Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Object Identification Number |
2002.102.097 |
Object Name |
Clipping |
Donor |
Jensen, John |
Scope / Description |
Large laminated sheet of newspaper clippings with clippings on both sides. Clippings are from the Danish newspaper Demokraten-Aarhus. The clippings are attached to a cream colored heavy paper. The title of the article on the front side of the sheet is "Indianerne dansen / med levende slanger." The article is accompanied by photos of Jensen and Native Americans. The article on the back side of the sheet is titled "USAs store / kunstnerhab." the article is accompanied by photos of artwork. 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 |
Danish |
Dates of Creation |
1959-1960 |
Associated People |
Jensen, Jens K. |
Search Terms |
Newspaper Clipping Demokraten-Aarhus Jensen, Jens K. Native American Indian New Mexico Indian School Santa Fe, New Mexico New Mexico Santa Fe Art Ceremonial Dress |
Given In Memory Of |
In Memory of Rev. & Mrs. N.P. Gravengaard |
Date Received by Museum |
12/02/2002 |
Images |
059\2002102097.JPG |
Accession number |
2002.102 |
Collection |
Jens K. Jensen, ornithologist, family collection |