Finding Aid to the T. A. (Theodore Arthur) Willard Collection MS.234

Holly Rose Larson
Library and Archives at the Autry
2012 September 26
210 South Victory Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
rroom@theautry.org


Contributing Institution: Library and Archives at the Autry
Title: T. A. (Theodore Arthur) Willard Collection
Creator: Willard, T. A. (Theodore Arthur)
Creator: Martínez Hernández, Juan
Identifier/Call Number: MS.234
Physical Description: 7 Linear Feet (8 boxes; 1 oversized folder)
Date (inclusive): circa 1756-1938
Abstract: T. A. (Theodore Arthur) Willard (1862-1943) was an inventor, musician, and amateur archaeologist. Willard published several books on ancient Mayan culture in the 1930s. This collection of papers dating from 1756-1938 and regarding Mayan languages, Chichen Itza, and the Cocom family include correspondence and manuscripts by and to T. A. Willard, correspondence and papers collected by T. A. Willard, original artworks by and collected by T. A. Willard, and photographic negatives and positives from his 30 journeys to Mexico and Central America.
Language of Material: English , Mayan languages , Spanish; Castilian .

Conditions Governing Access

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Acquisition

Donation in memory of Theodore A. Willard by his wife Florence V. Willard, 1943 May 21.

Related Archival Materials

Edna Robb Webster Papers, 1906-1979, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.237.

Preferred Citation

T. A. (Theodore Arthur) Willard Collection, 1756-1938, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MSA.234; [folder number] [folder title][date].

Scope and Contents

This collection of papers includes correspondence and manuscripts by and to T. A. Willard, correspondence and papers collected by T. A. Willard, original artworks by and collected by T. A. Willard, and photographic negatives and positives from his 30 journeys to Mexico and Central America. Documents are often undated, but dated materials are from 1756 to 1938. Materials in this collection refer mostly to the Mayan languages, Chichen Itza, and the Cocom family.
Papers include codices for translation between English, Mayan languages, and Spanish; correspondence; manuscripts; notes; pamphlets, and reports. Authors and correspondents other than Willard include Edward Thompson Case, Oliver Drake, Juan Martinez-Hernandez, Don Juan Pio Perez, Henry R. Wagner, Marjorie Ellen Webster, and Florence V. Willard.
Artworks in this collection include photographs that have been worked into with inks and paints, original sketches in ink, and paintings. Some of these artworks were used in Willard publications The City of the Sacred Well (1926), Bride of the Rain God: Princess of Chichen-Itza, the Sacred City of the Mayas (1930), and Kukulkan, the Bearded Conqueror (1941).
Photographs portray the Palace of Kukulkan, the Uxmal Stela of Itzamna, and the Great Ball Court of the Lower Temple. Some of the photographs have been worked into with ink and paint.

Biographical Note

Theodore Arthur Willard was an engraver, inventor (arguably a mechanical genius), musician, and amateur archaeologist. Willard was born in Castle Rock, Minnesota on December 10, 1862. His mother died in childbirth, and a strained relationship resulted between Theodore and his father. When Willard was four or five years old, his father gave him away to a childless farming couple, and Willard could only attend school in the winters when the farm was non-operational. Willard had artistic and mechanical talent besides his drive for knowledge, and graduated second in his class. After excelling in school, he worked for his eldest brother, learning to be a wood engraver. Using his skills as an engraver, he started experimenting with battery cells. In 1886 he went to Cleveland, Ohio, where he lived with his uncle Archibald M. Willard (the artist who painted the famous "Spirit of '76" portrait) and in the 1890s founded the Willard Electric Battery Company, which later became the Willard Storage Battery Company, a hugely successful and profitable company.
Shortly after he left Minneapolis, Willard changed his name to T. A. Willard. He was married four times; he married for the last time in 1914, to Florence Voorhees, his former secretary.
Willard became interested in the pre-Colombian art of Central America, and following his retirement from business in 1928, he focused his life entirely on the pursuit of this interest. He traveled to the Yucatan 27 times, totaling more than 8 years spent in the region. He became good friends with Edward H. Thompson, the American consul who owned the property upon which Chichen Itza stood. Willard assisted with his dredging of the Sacred Well at Chichen Itza and helped fund much of Thompson's work at Chichen Itza until Thompson's death in 1935. Willard took extensive photographs of the excavations, most of which were destroyed along with his photographic lab, during an attack on Thompson's hacienda. Willard wrote four popular books on the Maya which were a mix of fact and fiction intended to spark popular interest in the culture and history of the Mayan peoples.
Willard's published monographs include The City of the Sacred Well (1926), Bride of the Rain God: Princess of Chichen-Itza, the Sacred City of the Mayas (1930), The Lost Empire of the Itzas and Mayas (1933), The Wizard of Zacna (1935), and Kukulkan, the Bearded Conqueror (1941).
Willard passed away at his Beverly Hills, California home on 1943 February 3.
References: Minnesota Historical Society. "Stuart Dimond and Family: An Inventory of Their Papers at the Minnesota Historical Society." Accessed May 25, 2011. http://www.mnhs.org/library/findaids/P2546.xml
Rotsman, Ruth Gubler. "Theodore Arthur Willard and the Early Years of Archaeological Discovery in Yucutan: The Willard Collection." Masterkey 61 (Spring 1987): 18-26.

