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Classes, Events, 1936-1955

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Scope and Content

From the Collection: Collection consists of photographs (8 x 10 in. or smaller) of Cary Blair and others associated with the Heights Community Center in Albuquerque, N.M. Photos include portraits, facilities, and sports and social events, and classes in dance, art, photography, sewing, and woodworking. There are images of the interior and exterior of the center, and of the sports fields. One folder has scenes of the construction of the center, which was carried out by volunteer and National Youth Administration labor and used leftover materials from WPA and other building projects.

Of special interest are photographs taken at dance parties held for military personnel during World War II. There is also a folder of photographs showing methods and products of southwestern-style furniture making classes.

Dates

  • 1936-1955

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 35 items (1 box) : 35 photographic prints

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