New Mexico

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

Unknown

Creator(s)

Detroit Publishing Co.

Language

English

Colorized postcard showing two sculpted, clay ovens in front of a clay brick wall. The number designation on the front indicates the postcard is part of a series.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

Unknown

The writer advocates to make Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming visit to New Mexico the final part of the statehood celebrations there.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-02

The writer speculates on the festivities surrounding Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming visit, which will coincide with the culmination of New Mexico’s statehood celebration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-02

In an open letter to the Arizona House of Representatives published in a newspaper, Territorial Governor Kibbey insists the people of Arizona Territory wish to be admitted to the union as a single state, rather than as a combined state with New Mexico Territory, as proposed by Congress. Kibbey proposes a special election to make the wishes of the people known to the United States Congress.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-10

A newspaper article providing the full judicial opinion of Justice of the Supreme Court of the Territory of New Mexico Ira A. Abbot. Abbott “sustains the action of Governor Herbert J. Hagerman in making a reapportionment of the territory for legislative representation.” Mayor of Santa Fe Thomas Benton Catron, plaintiff, opposed the reapportionment as it diminished his share of representation. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-16

This collection of news reports on the recent death of Sheriff Pat F. Garrett, known for killing the outlaw Billy the Kid. Garrett was shot and killed by J. Wayne Brazel near Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-11

George F. Murray recently shot and killed James German for having “caused the infidelity of his wife” while he was away on business. Murray will stand trial in Kettner tomorrow. Prior to this incident, Murray was a valuable officer in the mounted police service, and had previously served as a Rough Rider during the Spanish-American War.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-18

Attorney General Bonaparte updates President Roosevelt about the work of United States Attorneys throughout the country. He delivered an address at the University of Chicago, where he was questioned about the conduct of United States Attorney William H. H. Llewellyn. Oklahoma is about to gain statehood and Bonaparte would like to discuss the matter with Roosevelt, given his earlier opposition. Many people Bonaparte met in Chicago support a third term for Roosevelt. He believes they would accept Secretary of War William H. Taft as president if necessary, but would oppose Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-20

Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus sends Attorney General Bonaparte an excerpt from the arguments of New Mexico Attorney General Albert B. Fall in the land fraud case there. Fall describes the disparaging attitude taken towards the officials overseeing land sales. In the current case, the Territory of New Mexico will finally be able to show the facts to the public and be vindicated in court. The specific details of the sale of the lands and whether the contracts will be voided are questions for the Territory of New Mexico alone to determine.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-30

Acting Governor of New Mexico James W. Raynolds reports that Ormsby McHarg, United States Special Assistant Attorney General, and his representative Ernest P. Holcombe arrived in New Mexico and informed him that he was there to investigate acts of territorial officials, though he did not present any credentials to prove he was indeed an official of the United States. McHarg stated that he would appear in the court case of Holm Olaf Bursum, the former superintendent of prisons. In the process of relaying his intentions, McHarg threatened to involve the Department of Justice, President Roosevelt, and the press, if his demands were not met. In this and subsequent communications, McHarg accused the territorial attorney general and other officials of incompetence, ignorance of the law, and corruption. Though McHarg insisted all his communications be treated as confidential, a story appeared in the press which seems to have been planted by him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-13

Former New Mexico Governor Herbert J. Hagerman sent many private telegrams at public expense, which this newspaper article suggests reveals his corruption. Several personal telegrams are reprinted. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-15

In a pre-printed form, President Roosevelt informs Secretary of the Territory of New Mexico Raynolds that he will be removed from office once his successor is named.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-27

Acting Secretary of the Interior Wilson sends the text of a telegram from Ormsby McHarg to President Roosevelt. McHarg says Santa Fe District Attorney Robert C. Gortner has been working against McHarg, prompting him to demand Gortner’s dismissal by Acting Governor James W. Raynolds. Wilson asks Roosevelt if he should direct Raynolds to dismiss Gortner.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-29

Deputy Regional Director James B. Thompson commemorates the seventy-five year history of Natural Bridges National Monument. In 1908, Natural Bridges became the first national park area in Utah. Theodore Roosevelt was in the White House, “at that time the youngest man ever to occupy the presidency.” At that time, possibly only about a hundred people had seen Natural Bridges. In 1982, 8.5 million out-of-state visitors came to Utah. Thompson hopes sites like Natural Bridges will always be a source of “wonder and inspiration” for visitors.

Collection

Natural Bridges National Monument

Creation Date

1983-04-16

George McCabe informs President Roosevelt that Arizona will go Republican and support him and that he does not believe that President Roosevelt would support joint statehood for Arizona and New Mexico as the press states, but that Arizona deserves to be its own state.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-19

This issue of the St. Johns Herald and Apache News contains a number of news items relating to St. Johns, Arizona, including an open letter from Isaac Barth to Everett E. Ellinwood, Chairman of the Apache County Democratic Central Committee and member of the Territorial Committee which is highlighted. Barth takes issue with Ellinwood’s opinion that if a member of the Territorial Democratic Central Committee holds a different view than he does regarding statehood, then they should resign, and makes the argument that while individual statehood would be preferable, “the best interests of Arizona demand that we accept jointure.” Also highlighted is a report that John T. Hogue, Superintendent of Schools for Apache County, traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, to attend the meeting of the Territorial Republican Central Committee. Other articles in the newspaper include a report on property assessments, a proclamation by Territorial Governor Joseph H. Kibbey related to the vote for Arizona’s statehood, plans for the construction of a bridge, and obituaries.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-02

In response to the territorial conventions’ resolutions opposing the union of Arizona and New Mexico territories as a state, the Statehood League of Arizona requests supporters, regardless of political party, send county delegates to the upcoming Statehood convention in Phoenix, on September 17. Attendants will consult on how to present the issue of jointure to the people and nominate a candidate for a delegate to Congress.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-03

Medill McCormick inquires if John Campbell Greenway would be interested in joining a volunteer cavalry unit, which would be at the ready should President Wilson put out a call for volunteers. A draft of the call is enclosed with the understanding that it should not be issued except in the case of war.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1915-06-04

General Wood suggests that John Campbell Greenway contact George Curry of New Mexico. Curry has a large amount of information and could do “cooperative work” with Greenway.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1920-01-09