John Baron Burg Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-037
Scope and Content
The collection consists of two albums which document many aspects of 19th century life in New Mexico and elsewhere. Subjects of photographs include adobe buildings, the Alvarado Hotel in Albuquerque and some depictions of Pueblo (Isleta) Indians. Many photographs are badly faded.
Dates
- 1890-1900
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.
Biography
John Baron Burg was born in Washington, D.C. on May 31, 1878. He attended Georgetown University and began his legal career in 1898. He came to Albuquerque in 1906 and was admitted to the Bar of the Second Judicial District Court on April 6, 1909. Burg served as probate judge of Bernalillo County and in the first state legislature of New Mexico. In 1936 he was elected district attorney of the Seventh Judicial District. Burg was interested in real estate and in various corporate enterprises. He developed a number of sub-divisions in Albuquerque and served as president of several companies. Burg died in Albuquerque on December 7, 1943
Extent
uncounted items (1 box) : 2 albums with uncounted photographs
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Two albums which document many aspects of 19th century life in New Mexico and elsewhere.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.
Separated Material
Albums separated from John Baron Burg Papers.
General
Contact Information
- University of New Mexico
- MSC05 3020, 1, University of New Mexico
- Center for Southwest Research
- Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
- Phone: 505-277-7173
- Fax:
- Email: cswrref@unm.edu
- URL: http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr
- Title
- Finding Aid of the John Baron Burg Photograph Collection, 1890-1900
- Status
- Approved
- Author
- Processed by Pictorial Collections Staff
- Date
- ©2006
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
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
cswrref@unm.edu
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
cswrref@unm.edu