George Fitzpatrick collection, 1928-1982.

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George Fitzpatrick collection, 1928-1982.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/37288677

Summary: Collection consists of the papers of George Fitzpatrick as director of the New Mexico Magazine(1928-1982). Included are correspondence (1928-1982), manuscripts (originals and copies), New Mexico Magazine papers, political papers, papers from various civic organizations, and miscellaneous documents and notes. The bulk of the collection consists of draft manuscripts and articles that discuss various New Mexico subjects. Some of the subjects discussed are New Mexico Governor Clyde Tingley, Carl Wickman and the mysterious death of his wife Donalda, and New Mexico history and outlaws. Correspondence consists of professional and personal correspondence to various persons. Political papers pertain to the activities of New Mexico Governor John E. Miles. New Mexico Magazine papers contain a history of the Magazine, a memo regarding an article on Smokey the Bear, and documents pertaining to the Magazine's acquisition of thirty Edward Weston photographs. Also included are minutes and laws of the Civil War Centennial Commission, a copy of a member list from the Statehood Commemoration Commission, a blank award of merit from the Keep Santa Fe Beautiful campaign, and miscellaneous documents and notes.

1 linear feet.

Museum of New Mexico Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7391872

Museum of New Mexico Library

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New Mexico Magazine (Firm)

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New Mexico. Statehood Commemeration Commission.

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Fitzpatrick, George, 1904-

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George Fitzpatrick was the editor of the New Mexico Magazine from 1935 to 1967. From the description of George Fitzpatrick collection, 1928-1982. (Museum of New Mexico Library). WorldCat record id: 37288677 Born in Erie, Penn. on May 19, 1904, George Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick chose a career in journalism. Fitz moved to New Mexico and was the captiol correspondent for the New Mexico State Tribune, 1927-1935. In January 1935, he moved to Santa Fe to take over the editorship o...

Miles, John E.

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John E. Miles was elected Governor of New Mexico in 1938 and was re-elected in 1940. He was born in Tennessee in 1885 and moved to New Mexico in 1906. He served as a public official in various positions before and after his tenure as Governor, including a term as one of New Mexico's U.S. Representatives from 1949 to 1950. From the guide to the John E. Miles Photograph Collection, 1940-1961, (Center for Southwest Research, University of New Mexico.) ...

New Mexico. Civil War Centennial Commission.

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Wickham, Carl.

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Tingley, Clyde

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