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Title: Burros Laden With Wood Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Even in the present day when factories produce farm wagons and other equipment that can be bought by almost anyone, the Mexican still clings tenaciously to the method of transportation used long ago by his fathers. He does not know, nor does he care, whether they lived in a mountainous region where only burros would traverse the trails, or whether they lived where wagons could be used and were to poor to obtain them. The one thing he does know is that his father used burros, and he cares for nothing better or more modern.		Title: Palace Of The Governors Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen PM 1938 Jul-10 Description: Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe, New Mexico was built soon after the founding of the village of Santa Fe under the Spanish flag. Was abandoned during the Indian Rebellion on 1680 reconquered by De Vargas in 1692 and remained under Spanish rule until the independence of Mexico in 1821, continued under the Mexican flag until the American occupation of 1846. Under the Confederate flag for two weeks during the Civil War, when it was retaken by the Federal Army, Here Gov. Lew Wallace wrote the latter part of Ben Hur. Was occupied by the various Governors until the building of the present State Capitol. It is now the Museum of the School of American Research.

Title: End Of The Santa Fe Trail Marker Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Erected by the daughters of the American Revolution and the Territory of New Mexico 1910. End of the Santa Fe Trail Monument, erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution to mark the end of the trail, beginning at Westport (now Kansas City), Mo., which was the only highway connecting the Southwest with the east, from the first decades of the 19th Century until the 80s. Travel was by coach or prairie schooner, and highway robberies and Indian attacks were frequent occurrences.		Title: New Mexico State Capitol Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: Here the old meets the new, and Indian, Spanish, and Anglo-American cultures merge in one of America's most picturesque and historic regions. Santa Fe, for example, has the nation's oldest capitol (the Palace of Governors, built in 1609) and the newest capitol. Yet Santa Fe was not the first capital. Ruins of an older one are across from San Juan Pueblo near Espanola. This view shows the new round capitol building - built in the shape of "ZIA" - the Indian Sun Symbol.

Title: New Mexico State Capitol Building Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Santa Fe was the first permanent Spanish settlement in New Mexico and oldest Capitol city in the United States. This State Capitol Building was remodeled in 1995 and is of territorial construction, being a combination of Spanish and American design. It is America's newest and structurally most unique capitol building in the nation.		Title: Palace Of The Governors Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused Description: America's oldest public building. Built in 1610, it was the seat of government till 1901. Completely of adobe construction, the walls are about three feet thick. It is still in use and is open to the public to view the many displays and exhibits.


Title: St. Francis Cathedral Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused Description: Built under the auspices of Archbishop John B. Lamy to serve the needs of the people of Santa Fe. The Archbishop lies buried beneath the altar		Title: Cristo Rey Church Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused Description: Built in 1939 commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Caronado Expedition

Title: Souvenir Of Santa Fe Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Santa Fe, N. Mex., "The City Different," is the oldest capital, and second oldest white settlement in the United States, having been the capital city under three regimes" Spanish, Mexican, and American, besides having been originally an Indian Pueblo. All four have left their mark on the city and its life, which one may see every day. The Spanish language is heard on the streets quite as much as a summer resort - the thermometer very rarely getting as low as zero or as high as 90. Its Artist Colony is famous throughout the country and it is the home of people prominent in the business and professional life of the United States.		Title: Oldest House In The U. S Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen PM 1939 Sep-16 Description: The site of Santa fee (City of the Holy Faith) was originally an Indian Pueblo. Onate had established his first capital at San Gabriela in 1598; in 1605 this was moved to the present site of Santa Fe, at which place a small Spanish village existed. This old house was one of the early structures of that time.

Title: San Miguel Mission Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Oldest Church in U. S., Authorities differ as to the building of this Mission for the worship of the Pueblo Indians. It is certain that it was built after the Spanish Capital was removed to Santa Fe in 1605. It is also certain that it was the first mission or church built, as a priest complained that the Franciscans in zeal to convert the pagan Indians had neglected a place of worship for the Spaniards. During the Indian Rebellion of 1680 it was burned with all properties and records. The walls remained, so that on the re-conquest by De Vargas in 1692 only slight repairs were required and the original appearance remains to this day. It is still a place of Worship and visited daily under the guidance of an instructive priest.		Title: Presbyterian Church Of Santa Fe Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Oldest Protestant Congregation in New Mexico. The first Presbyterian minister arrived in Santa Fe in 1849, the year following the annexation of New Mexico. But it was not until 1867 that the present congregation was organized. There were years of trouble and discouragement. The present church, which is only part of an inst institutional group of several buildings for church affairs was dedicated in 1939. These buildings, all connected and in the Santa Fe Pueblo-Mission architecture, were erected through the generosity of friends from coast of coast, comprising nearly all denominations and religions.

