UNM Memorabilia Collection
Collection
Identifier: UNMA-071
Scope and Content Note
The Gifts collection contains a wide variety of materials including photos, personal documents, scrapbooks, news clippings, event programs, dance cards, clothing and textiles, commemorative buttons and brooches, toys and decorative items, notebooks, stationary, coffee cups, and wine glasses. Many of these items are related to events held at or by the University including student dances, homecoming, commencement, and the groundbreaking ceremony for the 2001 renovation of the Student Union Building. Donors of materials include alumna Susan Elder, former Academic Vice President Charles Travelstead, former landscape architect to the University Robert Johns, and Lance Bell, son of alumnus Irving Bell.
Dates
- 1894-present
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Historical Note
The University of New Mexico was established by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of New Mexico in 1889. The University Archives was established in 1985 in conjunction with planning for the University’s Centennial celebration in 1989.
Extent
16 Cubic Feet (16 boxes and 1 oversized folder)
Abstract
The UNM Memorabilia collection consists of University of New Mexico memorabilia donated to the University Archives by various individuals including alumni and former faculty.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the UNM Memorabilia Collection, 1894-present
- Status
- Completed
- 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
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