New Mexico Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-048
Scope and Content
This collection consists of photographs taken on the occasion of Coronado Cuarto Centennial. Images include Commission officials, Erna Fergusson and James F. Zimmerman, prominent personalities such as Peter Hurd, celebration preparations and events. Intended to attract tourists to the State, the year-long festivities in 1940 took place in towns and cities throughout New Mexico. Some photos show recreational attractions and sports; others show monuments and landmarks. There are a number of photos of Coronado State Monument. Notable individual pictures portray the KGGM Radio Broadcasting Group, the Albuquerque Indian School students in traditional costume, and a group of Franciscan Brothers. Prints are 8 x 10 in. or smaller.
Dates
- 1935-1940
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Some photographs may be copyrighted. See information on back of photos. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.
History
The Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission (CCCC) was created by the State of New Mexico in 1938 to plan the commemoration of the four-hundredth anniversary of the 1540 journey and explorations of Francisco Vásquez de Coronado to New Mexico. A bill, signed by Governor Tingley in 1935, created 18 different but unified pageants as part of the celebration in New Mexico. The Ways and Means Committee of the New Mexico Legislature created a plan in January 1938 to include historical and anthropological events including the dedication of a Coronado exhibit site near the town of Bernalillo, exhibits of art, school work, and handicrafts, Indian exhibits, tours, and publications. The Commission's officers and members coordinated events in New Mexico with their national counterpart, the U. S. Coronado Exposition Commission
Extent
192 items (1 box) : 192 photographic prints ; 8 x 10 in. or smaller
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection consists of photographs taken on the occasion of the New Mexico Coronado Cuarto Centennial.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.
Separated Material
Photographs separated from the New Mexico Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission Records.
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
- Albuquerque Indian School
- Coronado State Monument (N.M.) -- Pictorial works
- Fergusson, Erna, 1888-1964
- Hurd, Peter, 1904-1984
- Indians of North America -- 20th century -- Pictorial works
- New Mexico -- Anniversaries, etc.-- Pictorial works
- New Mexico. Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission
- Photograph albums
- Photographic prints
- Portraits
- Title
- Finding Aid of the New Mexico Coronado Cuarto Centennial Commission Photograph Collection, 1935-1940
- 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
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