Processing History

Initial processing by Braun Library Staff. Finding aid completed by Holly Rose Larson, NHPRC Project Archivist, 2012 September 26, made possible through grant funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry Museum of the American West. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Correspondence
Negatives
Manuscripts
Mexico -- Description and travel
Central America -- Description and travel
Art, American
Photographs
Mayan languages -- Writing
Chichén Itzá Site (Mexico)

box 1, folder MS.234.1

Maya glyphs MS.234.1 undated

Language of Material: Mayan languages, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, English.

Scope and Contents

Interpretations and writings about Maya language and glyphs. Discussion of Chinese, Korean, Japanese languages and cultures. Writings about Central American archaeology and culture.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Mayan languages -- Writing
Mayas -- Social life and customs
Central America -- Description and travel
box 1, folder MS.234.2

Sketchbook MS.234.2 undated

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Sketches of glyphs. Drawings from Codex Mendoza. Description of Aztec culture and their migration. Maya and Aztec numbers.
box 1, folder MS.234.3

Scrapbook of "Mysterious Chichen Itza" MS.234.3 1929

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Scrapbook containing clippings from the Saturday Evening Post (Aug 17, 1929). Contains photographs and descriptions of Mayan temples.
box 1, folder MS.234.4

Maya Language Notes & Sketches MS.234.4 undated

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Folder contains bound sketchbook with Mayan glyphs and descriptions, also includes facsimiles and pencil sketches of glyphs.
box 1, folder MS.234.5

Maya Names List MS.234.5 undated

Physical Description: 1 page
Language of Material: English, Mayan languages.

Scope and Contents

List of names and places. Contains names of men, priests, princes, kings, and the meaning of each name. List compiled with the intent of using the names as characters in a book.
box 1, folder MS.234.6

"Maya Grammar" by Fray Gabriel de San Buenaventura, translated by Juan Martinez-Hernandez MS.234.6 1927

Physical Description: 2 letters
Language of Material: English, Mayan languages.

Scope and Contents

Typed manuscript of two letters from Juan Martinez-Hernandez to T. A. Willard.
box 1, folder MS.234.7

Correspondence - Henry Gallup MS.234.7 1927-1928

Physical Description: 1 folder
Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Facsimile copies of correspondence pertaining to T. A. Willard's book Wizard of Zanca.
box 1, folder MS.234.8

"Origin of the Period of 13 Maya Days" by Don Juan Pio Perez MS.234.8 undated

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Typed copy of "Origin of the Period of 13 Maya Days."
box 1, folder MS.234.9

"The Hieroglyphics of the Maya Months and the Meaning of the Same" MS.234.9 undated

Physical Description: 1 page
Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Unknown author. Typed copy. Corrections/additions written in pencil. "Final copy" written in pencil.
box 1, folder MS.234.10

Typewritten copy of Glyphs of the Days and Months Observed by Pelaez MS.234.10 undated

box 1, folder MS.234.11

Handwritten copy of Glyphs of the Days and Months Observed by Pelaez MS.234.11 undated

