Harry H. Dorman Photograph Collection

Collection

Identifier: PAAC-0003

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists primarily of photographic images and snapshots of Santa Fe and northern New Mexico circa 1900-1920. Images include the Penitentiary, Fiesta, and images of Pueblos. Also documented are people, daily life, and street scenes. Of particular interest are many images of buildings, homes, and adobe architecture. Other subjects include various cities, including Albuquerque and Taos. The collection consists entirely of original prints. Dorman is likely the creator of some images, but others he collected, copied, or compiled from other photographers, including Theodore Asplund, Jesse Nusbaum, and John Harris.

Dates

1901 - 1920

Creator

Dorman, H.H. (Henry Howard), 1872-1960 (Person)

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to researchers on an appointment basis. Contact the Photo Archivist to request to view original material.

Copy Restrictions

User responsible for all copyright compliance. Permission to publish must be obtained from Photo Archives. Form to request permission available at: https://www.nmhistorymuseum.org/collections/photo-archives/order-photos

Biographical Information

Originally from New York, Harry H. Dorman moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1901. He was a real estate and insurance businessman, at one point having a business office on San Francisco Street. He served as the first president of the Commercial Club (now the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce) and formed the first veterans' association with Bronson N. Cutting and Miguel Otero, the Montoya y Montoya Post No. 1 of the American Legion. He may have been involved with the School of American Research as well.