Edgar L. Hewett collection, 1891-1960 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Collection consists of the personal and professional papers of Edgar L. Hewett as an archaeologist, educator, and director of the Museum of New Mexico and the School of American Archaeology (later the School of American Research), 1891-1960. The first series of Hewett papers (1905-1949) contain: correspondence with several persons and organizations; financial records for the museum and school; records and correspondence of Hewett's excavations in Quirigua, Guatemala; Santa Fe Fiesta records; Panama-California Exposition records; manuscripts, including his students' papers; personal financial records; scrapbooks, which include museum visitor registers, accounting and collection ledgers and other organization's ledgers; and memorabilia. The second series of Hewett papers (1928-1929) consists primarily of correspondence from applicants concerning admittance to the School of American Archaeology. Miscellaneous papers include correspondence and manuscript pages that discuss Southwest archaeological issues. The addendum series consists of Hewett's working files: administrative and budget records for the museum; reports from the assistant director of the school; correspondence; materials from the American Institution of Archaeology; lecture notes; and eulogies. The School of American Research papers contain: correspondence with several New Mexicans, such as Frank Springer; lecture notes and articles of E. Winnifred Pitkin, MD; photographs, negatives, and articles on Mayan civilization; genealogical material of Mrs. Donizetta Hewett; and miscellaneous records from Hewett's office