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Tucumcari, Lillian Redman interview by William Tydeman and Kammer, 1991, transcribed, her life 1900-1950, Tucumcari motel owner, tourism, Route 66, changes, town, love of people. Her 1991 letter in room for motel guests at the Blue Swallow Motel, best wishes. Postcard of Route 66 Tucumcari at night. Newspaper article on Lillian Redman and motel. Article on Newkirk, article on Newkirk, Charles Wilkerson grocery store and gas station, memories of Route 66. Kammer’s notes Tucumcari in 1930s, 1991

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 39

Scope and Content

From the Collection: “Research and Nominations" documents the bulk of David Kammer’s professional work surveying cultural landscapes and preparing State and National Register nominations. Properties he examined range from vernacular buildings of northern New Mexico to road sections and commercial buildings along Route 66. Kammer conducted the first statewide study of New Deal public works architecture and landscape projects in New Mexico. He surveyed historic acequias, bridges, theaters, neon, neighborhoods, schools and forts, Kammer’s work spans the geographic State of New Mexico, from Albuquerque to Colfax County, Corrales, Fort Bayard, Fort Marcy, Galisteo, Las Vegas, Mora, Ojo Caliente, Santa Fe, Truth or Consequences, and White Sands. He also worked in Costilla County, CO and Socorro/San Elizario (TX).

This series consists largely of accumulated photocopied research from a wide variety of sources and resultant historical narratives written by David Kammer. A collection of slides is also included. The collection provides a wealth of information related to New Mexico’s cultural and historic landscape.

Additional materials added to the collection in May 2019.

Dates

  • 1991

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 8 boxes (8 cu. ft.), one oversize folder

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