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William Zimmerman Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-517

Scope and Content

This collection contains photographs of New Mexico architecture, Apache delegations, and one photograph of a sculpture of Jose Herrera, a Navajo sheep herder. Prints are 8 x 10, or smaller.

Dates

  • 1934-1960

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Duplication allowed for research purposes in most cases. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist

Biography

William Zimmerman was born in Chicago, Illinois. In 1933, Zimmerman was appointed Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs, BIA by President Roosevelt. In 1950, he transferred to the Bureau of Land Management. After retiring, he served as the head of the Washington branch of the Association on American Indian Affairs, and was also involved with the Sierra Club and the Wilderness Society.

Extent

10 items (1 folder) : 10 photographic prints

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains photographs of New Mexico architecture and Apache delegations.

Physical Location

B2. Small Collections Box 6. Filed by Pictorial Number.

Separated Material

Photographs separated from the William Zimmerman, Jr. Papers.
Title
Finding Aid of the William Zimmerman Photograph Collection, 1934-1960
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