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Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:

Mary Grossetete Diary

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-902-SC
Abstract

The collection centers on Mary Grossete Landon’s diary, providing first-hand insight into the desperation and hardships of frontier and pioneer life in Catron County in the late nineteenth century.

Dates: 1893-1895, 2007; Majority of material found within 1893-1895

New Mexico mercantile account book

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-887-SC
Abstract

The account book is probably from a store in the Las Vegas, NM area. It records merchandise transactions, including customer name, items purchased, price for each item, and the total bill.

Dates: 1899 June 8-1902 December 31

Oral history interview with Richard Wetherill II

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-817-BC
Abstract

The collection consists of an audio interview with Richard Wetherill II, conducted by Richard Sandlin in December 1977. The interview gives insight into the Wetherill family, relationships with the Navajo, and life in the Southwest during the early-mid 20th century.

Dates: 1977 December 1-4

Perea Bros. Mercantile Co. Letterpress Copybook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-30-BC
Abstract

This collection is comprised of correspondence regarding the business records of the Perea Bros. Mercantile Co. -- a supplier of general merchandise as well as wool and pelts -- located in Bernalillo, New Mexico, in the later 1800s.

Dates: 1883 June 2-1896 June 19

Pioneers Foundation (New Mexico) Oral History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-123-BC
Scope and Content The collection consists of oral history interviews with nineteenth century settlers of New Mexico. It includes 520 reel-to-reel audiotapes and 385 typed transcripts of interviews with ranchers, miners, hunters, sheriffs, naturalists, archeologists and journalists, mostly from the Silver City area. Interviewees recall everyday life and important events from the 1860s to the 1950s. Interviews were conducted by Lou Blachly, a founding member of the Pioneers Foundation. The collection includes...
Dates: 1952-1960

Roberta K. Haldane papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-0563
Abstract Research material on the community of White Oaks, Lincoln County, New Mexico. The collection contains details of the history of more than 40 families and individuals who made their homes there during its boom. Included is correspondence with descendants who shared documents and photographs for Roberta Haldane’s book on White Oaks. The collection includes original photographs, as well as photocopied images, written histories of families and individuals, and family history materials of the...
Dates: 1904-2013

Romero Family Cabin Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AC613p
Scope and Content

Collection contains a photograph of the Romero Cabin, contact sheets and negatives for photographs of the Pajarito Church and Father Cubells circa 1984-85, story copy, an approval checklist and source notes for a December 1984 Los Alamos National Laboratory news bulletin and a copy of a Homestead Entry Testimony of Claimant dated March 28, 1916.

Dates: 1980s; Majority of material found in 1984-1985

Sadie Moore Walker Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-399-BC
Abstract

This collection consists of memoirs, poetry, broadsides, pamphlets, most of which were written by Sadie Moore Walker, regarding her family, upbringing, and passion for writing.

Dates: 1879-1944; Majority of material found in 1892-1896

Thomas K. Todsen collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-0223
Abstract

Dr. Thomas K. Todsen was an avid collector of materials related to New Mexico. His collection consists primarily of postcards depicting New Mexico and the southwest. His collection also contains letters, receipts, and miscellaneous documents related to New Mexico.

Dates: 1826 - 1990

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