Barelas in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
La Doctora María Dolores Gonzáles
(1917-1975)
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
1. La Doctora María Dolores Gonzáles Marker
Dr. Gonzales was a pioneer in bilingual and bicultural education. She developed educational materials for students in New Mexico and Latin America and trained teachers in the curriculum. Born in Pecos, “Lola” taught in the area for many years and at the University of New Mexico. She held a master's degree from Columbia University and a doctorate from Pennsylvania State University. Dolores Gonzáles Elementary School in Albuquerque is named in her honor.
New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative
The New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative was founded in 2005 by members of the New Mexico Women's Forum in a statewide effort to recognize women's contributions to New Mexico history on the state's Official Scenic Historic Markers. The Initiative ensures that women's diverse histories will be remembered and told, and will inspire and provide a guide for future generations. The 2006 Legislature funded the project.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Hispanic Americans • Women. In addition, it is included in the New Mexico Women’s Historic Marker Initiative series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First United Methodist Church Albuquerque (approx. half a mile away); Hudson House (approx. half a mile away); Skinner Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); John Pearce House (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. John's Cathedral (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Orpheum Theater (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Coal Avenue Viaduct (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Simms Building (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
2. New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
3. La Doctora María Dolores Gonzáles Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
4. Dolores Gonzáles Elementary School
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,421 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
