Harry Kinney papers, 1905-2006.

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Harry Kinney papers, 1905-2006.

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The Personal and Family Papers (1905-2006) contain information, photographs and an oral interview about Harry Kinney and his family, including his parents, Earl Oliver and Opal Kinney, In the oral interview Harry Kinney discusses the Kinney family history and Albuquerque political history. Earl Oliver and Harry both worked for the railroad and this series includes their material on railroads in northern New Mexico. This series also contains certificates, plaques, correspondence and documents showing Harry Kinney's involvement with community organizations such as the National Atomic Museum Foundation. The series Political and Public Life (1929-1990) covers Harry Kinney's terms as Bernalillo County Councilman and Mayor of Albuquerque. Documented are Albuquerque issues including roadways, water resources, recreational facilities, the Convention Center and solid waste. A small scrapbook covers his first term as mayor, 1974-1976. There is also material on the Conference of Mayors (1982) and the launch of the SSN Albuquerque in 1983. The Americans for Rational Energy Alternatives (AREA) Records contain bylaws, articles of incorporation, board of director agendas, minutes, correspondence, reports and budgets for 1977-1992. The Americans for Rational Energy Alternatives Newsletter is also included as well as a DVD copy of the 1980 TV show on uranium mining in New Mexico, "Uranium: Fact or Fiction." This series also includes information on the disposal of nuclear waste and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico. The Memorabilia series contains material from 1942-1984 including a cap honoring the launch of the SSN Albuquerque, political pins, photograph album and a scrapbook containing photographs, brochures, clippings, postcards, correspondence, bumper stickers, etc. covering Harry Kinney's political and personal life from 1942-1974.

6 boxes (5.5 cu. ft.) + 1 oversize folder

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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Kinney, Harry Alexander

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Harry Kinney, Albuquerque mayor, business owner, engineer, general contractor, substitute teacher and cabbie was born in Trinidad, Colorado June 7, 1924. He later moved to Raton, New Mexico where he graduated from high school. During his senior year he worked for the Santa Fe Railroad. He continued his education at the University of New Mexico acquiring a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1945. After serving on active duty in the U. S. Navy he was a staff engineer for Sandia National Laborator...

Kenney family.

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Americans for Rational Energy Alternatives.

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Americans for Rational Energy Alternatives (AREA) was a non-profit citizens' group incorporated in 1977 and based mostly in Albuquerque, New Mexico. AREA researched and publicized sources of energy not tied to gas or oil. For the most part, the group was interested in nuclear power. Their period of activity coincided with the beginning of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), Carlsbad, New Mexico. AREA was heavily involved in promoting this nascent project. AREA also held interests in coal pro...

National Atomic Museum (U.S.)

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