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University of New Mexico University Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: unma-176

Scope and Contents

The University of New Mexico University Photographs collection consists of various photographs of the University of New Mexico dating from 1990 to 2002, including the remodelling and construction of Zimmerman Library, the Yale Mall Project, Student Union Building (SUB), Hibben Center, Campus Bookstore, University House, dormitories and other buildings. The collection includes aerial view shots of the university, photographs of students, and faculty and staff, student protests, awards and dedication ceremonies, and graduations. The collection also includes various campus scenes such as different architecture on campus, a solar eclipse, art on campus, and guest speakers such as actor Gregory Peck, and a Bill Clinton presidential rally. The collection is arranged alphabetically.

Dates

  • 1990 - 2002

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

The University of New Mexico University Photographs collection includes documentation of construction and remodelling of several buildings on the university campus, including the Zimmerman Library. The remodelling of the library from this collection took place from 1991-1993, with other building remodelling also photographed and documented in the 1990s.

Extent

3.5 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The University of New Mexico University Photographs collection includes many photographs of the remodelling and construction of several university buildings. The collection dates from 1990 to 2002, with the bulk of the collection dating from 1992-1995. The collection also includes photographs of the campus, students, faculty and staff, and awards, receptions, dedications and graduations.

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Separated Materials

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Title
Finding Aid of the University of New Mexico University Photographs
Status
In Progress
Date
August 2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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