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Pedro FermíN De Mendinueta;Colonial Governor Of New Mexico, 1767-1778., Elizabeth Nelson Patrick

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Pedro Fermín de Mendinueta was born in Elizondo, Valle de Baztan, Navarra in 1725, probably on July 7. His baptismal record states he received that sacrament on July 8 and in as much as children were baptized as soon after birth as possible and often named after the saint on whose day they were born, it is probable that he, indeed, was born on the da of San Fermín, July 7. San Fermín, incidentally is the patron saint of Navarra, and a child born on that day would very likely bear that name. He was the legitimate son of don …

Social Status At The Court Of Alfonso Viii Of Castile, Lorle Ann Porter

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Excerpt from introduction:

This is a study of the social structure of Castile in the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries. The charter witness lists of that period as edited by Júlio González were the basis for this study. Charters formed an important part of the documentation of the Middle Ages. Royal charters, in general, officially conveyed the use of a specific property to a person who agreed to accept designated responsibilities. As the possession and or use of land was a key to medieval economy, it was essential that ownership or legitimate occupation was clear to the authorities. The …

The Cartography Of California, 1500-1759, Sally E. Moore

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The following thesis is an affort to trace the growth and development of the concept of California in the cartographical representations produced in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The manner in which California appeared on European maps from an early period of discovery until the middle of the eighteenth century, at which time California began to form its true character on the cartography of the period. The source material used in this work is adequately cited, with bibliography and list of illustrations included to enable the reader to find any material within in which he might be interested. Source material …

Spanish Government In New Mexico At The End Of The Colonial Period, Marc Simmons

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Three years ago when this study was initiated, the intent was to describe the nature of political government in New Mexico during the Mexican period, 1821-1846. This task had been undertaken by Lansing B. Bloom almost fifty years previously and the results published in the journal Old Santa Fe. Much new material had since come to light, however, and it was felt that an entirely new appraisal of this era was in order. As research progressed, it became more and more obvious that no adequate treatment of the Mexican period could be attempted until a full understanding of government …

Thomas Paine:A Study In Social And Intellectual History, Jospeh V. Metzgar

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Excerpt From Preface:

My basic purpose then is to determine how far behind or ahead of his time was Thomas Paine. What was his rela­tionship to the Enlightenment when one considers his politi­cal, social, or scientific thought? And finally what is his significance in social and intellectual history? Is Thomas Paine actually a thinker of "the second order of greatness" as Cecelia M. Kenyon and others contend or intimate? Or has he proved to be greater than that? I would hope to provide some possible answers to such questions.

Finally, I have no intention of trying to determine direct and …

Don Francisco Cuerbo Y Valdes, Governor Of New Mexico, 1705-1707; His Career And Personality., Rev. Ovidio Casado S.T.D.

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El tema de estas paginas es Don Francisco Cuerbo Y Valdes, Gobernador de Neuvo Mexico: 1705-1707.

La Carrera politica, military y admindstrativa de nuestro biografiado no se Cierra oiertamente en esos anos no en osa geografia, como el lector vera. Pore so, estas cuartillas, aunque desarrollan un tema subsistente en af, en si, en su ultima intencion tienen un character fragmentario. De ensayo historico a completarse. Dentro del plan ofolioo que creemos ideal para los esudios universitarios, nuestro objetivo ultimo no se cifra en la Tesis de Licenciatura –que quieren ser estos capitulos- sino en la Disertacion Doctorla, plentitude de …

The Transmountain Diversion Of Water From The Colorado River: A Legal-Historical Study., Kay Collins

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Conflict is the inevitable result of a situation in which there is a large demand for water which is in short supply. And the Upper Basin of the Colorado River today offers no exception to that rule. The Eastern boundary of this Basin is the Continental Divide, meaning that water flowing on the eastern side of the divide will flow into the Atlantic Ocean and that west of it will flow into the Pacific. Each side of the Continental divide is hen divided into different river basins, the waters of which do not mingle because of the mountain barriers. Water …

Frontier Problems In New Mexico Preceding The Mexican War, 1840-1846, Ward Alan Minge

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The original intent of this paper was to examine some phase of the interrelationship of the Mexican, Indian, and United States' cultures in New Mexico during the two decades of Mexico administration. Research soon revealed that cultural conflicts only contributed their share to the problems which existed on this frontier. Identification of the problem areas narrowed the period of interest of the few years preceding the "bloodless conquest" of New Mexico by the United States. These years, roughly from 1840 to 1846, saw the culmination of a combination of circumstances over which New Mexican officials had little or no control. …

A Historical Study Of The Medical Corps Of The Continental Army, Eloy C. Baca

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The purpose of this thesis is to trace the establishment and development of the Medical Corps of the Continental Army, through its Directors General, during the Revolutionary War. It will review the administration of each of the four Directors General and will try to indicate the degree of efficiency or incompetence of the administration of each. The main objective of this thesis will be to relate the story of the Medical Corps during the Revolutionary War and determine whether this organization was efficient and gave proper and adequate medical care to the sick and wounded officers and men of the …

The Roots Of Patriotic Extremism:The National Security Leaue And The Great Red Scare., Fred G. Morgner

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America’s first significant contact with communism occurred during the months immediately following World War I and was characterized by a predominant mood of intolerance and hysteria. During this period a small but influential group of Americans devoted their complete time and energy to combat radicalism and to promote 100 per cent Americanism. The National Security League was one of the most powerful spokesmen for these individuals. A study of the League is important in understanding how militant anti-radicalism emerged as a vital form of nativism during the Red Scare of 1919-1920.

The Land Claims Of Santa Clara Pueblo, Joanne Baklini

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In 1848 the United States assumed sovereignty in New Mexico under the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo and promised to respect, among other things, the property of the Indians. This began a land problem which has not been solved to this day.

In an effort to solve the Indian and other land problems, Congress established the Office of Surveyor-General for New Mexico. In 1858, upon the recommendation of the Surveyor-General, the Santa Clara Pueblo Grant was confirmed and on November 1, 1864 it was patented. However, the Santa Clara Indians did not receive title to the land which they …