Transcription of interview (See CD 2 A in Box 5). Tape 2 A, Side 1. , 8/31/2008
File — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Box 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Notes from transcription. Lee’s house Laguna, Lee and Ramona, how Lee got his first camera, Kodak, photos of truck wreck near Laguna Trading Post, Lee’ photos for high school year book, his World War II service in Alaska, Aleutians, age 19, was drafted, shipped out December 12, 1943. Life on board ships, seasick. Lee was in infantry but worked in hospital office. After the war ended, and while still in Alaska, on Shemya Island, Lee took some classes, including a bit of photography, on Shemya Island. Comments on Japanese and battle on Attu Island, Kiska. Lee had gone to UNM after high school in part of 1942-1943, studied Geology. After war got a camera in Albuquerque, a baby speed graphic, self- taught, by 1947 taking photos. His dad suggested he take photos of tribal elders, carried camera along, delivering groceries from the family trading post. Story of man in White Man’s Moccasins tennis shoes U.S. Keds photo, 1954 and image of the girls hanging cloths on the cloths line. Comments on his show at the museum in Acoma and the cat
Dates
- 8/31/2008
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 7 boxes (3.5 cu. ft., plus 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Caplan, Ramona (Person)
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