Indians of North America

Scope and Contents Four ranchers are outwitted by a band of Apaches.

Scope and Content Arden Tice's personal papers include correspondence and other materials pertaining to artists and writers of the Southwest, including Vivian Ayres, Robert Burlingame, Jerry and Sally Romotsky, Sandi Casillas, Judson Crews, Mildred Tolbert, Thurman Dillard, Wendell B. Anderson, and Dr. Wolfgang Cordon of Mexico. Tice's collection also includes family correspondence and other materials for her Hewitt ancestors in Oklahoma dating back to the 1880's. The bulk of the collection, however, covers...

Scope and Contents Research done on the origin and uses of the trails. Includes bibliography. (Aug. 21, 1940)

Scope and Contents Description of pottery and other artifacts from the Galaz ruin, a Mimbres site. (July 10, 1936).

Scope and Contents A cowboy talks about pioneer life in the Southern part of New Mexico; Billy the Kid; Indian activities.

Scope and Content This small collection of 47 images consists entirely of contact prints made using the high-quality platinotype (platinum) process, which results in very "expressive" images due to its long tonal range. These prints represent his simplest and most direct portrait photographs of Native Americans visiting Washington in full ceremonial regalia (sometimes borrowed).

Abstract Partial hand written contemporaneous copy originals (10 leaves) of communications by Francisco Cuerbo y Valdes, Governor of New Mexico to Viceroy of New Spain in Mexico City related to affairs in New Mexico and particularly in Albuquerque.

Scope and Contents Two prospectors are attacked by Indians in Shasta County, California.

Scope and Contents In Spanish and English. Brief discussion of early life in Taos County and the problems of Indian attacks.

Scope and Contents Personal recollections of an Indian scout from Roswell, N.M.

Scope and Contents Brief paper on prehistory of the American Indians and his encounter with the Spanish in the Southwest.

Scope and Contents Describes the Indian raid and capture of Jimmy McKinn.

Scope and Contents The Apache Indians would perform an operation on the throats of their burros so they would not bray.

Scope and Contents Tales of Apache activities in Luna County and tales of Billy the Kid as a small boy.

Scope and Contents Story of Indians harassing Spanish sheepman in Union and Harding counties.

Scope and Contents History of the Pueble Indians discussing the culture and dance as well as Spanish influences and relations with the American government.

Scope and Contents Verse in Spanish and English.

Abstract Manuscripts and notes for Cowboys and Cattleman, “Indian Women of the Southwest,” and “More Indian Women” written by Lela and Rufus Waltrip of Artesia, New Mexico.

Abstract The Luke Lyon papers contain extensive research materials collected and created by Mr. Lyon on the subject of Native American dance ceremonies and rituals in New Mexico and the Southwest. There also is material on folk dance of England. The collection includes background research files, Mr. Lyon's field notes and analysis from attendance at dances and ceremonies, published and unpublished writing, original drawings, audiovisual materials, maps and photographs.

Scope and Contents Description of life in New Mexico during the 1870's. Gives a description of social customs and dangers of Indian attacks.

Scope and Contents A cowboy is captured by Indians and its mysteriously released.

Scope and Contents Tales of Indians and their relationships with settlers.

Scope and Contents Indian history including information on trails, campsite, buffalo hunting, etc.

Scope and Contents The story of the Collins family and how they escaped from the Indians.

Scope and Contents Description of Indian raids around Deming N.M.