Title: Tesuque Indian Pueblo Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Tesuque Pueblo (Indian name Te-Tsu-ge) "The Cottonwood Tree Place" is the last Pueblo retaining the quadrilateral arrangement. The word "Pueblo" is Spanish, meaning community or settlement. Not all the Pueblo Indians are of one tribe. Tesuque is inhabited by members of the Tewa tribe and numbers about 100.		Title: Cliff Kiva Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), White Border unused Description: Pueblo of Puye. A view from the top of the rock of Puye is almost beyond compare. A few miles to the west is the Jemez Range with its rounding contours and heavily forested slopes. On the eastern horizon may be seen 150 miles of the Santa Fe Range embracing the highest peaks in New Mexico. The northern extremity of the panorama lies in the state of Colorado and at the south end near Albuquerque is the rounded outline of the Sandia Mountains

Title: Cathedral Rocks In Canyon Of The Upper Pecos River Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), White Border unused Description: Between Las Vegas and Santa Fe, the route of "the Indian-detour" crosses the Upper Pecos River, a beautiful mountain stream flowing through a picturesque country which has been aptly called "the American Tyrol."		Title: State Museum Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), White Border unused Description: An Outstanding and beautiful example of the "Santa Fe" type of architecture, embodying all that is best of the terraced dwellings of the Pueblos, the ancient Franciscan Missions and the "haciendas" of the Spaniards. Here the Taos and Santa Fe art colonies, numbering nearly one hundred and including many artists of national and international reputation, first exhibit their paintings.

Title: Tesuque Indian Pueblo Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: Tesuque Indian Pueblo, 10 miles north of Santa Fe, is one of the most colorful of New Mexico's pueblos, and one of the most accessible. The Indians of the pueblo speak the Tewa tongue and observe the religious ceremonials much as their forefathers did.		Title: New Mexico State Capitol Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused Description: The nation's newest state capitol has been seat of government since 1610 under the flags of Spain, Mexico and the United States. Santa Fe has both, the newest and oldest capitols in the U. S. A The oldest is the Palace of Governors, an adobe structure, built as a fort in 1610 an one side of the plaza.

Title: Santa Fe Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused Description: The colorful and world famous capitol city of the "Land of Enchantment."		Title: Santa Fe, East Palace Street Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), 4x6 Continental Chrome PM 1980 Sep-23 Description: Santa Fe, New Mexico. As on many of Santa Fe's beautifully quaint streets, East Palace has its share of unusual gift shops, book stores, art galleries and all the world renowned old world atmosphere for which Santa Fe is so famous.

Title: Oldest Church In U.S San Miguel Mission Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Authorities differ as to the date of the building of this Mission for the worship of the Pueblo Indians. It is certain that it was built after the Spanish Capitol was removed to Santa Fe in 1605. It is also certain that it was the first mission or church built, as a priest complained that the Franciscans in zeal to convert the pagan Indians had neglected a place of worship for the Spaniards. During the Indian Rebellion of 1680 it was burned with all properties and records. The walls remained, so that on the re-conquest by DeVargas in 1692 only slight repairs were required and the original appearance remains to this day. It is still a place of worship and visited daily under the guidance of an instructive priest.		Title: Palace Of The Governors Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: was built soon after the founding of the village of Santa Fe under the Spanish flag. Was abandoned during the Indian Rebellion of 1680- reconquered by De Vargas in 1692 and remained under Spanish rule until the Independence of Mexico in 1821, continued under the Mexican flag until the American occupation of 1846. Under the Confederate flag for two weeks during the Civil War, when it was retaken by the Federal Army. Here Gov. Lew Wallace wrote the latter part of Ben Hur. Was occupied by the various Governors until the building of the present State Capitol. It is now the Museum of the School of American Research.

Title: Loretto Academy Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: This Chapel was erected in 1873. Room for a staircase to the choir loft had been overlooked. The Sisters of Loretto prayed to St. Joseph. The story goes, that a carpenter came, offered to build one. It took approximately 8 mo. To complete. He left without being paid. The Stairway makes 2 complete 360 degree turns and has no center pole.		Title: San Miguel Church Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: The Cradle of Christianity in America an Miguel, the oldest Church in the United States, is still used daily for religious exercises. This picture represents the church as it appears today. Some place its building as early as 1541 and some in 1607; it antedates the Governor's Palace. According to records recently discovered it was already used as a parish church in 1629. During the general uprising of the Pueblos in 1680, the roof with the early records of the church were burned. The walls were left intact and only slight repairs were necessary when Diego de Vargas, Governor and Captain-General, returned with the Spaniards in 1692. Many notable persons of the Spanish era of the New Mexican history are buried in the church, among others Father Juan de Jesus, who was killed by the Indians in 1680, Diego de Vargas Zapatas and Lujan Ponce de Leon. Spanish Governor and reconqueror of New Mexico who died in 1704.

