Constantine "Gus" Vlachakis papers, 1943-1966.

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Constantine "Gus" Vlachakis papers, 1943-1966.

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The Constantine Vlachakis papers comprise a half linear foot and span the years 1943-1966. The papers are arranged alphabetically and contain information relating to Vlachakis' job as Las Cruces City Horticulturist. The collection contains work journals from 1957-1964 noting Vlachakis' daily activities during those years. Also included in the collection are receipts from Prisoner of War labor used by Vlachakis during World War II, irrigation lists, drawings of two Las Cruces city parks, and information on plants and gardens.

.5 linear feet.

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