Southwest Society Institutional Archives 1903-1917

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Southwest Society Institutional Archives 1903-1917

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The institutional papers of the Southwest Society, a branch of the Archeological Institute of America, and the founding group of the Southwest Museum.

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Autry National Center, Braun Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6653390

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Lummis, Charles Fletcher, 1859-1928

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Charles F. Lummis (1859-1928) was born in Lynn, Massachusettts. He became an editor for the Los Angeles Times on February 1, 1884, working for Harrison Gray Otis. He promoted interest in the American Southwest with his photography and articles. Lummis helped found the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles and the School of American Research in Santa Fe. The items from librarian Mary Sarber concern her research of Mr. Lummis' writings. From the guide to the Charles F. Lummis Collection, S27...

Archaeological Institute of America. Southwest Society

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Administrative History note The Southwest Society was an active branch of the Archaeological Institute of America from 1903-1917. The Society was founded by Charles F. Lummis with the intent of eventually opening a museum of artifacts of the Southwest. The Society succeeded in this goal in 1907, when the Southwest Museum was founded. At that point, the mission of the Southwest Society was entirely geared towards supporting the museum. The Soc...