Title: The Cathedral Of St. Francis Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Situated at the head of San Francisco St., the Cathedral dates back to the years 1711-1714. The site was formerly occupied by the church built by fray Alonzo Benavides, which was destroyed during the Pueblo Rebellion of 1680.		Title: Post Office And Government Building Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Completed in 1921, this beautiful edifice is an application of the Santa Fe style of architecture to a government building. It is the only post office in the United States built along these unique and beautiful lines.

Title: Cathedral Of St. Francis Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: Cathedral of St. Francis built under the auspices of Archbishop John B. Lamy to serve the needs o the people of Santa Fe. The Archbishop lies buried beneath the altar		Title: San Miguel Church Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome PM 1956 Jul-10 Description: San Miguel, the oldest church in the United States, is still used for religious exercises. It was built about 1610 for the use of the Tlaxcala Indians, servants of the Spaniards who founded Sante Fe. The earliest documentary evidence so far discovered is 1628. During the Pueblo Uprising in 1680 the roof and the early records were burned. The walls were left intact. When the Spaniards returned with Don Diego de Vargas in 1693, temporary repairs were made. The marquis of Penuela completed repairs in 1710.

Title: St. Francis Cathedral Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: Situated at the head of San Francisco Street, the Cathedral dates back to the years of 1711 - 1714. The site was formerly occupied by the Church built by Fray Alonzo Benavides, which was destroyed during the Pueblo Rebellion of 1680.		Title: San Miguel Mission Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: San Miguel is said to be the oldest church in America. Some historians believe it may have been built as early as 1550. others place it at 1605. Although damaged by fire during the Indian uprising of 1680, it was repaired after the re-conquest by e Vargas. Today the interior is much the same as it has been for more than three centuries.

Title: Interior Of San Miguel Church Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Real Photo unused Description: Oldest Church in U. S. A		Title: Cathedral Of St. Francis Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: Built under the auspices of Archbishop John B. Lamy, to serve the needs of the people of Santa Fe. The Archbishop lies buried beneath the altar.

Title: Grovernor's Mansion Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: The Governors of New Mexico have resided in this beautiful and spacious mansion,since the state was admitted to the Union in 1912.It replaced Old Palace of the Governors on the Plaza as their official residence		Title: Municipal Building Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: This building is an adaptation of the archiecture Known as in vogue about the time of the Amercian occupation and the middle of the 19th century.It was erected as a Federal Aid project,and houses not only the municipal Federal Aid project,and houses not only the municipal officers,but police,fire headquarters and jail

Title: One of the Most Historical Buildings in the United States Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Full of deed memories ,the charm of The Oldest House is quickly felt in this post card reproduction fropm the orginal work of the nationally known artist. Louie Ewing whose is in Santa Fe. The legend of this histroric house is:- that it is a remnant of a pre-Spanish Indian Village ,as it is constructed in the aboriginal style of Pueblo building		Title: The P-Laza Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: End of thye Old Santa Fe Trail ,this plaza was a haven of rest to the weary traveler in the early days. The Monument,se3em in the center ,was erected in memory of the heroes of the Indian Pueblo Rebeilion of 1680 and other battles ,and their names are inscribed thereon. The Palace of the Grovenors is seen on the north side,while a table marking the "End of the Santa Fe Trail" is on the south.The "Rebel" Nonument may be seen in the center

Title: Cristo Rey Church Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: THE CHURCH OF EL CHRISTO REY (Christ The King). This church, althought built as late as 1939 , is one of the finest examples of Santa-Pueblo architecture ,The white stoned reredos, or back alter ,is its choicest treature, The reredos were originally palced in Santa Fe by the Spanish Governor del Valle during the 18 th century in a church which stood at that time on the South Side of the Plaza. This alter has some of the finest speciments of Ecclesiastical sculpture in the Western Hemisphere.		Title: Presbyterrian Church of Santa Fe. Oldest Protestant Congregation in Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: THE PUEBLO STYLE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO. The first Presbyterian minister arrived in Santa Fe in 1849, but it was not until 1867 that the congregation was fully organization. The present chutch ,which is only a part of an institutional group of several buildings for church affairs , was dedicated in 1939, These buildings are in the PuebloMission style and where erected throught the genersity of friends from coast to coast, comprising nearly ,all denominations and religions.

Title: Cathedral Of San Francisco De Assisi Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), White Border unused Description: THE CATHDRAL OF SAN FRANCISCO DE ASSISI. IT IS A MODERN BUILDING AND STANDS UPON THE SITE OF AND OVER THE FORMER ADOBE PARISH CHURCH. IT WAS BUILT BY ARCHBISHOP JUAN B. LAMY AND IN HIS MONUMENT. THERE ARE MANY FINE PAINTINGS IN THIS EDIFICE. BEHIND THE ALTAR IS A RICHLY CARVED PAINTED REREDAS, ERCTED BY GOVERNOR DEL VALLE IN 1691. BACK TO THE ALTAR ARE,HUNG THE OLD PAINTINGS, AND BENEATH IT ARE THE REMAINS OF TWO FRANCISCAN FRIARS, WHO WERE MURDERED BY INDIANS IN THE UPRISING OF 1680. THE REMAINS OF ARCHBISHOP LAMY ALSO REST HERE.		Title: State Capitol Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: New Mexico's new Capitol Buildings and one of the most beautiful in the nation. Located at Santa Fe, the oldest permanent seat of Government in what is now the United States.

