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rich in primary source materials including correspondence, oral histories, scrapbooks, diaries, literary manuscripts, unpublished reports, financial records, legal documents, broadsides, maps, photographs and audio/video recordings.
Political Archives have been incorporated into the Manuscripts unit. They include the papers of several United States Senators and Representatives from New Mexico. While most of these records are about Senate or House of Representatives proceedings, some also include information on family and activities such as business operations and community service.
Finding aids to the manuscript collections are available via the Rocky Mountain Online Archive. A selection of digitized materials from Manuscript collections are 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.
Eleanor B. Adams, France V. Scholes, Fray Angelico Chavez. UNM Press, 1956