Language of Material: English.
box 1, folder MS.234.12

Correspondence - Juan Martinez-Hernandez MS.234.12 circa 1920

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Willard and Martinez-Hernandez about the translation of the Chun-Mayel.
box 1, folder MS.234.13

Correspondence with Mr. Clark Regarding Martinez-Hernandez's Motul Dictionary MS.234.13 undated

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Typed letters regarding Juan Martinez-Hernandez's Motul Dictionary.
box 1, folder MS.234.14

"Bride of the Gods," an Oliver Drake adaptation MS.234.14 undated

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Adapted from Willard's "The City of the Sacred Well." Typed manuscript.
box 1, folder MS.234.15

Synopsis of Bride of the Rain God MS.234.15 undated

Physical Description: 1 page
Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Grace Elliot's synopsis of Willard's "Bride of the Rain God." Typed manuscript.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Mayas
box 2, folder MS.234.16

Description of the Destruction of Thompson's Hacienda MS.234.16 undated

Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian, English.

Scope and Contents

Description of the destruction of Edward Thompson's hacienda in Chichen Itza. Typed manuscript is in Spanish and includes handwritten English translation.
box 2, folder MS.234.17

Drawings and Paintings of Mayan Mural MS.234.17 undated

Physical Description: 3 items

Scope and Contents

"Mural Casa de Monjas" written with pen on the back of first painting. "Mural in 2nd story Casa de Monjas" written with pen on second painting. "Maya Mural, Home of the Nuns" written with pen on third painting.
box 2, folder MS.234.18

Strange Documents from Muna MS.234.18 undated

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Typed manuscript written by Willard about the Cocom (also spelled "Cocome") family documents. Manuscript has annotations written with pencil. Folder also contains inventories of the Cocom documents, typewritten lists glued to envelopes that seemed to house the original documents.
box 2, folder MS.234.19

Slides and Negatives of Cocom Family Documents MS.234.19 undated

box 2, folder MS.234.20

Genealogical Chart of the Cocom Family MS.234.20 undated

Scope and Contents

Genealogical chart of Cocom family is in the shape of a wheel. Handwritten copy and photocopy of original. Pages 20 and 21 from a book, in 2 pieces.
box 2, folder MS.234.21

Early Colonial Drawing of the Cocom Family Tree and Who Ruled Before and After the Conquest MS.234.21 undated

Physical Description: 1 itemsOriginal drawing
box 2, folder MS.234.22

Cocom Rulers to 1698 MS.234.22 undated

Physical Description: 1 pageOriginal on vellum.
box 2, folder MS.234.23

Deposition relating to Cocom family MS.234.23 circa 1820

Physical Description: 4 pages

Scope and Contents

Original handwritten documents of the deposition relating to Cocom family. (Also spelled "Cocome").
box 2, folder MS.234.24

Prayer Book in Maya MS.234.24 circa 1756

Language of Material: Mayan languages.
box 2, folder MS.234.25

Manuscript on the Role of Land MS.234.25 circa 1776-1777

Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian.
box 2, folder MS.234.26

Manuscript on the Role of Land MS.234.26 1787-1824

Physical Description: 4 pages
Language of Material: Mayan languages.
box 2, folder MS.234.27

Manuscript on the Role of a house in Rabinal MS.234.27 1860

Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian.
box 2, folder MS.234.28

Transfer of Power by Friar MS.234.28 1797

Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian.

Scope and Contents

Transfer of power to Abrigh[?] by friar.
box 2, folder MS.234.29

Letter to Priest Diego Gomez MS.234.29 1900

box 2, folder MS.234.30

Sale of a house MS.234.30 1797

Physical Description: 6 pages
Language of Material: Mayan languages.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Mayas
box 2, folder MS.234.31

Document written in Maya MS.234.31 undated

Language of Material: Mayan languages.
box 2, folder MS.234.32

Deposition Before a Judge, written in Maya MS.234.32 circa 1819

Language of Material: Mayan languages.
box 2, folder MS.234.33

Government Matter, written in Maya MS.234.33 circa 1777

Language of Material: Mayan languages.
box 2, folder MS.234.34

Cocom Documents Facsimiles MS.234.34 undated

Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian.
box 2, folder MS.234.35