Title: Oldest Church In U. S., San Miguel Mission Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: AUTHORITIES DIFFER AS TO THE DATE OF THE BUILDING OF THIS MISSION FOR THE WORSHIP OF THE PUEBLO INDIANS. IT IS CERTAIN THAT IT WAS BUILT AFTER THE SPANISH CAPITOL WAS REMOVED TO SANTA FE IN 1605. IT IS ALSO CERTAIN THAT IT WAS THE MISSION OR CHURCH BUILT, AS A PRIEST COMPLAINED THAT THE FRANCISCANS IN ZEAL TO CONVERT THE PAGAN INDIANS HAD NEGLECTED A PLACE OF WORSHIP FOR THE SPANIARDS. DURING THE INDIAN REBELLION OF 1680 IT WAS BURNED WITH ALL PROPERTIES AND RECORDS. THE WALLS REMAINED, SO THAT ON THE RE-CONQUEST BY DEVARGAS IN 1692 ONLY SLIGHT REPAIRS WERE REQUIRED AND THE ORIGINAL APPEARANCE REMAINS TO THIS DAY. IT IS STILL A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND VISITED DAILY UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF AN INSTRUCTIVE PRIEST.		Title: Altar Of The Old San Miguel Church Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: THIS IS AN INTERIOR VIEW OF THE OLDEST CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES. SITUATED AT SANTA FE, NEW MEX, WHICH IS THE OLDEST TOWN IN THE UNITED STATES. IN THE CHURCH MAY BE SEEN SPANISH WOOD WORK AND CARVING DONE MANY YEARS AGO, AND THE OLDEST BELL IN THE UNITED STATES. A MEXICAN PAINTING, OVER 300 YEARS OLD, AND SOME ITALIAN OIL PAINTINGS, SHOWING THE RICH COLORS OF THE OLD MASTERS, AS WELL AS OTHER OLD SPANISH OIL PAINTINGS, AND SOME VERY INTERESTING STATUES.

Title: Choir Loft Of San Miguel Church Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: THIS VIEW FROM THE SANTUARY OF THE OLDEST CHURCH SHOWS THE BALCONY WHICH IS HELD UP BY THE BEAUTIFUL CARVED BEAMS DATING BACK TO 1710. THE LARGEST BEAM BEARS THE INSCRIPTION: "EL SENOR MARQUEZ DE LA PENUELA. HIZO ESTA FEBRICA ES ELFERES REAL DON AUGUSTIN FLORES VERGARA SU CRIADO ANO DE 1710." THE MEANING IS AS FOLLOWS: "THE MARQUIS DE LA PENUELA. THIS STRUCTURE IS THE WORK OF THE ROYAL ENSIGN AUGUSTINE FLORES VERGARA HIS SERVANT IN 1710."		Title: Immaculate Heart Of Mary Seminary Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused

Title: Interior Of San Miguel Church Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: THIS INTERIOR VIEW OF THE OLDEST CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES (1610), SHOWS THE WOODEN " REREDOS" OR ALTER BACKDROP (1798), THE PAINTINGS OF THE ANNUNCATION(CIRCA 1690), THE PAINTING ON BUFFALO HIDE AND AN DEAR SKIN(1630), AND THE WOOD-CARVED STATIONS OF THE CROSS. THE CHURCH IS STILL IN USE FOR RELIGIOS SERVICES.		Title: El Santuario De Chimayo Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: FRONT VIEW OF THE FAMOUS "EL SANTUARIO DE CHIMAYO CHURCH" THIS BEAUTIFUL OLD HISTORIC CHURCH WAS BUILT IN 1813-16 OF ADOBE AND IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND PICTURESQUE CHURCHES IN THE SOUTHWEST."EL SANTUARIO" CONTAINS MANY VALUABLE ART OBJECTS IN RARE BULTOS AND RETABLOS, CARVED BY LOCAL PEOPLE.

