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Album - "The Grand Canyon of Arizona", circa 1878-1939

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Scope and Content

From the Collection: This collection consists of photographs made from negatives belonging to the Fred Harvey Company and one album entitled "The Grand Canyon of Arizona" containing 15 color photomechanical prints. Photographs include a portrait of Fred Harvey, founder of the Harvey House restaurants which served the Santa Fe Railroad system; grandson Byron Harvey, who carried on the business; reproduction of a drawing showing the original Harvey House establishment in Topeka, Kansas (opened 1876); four photos of the railroad station building complex in Albuquerque, N.M., including a bird's-eye view of the railroad tracks and Alvarado Hotel, the Fred Harvey Indian Building with Indians in front, tourists buying Indian crafts outside building (circa 1910), two interiors of the Fred Harvey Indian Building showing artifacts on display and Indian crafts for sale. Explanatory text written by the Fred Harvey Public Relations Dept. is attached to the back of each photograph. Some photographs are by Barnes and Caplin Studio of Albuquerque. All photos bear Fred Harvey Company negative numbers. A 2022 addition includes 6 postcards of Grand Canyon views with the Fred Harvey Company stamp, with a postcard envelop and printed Fred Harvey shop bag.

Dates

  • circa 1878-1939

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: uncounted items (1 box) : uncounted photographs, 6 postcards, 1 album

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451