“Burros” with Note from Simmons: All the remainder are from New Mexico, Of these, 4 are signed by Frank Brito: 2 are burros, 1 is a sheep, and 1 is a roadrunner, the N. Mex. state bird. The bear does not appear to be a Brito. The Britos were originally Tlaxcalan Indians from central Mexico who in the early colonial period settled in Santa Fe’s Barrio de Analco., undated

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 Within this collection is extensive research and historical documents primarily focused on the southwest region.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.