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Route 66 Interviews and Narrative

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-995-SC

Scope and Content

The collection consists of transcripts of 2 interviews and 1 narrative regarding the history of Route 66. Interviews were conducted by David King Dunaway.

Dan Harlow’s interest in Route 66 began in the mid-1970s. A photographer and graphic artist, Harlow hooked up with Richard Huffnagle, a business entrepreneur, who started “Route 66 Clothing and Goods," and wanted graphics work and advertising for his company. Harlow, along with others, planned a successful cross country caravan honoring the 66th anniversary of Rt. 66 (1992), bringing publicity to the route and stimulating preservation and promotional activities.

Lawrence and Stella Sanchez, owners of Rod’s Steak House and life-long residents of Williams, AZ, provide first-hand accounts of growing up in Williams, changes that they have seen over the years, and the importance of Route 66 to the local economy. They also relate stories they have heard from travelers over the years.

Tom Snyder is the founder of the Route 66 Association. In his narrative, he “shares his feelings about old Route 66, and the work being done now to restore and revitalize remaining segments of America’s Main Street."

Dates

  • 1987, 2007

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.

Extent

1 Folder

Abstract

The collection consists of transcripts of 2 interviews and 1 narrative regarding the history of Route 66.

Related Archival Material

New Mexico Route 66 Association Records. Center for Southwest Research. University Libraries, University of New Mexico. David Kammer Professional Papers. Center for Southwest Research. University Libraries, University of New Mexico. William J. Lucas Route 66 Photograph Collection. Center for Southwest Research. University Libraries, University of New Mexico. Southwest Travel Literature Collection. Center for Southwest Research. University Libraries, University of New Mexico. Route 66 Vertical File. Center for Southwest Research. University Libraries, University of New Mexico.
Title
Finding Aid of the Route 66 Interviews and Narrative, 1987, 2007
Status
Completed
Author
B. Silbergleit
Date
© 2018
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