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George Prichard Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-187

Scope and Content

This collection contains photographs of British agriculture during World War I and a photograph of corn being dried on a pueblo roof.

Dates

  • 1910-1930

Creator

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

George W. Prichard was born on August 5, 1850 in New Harmony, Indiana. He received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1872. In 1879 he moved to New Mexico, making Las Vegas his home. He served as senator from San Miguel County (1887-1889). In 1902, he became district attorney for Socorro, Lincoln, Chaves and Eddy counties. He was appointed United States Attorney for the Territory, 1904-1907. In November 1918, Prichard married Maude H. Hancock from Neoga, Illinois. She taught in the New Mexico public schools and at the Normal University of Las Vegas. In 1918 she served as New Mexico State Chair of the Woman's Committee of the National Council of Defense.

Extent

4 items (1 folder) : 4 photographic prints

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains photographs of agriculture in Britian and New Mexico.

Physical Location

B2. Small Collections Box 3. Filed by Pictorial Number.

Separated Material

Photographs were separated from the George W. Prichard family papers.

General

Contact Information

  1. University of New Mexico
  2. MSC05 3020, 1, University of New Mexico
  3. Center for Southwest Research
  4. Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
  5. Phone: 505-277-7173
  6. Fax:
  7. Email: cswrref@unm.edu
  8. URL: http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr
Title
Finding Aid of the George Prichard Photograph Collection, 1910-1930
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