Neil M. Clark Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-500
Scope and Content
This collection contains photographs (8 x 10 in., or smaller) for a book about Jim Harshman, a cowboy who lived in Colorado and New Mexico during the latter half of the 19th century. Photographs include Harshman as a cowboy and at his Florida retirement home, his friends, places relevant to his life and tales. There are photos of cartoonist Sidney Smith, creator of "The Gump Family"; Boys' Ranch in Tacosa, Texas, and ranching scenes, including chuckwagon. Of special interest is a photo of the Ortiz y Pino family ranch house in Galisteo, N.M. Others show ghost towns, Larimer St. in Denver, narrow gauge railways, and numerous towns, mining scenes, mountains, and lakes in Colorado.
Dates
- 1877-1950
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Duplication allowed for research purposes in most cases. Some photos may be copyrighted. See backs of photos 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
Neil M. Clark was born in Croton, Ohio. After graduating from Harvard University in 1912, he worked as editor of System magazine in Chicago. Later as a free-lance writer he wrote articles and books on the American West and various other subjects. Clark lived in New Mexico.
Extent
50 items (1 box) : 50 photographic prints ; 8 x 10 in. or smaller
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains photographs for a book about Jim Harshman, a cowboy who lived in Colorado and New Mexico during the latter half of the 19th century.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.
Alternate Format Available
Two photos from the Neil M. Clark Photograph Collection are available online via New Mexico Digital Collections.
Separated Material
Photographs separated from the Neil M.Clark Papers.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Neil M. Clark Photograph Collection, 1877-1950
- 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