Martin Shaffer Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-2017-002
Scope and Content
The collection of film negatives and photographic prints is comprised of job file envelopes labeled with client names, primarily from the 1940s to 1970s. Two boxes have been designated as of special interest (numbers 35 and 36) for their subject grouped folders of people, landscapes, and events in Taos, New Mexico.
Dates
- 1932-1985
- Majority of material found within 1940-1980
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
Martin Shaffer was born in Mountainair, New Mexico, in 1913. His parents, Clem and Lena Shaffer, ran the Shaffer Hotel; his mother also ran a photography studio. Martin attended the University of New Mexico and then moved to Taos in 1932. He was a painter, iron smith, and professional photographer deeply involved with many aspects of Taos cultural and daily life. He ran his photography business there until his death in 1985.
Extent
uncounted items (65 boxes) : uncounted prints and negatives
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection includes job file envelopes labeled with client names, and a few subject grouped folders, of people and events in Taos, New Mexico, from the 1940s to 1970s.
Physical Location
T9.
Processing Information
The collection is unprocessed, with no organizing arrangement. Inquire with Pictorial Archivist for further information.
- Title
- Martin Shaffer Photograph Collection, 1932-1985
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- CSWR staff
- Date
- © 2019
- 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