Authors, American -- New Mexico
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:
Alice Bullock Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 344-p
Scope and Content
The collection consists of miscellaneous cards, letters, articles, and brochures. It includes an untitled typed manuscript on the history of the creation of New Mexico Territory. There is an essay " Santa Fe, City in Two Worlds" written by Fredric Brown (1906-1972), and a pamplet titled "Last Will and Testament of Charlie Masters".
Dates:
1951-1975
Alice Bullock Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-478-BC
Scope and Content
The collection consists of literary manuscripts, feature articles, photographs and research materials of Alice Bullock, writer and educator. Published and unpublished book and story manuscripts include an unpublished autobiography, entitled "Middens", and a manuscript for a book on stamp collecting for children. Subject files containing research notes, articles and printed material on New Mexico travel, folklore, history and personalities. Business and personal records contain book reviews by...
Dates:
1951-1984
Beatrice Chauvenet Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 038
Scope and Content
The following is a list of principal categories.
I. A summary of Beatrice Champion Chauvenet.
II. Tsianina Evans - Jennie Avery Correspondence.
III. Other biographical material.
IV. Material relating to Edgar Lee Hewett, Ph.D.
V. Bandelier National Monument.
VI. Old Santa Fe Association.
VII. Historical...
Dates:
1918-1991
Elizabeth Willis DeHuff Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-99-BC
Scope and Content
The diverse material which makes up the DeHuff Family Papers has been organized into five series. The first, scrapbooks and similar items, reflects Elizabeth"s habit of collecting small items throughout her long life. In addition to the scrapbooks proper, this series also contains several photograph albums and a large number of picture postcards. In series two, diaries and memoirs, John David takes center stage. His diaries document his life from 1901 to about 1940; the diaries...
Dates:
1883-1981
Ferenc M. Szasz Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-552-BC
Abstract
The collection consists of records of F.B.I. investigations about convicted spy Klaus Fuchs, and research materials related to Szasz's writings such as, "The Culture of Modern New Mexico, 1940-1970," and "Tony Hillerman and the turn-of-the-century American Southwest" and for his book, Great Mysteries of the West The collection also contains research materials pertaining to the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos, the Trinity Site, World War II...
Dates:
1894-2005; Majority of material found in 1942-1999
Fray Angelico Chavez Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 040
Scope and Content
Collection consists of the personal papers of Chávez. Includes typed manuscripts, letters sent and received, certificates, biographical materials, and newspaper clippings. Among the letters are correspondence with various publishers and Chávez's friend Frederick L. Grillo, as well as letters received from individuals such as Thornton Wilder, Paul Horgan, Erna Fergusson, Peter Hurd, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Collection also includes materials concerning the publication of Chávez's poem...
Dates:
1929-1996
Georgelle Hirliman Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-858-BC
Abstract
This collection contains the papers of writer, journalist, literary performer and tarot card reader Georgelle Hirliman, with emphasis on her time in New Mexico. The papers relate to Hirliman’s writing, including The Hate Factory and Dear Writer in the Window, as well as unpublished short stories and manuscripts.
Dates:
1979-2010
La Galeria de Los Artesanos Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 400
Abstract
The collection consists of primarily fiscal, operational, and other bookstore related business files accumulated over fifty years of gallery and bookstore operations.
Dates:
1953-2004
Lela and Rufus Waltrip Galley Proofs
Collection
Identifier: AC 300
Scope and Content
This collection consists of five galley proofs of books written by Rufus and Lela Waltrip. They are Quiet Boy, Cowboys and Cattlemen, Indian Women, Purple Hills, and White Harvest. Included is a newspaper clipping copy on the authors and Cowboys and Cattlemen.
Dates:
1972
Marta Weigle Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 361
Scope and Content
Collection consists of nearly all her research materials as well as manuscripts with and without annotations; notes; lecture materials; correspondence; newspaper and journal clippings; book reviews of her books; Federal One, a newsletter of 1930s culture; and other publications. Included are research materials on New Mexico writers, penitentes and religion in New Mexico, materials on many of the Works Project Administration (WPA) projects in New Mexico, and...
