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International Industrial Exhibition Photograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-991-030

Scope and Content

Photographs taken on the occasion of the International Industrial Exposition held in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1908. Includes portraits of officials and dignitaries, agricultural fair displays, parade, and important commercial buildings, many draped in American flags and bunting. Among the buildings shown are the Santa Fe railroad station and Alvarado Hotel, the Commercial Club, and the National Guard building. The Women's Christian Temperance League float is included, as are numerous pictures of bands, one whose bass drum is labeled "B.P.O.E. No. 90, Pueblo." Photographs are 33 x 26 cm.

Dates

  • 1908

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.

History

In 1908, the International Industrial Exposition was held in conjunction with the 16th National Irrigation Congress and the 28th annual New Mexico Territorial Fair in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Extent

91 items (1 box) : 1 album with leather covers, 91 photographic prints ; 33 x 26 cm

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Photographs taken on the occasion of the International Industrial Exposition held in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1908. Includes portraits of officials and dignitaries, agricultural fair displays, parade, and important commercial buildings, many draped in American flags and bunting.

Physical Location

B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.
Title
Finding Aid of the International Industrial Exhibition Photograph Album, 1908
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Pictorial Collections Staff
Date
© 2008
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