Kalloch, Eunice

Eunice Kalloch was born in 1908 in North Dakota. She earned a Bachelor's of Science in Education from the University of North Dakota and a Master's in Geography from Clark University in Massachusetts. She taught geography at all levels and worked for the Pentagon with U.S. Army Intelligence. Kalloch moved to Albuquerque, N.M. in 1945 and was an active member of numerous civic organizations, several of which she chaired. She co-wrote the book, The First Ladies of New Mexico.

From the guide to the Eunice Kalloch Photograph Collection, 1912-1982, (University of New Mexico, Center for Southwest Research)

Eunice Kalloch was born in 1908 in North Dakota. She earned a Bachelor's of Science in Education from the University of North Dakota and a master's degree in geography from Clark University in Massachusetts. She taught geography at all levels and worked for the Pentagon with U.S. Army Intelligence. Kalloch moved to Albuquerque, N.M. in 1945 and was an active member of numerous civic organizations, several of which she chaired.

From the description of Papers, 1948-1980. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 45911572

Eunice Kalloch planting flowers in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Box 5, Folder 6).

Eunice Kalloch was born in 1908 in North Dakota. She earned a Bachelor's of Science in Education from the University of North Dakota and a master's degree in geography from Clark University in Massachusetts. She taught geography at all levels and worked for the Pentagon with U.S. Army Intelligence.

Kalloch moved to Albuquerque in 1945 and was an active member of numerous civic organizations. She chaired several organizations including the Civic Beautification Committee of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce; the City Parks and Recreation Board; Keep New Mexico Beautiful, Inc.; the Bernalillo County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis; and the Hostess Committee for the International Science Fair. She was President of the Albuquerque Branch and the State Division of the American Association of University Women. Her interest in health issues led to positions as State Advisor on Women's Activities for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and Director of Volunteers at Bernalillo County Medical Center. She also campaigned for a New Mexico Pure Food and Drug Bill. In the political arena, she was a member of the New Mexico Statehood Commemoration Commission; the League of Women Voters; and the Albuquerque Bicentennial Commission.

In recognition of her achievements, Mrs. Kalloch received "The Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson Award," the "Distinguished Public Service Award," "The National Award from Keep America Beautiful," and was honored as "Headliner for 1963" by Theta Sigma Phi journalism fraternity. In 1973, Governor Bruce King declared "Eunice Kalloch Day" in New Mexico, and in 1978 Mayor David Rusk named an Albuquerque park in her honor.

From the guide to the Eunice Kalloch Papers, 1948-1980, (University of New Mexico. Center for Southwest Research.)