Wilma Loy Shelton Guest Registries
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-275
Scope and Content
This collection contains the guest registries of Wilma Loy Shelton. While serving as head librarian at University of New Mexico Ms. Shelton hosted many foreign students. These registries contain photographs of many of these students.
Dates
- 1950-1970
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Duplication of materials allowed for research purposes in most cases. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.
Biography
Wilma Loy Shelton was born October 25, 1889 in Champaign, Illinois. After receiving her B.L.S. she came to University of New Mexico as Librarian for the University. She held this position from 1920 until her retirement in 1945. After retiring she taught classes in library science. From 1954-1964, she was Chairman of the Hospitality Committee for Foreign Leaders and Specialists. As hostess, she arranged visits to places and people in Albuquerque that would be of special interest to her guests, always including trips to the Indian pueblos and dinner at La Hacienda or La Placita dining rooms in Old Town, Albuquerque. Ms. Shelton died February 16, 1972 in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Extent
uncounted items (1 box) : 4 albums, uncounted photographs
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains the guest registries of Wilma Loy Shelton.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.
Separated Material
Albums separated from the Wilma Loy Shelton 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 Wilma Loy Shelton Guest Registries, 1950-1970
- 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