Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Object Identification Number |
2002.102.087 |
Object Name |
Clipping |
Donor |
Jensen, John |
Scope / Description |
Large laminated sheet of newspaper clippings with clippings on both sides. The clippings are attached to a cream colored heavy paper. The title of the proper right top article on the front side of the sheet is "Party Honors Jens Jensen". Two photos accompany the article, one of Jens being presented a gift from the Garcia Street Club and the other of Jens with his wife and grandson, Johnny Jensen. The articles found on the backside of the sheet are "Crafts Students..", "Sisters Continue Studies / So That They May Aid Girls", and "Jensens Return / From Old Mexico". 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 1957 |
Dates of Creation |
circa 1957 |
Associated People |
Jensen, Jens K. Jensen, Johnny Jensen, Valborg Iversen, Valborg W. Caroline A. Willard, Carolyn Zinn, Diane Zinn, Dean |
Search Terms |
Newspaper Clipping Santa Fe, New Mexico Santa Fe new Mexico Jensen, Jens K. Jensen, Valborg Iversen, Valborg W. Caroline A. Willard, Carolyn Zinn, Diane Zinn, Dean Garcia Street Club Birthday party Birthday Sisters of Charity |
Given In Memory Of |
In Memory of Rev. & Mrs. N.P. Gravengaard |
Date Received by Museum |
12/02/2002 |
Images |
059\2002102087.JPG |
Accession number |
2002.102 |
Collection |
Jens K. Jensen, ornithologist, family collection |