Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Object Identification Number |
2002.102.090 |
Object Name |
Clipping |
Donor |
Jensen, John |
Scope / Description |
Large laminated sheet of newspaper clippings with clippings on both sides. Clippings come from The Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper. The clippings are attached to a cream colored heavy paper. The title of the article on the front side of the sheet is "Garcia Street Club Announces Dates / for Summer Program Registration". Accompanying the article is a large photo of three boys working on a woodworking project. The article found on the back side of the sheet is titled "UNDER the PORTAL" and details a public display of some the work created by members of the Garcia Street Club. Also on the back side is a large photo of Jens K. Jensen along with two children working on projects. Dimensions: 11" W x 16 1/2" H Jens Knudsen Jensen was born in Denmark and graduated from high school in 1894. He married Valborg W. Caroline A. Iversen then immigrated to the US. They spent time living in North Dakota before moving to New Mexico. They had a son named Carl in 1904. Jens was a known ornithologist, having a special knowledge of the birds of New Mexico. He also regularly documented his own life through writings and original manuscripts. Jens also had a long teaching career, beginning in New Mexico's Indian schools. Jens was the only person in his family to immigrate but his two brothers and two sisters would visit regularly. Jens died November 16, 1960 in New Mexico and Valborg in December 26, 1970 in California. |
Language of Material |
English |
Dates of Creation |
1955-1956 |
Associated People |
Jensen, Jens K. Dougherty, Mrs. Laura Baca, Mrs. Mildred Farrely, Richard McCarthy, Charles Abeyta, Eugene Eide, billy Blea, Joe Michael Saiz, Leon Saiz, Marshall Chavez, Donald |
Search Terms |
Newspaper Clipping Jensen, Jens K. Dougherty, Mrs. Laura Baca, Mrs. Mildred Farrely, Richard McCarthy, Charles Abeyta, Eugene Eide, billy Blea, Joe Michael Saiz, Leon Saiz, Marshall Chavez, Donald The Santa Fe New Mexican Santa Fe Santa Fe, New Mexico New Mexico Garcia Street Club |
Given In Memory Of |
In Memory of Rev. & Mrs. N.P. Gravengaard |
Date Received by Museum |
12/02/2002 |
Images |
059\2002102090.JPG |
Accession number |
2002.102 |
Collection |
Jens K. Jensen, ornithologist, family collection |