Near Santa Fe in Santa Fe County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Laura Gilpin (1891-1979)
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
1. Laura Gilpin Marker
(side one)
An outstanding photographer of the twentieth century, Laura Gilpin is best known for capturing southwestern cultures and landscapes on film. When her car ran out of gas on the Navajo reservation in 1930, she began photographing the local people. She published four books culminating with The Enduring Navaho in 1968. A master of the art of platinum printing, her photographs are found in museums around the world.
(side two)
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 this topic list: Women. In addition, it is included in the New Mexico Womens Historic Marker Initiative
this page online
Location. 35° 31.644′ N, 106° 9.379′ W. Marker is near Santa Fe, New Mexico, in Santa Fe County. It can be reached from Interstate 25 1½ miles west of Waldo Canyon Road (County Road 57). Marker is located at the La Bajada Welcome Center in the northbound rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santa Fe NM 87508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern New Mexico. It is also in the American Southwest, in the Mountain West, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Three Wise Women (here, next to this marker); Maria Gertrudis Barcelσ (here, next to this marker); Bicentennial Celebration / La Bajada (here, next to this marker); Amelia Elizabeth White / Mary Cabot Wheelwright (here, next to
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
2. Laura Gilpin Marker Reverse
New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative
Also see . . .
1. Laura Gilpin. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 16, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Laura Gilpin. Smithsonian American Art Museum website entry (Submitted on December 16, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Wikipedia, unknown
3. Laura Gilpin
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
4. Laura Gilpin Marker (center of photo)
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
5. Five New Mexico Historic Women Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 955 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on December 16, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5. submitted on August 3, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
