Miscellaneous
File — Box: 3, Folder: 45
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection contains photographic prints which document the political career and personal life of U. S. Senator from New Mexico, Dennis Chávez. Subject matter includes but is not limited to: Indian affairs, public works, Pan American Highway, politics and politicians including Jeff Bingaman, Clinton P. Anderson and Pete Dominici, defense, foreign relations, constituents' concerns, campaign materials, and political cartoons.
Dates
- 1866-1991
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 833 items (5 boxes, 6 folders) : 718 photographic prints, 28 postcards, 18 lantern slides
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Ymelda Chavez as a young woman, Senator Chavez, Senator Chavez (?) as a boy, Barbara and Dave Sena, Program for “New Mexico Statehood” stamp dedication ceremony - Santa Fe, January 6, 1962, Program for Dennis Chavez stamp first day ceremony - Albuquerque, April 3, 1991, Program for New Mexico Statehood stamp dedication ceremony, Santa Fe - January 6, 1962, Dennis Chavez sculptural memorial by Cynthia Rowland commemorative card, Invitation from President and Mrs. Roosevelt to reception at the White House - December 16, 1937, with photo of Dennis and Ymelda Chavez arriving and newspaper clipping, Certificate of Baptism for Dennis Chavez, Jr., Immaculate Conception Church, Albuquerque - December 19, 1912, World War 2 photo of Dennis Chavez Jr., Group photo of US soldiers, World War 2, Funeral card for Dennis Chavez, Jr., Immaculate Conception Church, Albuquerque
Creator
- From the Collection: Chavez, Dennis, 1888-1962 (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