Mildred Tolbert Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-479
Scope and Content
Collection consists of photos of the family and friends of Mildred Tolbert and Judson Crews. Among these are many well-known artists, photographers, writers, and actors who worked in New Mexico. They include Agnes Martin, Louise Bourgeois, John Collier, Jr., Bernice Kolko, Dorothy Brett, Frank Waters and Robert Creeley. The collection also contains photos of friends from the military service, New York City scenes, Zambia, African landscapes, and the work of Taos artists. Most photographs were taken between 1940 and 1969.
Dates
- 1912-1980
- Majority of material found within 1940-1969
Creator
- Tolbert, Mildred (Person)
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
Mildred Tolbert was born in 1919 and brought up near Pampa, Texas. In 1947, after marriage to Judson Crews she began to show interest in photography and writing. Over the years she was exposed to artistic and literary influences of Judson Crews, Wendell Anderson, and Robert Creeley. Since the 1970s she has devoted much of her time to writing. Traveling in Europe and Africa influenced her creative style as did living in Taos in the early 1950s. Residing in Taos acquainted her with many artists such as Dorothy Brett, Andrew Dasburg, and Mabel Dodge Luhan.
Extent
495 items (2 boxes) : 495 photographic prints
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection consists of photos of the family and friends of Mildred Tolbert and Judson Crews.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number. 1 print located in High Security.
Separated Material
Photographs separated from Mildred Tolbert Papers.
- Abbey, Edward, 1927-1989
- Artists -- New Mexico -- Pictorial works
- Authors, American -- New Mexico -- Pictorial works
- Bourgeois, Louise, 1911-2010
- Brett, Dorothy, 1883-1977
- Collier, John, 1913-1992
- Creeley, Robert, 1926-2005
- Crews, Judson
- Martin, Agnes, 1912-2004
- Pictorial works
- Taos (N.M.) -- Pictorial works
- Zambia -- Pictorial works
Creator
- Tolbert, Mildred (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Mildred Tolbert Photograph Collection, 1912-1980
- 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