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Zundapp, 1931

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4

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.

Dates

  • 1931

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