Letters
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 157 Collections and/or Records:
Fort Selden letters
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0127
Abstract
This collection contains letters to and from former army outpost Fort Selden, New Mexico between 1866-1899.
Dates:
1866-1899
Frances Léon Quintana Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-768-BC
Abstract
This collection documents the life and career of anthropologist, Frances Léon Quintana, in the Southwest, mainly between 1960 and 1999. The collection consists of published and unpublished works, field notes, lecture notes, project proposals and reports, general and project correspondence, biographical and job-related materials, political petitions, statements, testimonies, and some news clippings.
Dates:
1705-2012; Majority of material found within 1960-1999
Frank Waters Correspondence and Contracts
Collection
Identifier: MSS-852-BC
Scope and Content
The bulk of this collection consists of general correspondence files regarding contracts and copyright for several Frank Waters books. Included are copies of signed agreements, contracts, business activities, and letters about publication and copyright. Most of the correspondence is between Waters and Joan Daves, who managed negotiations between Waters and Swallow Press. This collection documents plans and goals for publication and film rights regarding some of Waters best titles. Also included...
Dates:
1935-1983; Majority of material found in 1961-1980
Frank Waters Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-332-BC
Abstract
The collection contains typescripts, correspondence, published materials, research files, audio and video recordings, and personal journals documenting the literary career of Frank Waters.
Dates:
1892-1992
Garo Z. Antreasian Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-502-BC
Abstract
This collection’s emphasis is on Garo Antreasians's career as an artist and art educator. His roles at the Tamarind Lithography Workshop and at the University of New Mexico, as well as his varied professional involvements are also documented in the collection.
Dates:
1942-2005; Majority of material found in 1950-1990
George Pearl Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-782-BC
Abstract
This collection contains George Clayton Pearl’s personal and business records. The business files contain project information from his professional projects with SMPC Architects along with projects he undertook on his own. These projects deal mainly with historic preservation issues in New Mexico along with new projects he took on after retirement from SMPC Architects. Also included are personal correspondence materials, personal items, sketch books and photographs.
Dates:
1890-2003; Majority of material found within , 1950-2003
George W. Evans Papers Relating to Slash Ranch Hounds
Collection
Identifier: MSS-865-BC
Abstract
This collection contains manuscript materials of George W. Evans, a rancher and hunter in Catron County, New Mexico in the early 1900's. The materials relate to the publication of his book, Slash Ranch Hounds.
Dates:
1930-1951
George Washington Letter
Collection
Identifier: AC 546-p
Scope and Content
Handwritten and signed letter from George Washington to James Mercer concerning a land purchase. Letter was written at Mount Vernon on August 25, 1784
Dates:
August 25, 1784
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
Gloria Montoya Chavez Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-797-BC
Abstract
This collection contains the papers of Gloria Montoya Chavez, a student, administrator, writer, and advocate for Chicano/a and other minority issues. These papers deal with professional, personal, and political struggle within the University of New Mexico’s Chicano Studies and Chicano Student Services, also known as Hispanic Student Services, and in the surrounding community.
Dates:
1967-1991
Phillip (Felipe) B. Gonzales Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1099-BC
Scope and Contents
The Phillip (Felipe) B. Gonzales papers contain institutional documents, letters, and press publications. Its main area focus involves historical aspects of the Hispanic experience in New Mexico and the Southwest. Included are Spanish-language articles dating from the mid-late 19th century and early-mid 20th century, including popular political poetry, partisan political contention, and public discourse. Another series touches on controversial Nuevomexicano ethnic identity. Data on the...
Dates:
1883 - 2020
Hadassah Haskale Papers from Richard H. Schmidt, 1977-2022
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1104-BC
Abstract
The collection contains Hadassah Haskale's correspondence with Schmidt and hers with her former husband, Norman C. Moser. Included are several of Haskale's translations of Hebrew works of other authors, poems, an account of Schmidt's time with her, newspaper clippings from Israel and photographs.