Cocom Documents Facsimiles MS.234.35 undated

Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian.
box 2, folder MS.234.36

Photographs of Maya Ruins and Artifacts MS.234.36 undated

box 2, folder MS.234.37

Research files, maps and diagrams MS.234.37 undated

Scope and Contents

Folder contains sketches of Yucatan maps, of Chichen Itza, facsimiles of maps and diagrams as well as other research materials including articles about Chichen Itza.
box 6, folder MS.234.38

Maps and Sketches MS.234.38

Scope and Contents

Various maps of Yucatan area and sketches of Chichen Itza site.
folder MS.234.39

Maps and Panorama of Chichen Itza MS.234.39

Scope and Contents

Includes maps of Yucatan area and a panorama of Chichen Itza site with penciled notes.
box 2, folder MS.234.40

Inventory of Articles from Sacred Well MS.234.40 undated

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Inventory list of gold and other artifacts from cenote.
box 2, folder MS.234.41

Edward H. Thompson Case Documents MS.234.41 circa 1926

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Mexican newspapers accused Thompson of robbery of Maya objects. Typed manuscripts of statements in favor of Thompson.
box 2, folder MS.234.42

Landa Manuscript MS.234.42 undated

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Manuscript with explanations of Maya hieroglyphs, includes a facsimile and hand-drawn pencil sketch of Landa's Maya.
box 2, folder MS.234.43

"The Trip to Yucatan" Manuscript by Florence V. Willard MS.234.43 1928

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Manuscript with covers, titled "The 1928 Trip to Yucatan." First page is titled, "Mayaland Once and Empire" by Florence V. Willard. Contains pictures and descriptions of Florence's trip to Yucatan with T.A. Willard. Typed manuscript with some handwritten notes. First copy.
folder MS.234.44

Drawings of frieze "La Raza," painted by Juan M. Caceras MS.234.44 undated

box 3, folder MS.234.45

Photographs - Details & Figures of Maya Ruins MS.234.45 undated

box 3, folder MS.234.46

Photographs - Maya people MS.234.46 undated

box 3, folder MS.234.47

Photographs - People & Locations MS.234.47 undated

Scope and Contents

Includes photographs of T.A. & Florence V. Willard, Edna Robb Wesbter, Edward H. Thompson, Frans Blom, Maria Martinez, Eduardo Martinez Canton, Dr. AV Kidder, and others. Photographs of landscapes and landmarks include Chichen Itza, Uxmal, and buildings in Merida, Yucatan.
box 3, folder MS.234.48

Newspaper clippings of Willard's discovery of Mayan ruler names MS.234.48 April 19, 1935

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Article from Los Angeles Evening Herald Express.
box 3, folder MS.234.49

Frans Blom Articles MS.234.49 undated

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Two documents sent to T.A. Willard by Frans Blom.
box 3, folder MS.234.50

A Newspaper Biography MS.234.50 1934

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Several newspaper clippings about Willard, glued into a stapled booklet titled, "A Newspaper Biography."
box 3, folder MS.234.51

Fake Codice MS.234.51 undated

box 3, folder MS.234.52

Photographs of Cocom House MS.234.52

box 3, folder MS.234.53

Correspondence MS.234.53 circa 1930s

Language of Material: English, Spanish; Castilian.

Scope and Contents

Folder includes newspaper clippings, photostats of images and manuscript pages in addition to letters. Most letters are to Willard from various correspondents, including Juan Martinez-Hernandez, P.P. Castillo C, Raul G. Camara, and Herbert D. Miles.
box 3, folder MS.234.54

Spanish-English-Maya Phrases/Sentences MS.234.54 undated

Language of Material: English, Spanish; Castilian, Mayan languages.

Scope and Contents

Typed manuscript with Spanish words or phrases translated into English and Maya.
box 3, folder MS.234.55

History of the Civilized Nations of Mexico and Central America by Abee Brasseur MS.234.55 undated

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Typed manuscript, contains ancient language and handwritten glyphs.
box 3, folder MS.234.56

Publications and Research material MS.234.56 1917-1937

Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian, English.

