Societies and clubs--History--Sources

Abstract The records of the Dona Ana Rockhound Club Inc. document the activities of a non-profit corporation that was organized in 1947 in Las Cruces, N.M. The purpose of the club was to "facilitate the collections, identification, study, and processing of rocks and minerals" and also "the study of artifacts and the study of the history, archeology, and geology of southern New Mexico." The records, spanning from 1947 - 1991 and contain organizational material such as bylaws, correspondence, financial...

Abstract The Mesilla Valley Weavers was an organization of artists exploring and promoting all types of fiber arts in Southern New Mexico and West Texas. The organization was established in 1972 and the purpose of the guild was to stimulate interest in the artistic and technical development of the fiber arts. The club dissolved in March 2022.