Title: San Mighuel Church Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: SAN MIGUEL, THE OLDEST CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES, IS STILL USED FOR RELIGIOUS EXERCISES. IT WAS BUILT ABOUT 1610 FOR THE USE OF THE TLAXCALA INDIANS, SERVANTS OF THE SPANIARDS WHO FOUNDED SANTE FE. THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE SO FAR DISCOVERED IS 1628. DURING THE PUEBLO UPRISING IN 1680 THE ROOF AND THE EARLY RECORDS WERE BURNED. THE WALLS LEFT INTACT. WHEN THE SPANIARDS RETURNED WITH DON DIEGO DE VARGAS IN 1693, TEMPORARY REPAIRS WERE MADE . THE MARQUIS OF PENUELA COMPLETED REPAIRS IN 1710.		Title: Santo Domingo Church Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: DATING FROM 1779 - IS ONE NOF THE MOST COLORFUL MISSIONS IN ALL NEW MAXICO

Title: State Capitol Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: New Mexico, called the "Sunshine State" because of the numerous sunny days, and the "Plateau State," because of the high altitude, is the oldest state in the Union, as it was first seen by Spaniards in 1540, and the newest, being admitted in 1912. With its area of 122,503 square miles. It is the third largest state in the Union, but is one of the smallest with only 400,000 inhabitants. Its abundance of natural resources have scarcely been touched as yet, and Government irrigation projects are rapidly reclaiming the desert stretches. In short, New Mexico is the last of the old West, as Americans with their trains, automobiles and modern buildings, are found side by side with the Indians, native Mexicans, and their burros, adobe houses and ancient agricultural implements.		Title: New Mexico State Capitol Building Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Santa Fe was the first permanent Spanish settlement in New Mexico and oldest Capitol city in the United States. This State Capitol Building was remodeled in 1951 and it of territorial construction, being a combination of Spanish and American design. It is America's newest and structurally most unique capitol building in the nation.

Title: End Of The Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: From the first part of the 19th Century until the 80's the Santa Fe Trail, extending from Westport (now Kansas City) Missouri, across barren prairie, rugged mountains and arid desert, to Santa fee, capital of New Mexico. Was the avenue over which flowed the inter course between the old American frontier and the Spanish Southwest. Here we see the arrival of a train of prairie schooners, drawn by oxen. The old Fonda, site of the modern sumptuous hotel, is the fourth building at the right. Then, as now, it was the end of the Santa Fe Trail.		Title: Oldest House In The U. S. A Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused

Title: La Fonda Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome Description: This world famous hotel is located at the end of the Santa Fe Trail where travelers have enjoyed sympatico hospitality since 1620. At this beautiful Inn you can see La Cantina Room (right Top). The Gate of Spain. The New Mexican Room, The Coronado Room, The Santa Fe room and La Fiesta Bar.		Title: Greetings From Santa Fe Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: Guadalupe Canyon, Northern New Mexico. Some of the most spectacular scenery in the worked is to be found in northern New Mexico. Shown here is Diego Canon in the Jemez Country. Quaint Beauty is just around the next turn when traveling the highways and by-ways of The Land of Enchantment. La Fonda Hotel Santa Fe, New Mexico. Stands on the site of the old Fonda or Inn which marked the end of the Santa Fe Trail.

Title: Greetings From Santa Fe Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Santa Fe! City of the holy faith! End of the Santa Fe trail. The very name spells history and romance. Along the quaint and narrow streets linger echoes of the Conquistadores, shouts of roistering wagon trainmen, safe from their journeys across plains infested with warring Indians, clicking castanets and tapping heels of dancing Senoritas, the quite voices of the Friars who followed the flag of Spain. Today colorful Indians from nearby Pueblos, quaint architecture, the soft sound of spoken Spanish all intrigue the present day visitor.		Title: Greetings From Santa Fe Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused

Title: Oldest Church In U. S. San Miguel Mission Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Authorities differ as to the date of the building of this Mission for the worship of the Pueblo Indians. It is certain that it was built after the Spanish Capitol was removed to Santa Fe in 1605. It is also certain that it was the first mission or church built, as a priest complained that the Franciscans in zeal to convert the pagan Indians had neglected a place of worship for the Spaniards. During the Indian Rebellion of 1680 it was burned with all properties and records. The walls remained, so that on the re-conquest y DeVargas in 1692 only slight repairs were required and the original appearance remains to this day. It is still a place of worship and visited daily under the guidance of an instructive priest.		Title: State Capitol Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: New Mexico, though the earliest occupied territory in the U. S., was the last to be admitted to the Union. In 1605 Santa Fe became the capital of the Province of Spain, in 1821 Mexico gained its independence, 1846 it was ceded to the United States, and remained a territory until in 1912 it was admitted o statehood.

Title: Governor's Mansion Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: This lovely mansion has been the home of the various governors of New Mexico since 1909. Many social functions sponsored by the "First Ladies" have been held within its walls.		Title: Palace Of The Governors Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Palace of the Governors was built soon after the founding of the village of Santa Fe under the Spanish flag. Was abandoned during the Indian rebellion of 1680-reconquered by De Vargas in 1692 and remained under Spanish rule until the Independence of Mexico in 1821, continued under the Mexican flag until the American occupation of 1846. Under the Confederate flag for two weeks during the Civil War, when it was retaken by the federal army. Here Gov, Lew Wallace wrote the latter part of Ben Hur. Was occupied by the various Governors until the building of the present State Capitol. It is now the Museum of the school of American Research.

