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Route 66 New Mexico articles, from 1957 America's Main Street, includes photo of main street Grants. In 1981 Hunting for U.S. 66, visits to New Mexico towns and with people along the way. 1992 piece from Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minnesota, for Route 66 anniversary, Albuquerque history, events. 1997 on need for preservation of sites in Albuquerque. Motels in Old Town, along Central Avenue, Hilton Hotel, curio shops, restaurants, etc. Article on 2002 KNME Colores Route 66 television episode. With Why no Albuquerque in Bobby Troup’s song?, 1957-2002

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 43

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

  • 1957-2002

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