Dates:
1977-2022
Hanzawa Family Letters
Collection
Identifier: AC 547
Scope and Content
The collection contains three sets of materials: five censored letters written by Tetsuji Hanzawa to his mother Shin and his sister-in-law Koto in Hawaii from the Santa Fe Detention Station between 1944 and 1945; letters and cards written by Taichiro Hanzawa to his wife Koto, his mother Shin and his daughter Mrs. E. Omuro in Hawaii from the Lordsburg and Santa Fe, NM Detention Camps between October, 1942 and September, 1945. Additional materials include a copy of Taichiro Hanzawa's Application...
Dates:
1942-1946
Harrison H. Schmitt Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-370-BC
Abstract
The collection documents Harrison H. Schmitt’s career as NASA astronaut in the Apollo Program and as United States Senator from New Mexico (1976-1982). Correspondence, reports, maps, photographs, research files, press releases, speeches, and photographs comprise the bulk of the collection.
Dates:
1937-1986; Majority of material found in 1964-1982
Hector Torres Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-891-BC
Abstract
This collection contains material generated and collected by Hector Torres during his career as a writer and professor of English. The collection contains research for his books, class lectures, and university correspondence. There is also material related to his undergraduate and graduate student work and personal notebook writings.
Dates:
1978-2010
Henry A. Kiker Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-57-BC
Abstract
This collection contains correspondence and other papers relating to legal cases of Henry A. Kiker, and the law firm of Bickley & Kiker, 1879-1934.
Dates:
1879-1934; Majority of material found within 1901-1934
Hiram Dow papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-899-BC
Abstract
This collection contains the papers of Hiram Dow. It includes material related to his work with the Interstate Oil Compact Commission, his involvement with the Humble Oil and Refining Company legal cases, along with personal and business correspondence and general material related to the oil industry.
Dates:
1925-1957
Holm O. Bursum papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0305
Abstract
Holm O. Bursum (1869- 1953.)was a successful politician, businessman, and rancher who lived in Socorro, New Mexico. Bursum became an important public figure in New Mexico and served as a United States Senator from 1921- 1925.
Dates:
1867 - 1965
Howard N. Rabinowitz Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-874-BC
Abstract
The Howard N. Rabinowitz papers span his over twenty-five year career as a professor of history at the University of New Mexico, documenting his academic achievements in his fields of specialization: Southern, African American and Urban history. Included are an unpublished manuscript and research on the post-war development of Albuquerque, New Mexico, personal and professional correspondence, and materials related to his professional activities.
Dates:
1896-1998; Majority of material found within 1970-1997; Majority of material found within 1970-1997
James Dennon collection of Shalam Colony material
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0231
Abstract
Materials donated by James Dennon about Oahspe and John B. Newbrough.
Dates:
1983-1985
Japanese American Internment Letters
Collection
Identifier: AC 548-p
Scope and Content
Collection consists of one letter from Shodo Kanamura to Tokuichi Niimi (Arizona), 1944 (with translation) and Postcard from Miyazawa Yasutaro to Marian White, (Washington), no date. Postcard is in English; writer is an American of Japanese descent, who was at the detention station in Santa Fe, New Mexico during World War II.
Dates:
1944
Jeff Bingaman Senatorial papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-906-BC
Abstract
The collection contains administrative files, campaign documents, special projects files, photographs, press and media files, scheduling documents, speeches and statements, oral histories, correspondence, legislative research files, and state office files generated in association with Jeff Bingaman’s 30 year tenure as U. S. Senator from New Mexico.
Dates:
circa 1982-2012
Jere L. Krakow Fred Harvey Company Research Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1038-BC
Abstract
Collection consists of Jere Krakow’s research materials as well as official records of the Fred Harvey Company, and related papers from other sources including family members.
Dates:
1858-2015; Majority of material found within 1920-1995
Jesusita Acosta Perrault Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 508
Scope and Content
The collection contains personal and political correspondence, historical research notes, essays, religious and political ephemera, embroidery stencil sketches and samples. Collection also contains materials of her children and other family members.
Dates:
1853-1960; Majority of material found in 1910-1960
John Gaw Meem Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-675-BC
Abstract
This collection contains John Gaw Meem's personal and business records. Business files consist primarily of correspondence from his architectural firm. Also included are materials relating to Meem's professional associations and his work on historic preservation in New Mexico.
Dates:
1914-1992