Papers, 1943-1993.

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Papers, 1943-1993.

Manuscript materials, correspondence, and publications related to Ruth Armstrong's career as a travel writer. The published material includes copies of various of her books including Salvador Armijo House, poems published 1943-1947, typescripts and tearsheets of articles published 1951-1986, travel brochures produced in her work with the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, drafts and research for the book: Chases of Cimarron, including photographs of the Chase Ranch, and background materials arranged geographically relating to locations and subjects of interest to Ruth Armstrong.

7 boxes (7 cu. ft.)

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce

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Armstrong, Ruth W.

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Although she received her college education in Oregon and California, travel writer Ruth Armstrong lived in New Mexico most of her life. In addition to writing numerous articles about New Mexico for magazines and newspapers, and contributing to many guidebooks, she has published or made contributions to several books about New Mexico. These books include New Mexico From Arrowhead to Atom, a history of the state for newcomers; High Country Vacationing, a book about west-central New Mexico; Promis...