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New Mexico -- History -- 1848-

 Subject

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 85 Collections and/or Records:

Richard C. Dillon Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AC-601
Scope and Content

Collection contains material related to his political activities, and personal correspondence with his children. There is a small amount of school-related material from his daughter, Florence, who was a teacher.

Dates: 1906-1970; Majority of material found in 1920s-1940s
Found in: Fray Angélico Chávez History Library

Ruth W. Armstrong Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-481-BC
Scope and Content The collection consists of manuscript materials, correspondence, and publications related to Mrs. Armstrong's career as a travel writer. The published material includes poems published between l943-l947, typescripts and tearsheets of articles published from l95l-l986, travel brochures produced in her work with the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, and research and manuscript materials related to her book The Chases of Cimarron, published in l980. A...
Dates: 1943-1993
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Sandoval County, New Mexico Land Documents

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-157-BC
Abstract

This collection, compiled by Julius Seligman, contains documents regarding the sale and purchase of land in Sandoval County, New Mexico, in and around Bernalillo, Algodones, Placitas, Santa Ana Pueblo, San Felipe Pueblo, and Jemez Pueblo.

Dates: 1790-1872
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Seligman Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: 1959-195
Scope and Content Collection consists of New Mexico historical documents from the 19th century and the first decade of the twentieth century (1803-1910). Included in the collection are some of Governor Manuel Armjio's papers pertaining to the Texas invasion and political matters (1843-1848); a report by James Maloy concerning the theft of animals by the Mimbres Apaches (1870); an apologia from Culiacan, Sonora (1826); an official Mexican circular concerning education; several receipts and invoices from...
Dates: 1803-1910
Found in: New Mexico State Records Center and Archives

Walter Lowry Finley Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AC-083-p
Scope and Content Collection consists primarily of typescript copies of 34 letters Walter L. Finely wrote, while stationed in the territory of New Mexico to his mother in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1879-1881. Letters depict the routine life of a young officer stationed at various posts in New Mexico and the military actions taken against Victorio and his Apache supporters. Also included are: typed newspaper transcripts from the Daily New Mexican and ...
Dates: 1879-1883; 1876-1881
Found in: Fray Angélico Chávez History Library

Ward Alan Minge Collection of Historical Documents,

 Collection
Identifier: 1960-029
Scope and Content Collection consists of a broad range of historical documents concerning New Mexico history. Series I consists of three documents involving Father Antonio Jose Martinez of Taos, New Mexico: the 1827 will of his father Antonio Severino Martinez; a brief autobiography of Antonio Jose Martinez published in 1838; and an 1859 proclamation by Antonio Jose Martinez documenting conflicts between himself and Archbishop Jean Baptiste Lamy. Series II consists of papers of the Gonzales family of Taos,...
Dates: 1697-1954
Found in: New Mexico State Records Center and Archives

White House (Firm) Business Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-444-BC
Scope and Content

The collection contains business papers, letters and correspondence, and tax-related papers of the White House, a merchandise store involved with dry goods and ready-to-wear clothing located on the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico. There are also business records and papers for several other closely associated Santa Fe companies: Blatt Building Company, Blatt Incorporated, and Guarantee Shoe Shop, as well as some of the private papers of the individuals involved in the companies

Dates: 1912-1970
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

William A. Keleher Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-742-BC
Abstract

The William A. Keleher collection contains a variety of materials pertaining to the history of New Mexico. As a historian, Keleher conducted thorough research on the territorial era of the State. As a prominent lawyer and citizen of the State in the 1900's, Keleher's legal work and volunteer efforts helped shape the modern condition of New Mexico. Many of the documents related to his research, career and other interests are included in this collection.

Dates: 1714-1999; Majority of material found within 1915-1972
Found in: UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections

Work Projects Administration Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: 1959-232
Scope and Content Collection consists of the administrative records, research files, and miscellaneous documents of the Work Projects Administration, the Writers' Program and their predecessors in New Mexico. Administrative records (series I, 1935-1943) include correspondence, typescript drafts of proposed sections for a guidebook and various other records. Research files from the Federal Writers' Project in New Mexico (series II-XII, 1909-1971) were created and collected under the direction of State Director...
Dates: 1909-1971 (bulk 1930-1946); (1935-1943); (1930-1942); (1936-1940); (1936-1939); (1909-1939); (1936-1937); (1934-1939); (1936-1938); (1936-1971); (1935-1939); (1936-1946); (1930-1933); (1938-1942); (1938-1941)
Found in: New Mexico State Records Center and Archives

WPA New Mexico Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AC-228
Scope and Content

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
Found in: Fray Angélico Chávez History Library

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