Papers, 1846-1964.

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Papers, 1846-1964.

Consists of personal papers of Erna Fergusson, including journals, notebooks, scrapbooks of clippings on various subjects like the University of New Mexico and World War II, correspondence, and business and family records; literary and professional correspondence (correspondence is also found with related manuscript materials); lectures and travel notes; manuscript and published materials for her books on Latin American countries such as Cuba, Chile, Guatemala, Mexico and Venezuela as well as other topics; research materials relevant to Albuquerque and New Mexico; families and individuals such as Clyde Tingley as well as history and tourism covering subjects like Pueblo Indians, and American cookery.

14 boxes (30 cu. ft.) + 93 scrapbooks + 1 oversize folder.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7344852

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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Fergusson, Erna, 1888-1964

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Journalist, author, lecturer, and teacher. A native of New Mexico she wrote a number of books reflecting her travels in the American Southwest and in Latin America covering a wide range of subjects. From the description of Papers, 1846-1964. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 32753113 Photo of Erna Fergusson. Part of Erna Fergusson Photograph Collection, PICT 000-045-0001-0179 (Box 5, Folder 1). Erna Fergusson, noted journali...

University of New Mexico.

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The University of New Mexico was established by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of New Mexico in 1889. It was to be located in Albuquerque. Elias Stover was appointed the first president. The new institution opened in rented rooms as a summer normal school, June 15, 1892, beginning regular instruction on September 21st in the first building erected on the campus. In 1901 Dr. William G. Tight became president. He introduced the "Pueblo Style" architecture for the University buildings. U...

Tingley, Clyde

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