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- Mail Cotractor P. Roberts Independence Missouri, good for ten cents Recivable for Stage (Coach) Fare & other Dues - The Santa Fe Trail, an 800-mile commercial trade route between Missouri and Santa Fe since 1821, experienced its height of overland traffic after New Mexico became part of the United States in 1848. Stagecoach operators competed fiercely for passenger traffic and federal mail contracts, including Preston Roberts, who operated a weekly mail and passenger line during the early 1860s.
- 1861-1865
- Collections - Artifact
Mail Cotractor P. Roberts Independence Missouri, good for ten cents Recivable for Stage (Coach) Fare & other Dues
The Santa Fe Trail, an 800-mile commercial trade route between Missouri and Santa Fe since 1821, experienced its height of overland traffic after New Mexico became part of the United States in 1848. Stagecoach operators competed fiercely for passenger traffic and federal mail contracts, including Preston Roberts, who operated a weekly mail and passenger line during the early 1860s.
- Pennant, "New Mexico," 1940-1965 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. While travelers to New Mexico may not have seen all the state's popular tourist attractions depicted on this pennant, they could have this keepsake to remember their visit.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "New Mexico," 1940-1965
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. While travelers to New Mexico may not have seen all the state's popular tourist attractions depicted on this pennant, they could have this keepsake to remember their visit.
- Advertising Poster, "Santa Fe All the Way," circa 1946 - Chartered in 1859, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway connected Chicago with southern California via the southwestern United States. Though it disappeared in a 1995 merger, Santa Fe is still remembered for its colorful locomotives, its Harvey House restaurants, and the Academy Award-winning song "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" from the 1946 film <em>The Harvey Girls</em>.
- circa 1946
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Advertising Poster, "Santa Fe All the Way," circa 1946
Chartered in 1859, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway connected Chicago with southern California via the southwestern United States. Though it disappeared in a 1995 merger, Santa Fe is still remembered for its colorful locomotives, its Harvey House restaurants, and the Academy Award-winning song "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" from the 1946 film The Harvey Girls.
- Pennant, "Carlsbad Caverns Nat'l Park, New Mexico," 1940-1965 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Pennants from national parks usually depict iconic images from the park. This one from Carlsbad Caverns includes images of the caverns and two stereotypical images depicting New Mexico's western and Mexican heritage.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Carlsbad Caverns Nat'l Park, New Mexico," 1940-1965
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Pennants from national parks usually depict iconic images from the park. This one from Carlsbad Caverns includes images of the caverns and two stereotypical images depicting New Mexico's western and Mexican heritage.
- Theodore Roosevelt in a Parade, Santa Fe, New Mexico, circa 1910 - Theodore Roosevelt's two terms in the White House ran from 1901 to 1909 -- just when the automobile was emerging and then spreading throughout the United States. Despite his progressive outlook, Roosevelt preferred traditional horse-drawn transportation while president. Automobiles were expensive in those pre-Model T years. Being seen in one could have harmed Roosevelt's "man of the people" image.
- circa 1910
- Collections - Artifact
Theodore Roosevelt in a Parade, Santa Fe, New Mexico, circa 1910
Theodore Roosevelt's two terms in the White House ran from 1901 to 1909 -- just when the automobile was emerging and then spreading throughout the United States. Despite his progressive outlook, Roosevelt preferred traditional horse-drawn transportation while president. Automobiles were expensive in those pre-Model T years. Being seen in one could have harmed Roosevelt's "man of the people" image.
- Theodore Roosevelt in a Horse-Drawn Carriage during a Parade, Santa Fe, New Mexico, circa 1910 - Theodore Roosevelt's two terms in the White House ran from 1901 to 1909 -- just when the automobile was emerging and then spreading throughout the United States. Despite his progressive outlook, Roosevelt preferred traditional horse-drawn transportation while president. Automobiles were expensive in those pre-Model T years. Being seen in one could have harmed Roosevelt's "man of the people" image.
- circa 1910
- Collections - Artifact
Theodore Roosevelt in a Horse-Drawn Carriage during a Parade, Santa Fe, New Mexico, circa 1910
Theodore Roosevelt's two terms in the White House ran from 1901 to 1909 -- just when the automobile was emerging and then spreading throughout the United States. Despite his progressive outlook, Roosevelt preferred traditional horse-drawn transportation while president. Automobiles were expensive in those pre-Model T years. Being seen in one could have harmed Roosevelt's "man of the people" image.
- Photograph of an 1844 Sketch, "Arrival of the Caravan at Santa Fe" -
- 1844
- Collections - Artifact
Photograph of an 1844 Sketch, "Arrival of the Caravan at Santa Fe"