Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Rockhound astronaut Leroy Gordon Cooper of Shawnee is enthusiastically examining specimens in the foothills of New Mexico's Sangre De Christo Mountains."

The main facade of the monument stands on a slight hill.

The exterior rear facade is visible.

Portion of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park in New Mexico, including the walkway and entrance, with a winding wall and totem plaques.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Lutheran Scout conference delegate, Rev. Roger J. Gieschen, pastor of Our Lord's Lutheran Church, 2900 W Hefner Road., Mrs. Gieschen and their daughter visit old west sights at Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, N. M. He was one of 42 Lutheran ministers selected to attend the 7-day conference."

Pair of commercially produced Wrangler denim jeans that were found in the southern Rocky mountains across from Red River, New Mexico in the late 1960's. The pants had been bleached in irregular patterns by the sun, and had various worn and torn places. After discovery, the Wranglers were embellished with red velour fabric pieces to cover some of the worst structural damage, and with a commercially available embroidered butterfly patch added below waistband at center back. Labels: Evidence of rectangular tag having been sewn on right-side back pocket. Both back pockets have "W" stitching; Fly button engraved "Wrangler"; Tag sewn inside fly: "Wrangler / 30 x 34 / Sanforized / Made in U.S.A."; Zipper pull stamped "Gripper Zipper" and "Pat Pending"; Marked on left front pocket, inside pants: "GDW"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Fred Harmon, creator of Red Ryder and Little Beaver, has traded in his drawing board for an easel."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "in national competition at Albuquerque, N. M., is Bridgett Britches shown with her owner."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "World's richest quarter horse, Laico Bird, will be running to increase her earnings of $407,000 in Sunday's Kansas Derby at La Mesa Park, Raton, N.M."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "With her filly, " Starri Boss," Arlene Gohrs shows she is partial to Appaloosas."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Time out for a barbecue is enjoyed by Tim Zinn and Jo Lynne Birkhead, both of Oklahoma City, attending the National Science Fair-International at Albuquerque, N. M."

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Sculptor Ted Egri left, directs placement of his 4.000-pound work "The Hand of Friendship" atop an 18-foot pedestal for welding."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.

Engine No. 488. a Mikado type 2-8-2 narrow gauge locomotive, heads Rail Fans' Special train at Chama, New Mexico Depot on the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad.

Santa Fe's "The Grand Canyon", headed by nine GM Diesel Units, 18,000 horsepower, with a consist of twenty-three cars traverses Raton Pass in Mew Mexico on September 17, 1960.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Among the party guests were Parker Wilson, Santa Fe, right, lower photo, father of the prospective bridegroom, and his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. David Peck Jr., Evansville, Ind."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Touring White Sands N. M. Missile range are these four Oklahoma mayors who participated in the Operation Understanding."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "A citation for meritorious service was award posthumously Thursday to Robert M. Sutton jr., in recognition of his outstanding service with the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "james Scott, left, and A. P. Mitchell look over photos taken of the 89th Aero Squadron when it was in france in 1918."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "DRUM MAJOR for the "Pride of Oklahoma" marching band at the University of Oklahoma for the 1960-61 school term is Roy Lawrence, Tucumcari, N.M. who will enter the university as a freshman in September."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Razorback skiers ascend a ridge overlooking Taos Ski Valley."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Fine, dry powder snow is typical at Taos Ski Valley where 31 trails offer a wide variety of slopes."

Photograph of Carol and Byrd Williams IV sitting on a vintage automobile in the parking lot of the Cottonwood Court motel in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Carol wears a red and white striped top with tan pants and stands with one foot on the automobile. Byrd IV sits to her right, his head turned to the left to look into the cab. He wears a striped shirt and blue jean pants. A white automobile is parked in front of the stucco motel that stands behind them.

Photograph of a young Pam Williams sitting in the drivers seat of a black vintage automobile with a flat tire in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She grips the steering wheel with both hands, wearing a yellow long-sleeved top and white shorts. Two other automobiles are parked behind her. A grassy area with a sign advertising "Cottonwood Court" and "television" is situated on the other side of the automobiles. Fields and trees are visible in the background.