexico state senator DeWitt C. Reynolds. Included in the collection are notebooks, a Directory of the Thirteenth State Legislature of New Mexico, a horse notebook, livestock contract and vouchers. Also includes two photographs, several ration stubs and a few receipts.
Dates: 1918-1962

Frances Léon Quintana Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-768-BC
Abstract This collection documents the life and career of anthropologist, Frances Léon Quintana, in the Southwest, mainly between 1960 and 1999. The collection consists of published and unpublished works, field notes, lecture notes, project proposals and reports, general and project correspondence, biographical and job-related materials, political petitions, statements, testimonies, and some news clippings.
Dates: 1705-2012; Majority of material found within 1960-1999

Frank Allen and Carrie Hadley correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-0507
Abstract Letters from Calvin Francis (Frank) Allen to Caroline (Carrie) Hadley written during their courtship, 1884-1887. The 163 letters mostly were sent from Allen in New Mexico to Hadley in Indiana. Frank Allen worked as a railroad engineer and attorney during his time in New Mexico. The letters discuss personal and family matters, but also provide a unique look into social life in territorial New Mexico. Allen lived in Las Vegas and Socorro, New Mexico during the time the letters were written, but...
Dates: 1884-1887; Majority of material found in Placeholder Unit Date Text

Andrieus A. Jones Family Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: PAAC 0081
Abstract The Andrieus A. Jones Family Photographs collection includes images related to the personal and public life of United States Senator Andrieus A. Jones (1868-1927) and his family.
Dates: circa 1865-1934; Majority of material found in 1909-1927

Kearney takes Las Vegas. Aurora Lucero White, collector., 1936-1940

 File
Identifier: 5-4-8 3
Scope and Contents Radio play based on the U.S. taking New Mexico in 1846.
Dates: 1936-1940

New Mexico Highlands University Foundation Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Archives 54.0
Scope and Content President John Aragon established the New Mexico Highlands University Foundation in 1983. It was incorporated under the laws of the state of New Mexico in 1984. Its primary function is to provide critical resources for scholarships and other needs of the university that are not provided by state funding. As of 1999, the Foundation had assets of approximately $1.7 million. During the academic year 1977–1998, it generated revenues of approximately $800,000. This collection includes...
Dates: 1984–1999; Majority of material found in Placeholder Unit Date Text

"Norman L. King Stadium” (1 page). Collector – L. Raines, 1936-1940

 File
Identifier: 6-64-14
Scope and Content From the Collection: Collection consists of typed documents produced by employees of the W.P.A. and its subdivision the Federal Writer's Project in New Mexico. Most of the collection is made up of transcripts of oral history interviews conducted with New Mexicans, and folklore and stories about New Mexico and Hispanic culture in particular.
Dates: 1936-1940

Southwest Files

 Collection
Identifier: SC 9999-2
Scope and Content The contents of this collection are from former vertical files in the reference collection and donations from Lynn I. Perrigo. Contents include items of interest primarily related to New Mexico and the Southwest.
Dates: 1887-; Majority of material found in Placeholder Unit Date Text

The old windmill, Las Vegas Plaza. Lester Raines, collector., 1936-1940

 File
Identifier: 5-5-50 27
Scope and Contents Account of Las Vegas vigilantes who hung robbers and thieves on the windmill in the town plaza.
Dates: 1936-1940

Theodore A. Rosenwald Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-220
Abstract This collection contains photographs taken by Theodore A. Rosenwald, son of Emanuel Rosenwald.
Dates: 1910-1950

View of Las Vegas, New Mexico

 Unprocessed
Identifier: HP.1979.29-MNM.1979.063-MNM.PA.509

Waldo H. Rogers Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-214
Abstract Collection consists of photos of Waldo H. Rogers, his family and friends.
Dates: 1890-1950