Papers, 1917-1937.

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Papers, 1917-1937.

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The correspondence in the collection is divided into three categories: from Ruth C. Miller, to Ruth C. Miller and about Ruth C. Miller. It covers such topics as settling the Miller estate, news from her daughters attending the University of New Mexico, and Mrs. Miller's claim for compensation for the death of her husband. The majority of the collection is materials relating to her research in 1929 for her master's degree at the University of New Mexico. She was interested in job analysis of county supervisors of home economics. These materials include pamphlets, questionnaires, responses to a questionnaire sent to the director of vocational education in each state, forms, outlines of courses, etc. relating to vocational education, particularly home economics. The collection also includes some information about vocational education in New Mexico such as a copy of the 1920 Annual report of the State Director for Vocational Education. Also found in the collection are two photographs, one of an unidentified young woman seated outdoors, and one of an unidentified group standing.

2 boxes (.7 cu. ft.)

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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SNAC Resource ID: 7425434

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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Villa, Pancho, 1878-1923

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Revolutionary leader in Mexico. From the description of Pancho Villa letter, 1921. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122536890 From the guide to the Pancho Villa letter, 1921, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) ...

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...

Miller, Ruth C.

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Ruth Coleman Miller, born in Wharton County, Tex., moved as a child with her family to the Mesilla Valley of New Mexico. She entered New Mexico State University, graduating in 1906. In 1910 she married Charles DeWitt Miller. He was killed in the Pancho Villa raid on Columbus, New Mexico on March 9, 1916. Mrs. Miller worked in the education field in New Mexico from 1917 until retirement in 1949. She was State Director of Vocational Education and supervisor of vocational home economics in the New ...