Samuel and Claudia Larcombe Vertical File Collection
File
Identifier: MSS-1122-BC
Scope and Contents
This ecclectic collection, amassed by Sam and Claudia Larcombe, contains a smattering of materials related to New Mexico counties, cities, towns, arts, culture, politics, environment, tourism, recreation, and resources. The collection is comprised of brochures, articles, maps, post cards, photographs, business cards, and other ephemera. Researchers can gain a glimpse of life in New Mexico between approximately 1975 and 2000 via this collection. Topics of particular focus include Hispanic arts; Santa Fe culture; NM museums, parks, and monuments; tourism; natural resources.
Dates
- 1941-2010
- Majority of material found in 1975-2000
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.
Biographical Information
Claudia Nordstrom Larcombe (1946-2008) graduated from St. John's College in Santa Fe in 1969 and earned a master's degree from UNM in American Studies. She was a math teacher at DeVargas Middle School and then Santa Fe High School until her retirement.
Samuel Larcombe (1941-2010) was a scholar, local historian, collector, and raconteur.
Together, with Marta Weigle, Sam and Claudia co-edited "Hispanic arts and ethnohistory in the Southwest : new papers inspired by the work of E. Boyd." The Larcombes were married for 39 years.
Samuel Larcombe (1941-2010) was a scholar, local historian, collector, and raconteur.
Together, with Marta Weigle, Sam and Claudia co-edited "Hispanic arts and ethnohistory in the Southwest : new papers inspired by the work of E. Boyd." The Larcombes were married for 39 years.
Extent
6 boxes (5.1 cu. ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection, amassed by Samuel and Claudia Larcombe, contains a smattering of materials related to New Mexico counties, cities, towns, arts, culture, politics, environment, tourism, recreation, and resources.
Separated Materials
Press of the Palace of the Governors materials form the Collection of Printing Samples from the Press of the Palace of the Governors.
- Art -- New Mexico -- Santa Fe
- Arts – New Mexico
- Brochures
- Hispanic American arts - New Mexico
- Hispanic Culture
- Historic preservation – New Mexico
- Maps-New Mexico.
- Navajo
- New Mexico -- Description and travel -- 20th century
- New Mexico -- Maps
- New Mexico -- Politics and government -- 20th century
- Parks -- New Mexico
- Photographs.
- Postcards
Source
- Larcombe, Samuel (Person)
- Larcombe, Claudia (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Sam and Claudia Larcombe Vertical File Collection
- Author
- B. Silbergleit
- Date
- February 2024
- 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
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