Photography

The millions of photographs in the Museum's collections compose a vast mosaic of the nation's history. Photographs accompany most artifact collections. Thousands of images document engineering projects, for example, and more record the steel, petroleum, and railroad industries.

Some 150,000 images capture the history, art, and science of photography. Nineteenth-century photography, from its initial development by W. H. F. Talbot and Louis Daguerre, is especially well represented and includes cased images, paper photographs, and apparatus. Glass stereographs and news-service negatives by the Underwood & Underwood firm document life in America between the 1890s and the 1930s. The history of amateur photography and photojournalism are preserved here, along with the work of 20th-century masters such as Richard Avedon and Edward Weston. Thousands of cameras and other equipment represent the technical and business side of the field.

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1983
maker
Colo, Papo
ID Number
2013.0327.0328
accession number
2013.0327
catalog number
2013.0327.0328
Working on assignment, Henry Horenstein photographed EmmyLou Harris (b. 1947) at her home. In the 1970s, Harris represented the generation of musicians who were influenced by traditional country, rock, and folk music.
Description
Working on assignment, Henry Horenstein photographed EmmyLou Harris (b. 1947) at her home. In the 1970s, Harris represented the generation of musicians who were influenced by traditional country, rock, and folk music. Over the years, Harris has had a profound impact on contemporary popular and country music.
Location
Currently not on view
negative
1980
print
2003
maker
Horenstein, Henry
ID Number
2003.0169.034
accession number
2003.0169
catalog number
2003.0169.034
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
negative 1957
print 1981
maker
Frank, Robert
ID Number
PG.69.195.4
accession number
298965
catalog number
69.195.4
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1983
maker
Colo, Papo
ID Number
2013.0327.0321
accession number
2013.0327
catalog number
2013.0327.0321
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1970-1980s
maker
Baughman, J. Ross
ID Number
2010.0231.01.029
catalog number
2010.0231.01.029
accession number
2010.0231
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1985
maker
Lange, Vidie
ID Number
1988.0086.05
accession number
1988.0086
catalog number
1988.0086.05
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1970-1980s
maker
Baughman, J. Ross
ID Number
2010.0231.01.019
accession number
2010.0231
catalog number
2010.0231.01.019
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1960s-1980s
maker
Regan, Ken
ID Number
2013.0327.1245
accession number
2013.0327
catalog number
2013.0327.1245
Photograph taken by J. Ross Baughman used in his book "Beautified". Black and white image of a caucasian woman sitting in a cloth-covered chair wearing only her bra and underwear.
Description (Brief)
Photograph taken by J. Ross Baughman used in his book "Beautified". Black and white image of a caucasian woman sitting in a cloth-covered chair wearing only her bra and underwear. In the foreground, a caucasian woman wearing heavy makeup and a long white coat looks at the camera expressively with a brush in her right hand. Baughman caption from book reads: "Seated for her therapy appointment client hears about the mix of niacin, eucalyptus oil and cinnamon with which inventor Elyse Grant promises skin can be shrunk." J. Ross Baughman's signature on the back.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1970-1980s
maker
Baughman, J. Ross
ID Number
2010.0231.01.015
accession number
2010.0231
catalog number
2010.0231.01.015
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1970-1980s
maker
Baughman, J. Ross
ID Number
2010.0231.01.077
catalog number
2010.0231.01.077
accession number
2010.0231
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1983
maker
Colo, Papo
ID Number
2013.0327.0325
accession number
2013.0327
catalog number
2013.0327.0325
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1983
maker
Colo, Papo
ID Number
2013.0327.0329
accession number
2013.0327
catalog number
2013.0327.0329
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1983
maker
Colo, Papo
ID Number
2013.0327.0324
accession number
2013.0327
catalog number
2013.0327.0324
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1985
maker
Lange, Vidie
ID Number
1988.0086.06
accession number
1988.0086
catalog number
1988.0086.06
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1983
maker
Colo, Papo
ID Number
2013.0327.0330
accession number
2013.0327
catalog number
2013.0327.0330
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1970-1980
1970-1980s
maker
Baughman, J. Ross
ID Number
2010.0231.01.008
catalog number
2010.0231.01.008
accession number
2010.0231
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1980s
ID Number
2010.0182.0130
accession number
2010.0182
catalog number
2010.0182.0130
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1980s
ID Number
2010.0182.0131
accession number
2010.0182
catalog number
2010.0182.0131
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1980s
ID Number
2010.0182.0139
accession number
2010.0182
catalog number
2010.0182.0139
Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Manuel Carrillo, 1982, El Paso, Texas.Black and White portrait of elderly man with glasses sitting on an outdoor bench made of wood with white wrought iron leg and arm supports.
Description (Brief)
Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Manuel Carrillo, 1982, El Paso, Texas.
