Benjamin Morris Thomas Collection, 1863 - 1928
File — Folder: 11
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. Many 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
Collection is open to researchers on a request basis only, pending approval of request to view original material.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 linear foot
General
Tintype, daguerreotype (Richard Hayden Penn with personal slave) and glass mounted photo
Creator
- From the Collection: Thomas, B. M. (Benjamin Morris), 1843-1892 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the NMHM Palace of the Governors Photo Archives Repository