William Marion Pennington postcards, 1923

File — Oversize Box: 3, Volume: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The American Indian postcard collection consists of cards created by various photographers depicting Native American communities located mainly in New Mexico and Arizona.

Dates

Creation: 1923

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Biographical / Historical

Pennington was involved with a number of photo studios in New Mexico from about 1904. In 1908 he moved to Durango, Colorado and opened a studio. He worked in the four corners area until the 1930s. He also partnered for a time with L. C. Updike from Pen-Dike Studio.