Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection contains newspaper clippings, publications, post cards, and photographs regarding Billy the Kid, born William H. McCarty, Jr., a late 19th century southwestern gunman whose fame dated from 1881, when New Mexico's governor placed a reward for his death or capture. The collection documents popular interest in the legend of Billy the Kid (pamphlets, comic books, post cards, clippings), much of it related to New Mexico tourism and regional identity, circa 1935-1965.
- Extent:
- 0.83 linear feet (2 boxes)
- Language:
- The collection is in English .
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Collection on Billy the Kid (MS 106). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains newspaper clippings, publications, post cards, and photographs regarding Billy the Kid, born William H. McCarty, Jr., a late 19th century southwestern gunman whose fame dated from 1881, when New Mexico's governor placed a reward for his death or capture. The collection documents popular interest in the legend of Billy the Kid (pamphlets, comic books, post cards, clippings), much of it related to New Mexico tourism and regional identity, circa 1935-1965.
- Acquisition information:
- Provenance unknown.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections & University Archives regarding the availability of materials for research use.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright Unknown: Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Collection on Billy the Kid (MS 106). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University ArchivesP.O. Box 5900Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
- Contact:
- (951) 827-3233