Alejandro de la Cruz Papers, 1949-1985

Title:

Alejandro de la Cruz Papers, 1949-1985

Creator:

de la Cruz, Alejandro, 1924-1990

Accession / Call Number:

1986.022

Object ID:

1986-022

Date:

1949-1985

Physical Description:

1 box ; 0.33 linear feet

Scope and Content:

The Alejandro de la Cruz Papers, 1949-1985, consist primarily of printed material about Alejandro de la Cruz, furniture maker, craftsman, and furniture restorer of Spain and Canterbury, NH. The correspondence in this collection largely has to do with his immigration record, reports, and the Congressional bill to grant him U.S. citizenship. Much of this is to or from Senator Styles Bridges. Other correspondence in this collection relates to his career, exhibits, and from his doctors regarding surgery to fix a facial injury.

Subjects:

Cabinetmakers , Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) , Correspondence , Furniture making , Periodicals , Telegraph

Locations:

Canterbury, NH
Washington, DC

People:

Bridges, Styles, 1898-1961 , de la Cruz, Alejandro, 1924-1990

Organizations:

American Craftsmen's Council. Museum of Contemporary Crafts
New Hampshire's Flea Market
New Hampshire Profiles
The Unitarian Register
Unitarian Service Committee, Inc.
United States. Congress. Senate
United States. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Worcester Art Museum
Yankee magazine publication
Yankee Treasures

Credit Line:

Gift of Alejandro de la Cruz.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Collection

Finding Aid Link:

RS65022_de_la_Cruz_Alejandro_Papers_1986.022.pdf