The postcards are displayed front with an accurate transcription of the text and attribution of the source if found. Because of their age, the text is not always accurate. Thus, this collection illustrates what was important to tourism at one time and how the area was portrayed.


Hand Colored Post Card/Post Cards of Quality-The Albertype Co.

impressive stone ruins near Jemez Springs, New Mexico. This church was established by the Franciscans in 1617 and abandoned in the 12-year Indian rebellion, 1680-92. The Parish priest was killed by an arrow, in the church, on the second day of the rebellion against the Spanish. Kodachrome by Jack Taylor/Published by Old Trail News Agency


These Ruins evidence the fact that this Mission was one of the largest of all Missions and is at least Fifty years older than any in California. The ruins are located in the Jemez Canyon directly opposite the Hotel La Esperanza.

This Monument contains the Ruins of the ancient Indian Pueblo of Guisewa and of the Franciscan Mission which was founded in 1617 and 1621. The Pueblo first visited by Coronado in 1541 was abandoned between 1680 and 1694. Color by Don Kolkmeyer/Distributed by Southwest Post Card Co.

Jemez Springs – Established 1947; American and New Mexican Cuisine; Dining room and patio family dining. Jemez Scenic Views by Sarnol




The music and recreational camp is nestled along the banks of the beautiful Jemez River in the heart of the Jemez Valley among the tall pines and towering peaks. Color by Don Kolkmeyer/Distributed by Southwest Post Card Co.

Jemez(pronounced Hemez) Mountains are located north of Albuquerque and west of Santa, Fe, New Mexico, within easy driving distance from either city. These mountains offer various sports to the sportsman and beautiful scenery to the traveler. Kodachrome by Barnes & Caplin/Distributed by Southwest Post Card Co.

To the west of Santa Fe, the beautiful Jemez Mountains with their many recreational facilities are enjoyed by visitors and natives, while studying this area with its history of long ago. Courtesy by N.M. State Park Dept./Distributed by Southwest Post Card Co.

Thousands of years in the making -this dam is now about 350 feet long, 50 feet high, and 50 feet wide at the bottom. This strange geological formation is caused by tiny calcium deposits of the soda springs which are found in this area. This natural wonder is still in the process of building and now extends across the entire Jemez Canyon. Kodachrome by Natural Color Post Card/Distributed by Alfred McGarr Adv. Service



