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Navajo ceremony with Jackie Cogan, circa 1925

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 147

Scope and Content

From the Collection: The William A. Keleher collection consists primarily of photographs created or collected by Keleher and his family. The collection is divided into 2 series: William A. Keleher Research Photographs and Keleher Personal and Family Items. Most of the research series pertains to his research on territorial New Mexico, although some photos relate to Keleher's business and civic activities in Albuquerque. This material includes items related to several notable historical figures, including Elfego Baca, William Bonney (a.k.a. Billy the Kid), Erna Fergusson, Edmund G. Ross, Clyde Tingley, and Lew Wallace. There are also two albums of Asahel Curtis photographs. The family series is primarily photographs of William A. Keleher, his second wife (Loretta Barrett Keleher), and their children.

Dates

  • circa 1925

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1050 items (11 boxes, 1 folder) : 1050 photographs

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