Ritch, W. G. (William Gillet), 1830-1904
Variant namesWilliam Gillet Ritch was territorial secretary of New Mexico from 1873 to 1885 and author of several books about New Mexico history. Ritch also served as acting territorial governor of New Mexico in 1875. He developed an interest in the history of New Mexico and collected historical documents in hopes of circumventing their destruction or dispersal. In 1880, he was elected as the first president of the New Mexico Historical Society.
From the description of Papers of William Gillet Ritch, 1539-1901 (bulk 1845-1882). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122560094
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| creatorOf | Anderson, Clinton Presba, 1895-1975. Clinton P. Anderson papers, 1848-1975. | University of New Mexico-Main Campus | |
| referencedIn | William G. Ritch collection 1875-1952 | Museum of New Mexico Library | |
| referencedIn | Clinton P. Anderson Papers, 1848-1975 | The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch | |
| creatorOf | Ritch, W. G. (William Gillet), 1830-1904. History of New Mexico : Santa Fe, New Mexico : ms., 1884. | UC Berkeley Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Ritch, W. G. (William Gillet), 1830-1904. Papers of William Gillet Ritch, 1539-1901 (bulk 1845-1882). | Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens | |
| creatorOf | Vigil, Epifanio. Epifanio Vigil papers, 1865-1900. | New Mexico State Library | |
| referencedIn | Epifanio Vigil Papers, 1865-1900 | New Mexico State Records Center and Archives |
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| associatedWith | Anderson, Clinton Presba, 1895-1975. | person |
| correspondedWith | Armijo, Manuel | person |
| correspondedWith | Arny, William Frederick Milton | person |
| associatedWith | Bancroft, Hubert Howe, 1832-1918. | person |
| correspondedWith | Carleton, James Henry, 1814-1873 | person |
| associatedWith | Historical Society of New Mexico. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Martínez, Antonio José, 1793-1867 | person |
| associatedWith | New Mexico. Secretary of the Territory | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | Vigil, Donaciano, 1802-1877 | person |
| associatedWith | Vigil, Epifanio | person |
| associatedWith | Vigil, Epifanio. | person |
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Birth 1830
Death 1904
English,
Spanish; Castilian
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