Frank Springer collection, 1899-1924.

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Frank Springer collection, 1899-1924.

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Summary: Collection consists of the family correspondence and papers of Frank Springer, 1899-1924. Family correspondence contains several letters received by Springer from his children, 1917-1918. Springer's papers represent the bulk of the collection and reflect his societal position as benefactor and promoter of the Museum of New Mexico, lawyer, and self-educated paleontologist. Papers of The Museum of New Mexico (1917- 1921) include: financial reports and documents concerning the Museum's efforts to create a war memorial out of the old Santa Fe armory building. These war memorial documents contain: originals and copies of legislation to create the war memorial and its administrative branch, the Board of Historical Services, and to appropriate funds to build a new arsenal and armory. Addresses and a paper concerning World War I, that were delivered at various commencements, dedications, and memorials, are included (1917- 1919). Clippings from primarily New Mexico newspapers discuss Springer's activities as lawyer for the Maxwell Land Grant Company; Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders; and Springer's fossil collection. Pamphlets and programs contain: Springer's work on Crinoid fossils, his educational addresses; a eulogy for William McKinley; a memorial for Springer's son Henry S. Springer; and various other pamphlets. Also included are: a copy of Springer's bibliography; copies of the Las Vegas Daily Optic and the Santa Fe New Mexican newspapers; and a photograph of the ground plan for the New Mexico Normal University, Las Vegas, New Mexico.

1.5 linear feet.

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Museum of New Mexico Library

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Museum of New Mexico Library

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