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...

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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.

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

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...

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Lily Klasner legal correspondence regarding land, oil, and water rights, and other topics. Dated 1893 to 1945.

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Case files regarding lawsuits, affidavits for various people, New Mexico warranty deeds, and other legal documents. Most involve Lily Klasner. Materials dated 1885 to 1945.

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Contains writings of Lily Klasner that were not part of her main publication, "My Girlhood Among Outlaws" (though the content is similar); it is possible some documents could be annotated by Eve Ball. This includes short stories and biographical sketches. The longest manuscript is an autobiography, "Lily of the mountains," by Miss Lady Casey, which discusses Lily Klasner's teaching experience on the western frontier. Materials dated approximately 1885 to 1972.

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Lily Klasner personal correspondence, dated 1920 to 1945. Includes envelopes without letters.

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Contains various personal papers of Lily Klasner, such as job applications, credentials and certificates, receipts, addresses, financial records, sewing guides and patterns, and various publications. Materials dated 1885 to 1969.