Ruth Horel Caskey Travel Postcard and Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-1029
Scope and Content
The collection consists of “real photograph” and color postcards and photographic viewbooks from Europe, the UK, Alaska, Mexico, Central America, and the United States. Several promotional postcards from railroads and motels are included.
Dates
- 1928-1970
- Majority of material found within 1928-1967
Language of Materials
English
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
Ruth Horel Caskey (1895-1980) was born in Arcata, California. She received a BA degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1917 and a Masters in Dental Pathology in 1918. She had a long career as a social worker in the Los Angeles and Tucson areas. Caskey traveled outside of the U.S. widely in the 1920s and 1930s, and around the country in subsequent years.
Extent
655 items (2 binders) : 655 postcards, photographs, and related ephemera
Abstract
Postcards and souvenir viewbooks of Europe, Mexico, Central America, pre-statehood Alaska, and the United States.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Ruth Horel Caskey Travel Postcard and Photograph Collection, 1928-1970
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Wendy Pedersen
- Date
- © 2019
- 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
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