Amado Chaves photograph collection [graphic]. 1888-1929.

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Amado Chaves photograph collection [graphic]. 1888-1929.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/37995480

Summary: Collection consists of images of Amado Chaves, his family, and their home, San Mateo Ranch; Charles F. Lummis and his family; unidentified persons; an excavation in San Mateo and Pecos Pueblo ruins; towns including Santa Fe and San Mateo; Indians; scenery; industries; and weapons. The images are primarily cyanotypes.

Photographs : 84 : b&w, albumen, cyanotype ; various sizes.Negatives : 4 : b&w ; 10 x 13 cm.Postcards : 1.

New Mexico State Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7399143

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Loomis family

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Chavez family

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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...

Chaves, Amado, 1851-

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Amado Chaves served as the first New Mexico Territorial Superintendent of Public Instruction, as mayor of Santa Fe, New Mexico and as a Senator to the Territorial Council in 1903. He was a friend of Charles F. Lummis. From the description of Amado Chaves photograph collection [graphic]. 1888-1929. (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 37995480 Amado Chaves was the son of Manuel Chaves, a prominent statesman. He served as the first Superintendent of Public Instructio...