Cary Blair Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-542
Scope and Content
Collection consists of photographs (8 x 10 in. or smaller) of Cary Blair and others associated with the Heights Community Center in Albuquerque, N.M. Photos include portraits, facilities, and sports and social events, and classes in dance, art, photography, sewing, and woodworking. There are images of the interior and exterior of the center, and of the sports fields. One folder has scenes of the construction of the center, which was carried out by volunteer and National Youth Administration labor and used leftover materials from WPA and other building projects.
Of special interest are photographs taken at dance parties held for military personnel during World War II. There is also a folder of photographs showing methods and products of southwestern-style furniture making classes.
Of special interest are photographs taken at dance parties held for military personnel during World War II. There is also a folder of photographs showing methods and products of southwestern-style furniture making classes.
Dates
- 1936-1955
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Duplication allowed for research purposes in most cases. Some items may be copyrighted. See back of prints 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
Cary Blair was a civic organizer, born 1896 in Alabama. Blair was raised in Kansas and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1923. In 1936, Blair initiated the development of the Heights Community Center in southeast Albuquerque.
Extent
35 items (1 box) : 35 photographic prints
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection consists of photographs of Cary Blair and others associated with the Heights Community Center in Albuquerque, N.M.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.
Separated Material
Photographs separated from the Carey Blair Papers.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Cary Blair Photograph Collection, 1936-1955
- 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
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