Pioneers Foundation (New Mexico)

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The Pioneer's Foundation was founded 1951 in Silver City, New Mexico to secure reminiscences of older residents of Grant County and other areas of New Mexico and Colorado. Initiated by Lou Blachly, the Foundation was supported by private donations. Blachly conducted the interviews, many of which were transcribed by his assistant, Joan (Hotchkiss) Strachanowski.

From the guide to the Pioneers Foundation (New Mexico) Oral History Collection, 1952-1960, (University of New Mexico. Center for Southwest Research.)

Pioneers Foundation, founded 1951 in Silver City, New Mexico.

Founded to secure reminiscences of older residents of Grant County. Supported by private donations.

From the description of Pioneers Foundation oral history collection, 1952-1960. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 22162001

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Blachly, Lou. Papers of Lou Blachly, 1827-1965 (bulk 1920-1965). University of Arizona Libraries
creatorOf Blachly, Lou. Papers, 1942-1953. University of New Mexico-Main Campus
creatorOf Pioneers Foundation (New Mexico). Pioneers Foundation oral history collection, 1952-1960. University of New Mexico-Main Campus
referencedIn Blachly, Lou. Papers, 1827-1965 (bulk 1920-1965). University of Arizona Libraries
creatorOf Pioneers Foundation (New Mexico) Oral History Collection, 1952-1960 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Baley, John B., 1851- person
associatedWith Blachly, Lou. person
associatedWith Brock, Henry, 1867- person
associatedWith Ligon, J. Stokley. person
associatedWith Mossman, Burton person
associatedWith Mossman, Burton. person
associatedWith Powe, Marvin, 1875- person
associatedWith Powe, Marvin, 1875- person
associatedWith Snider, Agnes Meader person
associatedWith Snider, Agnes Meader. person
associatedWith Stevens, Montague, 1859-1953. person
associatedWith Stockbridge, Jack, 1873- person
associatedWith Wetherill, Marietta, 1876-1954. person
associatedWith Whitehill, Wayne, 1872- person
associatedWith Wilson, Wayne. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New Mexico
Grant County (N.M.)
Grant County (N.M.)
Subject
Frontier and pioneer life
Frontier and pioneer life
Frontier and pioneer life
Frontier and pioneer life
Oral history
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Activity

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Active 1952

Active 1960

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