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Benjamin Morris Thomas Collection, 1863 - 1928

 File — Folder: 10

Scope and Content

From the Collection: Collection consists of some 300 early images by various photographers of primarily southwestern Indian subjects, printed in a variety of formats and sizes (cabinet cards, stereos, boudoir cards, etc.) from the 1870s through 1912. Original collection by B.M. Thomas was added to by his son Bradley M. Thomas following Benjamin’s death. Photographs are itemized by negative number followed title or description. Mnay of these images have been posted on the Palace of the Governors Photo Archive online digitized collection at http://econtent.unm.edu/cdm4/indexpg.php.

Dates

  • 1863 - 1928

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

Researchers may examine material in collection under supervised conditions in the Reading Room upon approval of application

Extent

From the Collection: 1 linear foot

General

Miscellaneous photographs, Arkansas, cliff dwellings, CdV of B.M. Thomas, several other portraits of B.M. Thomas, family photographs

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the NMHM Palace of the Governors Photo Archives Repository

Contact:
113 Lincoln Ave.
Santa Fe NM 87501 USA