Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Object Identification Number |
2002.102.085 |
Object Name |
Clipping |
Donor |
Jensen, John |
Scope / Description |
Large laminated sheet of newspaper clippings with clippings on both sides. Most articles come from The Santa Fe New Mexican. The clippings are on a cream colored heavy paper. The title of the proper right top article on the front side of the sheet is "Miss Wilma Plyley and Carl Robert Jensen / Married Today at Church of the Holy Faith." Other articles on the front side of the sheet include "2 Harrington Teachers Feted / By Faculty at Farewell Tea", "Wilma Plyley, Carl Jensen / Wed Saturday in New Mexico", "Glee Clubs at / Harrington Have / Final Formal", "Carl Jensens / Honored At Reception", "Jensen to Retire / For Second Time", "Jensen to Talk / Before Kiwanis", and "Village Gossip". The articles found on the back of the sheet include "PINON FLATS APARTMENTS POPULAR", "Jens K. Jensen Has / First Word From / Brother in Denmark", "Billy Strohm Wins / Bird House Prize", "NOT HUNGRY NOW", "ORGAN JUNCO IS A / SANTA FE FAN", "Thief Loots / Jensen Icebox", and "English Class To / Meet Wednesday". 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 |
Date |
circa 1945 |
Dates of Creation |
circa 1945 |
Associated People |
Jensen, Jens K. Plyley, Wilma Jensen, Carl Robert Strohm, Billy Larson, Dorothy Jane Dunne, Brian Boru Wiswall, Wilbur W. |
Search Terms |
Newspaper Clipping Jensen, Jens K. Plyley, Wilma Jensen, Carl Robert Strohm, Billy Larson, Dorothy Jane Dunne, Brian Boru Wiswall, Wilbur W. The Santa Fe New Mexican Santa Fe, New Mexico New Mexico Santa Fe Ornithology Birds Birding Harrington Wedding Church of the Holy Faith Reception Wedding Reception Teachers Retirement Tea Glee Club Formal Kiwanis Kiwanis Club Pinon Flats Apartments Thanksgiving Thief Burglary Nazi World War II World War 2 WWII WW2 |
Given In Memory Of |
In Memory of Rev. & Mrs. N.P. Gravengaard |
Date Received by Museum |
12/02/2002 |
Images |
059\2002102085.JPG |
Accession number |
2002.102 |
Collection |
Jens K. Jensen, ornithologist, family collection |