Bolles, Laurens C., 1890-1971
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Laurens C. Bolles Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-493-BC
Scope and Content
The Laurens C. Bolles Papers consists of the personal papers of New Mexico conservationist and radio broadcaster Laurens Cheadle Bolles (1890-1971). The collection is divided into four series: Writing and Publishing; Radio Scripts; Correspondence and Miscellaneous Files; and Miscellaneous Additions. Most of Bolles' writings deal with conservation. Since Bolles was a prolific amateur writer, his papers are autobiographical, book manuscripts, short stories, poems, and articles. He...
Dates:
1919-1965
Laurens C. Bolles Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-493
Abstract
Collection includes two loosely bound albums containing excellent photographs of Pueblo Indians of New Mexico taken 1936-38 for the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. Collection also contains an aerial view of the Albuquerque Indian School and the first interstate conference for high schools on soil conservation. Personal photos include portraits of Bolles and family, his home and its gardens.
Dates:
1930-1962