Scope and Contents

Includes informational booklets about Yucatan Peninsula and Mayan people, such as 1937 Visitor guide to the Yucatan Peninsula in Spanish.
box 4, folders MS.234.57.1 to MS.234.57.4

Perez Maya Dictionary MS.234.57 undated

Language of Material: English, Mayan languages.

Scope and Contents

Typewritten. Contains definitions and phonetic pronunciation of Maya languages. Notes written in pencil in margins.
The dictionary was originally in a binder but was separated into folders as follows:
Folder 61.1: A Folder 61.2: B-C Folder 61.3: E-N Folder 61.4: O-Z
box 4, folder MS.234.58

Drawings of Maya Glyphs MS.234.58 undated

Physical Description: 10 items

Scope and Contents

Contents in various sizes. Mostly hand drawn Maya glyphs (possibly produced by Willard) and some unidentified facsimiles about Maya glyphs. Facsimile sources about Kukulcan. Contains one page of a codex (unknown). Facsimile of book page as used in Willard's book.
box 4, folder MS.234.59

Drawings, Facsimiles and clippings of Kukulcan and Itzamna MS.234.59 undated

Scope and Contents

Images in various sizes. Mostly hand drawn and/or traced images about Kukulcan (possibly by Willard) and some unidentifiable facsimile sources about Kukulcan. Also includes 9" x 11 1/2" one sheet, hand drawn glyph (B&W ink; possibly produced by Willard) about Itzamna and Itszamna's appearances in various codices. Folder also contains facsimile of book page, possibly used in Willard's books and one page of a codex (unknown). Material undated.
box 8, folder MS.234.60

Early Chinese Writing by Frank Chalfont MS.234.60 undated

Language of Material: English, Chinese.
box 5, folder MS.234.61

Robert Stacy-Judd painting MS.234.61 undated

Scope and Contents

Painting (color), mounted on board, of "Atlantis Fraud" that measures 14" x 10 1/2" "made in Los Angeles"
box 5, folder MS.234.62

Cardenas y Valencia Documents MS.234.62 1635

Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian.

Scope and Contents

Historical and ecclesiastical relationship of the provinces of Yucatan. Facsimiles.
box 5, folder MS.234.63

Cover to "Misc. Papers Pelaez" MS.234.63 undated

Scope and Contents

Handwritten in pencil.
box Oversized MS Box #4, folder MS.234.64

Photographs of Chichen-Itza and Tzompantli MS.234.64 undated

Physical Description: 2 items

Scope and Contents

35 in x 20 in. One item is a large b&w photograph of "The Terrace of Fire." Folder also contains facsimile of book page as used in Willard's books. No date.
20 in x 16 in. Hand painted photograph (b&w), in color of "Terrace of Fire," Tzompantlie. No date.
box 6, folder MS.234.65

Photographs of the Palace of Kukulcan MS.234.65 undated

Physical Description: 4 Photographic Prints

Scope and Contents

5 3/4" x 10" hand painted image (in color) of the Palace. Folder also contains facsimile of book page as used in Willard's books. No date.
21" x 6 1/2" hand drawn (b&w, ink) of "The Alter of the Federation," located inside palace. No date.
18" x 6 1/2" enhanced photograph (b&w) of Palace ruins. no date.
14" x 7" hand inked image (b&w) of Palace. no date.
box 6, folder MS.234.66

Photographs of the Uxmal Steala of Itzamna MS.234.66 undated

Physical Description: 7 items

Scope and Contents

Irregular cut-outs of photographs (b&w) of full stela. Details of stela all inked in. 2 pieces, 29 1/2" x 12 1/2", approx. size when put together. Folder also contains facsimile of book page as used in Willard's books. No date.
Irregular cut-outs of photographs (b&w) of partial stela. 2 pieces, 27 1/2" x 19" approx. size when put together. Details of stela mostly inked in. no date.
16" x 6" photograph (b&w) of stela. no date.
20" x 16" photograph (b&w) of stela. no date. 21 1/2" x 16" photograph of stela. Small section of photograph inked, possible glyph of Itzamna. no date.
box 6, folder MS.234.67

Photograph of Great Ball Court of the Lower Temple, South Wall MS.234.67 undated

Scope and Contents

20" x 15" hand painted photograph (in color) of part of wall. No date.
box 6, folder MS.234.68

