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“Galisteo Basin Photog. Project 2008-09” –documents opposition to proposed drilling in the basin and includes correspondence and newspaper clippings, 2008-2009

 File — Box: 1221, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

The following donated material pertains to the 400th anniversary of the founding of New Mexico by Juan de Oñate and the subsequent controversy that followed the presentation of the Oñate statue. Material consists of various newspapers, newspaper clippings, manuscript of “Spanish Pathways”, a poster and other information on the Galisto Basin Photography Project, and a collection of index cards with book information on Simmons’ personal library.

Dates

  • 2008-2009

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. EXCEPTION: Box 1060 folder 3 RESTRICTED MATERIAL – not be used until thirty years from September 2008 as per letter by Simmons

Extent

From the Collection: 350 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 285 boxes (Also includes artifacts.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English