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Las Misiones Culturales Album

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-997-003

Scope and Content

Collection contains photographs related to community development activities of cultural missions in rural Mexico. Images of work related to agricultural technology; the raising of poultry; the construction of hydroelectric plants, playgrounds, public bathrooms, meeting spaces, potable water systems; community meetings; health care; vaccinations for both humans and animals; recognition of aboriginal dances; and educational (sewing and music) and sporting opportunities for children. Album is 11 x 8.5 in. and prints are 8 x 10 in. or smaller.

Dates

  • 1940-1946

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.

Extent

26 items (1 box) : 1 album, 26 photographic prints ; album: 11 x 8.5 in., prints: 8 x 10 in.

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Abstract

Collection contains photographs related to community development activities of cultural missions in rural Mexico.

Physical Location

B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.
Title
Finding Aid of the Las Misiones Culturales Album, 1940-1946
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

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