Photographs of Great Ball Court of the Lower Temple, North Wall MS.234.68 undated

Physical Description: 2 items

Scope and Contents

10" x 9 1/2" photograph (b&w) of wall, details traced in ink. No date.
11 1/2" x 9 1/2" photograph (b&w) of wall, sections of wall collaged to make the whole. No date.
box 6, folder MS.234.69

Photographs of Great Ball Court of the Lower Temple, West Wall MS.234.69 undated

Physical Description: 11 Photographic Prints

Scope and Contents

22" x 13 1/2" photograph (b&w) of Bass Relief, mostly hand inked.
13" x 10 1/4" photograph (b&w) of Bass Relief pieced together.
9" x 11" mounted photograph (b&w) of section of Bass Relief, partially hand painted, in color, with notes for color placement, and tracced image corrections.
18" x 15" mounted photograph (b&w) of section of Bass relief, partially hand painted.
22" x 18" mounted photograph (b&w) of section of bass relief, partially hand painted.
Folder also contains facsimiles of book pages as used in Willard's books and facsimile of the 13" x 10" photo that corresponds with the appropriate section.
6 piece mounted photograph (b&w) of Bass Relief that fits like a puzzle. Some hand painted in color and b&w.
box 6, folder MS.234.70

Mixed Media MS.234.70 undated

Physical Description: 5 items

Scope and Contents

14 1/2" x 15 1/2" mounted photograph (b&w) retouched image of Kukulcan relief. Folder also contains facsimile of book page as used in Willard's books.
21" x 15" facsimile (color) of mural in Bonampal.
10" x 14" hand drawing (b&w, ink) of the Pyramid of Kukulcan, Chichen-Itza.
22 1/2" x 18 1/2" blueprint-like facsimile of Maya reliefs found in colonial buildings del Gobernador, Uxmal and Hacienda de Xcanchakan, Mayapan, taken from Teobert Maler collection, 1893.
box 6, folder MS.234.71

Mixed Media MS.234.71 undated

Physical Description: 2 items

Scope and Contents

16" x 20" photograph (b&w), unidentified location. Wall relief ruins, most likely Chichen-Itza.
18" x 10" watercolor/gouache painting (mostly monotone) of 8 Mayan hieroglyphs.
box 7, folder MS.234.72

Painting of gold-embossed disk of bird MS.234.72 undated

Scope and Contents

Gold embossed disk of bird (possibly an owl), b&w painting, unsigned. From City of the Sacred Well, p. 136
box 7, folder MS.234.73

Painting of 5 copper-bronze chisels MS.234.73 undated

Scope and Contents

B&w painting, unsigned. From City of the Sacred Well, p. 193
box 7, folder MS.234.74

Painting of copper disk of Sun God in repose at bottom of well MS.234.74 undated

Scope and Contents

B&w painting, unsigned. From City of the Sacred Well, p. 133
box 7, folder MS.234.75

Painting of Jade tablet of Mayan priest/god MS.234.75 undated

Scope and Contents

Jade tablet of Mayan priest/god speaking w/ feather headdress wearing pendant. Green painting, unsigned. Inscription reads "Maya Jade tablet from Sacred Cenote, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico, restore from fragments, speciment now in T. Maler Collection, picture from T.A. Willard Coll" From City of the Sacred Well, p. 161
box 7, folder MS.234.76

Painting of 3 Sacrificial Knives MS.234.76 undated

Scope and Contents

3 sacrificial knives, the center one recovered from well in perfect condition, b&w paintingm unsigned. From City of the Sacred Well, p. 140
box 7, folder MS.234.77

Painting of gold and bronze objects/jewelry MS.234.77 undated

Scope and Contents

Gold and bronze objects/jewerly found at the bottom of well in perfect condition. B&w painting, unsigned. From City of the Sacred Well, p. 129
box 7, folder MS.234.78

Photograph of 2 Atlantean figures of unusual type and size MS.234.78 undated

Scope and Contents

B&w photograph, touched up, insigned. "sky light" written in pencil. From City of the Sacred Well, p.176.
box 7, folder MS.234.79

Painting of the hul-che (throwing stick) MS.234.79 undated

Scope and Contents

4 depictions, b&w painting, unsigned. From City of the Sacred Well, p. 125.
box 7, folder MS.234.80

