25” x 17” Posters—“Old Oregon Trail” and “The Santa Fe Trail” with Handwritten Note Attached: “This one’s for you, pal. Offhand, I’d say we won't have many applications for marchers.”, 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 Within this collection is extensive research and historical documents primarily focused on the southwest region.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
