W. Michael Mathes papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 0596

Staff Only

Content Description

The papers of William Michael Mathes (1936-2012), a historian and expert on Spain and Mexico, especially the Baja California Peninsula. The Mexican government awarded Mathes the Order of the Aztec Eagle in 1985. An alumnus of the University of Southern California, Mathes earned his Master of Arts in history from USC in 1962. Between 1961 and 1991, Mathes contributed seven volumes to Dawson's Book Shop's Baja California travels book series, also held by USC's Special Collections. The W. Michael Mathes papers contain Mathes' published works, manuscripts, his 1962 USC master's thesis, and many other materials.

Dates

Creation: 1960 - 2012

Creator

Mathes, W. Michael (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Extent

77.71 Linear Feet (81 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Spanish; Castilian

Additional Description

Abstract

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Stephen Brandt, 2014 and 2021.

Processing Information

The collection is unprocessed. The Boeckmann Center plans to separate some of the collection's published books and serials from the archival material during future processing.