John L. Sinclair Pictorial Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-461
Scope and Content
The collection contains photographs of cowboy author John Sinclair, his wife Evelyn, their friends, and various places in New Mexico where they lived, photographed, or that figured in their writings. There are photos related to Sinclair's family in Scotland and ranching activities in the Southwest.
Many of the photos have appeared in New Mexico Magazine; some were published in Sinclair's books, Central City and Gold Dollar. Most of the images date from c.1930 to c.1939; most images from the addition are later in date. Includes albumen prints (c.1880-90) of Mescalero Apache agency and camp sites, and views of Fort Stanton N.M. There is also a modern copy print of a Zuni Shalako ceremonial of 1897, taken by Ben Wittick. Other photographs include Pueblo potter Maria Martinez and landscapes of New Mexico and Colorado. Some negatives are not printed.
Many of the photos have appeared in New Mexico Magazine; some were published in Sinclair's books, Central City and Gold Dollar. Most of the images date from c.1930 to c.1939; most images from the addition are later in date. Includes albumen prints (c.1880-90) of Mescalero Apache agency and camp sites, and views of Fort Stanton N.M. There is also a modern copy print of a Zuni Shalako ceremonial of 1897, taken by Ben Wittick. Other photographs include Pueblo potter Maria Martinez and landscapes of New Mexico and Colorado. Some negatives are not printed.
Dates
- 1902-1989
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
Writer, John Sinclair, was born in New York City in 1902. He was raised and educated in Scotland and moved to New Mexico in 1923. He was curator of the Lincoln County Museum from 1940-1944, and superintendent of Coronado State Monument from 1944-1962.
Extent
1484 plus items (7 boxes) : over 1400 prints, 84 color slides, postcards, and negatives
Abstract
Photographs of cowboy author John Sinclair, his wife Evelyn, their friends, and various places in New Mexico where they lived, photographed, or that figured in their writings. There are photos related to Sinclair's family in Scotland and ranching activities in the Southwest.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.
Alternate Format Available
Three photos from the John L. Sinclair Pictorial Collection are available online via New Mexico Digital Collections.
Separated Material
Pictorial material were separated from the John L. Sinclair Papers.
Processing Information
An addition of prints, transparencies, slides, and postcards were added to the original accession.
- Apache Indians -- Pictorial works
- Authors, American -- New Mexico -- Pictorial works
- Gilpin, Laura, 1891-1979
- Indians of North America -- Pictorial works
- Martínez, María Montoya
- Photographs
- Pueblo Indians -- New Mexico -- Pictorial works
- Pueblos -- New Mexico -- Pictorial works
- Ranch life -- New Mexico -- Pictorial works
- Rodeos -- Pictorial works
- Title
- Finding Aid of the John L. Sinclair Pictorial Collection, 1902-1989
- 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
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