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Gertrude Frances Hill Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-434

Scope and Content

Portraits of Gertrude Hill, colleagues, and patrons at work inside the History Library of the Museum of New Mexico, in Santa Fe. A group of snapshots show Indian ceremonials, including the Eagle dance. (Some may include Gov. John Mechem.) There is a photo of the 6th Cavalry on dress parade at Fort Stanton, New Mexico, in 1885. Landscapes include several shots of Kingston, N.M., dams, and mining sites--ruins of cabins and processing structures at Oro Fino, Keystone, Midnight, Ancho, and placer sites along the Galisteo River. There are two good views of Camel Rock: at dusk (1950-60) and a stereograph (1880 -89). Other photos show locales of historical interest, such as the Lincoln County courthouse and Kit Carson's home. There is a photographic reproduction of the 1768 Urrutia map of Santa Fe. Stereoreographs by William H. Brown include views of Cerrillos, one of Santa Fe showing the Loretto Chapel standing almost alone in the landscape, San Juan Pueblo, the railroad yard at Deming, a river scene near the Las Vegas Hot Springs, and the stone carving of mountain lions near Cochiti Pueblo.

Dates

  • 1880-1969

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Duplication allowed for research purposes in most cases. Some photographs may be copyrighted. See back of individual photographs for information. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.

Biography

Gertrude Frances Hill was born October 26, 1909 in Phoenix, Arizona. She earned degrees in Anthropology from the University of Arizona, and a B.S. in Library Science from the University of Denver. After working in various libraries in Texas, Arizona, and California, Hill assumed the position of Assistant Librarian for the Museum of New Mexico in Santa Fe in 1951, serving as Chief Librarian from 1952-1960. She became the Special Collections Librarian for Arizona State University in 1960, Head of Technical Services for New Mexico State Library in 1962, Special Collections Librarian for Arizona State University in 1963, and Reference Librarian for the Humanities in 1967.

Extent

82 items (1 box) : 82 photographic prints

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Portraits of Gertrude Hill, colleagues, and patrons at work inside the History Library of the Museum of New Mexico, in Santa Fe. Also includes photographs of various landscapes and locales of historical interest around New Mexico.

Physical Location

B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.

Alternate Format Available

Three photos from the Gertrude Frances Hill Photograph Collection are available online via New Mexico Digital Collections.

Separated Material

Postcards have been dispersed by subject throughout the Postcard Collection.

Pictorial material transferred from the Gertrude Frances Hill Papers.
Title
Finding Aid of the Gertrude Frances Hill Photograph Collection, 1880-1969
Status
Completed
Author
Pictorial Collections Staff
Date
© 2007
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