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Los Esteros Legal Case—Simmons’ “Note to 60 Minutes” About Nial’s Report and Evaluations of That Report, and W. K. Summers’ Response on Behalf of Ward, undated

 File — Box: 2575, Folder: 39

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Gifted by Simmons in 2015/2016. Within this collection is extensive research and historical documents primarily focused on the southwest region. It consists of a variety of materials including correspondence, research documents, memorabilia, figurines, posters, maps, and books. Just some of the many topics covered include: establishing the Santa Fe Trail Association; material related to Simmons work as a historical consultant for El Rancho de las Golondrinas and the “Josefina” American Girl book series; material related to the archeological controversy over the “Los Esteros” site at Santa Rosa; research documents related to Concha Ortiz y Pino; New Mexico statehood; Juan Dominguez de Mendoza; the Columbus Quincentenary Controversy; Lipan Apaches; Los Alamos; the Glorieta Pass Battlefield; and Albuquerque history.

Dates

  • undated

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