Title: Interior View Of Rosario Church Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Divided Back unused Description: Built 1543		Title: Old San Miguel Church Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused Description: In the centre of Santa Fe stands the old San Miguel Church, which has been aptly termed "The Cradle of Christianity in America." Built in 1540 it was partially demolished by the natives in the insurrection of 1680, but was restored in 1710 and has ever since been maintained in an excellent state of preservation. In its belfry hangs an ancient copper bell cast in the year 1850, and on the walls of the church are religious paintings filled with holes where the canvas was pierced by the arrows of the Indians.

Title: Art Museum Of New Mexico Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: The treasure house of Southwestern Art - combining the primitive and the Artists of to-day, whose exhibition rank first in America and may be seen daily. The building is a perfect type of Mission Architecture dating back to 1617, being 152 years older than the oldest Missions of California. It was built as a monument to the Franciscan Martyrs of the 17th and 18th Centuries. A set of Murals illustrate the story of St. Francis.		Title: Oldest Church In The U. S. San Miguel Mission Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Authorities differ as to the date of the building of this Mission for the worship of the Pueblo Indians. It is certain that it was built after the Spanish Capitol was removed to Santa Fe in 1605. It is also certain that it was the first mission or church built, as a priest complained that the Franciscans in zeal to convert the pagan Indians had neglected a place of worship for the Spaniards. During the Indian Rebellion of 1680 it was burned with all properties and records. The walls remained, so that on the reconquest by DeVargas in 1692 only slight repairs were required and the original appearance remains to this day. It is still a place of worship and visited daily under the guidance of an instructive priest.

Title: The Cathedral of St. Francis Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Situated at the head of San Francisco St., the Cathedral dates back to the years 1711-1714. The site was formerly occupied by the church built by Fray Alonzo Benavides, which was destroyed during the Pueblo Rebellion of 1680.		Title: United States Post Office Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused

Title: La Posada Inn, East Palace Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: Phone Yu. 3-6351 Gracious living in The City Different at the beautiful La Posada Inn. Just 2.5 blocks from the plaza - center of city and all activity. Swimming pool - dining rooms - cocktail lounge. Member of Carte Blanche - Diner's Club - AAA - American Express		Title: Sante Fe Double Chair Lift Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: Here at Sante Fe, New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment offers skiers a paradise of pleasant slopes and fast down-hill runs, one of the finest natural ski areas in the country.

Title: State Capitol Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen PM 1943 Description: New Mexico, though the earliest occupied territory in the U.S., was the last to be admitted to the Union. In 1605 Santa Fe became the capital of the Province of Spain, in 1821 Mexico gained its independence, 1846 it was ceded to the United States, and remained a territory until in 1912 it was admitted to statehood		Title: Cristo Rey Church Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen PM 1951 Description: The Church of El Christo Rey (Christ The King) This church, although built as late as 1939, is one of the finest examples of Santa Fe-Pueblo architecture. The white stone reredos, or back altar, is its choicest treasure. The reredos were originally placed in Santa Fe by the Spainish Governor del Valle during the 18th century in a church which stood at that time on the South Side of the Plaza. This altar has some of the finest specimens of Eccles astical sculpture in the Western Hemisphere

Title: Capitol Of New Mexico Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Divided Back PM Feb-08		Title: Cliff Ruins, Frijoles Canyon Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Divided Back unused Description: The interesting prehistoric cliff ruins in the Canyon of El Rito de los Frijoles are included in the Bandelier National Monument. The latter is on the Pajarito Plateau west of the Rio Grande River and northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The only approach to the ruins by motor is through a country of exceptional scenic and human interest. Quaint Spanish-American settlements and the inhabited Indian pueblo of San Ildefonso are passed before the beautiful Pajarito canyon country is entered.

Title: Picturesque Village Of Cordova Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Divided Back unused Description: The mountain village of Cordova is an old Spanish settlement – - one of the most primitive and fascinating of the numerous little Mexican towns which are found in the country around Santa Fe		Title: Scenic Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Real Photo unused

Title: Historic Pigeon Ranch On Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), White Border unused Description: Between Las Vegas and Santa Fe, "the Indian detour" follows the historic Santa Fe Trail. Beside the road still stand several of the little adobe relay stations that loomed so big in the thoughts of "transcontinental" travelers before the coming of the rails, 45 years ago.		Title: In The Canyon Of The Upper Pecos River Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), White Border unused Description: Through forests of aspen and pine, with numerous side streams flowing in through smaller canyons along the way, rushes the beautiful Pecos River, its clear waters fed by everlasting snows and abounding in mountain trout. Little wonder that this country tempts the sportsman and vacationist!

