L. Bradford Prince papers, 1744-1922.

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L. Bradford Prince papers, 1744-1922.

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Summary: Collection consists of the personal papers and research materials of L. Bradford Prince (1744-1922). Political issues materials include political cartoons and clippings, documentation on the governorship of Miguel A. Otero including the Otero-Burke-Sherman alleged public land fraud (1908), documentation on the removal of Herbert Hagerman from office (1907), legislative bills (1892-1921), and clippings and notes pertaining to several New Mexico political elections. The Contemporary New Mexicans series consists of correspondence, clippings, and documents of various New Mexicans. Persons included are cowboy poet Jack Crawford and Albert B. Fall, a politician involved in the Teapot Dome Scandal. The contemporary issues series discusses the Santa Fe Ring, the Penitentes, Pueblo Indians, Hispano-Anglo interactions, taxation, and education. Historical notes and events pertain to archaeological ruins, Santa Fe social life, the Palace of the Governors, the Maxwell Land Grant, and various other subjects. The historical documents series includes several devotionals (1744-1892), government documents from the Spanish and Mexican periods including royal decrees, and miscellaneous personal documents from various New Mexicans. Also included are papers pertaining to Prince's tenure on the Board of Regents for the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts.

Papers : 4.5 linear feet.Microfilm : 3 rolls.

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Watrous, Joseph B.

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Fall, Albert B. (Albert Bacon), 1861-1944

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