Dates:
1946-1999
Orlando Romero Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-366-BC
Abstract
This small collection of New Mexico writer Orlando Romero's papers includes a proof copy of his first novel as well as copies of articles written for various magazines.
Dates:
1980-1981
Ralph Emerson Twitchell Papers
Collection
Identifier: AC 226
Scope and Content
The Ralph Emerson Twitchell Collection's first part consists of the papers of Ralph Emerson Twitchell (11-29-1859 to 10-26-1925), the attorney, public office holder and historian; Margaret Olivia Collins Twitchell (born circa 1868 to 1-29-1900), the first Mrs. Twitchell; Estelle Bennett Burton Twitchell (1-31-1872 to 10-13-1952), the second Mrs. Twitchell; and Waldo Collins Twitchell, the son of Margaret and Ralph who became an engineer and a writer. The second part of the Ralph...
Dates:
1896-1986
Richard Bradford Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 415
Scope and Content
The collection consists primarily of correspondence between Bradford and his publishers J.B. Lippincott Co., Judith Klausner, Doubleday, McIntosh & Otis and others. It also includes manuscripts and correspondence when Bradford wrote for El Palacio. In addition, the collection contains personal correspondence, book reviews (manuscripts and publications), and manuscripts of work in progress. Examples of titles include: The Great Country Music...
Dates:
1963-1996; Majority of material found in 1967-1996
Rudolfo A. Anaya Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-321-BC
Abstract
The collection consists of manuscripts of Rudolfo Anaya's published and unpublished work; materials from his career as a professor, his involvements on numerous boards and committees; and correspondence with colleagues and students. Anaya's works focus largely on Chicano culture and on New Mexico's cultural landscape.
Dates:
1960-2004
Ruth Kelsey Diel Papers
Collection
Identifier: AC 172
Scope and Content
Ruth Kelsey Diel Papers are arranged both topically and chronologically.
Dates:
1918-1970
Theron Marquis Trombeau Papers
Collection
Identifier: AC 224
Scope and Content
The Theron Marquis Trombeau papers include manuscripts, publications, correspondence and journals written between 1927 and 1979. Trombeau wrote extensively about southern New Mexico. He also wrote fiction, poetry, newspaper columns and essays. Some of his works explore homosexuality.
Dates:
1927-1979
Thomas M. Pearce Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-255-BC
Scope and Content
The T.M. Pearce collection consists of four series: I. Research and writings; II. New Mexico Folklore Society (NMFS) Records; III. Personal papers and correspondence; IV. Miscellaneous and oversized materials. The Research and Writings series reflects the wide range of interests that Pearce pursued. The manuscripts, drafts and notes, collected research materials, audio recordings and correspondence found here are divided into subseries by general subjects as follows: A. Southwest Literature; B....
Dates:
1904-1985
Wilfred McCormick Papers,
Collection
Identifier: MSS-302-BC
Scope and Content
The papers of Wilfred McCormick relate largely to his occupation as a professional writer and speaker, and are divided into four series. The first, devoted to general material, includes his general correspondence from 1927 to 1983; correspondence concerning his speeches, lectures, and workshops from 1939 to 1979; the programs from these engagements; and general scrapbooks and newspaper clippings. It reveals a great deal about McCormick's community service and his speaking engagements....
Dates:
1921-1994
William W. White Letter
Collection
Identifier: AC 341-p
Scope and Content
Collection consists of one letter from William W. White to Richard Rudisill, dated November 11, 1974.
Dates:
1974
W.W.H. Davis Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 059
Scope and Content
Collection consists of handwritten manuscripts of "El Gringo" and "The Spanish Conquest of New Mexico," a handwritten transcript of Don Antonio de OtermÃn's journal of 1681 to 1692, and three 1904 letters from Davis to L. Bradford Prince concerning the donation of these materials to the Historical Society of New Mexico. The OtermÃn journal was copied from the original during Davis's tenure as Secretary of New Mexico, and includes descriptions of the Pueblo revolt of 1680 and attempts by the...
Dates:
1681-1904