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Found in 36 Collections and/or Records:

Interview with Alfonso Guzman, June 27, 1995, Side B, 1995 June 27, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0357
Abstract

Interview with Alfonso Guzman on his family history and life in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He talks about his father coming from Spain to Mexico then the U.S. in the early 20th century. He also covers extensively the cultural history of Las Cruces, New Mexico during the 1930s and 1940s.

Dates: 1995 June 27; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Arthur Scott Murrell, August 4, 1999, Interview 1, 1999 August 4, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0685
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Interview with Arthur Scott Murrell on his relationship with astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto. Murrell talks about working for the Physical Science Laboratory at New Mexico State University and several telescope installations that he worked on with Tombaugh in the 1950s and 1960s, including one in Quito, Ecuador in 1957 and at New Mexico State University in the mid 1960s.

Dates: 1999 August 4; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Arthur Scott Murrell, September 3, 1999, Interview 2, 1999 September 3, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0688
Abstract

Interview with Arthur Scott Murrell on his relationship with astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto. Murrell talks about working for the Physical Science Laboratory at New Mexico State University and several telescope installations that he worked on with Tombaugh in the 1950s and 1960s, including one in Quito, Ecuador in 1957 and at New Mexico State University in the mid 1960s.

Dates: 1999 September 3; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Arthur Scott Murrell, September 28, 1999, Interview 3, 1999 September 28, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0690
Abstract

Interview with Arthur Scott Murrell on his relationship with astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto. Murrell talks about working for the Physical Science Laboratory at New Mexico State University and several telescope installations that he worked on with Tombaugh in the 1950s and 1960s, including one in Quito, Ecuador in 1957 and at New Mexico State University in the mid 1960s.

Dates: 1999 September 28; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Bob Porter, March 11, 1992, 1992 March 11, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0422c
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Interview with Bob Porter on irrigation and farming practices in the Mesilla Valley, Dona Ana County, New Mexico

Dates: 1992 March 11; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Bradford A Smith, Tape 1, December 6, 2001, 2001 December 6, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0701
Abstract Interview with Bradley A. Smith on his relationship with astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto. Smith discusses meeting and working with Tombaugh on astronomical observation projects in New Mexico during the 1950s. One of the projects, the planetary patrol, was conducted with a 12-inch telescope set up in Smith's backyard in Las Cruces. He discusses working on the Mariner spacecraft missions to Mars during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He also discusses the origins...
Dates: 2001 December 6; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Bradford A Smith, Tape 2, December 6, 2001, 2001 December 6, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0702
Abstract Interview with Bradley A. Smith on his relationship with astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto. Smith discusses meeting and working with Tombaugh on astronomical observation projects in New Mexico during the 1950s. One of the projects, the planetary patrol, was conducted with a 12-inch telescope set up in Smith's backyard in Las Cruces. He discusses working on the Mariner spacecraft missions to Mars during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He also discusses the origins...
Dates: 2001 December 6; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Bradford A Smith, Tape 3, December 6, 2001, 2001 December 6, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0703
Abstract Interview with Bradley A. Smith on his relationship with astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto. Smith discusses meeting and working with Tombaugh on astronomical observation projects in New Mexico during the 1950s. One of the projects, the planetary patrol, was conducted with a 12-inch telescope set up in Smith's backyard in Las Cruces. He discusses working on the Mariner spacecraft missions to Mars during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He also discusses the origins...
Dates: 2001 December 6; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Cal Brandt, December 5, 1991, 1991 December 5, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0421b
Abstract

Interview with Cal Brandt on irrigation in the Anthony, New Mexico area of the Mesilla Valley. He discusses maintenance of the irrigation canals, or acequias, as well as membership in the community ditch association.

Dates: 1991 December 5; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Interview with Cecil Post, January 20, 2000, Tape 1, 2000 January 20, 2006 May 16

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Identifier: NMSUrgt0695
Abstract

Interview with Cecil Post on his relationship with astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto, during the 1950s and 1960s. Post discusses coming to Las Cruces, New Mexico, his work at the White Sands Missile Range and New Mexico State University's Physical Science Laboratory and his involvement as an amateur astronomer in the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers.

