Bandelier collection, 1880-1966, (bulk, 1880-1927).

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Bandelier collection, 1880-1966, (bulk, 1880-1927).

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Summary: Collection consists of professional and personal papers of Adolph and Fanny Bandelier, typescript copies of Charles F. Lummis journals (1919-1920), Adolph Bandelier memorabilia, publications, and miscellaneous papers. Professional papers include: the Bandelier journals containing numerous sketches and notes on archaeological and ethnological sites in New Mexico, Arizona, Mexico, Peru, and Bolivia (1880-1911); handwritten transcriptions by Fanny for the journals pertaining to New Mexico and the Southwest (1880-92); manuscripts by Adolph concerning various subjects; translations by Fanny and others of Spanish documents; and manuscripts concerning Spain's presence in the New World, New Mexico history, and lecture notes on various archaeological and ethnological subjects. Adolph's manuscripts concern: the Pueblo Indians; the colonization and establishment of missions in New Mexico, Chihuahua, and Sonora; and Captain Gaspar de Villagra. Bulk of the personal papers consist of Fanny's correspondence, diaries, composition books, prose, and clippings. The typescript journals of Charles F. Lummis discuss the daily events at El Alisal (his home) from 1917 to 1920. Adolph memorabilia consists of correspondence pertaining to the Bandelier memorial, a biography of Adolph (1966), a scrapbook with material dated ca. 1885 to ca. 1905, and various other materials. Publications consist of pamphlets and books from the Bandeliers' personal library that pertain primarily to Bolivia and Peru. Miscellaneous papers contain the Bandeliers' travel documents and various certificates of membership and recognition issued to Max Frost or Fanny Bandelier. Also included are Adolph's colored drawings, correspondence concerning the Bandelier journals and manuscripts, and a list of documents used by Adolph in his research (most of which are at the Archdiocesan Archives in Santa Fe).

Papers : 10 linear feet.Bound v. : 2.

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