ENMU Masters Theses
We use Biblioboard, a public-access platform, to host our students' digitized Master's theses. In 2009, the Golden Library committed to converting each thesis to electronic format to be made available online. The range of topics include, the study of the regional archeology sites, various educational topics, literary analysis, behavior/communication analysis, religious analysis and history of churches and religion.
Eastern New Mexico Oral History Project
- Eastern New Mexico Oral History Project @ BiblioboardStarting in the early '70s, professors at ENMU, working alongside amateur oral historians in the local community began conducting oral history interviews of citizens that had lived in the area for over 50 years. The collection now includes interviews that focus on a wide variety of topics including: women’s rights, homesteading the Temperance Movement, Native American culture and history, and World Wars I & II. The collection also includes interviews and lectures with the internationally-known pioneering science fiction novelist Jack Williamson.
Eastern New Mexico Oral History Project -- Featured Interviews
- Bataan Death March SurvivorsA five part interview with survivors of the Bataan Death March who resided in Roosevelt County, New Mexico.
- Gov. John BurroughsA two part interview plus the inaugural address of John Burroughs, the 18th Governor of New Mexico.
- Jack WilliamsonMultiple interviews with renowned science fiction pioneer, Jack Williamson.
- S. Omar BakerAn interview with author S. Omar Baker.
- Dr. Floyd Golden PhD.Multiple entries of the second university president, Dr. Floyd Golden.
- Francis CristalAn interview with women's suffrage proponent, Francis Cristal
- Eve BallTwo interviews with Eve Ball, an educator that taught in the reservation schools in New Mexico.
- Margaret N. BigmouthThe daughter of Duncan Valachee talks about her life and memories.
- Stella DominguezMrs. Dominguez discusses her involvement with the Spanish community in Portales, New Mexico.
New Mexico Reads
New Mexico Reads Database
This ebook and audiobook collection provided by the New Mexico State Library includes Southwest history and culture titles and fiction by New Mexico authors or set in the Southwest. New Mexico Reads also includes some books on racism in America, library and information science, national topics such as the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, and a selection of audiobooks. There is a small collection of books for children and tweens and teens. ENMU users create a free account using your ENMU ID# as your library ID. Users can also download an app for reading on a mobile device. Visit your app store and search for the Axis 360 app. Once you have downloaded the app, search for New Mexico State Library and login.
New Deal Portales Walking/Driving Tour
Are you interested in historical sites and artwork located in Portales? The New Deal programs only existed from the late 1930s-1940s but resulted in striking cultural artifacts. You can take this self-guided to learn about some of the agencies and the programs’ effect on Portales, including the Work Progress Administration (WPA), Federal Arts Project (FAP), and more. The tour begins on the ENMU campus, which can be completed by walking. The remainder of the tour can be done via automobile.
The tour is available on the website Clio.
The Clio app can be downloaded for seamless touring:
ENMU Artwork
Our PastPerfect website displays artwork on the Portales campus that is owned by the university. Current records show the newest statue acquisitions around the Golden Student Success Center and artwork from the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 20th century. More art will be added as time passes, so feel free to come browse more in the future.