Los Esteros Legal Case—Simmons “Observations on the History of East Central NewMexico in the Late Colonial Period, with Special Reference to Site 48”, undated
Scope and Contents
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 Within this collection is extensive research and historical documents primarily focused on the southwest region.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
- From the Collection: Simmons, Marc, 1937-2023 (Person)
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
Repository Details
Part of the The Wittliff Collections Repository
