Series 3: Photographs , circa 1868-1941 (bulk 1910-1941)
Series
Scope and Contents
Includes photographic prints, negatives, photocards, interpositives, and aerial photographs of Chaco
Canyon
Dates
- circa 1868-1941 (bulk 1910-1941)
Biographical / Historical
Photographs taken and collected by Paul Reiter during his time with the UNM field schools and the
Museum of New Mexico. Includes images of UNM field school excavations in Chaco Canyon
between 1929 and 1941. Most of the images show excavations at Chetro Ketl, but also include Talus
Unit 1, BC 50, 51, 52, and 53, Threatening Rock, and Pueblo Bonito. The majority of these images
are copies of photographs held at the Museum of New Mexico which were acquired by the Chaco
Project in the 1980s. The Chaco Project placed the photographs on photocards and, in some
instances, made copy prints and negatives. Many of these photographs are attributed to Paul Reiter
or John Russell; however, some of the photographs may have been taken by other UNM field school
students.
Also includes a set of aerial photographs of Chaco Canyon which belonged to Paul Reiter while he
was a professor in the UNM Department of Anthropology. These aerial photographs were most
likely taken between 1927 and 1935, possibly by Carlos Vierra
Extent
From the Collection: 7.4 Linear Feet (11 document boxes; 1 OS box 16x20"; 1 binder box 12x11"; 1 flat box 12x15"; 1 flat box 14.5x11.5"; 3 photo boxes 5x8") : 111 negatives; 546 prints; 304 photocards; 12 interpositives; 6 oversize maps;
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the NPS Chaco Culture National Historical Park Repository
Contact:
Chaco Culture NHP & Aztec Ruins NM Museum & Archives Program
Hibben Center Rm 307 - MSC01 1050
450 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque NM 87106 USA
Chaco Culture NHP & Aztec Ruins NM Museum & Archives Program
Hibben Center Rm 307 - MSC01 1050
450 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque NM 87106 USA