Dates: 2000 January 20; Digitization: 2006 May 16

Additional filters:

Subject
Astronomers -- United States -- Biography 16
Irrigation -- Mesilla Valley (N.M.) -- History 10
Mesilla Valley (N.M.) -- History -- Sources 10
Water -- New Mexico -- Distribution -- Management 10
Irrigation farming -- Mesilla Valley (N.M.) -- History 9
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Irrigation water -- Mesilla Valley (N.M.) -- Management 9
Mexican-American Border Region -- History 7
History 6
White Sands Missile Range (N.M.) -- History 6
Astronomy 5
Astronomy -- History -- 20th century 5
Astronomy -- Observatories -- Ecuador -- History 5
Las Cruces (N.M.) -- Biography 5
Las Cruces (N.M.) -- Genealogy 5
Las Cruces (N.M.) -- Social life and customs 4
Telescopes -- Design and construction -- History 4
Dona Ana (N.M.) -- Biography 3
Dona Ana (N.M.) -- Genealogy 3
Dona Ana (N.M.) -- History 3
Dona Ana (N.M.) -- Social life and customs 3
Las Cruces (N.M.) -- History 3
Mexican-American families -- New Mexico 3
Observatories -- History 3
Physical Science Laboratory -- History 3
Pluto (Dwarf planet) 3
Derry (N.M.) -- History -- Sources 2
Discovery and exploration 2
Employees 2
Irrigation -- Derry (N.M.) -- History 2
Irrigation -- La Union (N.M.) -- History 2
Irrigation farming -- La Union (N.M.) -- History 2
Irrigation water -- Derry (N.M.) -- Management 2
Irrigation water -- La Union (N.M.) -- Management 2
La Union (N.M.) -- History -- Sources 2
Las Cruces (N.M.) -- History -- Sources 2
Mars (Planet) 2
Telescopes -- Research 2
Agriculture -- New Mexico 1
Anthony (N.M.) -- History -- Sources 1
Chamberino (N.M.) 1
Cotton growing -- New Mexico 1
Deming (N.M.) -- Agriculture 1
Folk religion -- Mexico 1
Folk religion -- New Mexico 1
Irrigation -- La Mesa (N.M.) -- History 1
Irrigation -- Mesquite (N.M.) -- History 1
Irrigation -- New Mexico -- Anthony -- History 1
Irrigation farming -- Derry (N.M.) -- History 1
Irrigation farming -- La Mesa (N.M.) -- History 1
Irrigation farming -- Mesquite (N.M.) -- History 1
Irrigation farming -- New Mexico -- Anthony -- History 1
Irrigation farming -- New Mexico -- History 1
Irrigation water -- La Mesa (N.M.) -- Management 1
Irrigation water -- Mesilla Valley (N.M.) -- History 1
Irrigation water -- Mesquite (N.M.) -- Management 1
Irrigation water -- New Mexico -- Anthony -- Management 1
La Mesa (N.M.) -- History -- Sources 1
Las Cruces (N.M.) -- Agriculture 1
Las Cruces (N.M.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. 1
Mars (Planet) -- Exploration 1
Mesilla (N.M.) -- Biography 1
Mesilla (N.M.) -- Genealogy 1
Mesilla (N.M.) -- History 1
Mesilla (N.M.) -- Social life and customs 1
Mesquite (N.M.) -- History -- Sources 1
Mexican-American Border Region -- Social life and customs 1
Mexican-American families -- Mesilla (N.M.) 1
Mexican-American families -- New Mexico -- Las Cruces 1
Mexico -- Religious life and customs 1
Mexico -- Social life and customs 1
New Mexico -- Religious life and customs 1
New Mexico -- Social life and customs 1
Owls -- Folklore 1
Telescopes -- History 1
Witchcraft -- Mexico 1
Witchcraft -- New Mexico 1
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