Title: The Indian-Detour Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), White Border unused Description: On "The Indian-Detour", between Las Vegas and Santa Fe. The 70 mile road from Las Vegas to Santa Fe is full of historic as well as scenic interest. For the route is that of pack train and covered wagon, of pony riders and Indian freighters; of the first Overland mail of 49 and the swaying Concord coaches of the early 60's.		Title: End Of The Santa Fe Trail Marker Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen PM 1935 Jul-24 Description: End of the Santa Fee Trail Monument, erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution to mark the end of the trail, beginning at Westport (now Kansas City). Mo., which was the only highway connecting the Southwest with the east, from the first decades of the 19th Century until the 80's. Travel was by coach or prairie schooner, and highway robberies and Indian attacks were frequent occurrences.

Title: Church Of Christ Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: Situated at one of the best known intersections in the city, is the Church of Christ building located at Galisteo and Cordova Roads. Its contemporary architecture accent the well-known atmosphere of Old Santa Fe.		Title: The Patio, La Fonda Hotel Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen PM 1940 Jun-18 Description: The life of La Fonda centers about the sunny, rough-flagged patio with its Spanish fountain. The patio, in turn, is surrounded by broad lounges, open in summer and glass-enclosed in winter.

Title: La Fonda The Harvey Hotel Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), White Border PM 1931 Mar-15 Description: Fred Harvey La Fonda, the Harvey hotel in old Santa Fe, is a great fawn-colored pile sweeping back from the shady Plaza in the lifting, softly-rounded terraces of an ancient Indian pueblo. La Fonda is headquarters for Indian-detour motor trips to the nearby pueblos and prehistoric cliff dwellings as well s for specially-conducted tours farther afield in the scenic Southwest.		Title: New Mexico State Capitol Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused Description: Completed and dedicated in Dec. 1966, this new $5.2 million structure is probably the most unusual capitol building in the United States. Its circular chape has four entrances set to project the Zia Indian symbol of the sun. The elegant interior boasts fan-shaped legislative halls which open onto a 60-foot high rotunda. It was designed to retained some of the Spanish colonial and Indian heritage of New Mexico.

Title: Saint Francis Cathedral Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: THE CATHEDRAL OF SAINT FRANCIS - STANDS AS AN ENDURING MEMORIAL TO ARCHBISHOP LAMY, THE "BISHOP LATOUR" OF WILLA CATHER'S FAMOUS BOOK. THE CORNERSIONE WAS LAID IN 1869 ON THE SITE FIRST OCCUPIED BY A CHURCH ERECTED IN 1622 BY FRIAR ALONSO BENAVIDES. MANY FAMOUS PAINTING ADORN THE INTERIOR, INCLUDING ONE DONE IN 1710 BY PASCUALO DE VERI. THE STATUE OF ARCHBISHOP LAMY STANDS AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE CATHEDRAL. WHICH HAS BEEN THE SEAT OF A HOLY SEE SINCE 1875 - AND WHICH GRANTS SPECIAL PRIVILEGES TO COMMUNICANTS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC FAITHS - NOT GIVEN IN ANY OTHER DIOCESE IN THE UNITED STATES.		Title: San Miguel Mission Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: OLDEST CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES, OLDEST BELL, OLDEST PAINTING - IS THE SAN MIGUEL MISSION IN HISTORIC SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO. BUILT IN THE 1620'S FOR USE BY INDIAN SERVANTS OF THE SPANISH OFFICIALS, IT WAS ALMOST DESTROYED IN THE PUEBLO REVOLT OF 1680. THE WALLS REMAINED AND DE VARGAS PARTIALLY RESTORED IT DURING THE RE-CONQUEST OF 1693-AND LATER IN 1710 IT WAS COMPLETELY RESTORED BY MARQUES DE LA PENUELA, THE SPANISH GOVERNOR AT THAT TIME. THE ORIGINAL APPEARANCE REMAINS-THE WALLS ARE THE SAME-AND THE BACK RETAINS ITS ORIGINAL MASSIVE LINES. SAN MIGUEL IS NOW USED BY THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AND STUDENT OF ADJOINING ST. MICHEAL'S COLLEGE FOR THEIR CHAPEL. THE OLD BELL, ANCIENT CARVING AND PAINTINGS ARE RICH IN TRADITION AND STORY.

