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Klasner, Lily, 1862-1946

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1862 - 1946

Parallel Names

  • Casey, Lillian

Biographical History

Lillian "Lily" Klasner (1862-1946) was a writer, teacher, rancher, and telegrapher who resided in New Mexico.

Lillian "Lily" Klasner was born December 18, 1862, in Mason County, Texas in 1862 during the American Civil War. Her parents were rancher Robert Adam Casey, and Eveline Ellen Shellenbarger. At age five Lillian's family moved from Texas to Rio Hondo in New Mexico. While in her early teens Lily began collecting letters and documents to inform an autobiographical account of her pioneer experiences. She attended the New Mexico Highlands University at Las Vegas and became a teacher, telegrapher, and rancher. Lily married Joseph A. Klasner on December 18, 1893, in Texas, but later divorced him. She died in Roswell, New Mexico, on May 31, 1946. Lily's history, written from her diary, collected letters, photographs, and other documents, was found twenty years after she passed away. It was published posthumously as "My Girlhood Among Outlaws," in 1972, and edited by Eve Ball.

Citation:
UPB files, June 8, 2021 (Lillian "Lily" Klasner was born in Mason County, Texas in 1862 during the Civil War. At age five Lillian's family moved from Texas to Rio Hondo in New Mexico. While in her early teens Lillian she began collecting letters and documents to inform an autobiographical account of her pioneer experiences. Married Joe Klasner, but later divorced him. Died in Rosewell, New Mexico, on May 31, 1946)

My Girlhood Among Outlaws, 1972 (Attended the New Mexico Highlands University at Las Vegas and became a teacher, telegrapher, and rancher. Lillian's history, written from her diary, collected letters, photographs, and other documeents, was found twenty years after she passed away. It was published postumously as "My Girldhood Among Outlaws," in 1972, and edited by Eve Ball)

FamilySearch, July 19, 2024 (born December 18, 1862 to Robert Adam Casey, and Eveline Ellen Shellenbarger; married Joseph A. Klasner on December 18, 1893 in Texas;

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Lily Klasner papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1963
Scope and Contents Papers of Lillian “Lily” Casey Klasner, writer, author and rancher from New Mexico. Contains various manuscript drafts (handwritten and typescript) of her book, published posthumously as, "My Girlhood Among Outlaws," edited by Eve Ball, and other manuscripts, poetry, and songs by Klasner. Also includes correspondence, legal documents, and other documents gathered for the purpose of historical research by Klasner, and correspondence related to her career in teaching and writing, political...
Dates: 1867-1972

Lily Klasner western photographs

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233615878]
Identifier: MSS P 645
Scope and Contents

Lily Klasner western photographs, circa 1850s-1940s. Collection contains 175 photographs. The photographs are related to the Casey and Klasner families and New Mexico and western American life.

Dates: approximately 1850-1945

Lily Klasner collection of newspaper clippings, 1919-1945

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1963 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains miscellaneous newspaper clippings and newspapers, and photocopies of clippings. Most relate to the history of New Mexico or the western United States. Dated 1919 to 1945.

Dates: 1919-1945

Lily Klasner correspondence, 1893-1945

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1963 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, mostly to or from Lily Klasner, regarding her teaching and writing career, legal and political issues, her request for federal assistance, and personal correspondence. Materials dated 1893 to 1945.

Dates: 1893-1945

Lily Klasner correspondence on government assistance, 1934-1945

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1963 Series 5 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Lily Klasner correspondence regarding receiving government assistance. Dated 1934 to 1945.

Dates: 1934-1945

Lily Klasner correspondence on teaching, 1925-1939

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1963 Series 5 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Lily Klasner correspondence on teaching positions and credentials. Dated 1925 to 1939.

Dates: 1925-1939

Lily Klasner correspondence regarding author collaboration, 1929-1939

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1963 Series 5 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Lily Klasner correspondence regarding collaboration with other authors. Materials dated 1929 to 1939.

Dates: 1929-1939

Lily Klasner correspondence regarding publishing, 1925-1939

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1963 Series 5 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Lily Klasner correspondence regarding publishing of various pieces of work. Materials dated 1925 to 1939.

Dates: 1925-1939

Lily Klasner drafts of My girlhood among outlaws, approximately 1885-1972

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1963 Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains various manuscript drafts (handwritten and typescript) of the book "My Girlhood Among Outlaws," also called "A childhood among cowboys and gunmen -- a chronicle of pioneer experiences and personalities in New Mexico." These drafts were written and annotated by Lily Klasner, Maurice E. Fulton, and Eve Ball. It is difficult to determine which writer is responsible for any given draft. Includes typed and handwritten drafts and notes. Also includes the biography of John Chisum, "Baron...
Dates: approximately 1885-1972

Lily Klasner historical research material, 1867-1972

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1963 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, legal documents, maps, notes, and other documents gathered for the purpose of historical research by Lily Klasner, mainly on the Casey family and 19th century New Mexico. A few letters are original holographs, and some of the other documents are originals, but most are transcribed and typed. Also contains the original diary of John Simpson Chisum, dated 1878. Materials dated 1867 to 1972 (reflects the date of all original items).

Dates: 1867-1972

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Type
Archival Object 16
Collection 2
 
Subject
New Mexico -- History -- 19th century 14
Letters 11
Women teachers 9
Women authors, American 6
Drafts (Documents) 4