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Alonzo E. Compton: surveying New Mexico

 Unprocessed
Identifier: HP.2016.22-NMHM.2016.024

Content Description

Alonzo E. Compton, a surveyor for the U.S. Geological Survey, photographed various places in New Mexico. He documented his activities, family photographs, camping trips, and sites around Santa Fe, NM. Nola Reed Compton (wife) and Margaret (Martha) Compton can be seen in some photographs.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Terrence Murphy

Restrictions Apply

No

Access Restrictions

Access to material may be granted upon request, pending assessment of retrievability and potential restrictions. Contact the Photo Archivist to request to view original material.

Use Restrictions

Use of images may be restricted.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1915 - 1930

Extent

150 Photographic Prints (The photographs are silver gelatin prints. )