University of New Mexico Vertical Files circa 1890-2012 1970-2000

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University of New Mexico Vertical Files circa 1890-2012 1970-2000

The UNM Vertical Files consist of miscellaneous newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and xeroxes collected randomly over the years about UNM buildings, departments, history, homecoming, presidents, student groups, alumni reminiscences, etc.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6405033

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University of New Mexico. Alumni Memorial Chapel

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University of New Mexico. Board of Regents.

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Although the archive is listed as belonging to the University Secretary, that office was not established until 1948 by President Tom Popejoy. Prior to that time the responsibility for the records rested with the Office of the President. John Durrie, who was named the first Secretary of the University, was responsible for gathering most of the materials from the early years and saving them from destruction. Despite his best efforts, however, he could not always control events. As the records aged...

University of New Mexico. Hodgin Hall

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University of New Mexico. Athletic Dept.

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Jonson Gallery

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University of New Mexico.

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The University of New Mexico was established by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of New Mexico in 1889. It was to be located in Albuquerque. Elias Stover was appointed the first president. The new institution opened in rented rooms as a summer normal school, June 15, 1892, beginning regular instruction on September 21st in the first building erected on the campus. In 1901 Dr. William G. Tight became president. He introduced the "Pueblo Style" architecture for the University buildings. U...