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Read, Benjamin M. (Benjamin Maurice) Papers relating to the history of New Mexico, 1634-1921.
BANC MSS P-E 231 FILMLOCAL
Collection Overview

Title:

Papers relating to the history of New Mexico, 1634-1921

Creator/Contributor:

Read, Benjamin M. (Benjamin Maurice), 1853-1927, creator, Collector.

Creator/Contributor:

Alvarez, Manuel Sotelo, 1933-

Creator/Contributor:

Donaciano Vigil family.

Abstract:

Original documents on New Mexico, and several family collections, especially the papers of Manuel Alvarez, 1830-1862, reflecting his life as a fur trader, Santa Fe merchant, and U.S. consul, and papers of the Donaciano Vigil family, 1850-1898, long active in the political affairs of Territorial New Mexico. With these are Read's own historical notes, correspondence, and clippings, which portray his activities and interests as lawyer and historian. Original Mss. in library of Historical Society of New Mexico.

Date:

1634 (issued)

Note:

Originals in: Historical Society of New Mexico, Library.
FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited. Direct requests for copies or permission to publish to the Historical Society of New Mexico Library.

Physical Description:

microfilm
4 microfilm reels : positive.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS P-E 231 FILMLOCAL

Origin:

New Mexico

Copyright Note:

FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited. Direct requests for copies or permission to publish to the Historical Society of New Mexico Library.