Using close-up images of several historical maps from 1846-1855 of New Mexico Territory and surroundings, as well as published sketches and lithographs from expedition reports, this talk is a different way to look at events between the arrival of General Kearny in New Mexico and the Gadsden Purchase. Stories of exploration and discovery as well as conflict and confusion are seen through the lens of the maps and images, and through the lives of the individuals who played key roles (heroes and troublemakers both) with their intrigues, challenges, triumphs, and debacles. Most of the maps are from Phil’s collection.
Philip Goldstone is a now-retired Los Alamos physicist and manager with a long-
standing interest in history. Prior to retiring he was a participant in national
planning for the nuclear weapons complex, and briefly served as a Legislative
Fellow on staff in Congress. In addition to history, his interests go to supporting
education (through the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund) and improving
health care in northern New Mexico (he is an Emeritus member of the St. Vincent
Hospital Foundation Board).
He has been associated with Las Golondrinas for nearly 30 years, helping with
grape-stomping at Harvest Festival, and on the Building and Grounds committee
since 2012. He is currently a member of the Golondrinas Board. And he loves
Maps.
Talk Tuesdays are free for El Rancho de Las Golondrinas volunteers and $10 for members. Email [email protected] to RSVP.
