Virginia Kupferman research on Murphey Sanatorium Structure
Collection
Identifier: MSS-957-BC
Scope and Content
The collection consists of Virginia Kupferman’s accumulated research and resultant narrative about the property that began as part of La Villa de Albuquerque Grant and became the Murphey Sanatorium, then St. John’s Sanatorium, Hillcrest Sanatorium, Alta Vista Apartment Complex, and now, Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence. The research was conducted in the mid-late 1980s, after the building was taken over by the Shelter.
Notes from interviews with a couple of patients at Hillcrest illuminate daily life at the sanatorium. Interview notes with others shed light on the history of the property. Background research conducted by Kupferman and her volunteer assistants fleshes out the complicated history of the property and its owners from sanatorium to contemporary shelter. Background research consists mostly of duplicated materials and notes regarding research strategy.
Notes from interviews with a couple of patients at Hillcrest illuminate daily life at the sanatorium. Interview notes with others shed light on the history of the property. Background research conducted by Kupferman and her volunteer assistants fleshes out the complicated history of the property and its owners from sanatorium to contemporary shelter. Background research consists mostly of duplicated materials and notes regarding research strategy.
Dates
- 1915-1987
- Majority of material found within 1983
Creator
- Kupferman, Virginia (Person)
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
Virginia Kupferman was an architect in Albuquerque, NM for approximately 20 years. She volunteered her expertise to document the original site of the Murphey Sanatorium, for the Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence, prior to them applying for funding for necessary maintenance and upgrades. The site and structures comprise the only in-tact large sanatorium left in Albuquerque.
The complicated history of the Murphey Sanatorium begins in 1915-1916 with the purchase of block four of Albuquerque's Terrace Addition by W.T. Murphey from M. P. and Naomi Stamm. The Murphey Sanatorium was formed and incorporation on March 15, 1916; construction began soon after. Dr. W. T. Murphey became president and chief medical director until he was sued for divorce in 1921 and ultimately lost the sanatorium and most of his assets. Part of Murphey’s attempt to retain his assets included him entering into a contract with the Protestant Episcopal Church. The sanatorium became known as St. John’s Sanatorium until Mr. J. J. Crowley leased the property (1927-1934) and ran it as the Hillcrest Sanatorium. Dr. John Fidlar Daly took over from January 1934 until April 1934 when financial problems closed the facility down.
The property became Alta Vista Apartment Complex in the 1940s until their sale to the Women’s Community Association for the Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence in 1982.
The complicated history of the Murphey Sanatorium begins in 1915-1916 with the purchase of block four of Albuquerque's Terrace Addition by W.T. Murphey from M. P. and Naomi Stamm. The Murphey Sanatorium was formed and incorporation on March 15, 1916; construction began soon after. Dr. W. T. Murphey became president and chief medical director until he was sued for divorce in 1921 and ultimately lost the sanatorium and most of his assets. Part of Murphey’s attempt to retain his assets included him entering into a contract with the Protestant Episcopal Church. The sanatorium became known as St. John’s Sanatorium until Mr. J. J. Crowley leased the property (1927-1934) and ran it as the Hillcrest Sanatorium. Dr. John Fidlar Daly took over from January 1934 until April 1934 when financial problems closed the facility down.
The property became Alta Vista Apartment Complex in the 1940s until their sale to the Women’s Community Association for the Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence in 1982.
Extent
1 box (.2 cu. ft.)
Abstract
The collection consists of Virginia Kupferman’s accumulated research and resultant narrative about the property that began as part of La Villa de Albuquerque Grant and became the Murphey Sanatorium, then St. John’s Sanatorium, Hillcrest Sanatorium, Alta Vista Apartment Complex, and now, Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence.
Creator
- Kupferman, Virginia (Person)
- Title
- Finding aid of Virginia Kupferman Research on Murphey Sanatorium Structure, 1915-1987
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- B. Silbergleit
- Date
- © 2016
- 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