Luther Foster photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0264-SC
Scope and Content
Collection includes postcards of San Miguel Church, photographs of St. Michael's College, Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe, New Mexico’s oldest house from 1636 and local scenes from circa 1872-1920. Also contains a stereo card from of street in El Paso and Native American dances and ceremonies.
Dates
- 1872 - 1920
Access Restrictions
Open. All materials in this collection are available for research under supervised conditions in the Research Room.
Copy Restrictions
Copyrights associated with materials in this collection have not been transferred to New Mexico State University.
Biography / History
Luther Foster was a former president of New Mexico State University from 1901-1908. Before that he had organized the Montana Agricultural College and had served as its president. He also directed experiment stations for agricultural colleges in Utah and Wyoming. Foster held both B.S. and M.S. degrees from Iowa State Agricultural College.
Extent
1 Folder
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection of photographs belonging to a former New Mexico State University president, Luther Foster. Collection includes postcards of San Miguel Church, photographs of St. Michael's College, Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe, New Mexico's oldest house from 1636 and local scenes from circa 1872-1920.
Processing Information
Collection description was updated by Cassie McClure, August 2005.
- Title
- Guide to the Luther Foster photograph collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid by Cassie McClure.
- Date
- 2005
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository