(PublicResourceOrg) 1948 Documentary: Depicts traditional crafts in an Indian settlement in New Mexico. R.1. Visits the home of artist Georgia O'Keefe, examines her art and shows Navaho artists making pottery. Indians perform ritual rain dance. R.2. Men illustrate adobe construction. Scenes of the Rio Grande River. Modern irrigation methods insure a harvest of corn, peppers and wheat. R.3. Wheat is ground by water power. Scenes of family life in the settlement's Spanish enclave. Georgia O'Keefe returns to the desert, the inspiration for her work. U.S. Information Agency. (1982 - 10/01/1999). Made possible by a donation from Andrew Gray.
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LAND OF ENCHANTMENT: SOUTHWEST U.S.A
Governor plans state monument to preserve Fort Stanton
FORT STANTON, N.M. - Governor Richardson says a state monument will be established to protect and interpret the parade grounds, stables and other historic portions of Fort Stanton.
... Established in 1855, Fort Stanton played a prominent role in opening southeastern New Mexico to settlement. The fort also had roles during the Civil War and during the Lincoln County war and the life of famed outlaw Billy the Kid.
... Established in 1855, Fort Stanton played a prominent role in opening southeastern New Mexico to settlement. The fort also had roles during the Civil War and during the Lincoln County war and the life of famed outlaw Billy the Kid.
Christmas card
Reads, "A happy Christmas greeting to you from the land of sunny winters and skies of summer blue" Created by J. R. Willis ca. 1930's
Taos Pueblo Circa 1912
Photo: Postcard "Indian Pueblo. Taos N.M. Occupied by over 300 families." No back caption.
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