Robert Gish Photograph Collection
Scope and Content
This collection consists of 49 photographic prints (8x10 in. or smaller), mostly of the author Robert Franklin Gish. These include both snapshots (b/w and color) and formal portraits (b/w and color) from 1967 - 1999. There are also a number of color snapshots of the Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque. Folder 2 of the collection contains seven black and white prints which are reproductions of early photographs relating to the Fergusson family, most of which were printed in R. F. Gish's book, Frontier's End: The Life and Literature of Harvey Fergusson. These include photos of Franz Huning; his estate, La Glorieta; H. B. Fergusson; Harvey and Erna Fergusson as children; Harvey Fergusson as a cadet; and Harvey Fergusson and his bride, Rebecca McCann. The original photos may be housed in other collections in either the Center for Southwest Research or the Albuquerque Museum photoarchives. Check photos for citations.
Dates
- Creation: 1850-1999
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist
Biography
Robert Franklin Gish, writer, teacher, and scholar, was born April 1, 1940. Gish was raised in Albuquerque, N.M. where he taught both high school and college English. In 1992, Gish began teaching at California Polytechnic Institute as Professor of English and Ethnic Studies. Main themes in his writings include the land, literature, and peoples of the West and Southwest.
Extent
1 box (49 photographic prints)
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Abstract
This collection consists of 49 photographic prints, mostly of the author Robert Franklin Gish. The collection also contains seven black and white prints which are reproductions of early photographs relating to the Fergusson family, most of which were printed in R. F. Gish's book, Frontier's End: The Life and Literature of Harvey Fergusson.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.
Images Available Online
Selections of the Robert Gish Photograph Collection are available online via New Mexico Digital Collections.
Separated Material
Photographs were separated from the Robert Gish Papers.
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Robert Gish Photograph Collection, 1850-1999
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Pictorial Collections Staff
- Date
- © 2007
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
cswrref@unm.edu