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Lantern Slides Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-994-026

Scope and Content

This collection contains glass lantern slides of archaeological sites in the Central and South America, Europe, Russia, the Middle East, archeological sites in the Southwest, Native Americans, maps, and osteology samples.

Some of the Southwest archeological slides have the name "Paul Reiter" printed on them. Paul Reiter was an anthropoligist in the mid-20th century. He was first introduced to the field of anthropology when he became a part-time driver for Dr. E. L. Hewett in 1925. He went on to earn his BA and MA in Anthropology from UNM, and then his PhD from Harvard in 1946. Through his connection to Hewett, Reiter was involved in the UNM Field Schools, first as a student and then as an instructor. He would also serve as Curator of Archaeology at the Museum of New Mexico before becoming an associate professor of anthropology at UNM. [Source: National Park Service]

The slides were developed by various companies, including Newton & Co. (Fleet Street, London), Riley Optical Instrument Co. (New York), and Keystone View Company (Meadville, Pennsylvania); and some were distributed by The Illustrated London News.

Some of the slides are labelled "Charles Herman Tozier Collection, Harvard University."

This collection was donated to the Center for Southwest Research by the UNM Art Museum.

Dates

  • 1939-1941

Access Restrictions

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.

Extent

787 items (19 boxes) : 787 glass lantern slides ; 3 x 4 in

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Contains glass lantern slides of archaeological sites in the Central and South America, Europe, Russia, the Middle East, archeological sites in the Southwest, Native Americans, maps, and osteology samples.

Arrangement

Arranged as donated by subject.

Physical Location

B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.

Related Material

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Southwestern Indian Lantern Slides Collection, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico. Indians of North America Photograph Collection, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico. John D.Clark Photograph Collection, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico. Elizabeth Willis DeHuff Pictorial Collection, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico.
Title
Finding Aid of the Lantern Slides Collection, 1939-1941
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Eileen Price
Date
© 2014
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