Manuscripts
Manuscript collections at the Center for Southwest Research shed light on the political, economic, social and cultural history of New Mexico. Reflecting New Mexico's historical and cultural ties, we also collect materials relating to the Southwest region, Mexico and Latin America. Most of the collections date from the 19th and 20th centuries and include the papers and records of politicians, historic and literary figures, architects, activists, attorneys, local families, organizations, and businesses. Manuscript collections are rich in primary source materials including correspondence, oral histories, scrapbooks, diaries, literary manuscripts, unpublished reports, financial records, legal documents, broadsides, maps, photographs and audio/video recordings.
Finding aids to the manuscript collections are available via the Rocky Mountain Online Archive. Select digitized materials from manuscript collections are also available in the University Library's Digital Collections.
Limited duplication of materials from Manuscript collections is allowed for research purposes. Consult with a staff member before completing the Photocopy Request Form.