Painting of the Bride of Yum Chac fainting at well with 3 male figures MS.234.80 undated

Scope and Contents

B&w painting, signed by Pryor. From City of the Sacred Well, p. 48.
box 7, folder MS.234.81

Painting of the Sacred Well MS.234.81 undated

Scope and Contents

B&w painting.
box 7, folder MS.234.82

Painting of Ahua-na, palace of the King MS.234.82 undated

Scope and Contents

Ahua-na, palace of the King, Chichen-Itza, b&w painting, signed possibly by T. A. Willard. Monogram in lower left hand corner can be made out to be his name. On bottom of white border it says "Drawing H" scratched out in pencil. From Bride of the Rain God, p. 217.
box 7, folder MS.234.83

Painting of Mayan Serpent jewelry piece MS.234.83 undated

Scope and Contents

B&w painting, unsigned. From Kukulan The Bearded Conqueror, 380.
box 7, folder MS.234.84

Painting of Temple Ruins at night MS.234.84 undated

Scope and Contents

B&w painting, signed by Pryor. From City of the Sacred Well, p. 48.
box 7, folder MS.234.85

Painting of single stone hammer/chisel MS.234.85 undated

Scope and Contents

B&w painting. Unsigned.
box 7, folder MS.234.86

Matting Board MS.234.86 undated

Scope and Contents

Empty matting board. Some sketches with pencil on the margins.
box 8, folder MS.234.87

Gates' Maya Dictionary MS.234.87 undated

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Typed manuscript. "Left in Trenton, NJ" written with pencil on the cover.
box 8, folder MS.234.88

History of Yucatan Manuscript MS.234.88 1898

Scope and Contents

"Collection of Unedited Documents Relating to, The Discovery and Conquest and Organization, of the Ancient Spanish Possessions Beyond the Seas," History of Yucatan, Madrid 1898; typed manuscript
box 8, folder MS.234.89

Cocom Notes MS.234.89 undated

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Book with typed manuscripts and facsimiles glued in, titled "Cocome Notes." No date.
box 8, folder MS.234.90

The Maya Cocom Chronicles MS.234.90 undated

Language of Material: English, Spanish; Castilian.

Scope and Contents

"The Cocom Chronicles from Kukulcan to Nachi Cocome the Last King of the Mayas" handwritten with ink, sections typed and facsimiles. Translations from Spanish to English by Don Juan Martinez Hernandez.
box 8, folder MS.234.91

Documents found in an old destroyed monastery MS.234.91 undated

Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian, English.

Scope and Contents

Typed manuscript and facsimiles, translations from Spanish to English by Don Juan Martinez Hernandez.
box 8, folder MS.234.92

Table of dates of the reign of Cocom rulers MS.234.92

Scope and Contents

Typed table and handwritten table. Date range: AD 1079-1551
box 8, folder MS.234.93

Photocopies of Willard's documents on Cocom genealogy and legal matters MS.234.93 undated

Physical Description: 60 items
box 8, folder MS.234.94

Photocopies of Willard's documents on Cocom genealogy and legal matters MS.234.94 undated

box 8, folder MS.234.95

Lummis Photographs of Guatemala MS.234.95 1911

Scope and Contents

Collection of 12 black & white photographs of Guatemalan landscapes and colonial buildings taken by Charles F. Lummis. Includes photograph with Jordan Lummis. These seem to be duplicates of Lummis photographs of Guatemala in the Braun Research Library Photo Collection:
  • PO.8121 Tropical Vegitation of Guatemala
  • PO.8122 Guatamalan Church and Round Tower
  • PO.8123 Guatemalan Scene
  • PO.8124 Ruins of Guatemalan Church
  • PO.8126 Cetra Tree Felled Across Ruins
  • PO.8127 Guatemalan Church Buildings
  • PO.8128 Ruins of Guatemala Church
  • PO.8153 Guatemalan Church with Clock
  • PO.8154 Houses at Gualan, Guatemala
  • PO.8157 View of Puerto Barrios
  • PO.8158 Idyllic Puerto Barrios
  • PO.8161 Guatemala Town Church and Plaza