Zimmerman Library, Kenneth Adams Paintings – Opposition Material
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1067-BC
Scope and Content
Contains correspondence, copies of historical documents, newspaper clippings, informative material, and publications related to opposition efforts by UNM students,staff and faculty, administrators and the public.
Dates
- 2016 - ongoing
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Biography / History
In 2016 a group of University of New Mexico, University Libraries staff and faculty stated their opposition to the Kenneth Adams paintings in the Zimmerman library. Their call for its removal renewed discussions about the decades old controversy. This started a series of administrative meetings, task forces, undergrad mural classes, presentations, statements, publications and media write-ups.
Extent
1 box
Abstract
Material collected for research in opposition to the controversial Kenneth Adams “Three Peoples” paintings exhibited in the old west-wing walls of the Zimmerman Library at the University of New Mexico.
- Title
- Zimmerman Library, Kenneth Adams Paintings – Opposition Material, 2016 - ongoing
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- © 2020
- 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