Title: The Cathedral Of St. Francis Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. FRANCIS, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, SITUATED AT THE HEAD OF SAN FRANCISCO ST., THE CATHEDRAL DATES BACK TO THE YEARS 1711-1714. THE SITE WAS FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY THE CHURCH BUILT BY FRAY ALONZO BENAVIDES, WHICH WAS DESTROYED DURING THE PUEBLO REBELLION OF 1680.		Title: Cristo Ray (Christ Of King) Church Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome PM SANTA FE Description: ONE OF THE FINEST PIECES OF ECCLESIASTICAL ART AMERICA IS KEPT HERE - THE STONE RECORDS

Title: The Bishop's Lodge Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Chrome PM 1969 Description: Largest and most popular ranch resort in the southwest. Located in the foothills of the sangre de Cristo mountains, 3 miles north of Santa Fe. Elevation 7100 feet. Open year round. James R. Thorpe Jr., Co-owner. Manager.		Title: Court House Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused

Title: The Academy And Chapel Of Our Lady Of Light Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused Description: Old Santa Fe, New Mexico, the quaintest city in America, with its population of 7,000 Mexicans and 1,000 Americans, is a centre of Roman Catholic interests, and among the most impressive buildings erected by the Church are the Academy of Our Lady of Light, the Chapel and the Bishop's Residence-the trio being situated in a row and close together. These buildings, which are rendered the more impressive architecturally by a mountainous background, contain many ancient paintings and wood carvings and old Spanish Records.		Title: The Old Mission Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused Description: Santa Fe, New Mexico, the oldest city and the oldest capital in the United States, is encircled by a number of old Spanish mission, which, while less known than those of California, are more picturesque, and indeed the most interesting structures of the kind on this continent. A number of them date from the time when the Spanish missionaries entered this territory with the conquering soldiers, while others were built as thank offerings for the victories which restored the Spaniards to power after the bloody Indian revolution of 1680.

Title: San Miguel Church Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused		Title: La Fonda Hotel Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: At the End of the Santa Fe Trail "La Fonda" (Spanish for "The Inn") was the name applied to the ancient adobe hostelry which stood at this corner, and where arrivals in early days found welcome after the journey over the Indian and bandit infested Santa Fe Trail. With the coming of the railroad, "The Inn" declined in patronage, became used for other purposes, and much of it burned. The beginning of the present edifice was built by public subscription of the citizens of Santa Fe. Later it was taken over and greatly enlarged by the Fred Harvey Company. Its exterior is a perpetuation in steel and concrete of the ancient Santa Fe architecture, while the interior, decorated along Indian and Spanish lines, is a thoroughly modern and comfortable hotel.

Title: Palace Of The Governors Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Palace of the Governors erected 1605 A.D., Santa Fe, New Mexico Reconstructed from an ancient Indian Pueblo building in 1605, antedating New Amsterdam, Jamestown and Plymouth. For over three centuries it was used as an executive building by the Spanish, Indian, Mexican and American rulers of New Mexico. It is now used as a museum. In 1680 the last of the Spanish settlers were besieged in this building by the rebellious Pueblo Indians, finally fighting their way out, and excaping into Mexico. In 1692, General DeVargas reconquered the territory and before the final battle which resulted in the capture of Santa Fe, he vowed to build a chapel in honor of the Virgin and that every year a "Novena" should be held in her honor. The scene here shows the self- same statue of "Our Lady of Victory" which, according to tradition DeVargas had with him, at the end of a great procession, being borne by a group of maidens from the Cathedral to the Chapel which DeVargas built according to his vow.		Title: La Fonda Hotel At The End Of The Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: "La Fonda" (Spanish for "The Inn") was the name applied to the ancient adobe hostelry which stood at this corner, and where arrivals in early days found welcome after the journey over the Indian and bandit infested Santa Fe Trail. With the coming of the railroad, "The Inn" declined in patronage, become used for other purposes, and much of it burned. The beginning of the present edifice was built by public subscription of the citizens of Saanta Fe. Later it was taken over and greatly enlarged by the Fred Harvey Company. Its exterior is a perpectuation in stell and concrete of the ancient Santa Fe architecture, while the interior, decorated along Indian and Spanish lines, is a thoroughly modern and comfortable hotel.

Title: Place Of The Governors Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: Santa Fe was the original site of an Indian village when the first Spanish colony was planted in new Mexico by Onate at San Gabriel. Here he founded his Capitol in 1598, near the San Juan Indian pueblo. In 1605 it was removed to Santa Fe, where it has remained to this date. The Palace of the Governors was built soon after the founding of the village of Santa Fe under the Spanish flag. Was abandoned during the Indian Rebellion of 1680 - reconquered by De Vargas in 1692 and remained under Spanish rule until the Independence of Mixico in 1821, continued under the Mexican flag until the American occupation of 1846. Under the Confederate flag for two weeks during the Civil War, when it was retaked by the Federal Army. Here Gov. Lew Wallace wrote the latter part of Ben Hur Was occupied by the various Governors until the building of the present State Capitol. It is now the Museum of the School of American Research.		Title: Art Museum Santa Fe New Mexico (NM), Linen unused Description: The treasure house of Southwestern Art-combining the primitive and the Artists of today, whose exhibition rank first in America and may be seen daily. The building is a perfect type of Mission Architecture dating back to 1617, being 152 years older than the oldest Missions of California. It was built as a monument to the Franciscan Martyrs of the 17th and 18th Centuries. A set of Murals illustrate the story of St. Francis

Title: Navaio Canyon Santa Fe New Mexico (NM) PM 1946

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