Collection:

Albuquerque Historical Postcards

Collection Index # :

H-13

Front Caption:

Library, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M.; The great hand made chandelier in the Main Reading Room.

Back Caption:

The University Library – contains more than 125,000 volumes with a total capacity of over 300,000. Of Pueblo-style architecture, this beautiful building was opened April 1, 1938. The carvings are in the symbolic Indian motif and the furniture and other ornamentations are entirely authentic of the Southwest. The Great Chandelier – in the reference room is said to be the largest of its type ever made by hand. It follows the design of the lamps used by the early Spanish conquistadors. “From the Land of Enchantment”

Date of Postcard:

ca. 1938

Subject Category:

Higher Education

Original Format Size:

13 x 7.5 cm

Distributor :

A. McGarr Advertising Service, Box 646, Albuquerque, N. M.

Local Publisher :

C. E. Redman Photo, Albuquerque, N. M.

Manufacturer :

E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.

Manufacturer # :

3089N-50

Notes:

Natural color post card

Repository:

Special Collections Library

Rights:

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