Clyde Tingley and Carrie Tingley Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-1072
Scope and Content
Photographs in this collection focus on Clyde Tingley's personal and professional life during his tenure as Governor of New Mexico as well as City Commissioner of Albuquerque, NM. There are photographs of Clyde and Carrie Tingley individually, as well as photographs of them with others at various events. Hunting and fishing activities, events such as building Albuquerque's airport and Conchas Dam, and time spent at Vermejo Ranch and Phillips Ranch are documented.
Dates
- 18??-1953
- Majority of material found within 1933-1953
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. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.
Biographical Information
Clyde Tingley was born in London, Ohio, on January 5, 1882. He was educated in the public schools.
Clyde and Carrie Wooster met in Bowling Green, Ohio, while he was working as a machinist for a car company. Carrie, who was from a “prominent wealthy family,” had contracted TB, and her doctor advised her to head for the Southwest. She did so, accompanied by her mother and Clyde. Carrie suffered an acute attack on the way to Arizona, and wound up in a clinic in Albuquerque. They liked Albuquerque, and decided to stay. Clyde and Carrie were married the following year, 1911.
In Albuquerque, Clyde became interested in politics while Carrie recuperated. Clyde was elected to the City Commission in 1922. He served continuously until his resignation on January 14, 1935, to begin his term as Governor. He served ten years as chairman of the City Commission and in his capacity as chairman was the unofficial mayor of Albuquerque. After completing his tenure as Governor, Tingley was reelected to his position on the City Commission (October 11, 1939), where he served another 13 years (1940-1953). Tingley’s accomplishments in Albuquerque include building parks, roads, a zoo and a baseball field; he paved streets, installed streetlights, started a bus system, and brought a beach to the desert.
Clyde Tingley served two terms as New Mexico’s 11th governor starting in 1935. Tingley, along with Senator Dennis Chavez, reorganized Democratic state politics. Clyde was one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s greatest supporters and friends. New Mexico benefitted from this relationship, ranking fifth in New Deal fund allocations. Governor Tingley brought a long list of improvements to New Mexico, from health care to tourism, the oil industry, water conservation, law enforcement and statewide infrastructure. He built or renovated 700 schools, mostly in rural areas. Perhaps his most enduring accomplishment as governor was building the Carrie Tingley Children’s Hospital at Hot Springs (now Truth or Consequences), built with New Deal backing.
Clyde Tingley passed away on December 24, 1960. Carrie Tingley died in Albuquerque on November 6, 1961. Both are buried in Albuquerque, NM.
Clyde and Carrie Wooster met in Bowling Green, Ohio, while he was working as a machinist for a car company. Carrie, who was from a “prominent wealthy family,” had contracted TB, and her doctor advised her to head for the Southwest. She did so, accompanied by her mother and Clyde. Carrie suffered an acute attack on the way to Arizona, and wound up in a clinic in Albuquerque. They liked Albuquerque, and decided to stay. Clyde and Carrie were married the following year, 1911.
In Albuquerque, Clyde became interested in politics while Carrie recuperated. Clyde was elected to the City Commission in 1922. He served continuously until his resignation on January 14, 1935, to begin his term as Governor. He served ten years as chairman of the City Commission and in his capacity as chairman was the unofficial mayor of Albuquerque. After completing his tenure as Governor, Tingley was reelected to his position on the City Commission (October 11, 1939), where he served another 13 years (1940-1953). Tingley’s accomplishments in Albuquerque include building parks, roads, a zoo and a baseball field; he paved streets, installed streetlights, started a bus system, and brought a beach to the desert.
Clyde Tingley served two terms as New Mexico’s 11th governor starting in 1935. Tingley, along with Senator Dennis Chavez, reorganized Democratic state politics. Clyde was one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s greatest supporters and friends. New Mexico benefitted from this relationship, ranking fifth in New Deal fund allocations. Governor Tingley brought a long list of improvements to New Mexico, from health care to tourism, the oil industry, water conservation, law enforcement and statewide infrastructure. He built or renovated 700 schools, mostly in rural areas. Perhaps his most enduring accomplishment as governor was building the Carrie Tingley Children’s Hospital at Hot Springs (now Truth or Consequences), built with New Deal backing.
Clyde Tingley passed away on December 24, 1960. Carrie Tingley died in Albuquerque on November 6, 1961. Both are buried in Albuquerque, NM.
Extent
139 items (2 boxes) : 139 photographs
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection primarily consists of photographs of Clyde Tingley by himself and with others. Photographs document Tingley's personal life and professional role as Governor of New Mexico and Albuquerque City Commissioner. There are also photographs of Carrie Tingley.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number
Separated Material
Photographs are separated from Clyde Tingley and Carrie Tingley Papers.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Clyde Tingley and Carrie Tingley Photograph Collection, 18??-1953
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- B. Silbergleit
- Date
- © 2021
- 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