Black and White portrait of elderly man with glasses sitting on an outdoor bench made of wood with white wrought iron leg and arm supports. The man is sitting with his left leg crossed over his right leg wearing a white button up short sleeved shirt, grey slacks, black socks and black shoes. His left arm has a watch and is resting on the arm of the bench. His right arm is propped up on the back of the bench. The background is a plain wall with a large alcove holding a leafy potted plant. The alcove is positioned a little above the bench and to the left in the image. The shelf in the alcove has a wave pattern on the side. The ground is made of medium sized square stone tiles repeating.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1982
print made
2008
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.05
catalog number
2008.0178.05
accession number
2008.0178
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1970-1980s
maker
Baughman, J. Ross
ID Number
2010.0231.01.109
catalog number
2010.0231.01.109
accession number
2010.0231
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Joel-Peter Witkin, 1989.Black and white portrait of man sitting near a window facing the viewer wearing dark pants and a white straight jacket. He has dark hair, a moustache and a short beard. Behind him is completely black.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Joel-Peter Witkin, 1989.
Black and white portrait of man sitting near a window facing the viewer wearing dark pants and a white straight jacket. He has dark hair, a moustache and a short beard. Behind him is completely black. The window has crooked inside white bars and blinds that are partially pulled up. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1989
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.37
catalog number
2008.0178.37
accession number
2008.0178
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1970-1980s
maker
Baughman, J. Ross
ID Number
2010.0231.01.049
catalog number
2010.0231.01.049
accession number
2010.0231
Henry Horenstein (1948-) trained in history in the late 1960s at the University of Chicago and with the British historian EP Thompson.
Description
Henry Horenstein (1948-) trained in history in the late 1960s at the University of Chicago and with the British historian EP Thompson. Coming of age at time when the new social history focused attention upon anonymous people, the working class and the role of culture, Horenstein took those lessons and applied them to his photography. He earned an MFA in photography from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 1973. While at RISD Horenstein studied with noted photographers Harry Callahan and Aaron Siskind. It was actually Callahan who encouraged Horenstein to pursue his passions for photography and country music. Since then, Horenstein has made a career of chronicling a series of subcultures including horse-racing and gambling, baseball stadiums, and burlesque performers, as well as being noted for his photographs of animals.
Horenstein is currently a professor at RISD. In addition to teaching classes, he is an active photographer always working on photographic and publishing projects. Horenstein is well-published, with over 25 books that either feature his photography or are widely used photography text books. He wrote the first darkroom textbooks, Basic Phtography and Beyond Basic Photgraphy. In Fall 2003, his book Honky-Tonk was published, containing an afterword written by NMAH curator Charlie McGovern. In 2006, NMAH featured the exhibition, Honky-Tonk: Country Music Photographs by Henry Horenstein, 1972-1981.
The collection consists of subjects such as fans and performers at outdoor music parks, in the parking lot, and performers on stage. Print sizes vary between 8 X 10 and 11X 14. The two 16 X 20 prints are a view of a crowd seen from backstage with JD Crowe & The South in sillouette, and “Bartender,” Wanda Lohnman leaning on the bar at Tootsies Orchid Lounge.
List of Performers and Venues Depicted in the Collection:
Venues:
Fred’s Lounge in Mamou, LA
The Lonestar Ranch, Reed’s Ferry, NH
Hillbilly Ranch, Boston, MA
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville, TN;
The Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Theater, Nashville, TN.
Performers:
Abshire Nathan
Acuff, Roy
Akeman, David “Stringbean”
Bailey, Deford
Bare, Bobby
Bird, Billy
Blake, Norman
Blue Sky Boys
Brown, Clarence "Gatemouth"
Burns, Jethro
Butler, Carl and Pearl
Carter, Anita
Carter, Mother Maybelle and Helen Carter
Cash, Tommy
Clements, Vassar
Cline, Curly Ray
Cooper, Carol Lee
Cooper, Stoney and Wilma Lee
Crook Brothers
Curless, Dick
Dickens, Little Jimmy
Flatt, Lester
Floyd, Hamonica Frank
Harkreader, Fiddlin' Sid
Harris, Emmy Lou
Holcomb, Roscoe
Holy Modal Rounders
Hughes Family Show
Jackson, Stonewall
JD Crowe & the New South
Jennings, Waylon
Johnson Mountain Boys
Jones, George
Jones, Grandpa and Ramona
Kirby, Brother Oswald
Lewis, Jerry Lee
Lilly Brothers
Lilly Family
Lynn, Loretta
Magaha, Mac
Martin, Jimmy
McCoury, Del
Monroe, Bill
Monroe, Bill and Lester Flatt
Monroe, Bill and Roland White
Monroe, Bill and the Bluegrass Boys
Monroe, Charlie
Moody, Clyde
Nixon, Charlie
Osborne Brothers
Parton, Dolly
Parton, Dolly and Porter Wagoner
Pearl, Minnie (Sarah Ophelia Colley) and Peewee King
Riley, Jeannie C.
Ritter, Woodward Maurice “Tex”
Seeger, Pete
Shepherd, Jean
Skaggs, Ricky
Smith, Connie
Snow, Hank
Snow, Rev. Jimmy Rodgers
Stanley, Ralph
Tubb, Ernest
Tubb, Justin
Turner, Grant
Turner, Spyder
Val, Joe
Wagoner, Porter
Warren, Paul
Watson, Arthel Lane “Doc”
Watson, Merle
Wells, Muriel Deason “Kitty”
Whitley, Keith
Williams, Hank Jr.
Wright, Johnny
date made
1971 - 1983
maker
Horenstein, Henry
ID Number
COLL.PHOTOS.000036

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