Unidentified persons, circa 1860s-1980s
File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection contains photos and prints collected by Sophie D. Aberle. Persons depicted include Sophie D. Aberle and friends, W. A. Brophy, John Collier, and various Native Americans. Other noteable photos show the damage caused by the San Francisco Earthquake (circa 1898), Aberle's home in the Petroglyph Monument near Albuquerque, and San Ildefonso potter, Maria Martinez. Native American issues are represented by images of the Congress of American Indians (circa 1938), Indian affairs events, photos of the Commissioner(s) of Indian Affairs (William Brophy and John Collier), the Navajo Farm Training Project, the Indian Building and exhibts (at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds?), and the Computer Assisted Education Project. Also includes prints--such as Japanese watercolors, Galvez Suartz paintings, and original paintings by Native American artists depicting Native American traditions. The 4 oversized prints housed in the Pictorial Collections oversize drawers are a watercolor painting of an Isleta Pueblo Dance by Bartolo Lente and 3 color prints of Japanese Army battles and victories.
Dates
- circa 1860s-1980s
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 604 plus items (3 boxes) : 600+ photographic prints, paintings, 4 large prints
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Aberle, Sophie D., 1899-1996 (Person)
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
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