II. Correspondence, 1924-1958

Correspondence and enclosures. Castañeda's correspondence reflects the range of his personal and professional activities. His professional correspondence includes correspondence with scholars from around the United States, Mexico and elsewhere; his activities related to numerous domestic and foreign groups and organizations, such as the American Historical Association; his correspondence with many colleagues, admirers, aspiring authors, and researchers, as well as his relationships with various institutions and schools in Texas. Castañeda's long-time membership in the Texas Knights of Columbus and its Historical Commission are well documented in this series, as well as his correspondence with Catholic priests, nuns, officials, and laypeople, especially within the context of various scholarly Catholic associations. This series also includes personal correspondence with family and friends, most notably Fred Chabot, Alonso Perales, and a nephew, Carlos Castañeda Villarreal, as well as letters relating to his personal activities and hobbies. Note that the earliest correspondence is in photocopied form, and comprises the subseries entitled "Early Materials (College of William and Mary)."