Artists
Documenting Native Life in the 20th Century
Laura Gilpin was born in 1891 in Colorado Springs. On her 12th birthday her parents gave her a Brownie camera. From that moment on, she
June 1, 2023
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Laura Gilpin was born in 1891 in Colorado Springs. On her 12th birthday her parents gave her a Brownie camera. From that moment on, she
Today on Memorial Day in Santa Fe and throughout the country ceremonies take place to honor our fallen veterans. American flags and flowers are places
Beverly Ireland and her identical twin sister Bernette Jarvis worked as Harvey Girls at La Fonda in 1955. The twins got the job at La
Wind and rain through the centuries have created the sandstone rock formation that looks like a camel, as seen in this 1925 photo. Camel Rock
Montana and New Mexico are the fourth and fifth largest states in terms of landmass. Another similarity involving both states is the Pema Khandro Ling
Jesse Nusbaum was born in Greely, CO, in 1887. He came to New Mexico in 1907 as the youngest professor at the New Mexico Normal
Santa Fe has always been a small town with a big reputation, attracting people from all walks of life. Many are drawn to the physical
Francis Schlatter immigrated to the United States in 1884 from Alsace on the border of France, Germany, and Switzerland. A cobbler by trade, he acquired
Death rituals in the military include the custom of the riderless horse funeral procession. This tradition dates back to the 14th century when mourners would
A segment on “60 Minutes” recently had a feature on the deluge of wild horses around the country. What a difference a few centuries make.
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