Simonson Motorcycle Shop, Al Simonson, 1947-1964
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection consists of albums and loose photographs of motorcycles, motorcycle rides and events, and motorcyclists. Most photos are taken around Albuquerque and New Mexico, however, several trips to California and El Paso are also documented.
Albuquerque photos include Al Simonson, Simon Cycle Co., and members of the Albuquerque Motorcycle Club. Local rides, rides around New Mexico, and competitions are well documented. Popular NM destinations include the Volcanoes, Bernalillo, La Bajada, Santa Fe, Jemez, Elephant Butte, Madrid, and Belen. Photographs show the joys and challenges of riding on rough roads, in the snow and mud, pushing motorcycles up steep hills, flat tires and breakdowns.
Albuquerque photos include Al Simonson, Simon Cycle Co., and members of the Albuquerque Motorcycle Club. Local rides, rides around New Mexico, and competitions are well documented. Popular NM destinations include the Volcanoes, Bernalillo, La Bajada, Santa Fe, Jemez, Elephant Butte, Madrid, and Belen. Photographs show the joys and challenges of riding on rough roads, in the snow and mud, pushing motorcycles up steep hills, flat tires and breakdowns.
Dates
- 1947-1964
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1559 items (2 boxes) : 1559 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
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