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Milton E. Porter Photo Postcards of Pueblo Indians Collection, 1900-1911

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-2009-003

Scope and Content

Black and white photo postcards of New Mexican Pueblo Native Americans, taken by Milton E. Porter. Included are portraits and scenes of everyday life at Isleta, San Ildefonso, Acoma, and other unidentified pueblos. Descriptive postcard titles are copied in this finding aid and may use derogatory terminology.

Dates

  • undated

Access Restrictions

Collection is available for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. Duplication of recordings permitted only with written permission from artist, performer, interviewer and interviewee, tribal authority, or current holder of intellectual property rights. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.

Biographical Information

Milton Edson Porter (1876-1911) was originally from Ohio. He came to Albuquerque in 1900, where he was a professional photographer until his death at age 35. He was well received in the nearby pueblos, where he photographed extensively.

Extent

24 plus items (1 folder) : 24 postcards, 1 paper album

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Photographic postcards of New Mexican Pueblo Native Americans.

Physical Location

B2. Small Collections box 10. Filed by Pictorial Number.

Processing Information:

Postcards were removed from decorative paperbound album with string tie. Album is also preserved in the folder.
Title
Finding Aid of the Milton E. Porter Photo Postcards of Pueblo Indians Collection, 1900-1911
Status
Completed
Author
Wendy Pedersen
Date
© 2012
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