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Seventeenth Century Documents Relating to New Mexico
MS.804  
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  • Contributing Institution: Library and Archives at the Autry
    Title: Seventeenth Century Documents Relating to New Mexico
    Creator: Scholes, France V. (France Vinton)
    Identifier/Call Number: MS.804
    Physical Description: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
    Date (inclusive): 1929-1930
    Abstract: This is a collection of typed copies of seventeenth century documents relating to New Mexico copied by France Scholes from the manuscripts in the Archivo General in Mexico in 1929, and letters from Scholes to Hodge from 1929 and 1930 discussing the possible publication of these documents, and their significance to the early history of New Mexico missions. Also includes a chronology of important events relating to New Mexico missions from 1609-1639.
    Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian , English .

    Scope and Contents

    This is a collection of typed copies of seventeenth century documents relating to New Mexico copied by France Scholes from the manuscripts in the Archivo General in Mexico in 1929, and letters from Scholes to Hodge from 1929 and 1930 discussing the possible publication of these documents, and their significance to the early history of New Mexico missions. Also includes a chronology of important events relating to New Mexico missions from 1609-1639.

    Preferred Citation

    Seventeenth Century Documents Relating to New Mexico, 1929-1930, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.804; [folder number] [folder title][date].

    Processing History

    Processed by Library staff before 1981. Finding aid completed by Holly Rose Larson, NHPRC Processing Archivist, 2012 December 10, made possible through grant funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commissions (NHPRC).

    Acquisition

    Donated by Frederick Webb Hodge, 1951 September.

    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.

    Conditions Governing Access

    Appointments to view materials are required. To make an appointment please visit https://theautry.org/research-collections/library-and-archives  and fill out the Researcher Application Form.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Missions -- New Mexico
    New Mexico -- History -- To 1848
    Correspondence
    Catholic Church -- New Mexico
    Chronology
    Typescripts
    De Perea, Esteban