Katherine McMahon: 876 photos, negative, and tintypes, mainly of New Mexico

Content Description

764 black and white photograph prints, 109 negatives, and 3 tintype portraits. The photographs are primarily related to the Pueblo Indians and the Navajo of New Mexico. Isleta Pueblo is especially well-represented and included are portraits, dances, and snapshots of daily life. Other subjects include: landscapes and scenes across New Mexico, such as Albuquerque and Santa Fe; cowboys; regional writers and artists; and the First American Pageant, 1928 – 1931. Photographers include M.E. Hanna, Harry McAvoy, Howard R. Raper, John Dean and probably McMahon, herself. The collection also includes two folders of photographs seemingly related to McMahon’s family, described as the Deans, though little contextual information is available.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Ms. Katherine McMahon. From one of the creators.

Restrictions Apply

No