History

Historical Society To Present Lecture April 29 On Nobel Laureates Of Los Alamos During Manhattan Project-Era

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Historical Society News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society has announced its free upcoming lecture, scheduled 7-9 p.m. Monday, April 29 at Crossroads Bible Church.

This event marks the second to last lecture in the series and promises an entertaining and educational discussion on the Nobel Laureates of Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project-era.

Distinguished guests will bring their expertise and unique perspectives:

  • Alan Carr, Senior Historian at LANL, brings years of experience and research into the history of the Manhattan Project and nuclear testing.
  • Ellen McGehee, Historian
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Jemez Historic Site: Earth Day Hike, Gisewa History

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News:

Celebrate Earth Day Saturday, April 20 with a guided hike up Oak Canyon (a.k.a. Church Canyon).

This is a moderate hike over rough terrain (approximately 1.5 miles)—hikers should bring water, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a sack lunch. Rangers will do their best to identify the species of flora and fauna encountered. Participation is free.

Sunday, April 21, explore the ways of Pueblo life during Funday at Gisewa through cooking, art demonstrations, dances, and more. Visitors are invited to re-plaster the site’s horno, so bring old clothes for this muddy activity. Funday at Gisewa is included Read More

Unique Documentary Examining ‘Community In Conflict’ Over Internment Camp Marker April 21 At SALA

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Internment Camp internee Bill Nishimura at the Santa Fe Internment Camp Marker. Courtesy photo

SALA News:

A unique documentary film examining a “Community in Conflict” will be shown again at SALA Los Alamos Event Center 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the invitation of SALA members Nancy and John Bartlit.

The event is free. High school students studying New Mexico’s role in WWII history are especially welcome to learn Film Director Claudia Katayanagi’s quest to understand the decades-long controversy over the Santa Fe Internment Camp Marker. Albuquerque Co-Producer Nikki Nojima Louis (whose Read More

New Mexico History Museum Looks At Legacy Of Santa Fe’s WWII Japanese Internment Camp During Event April 20

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NMHM News:

New Mexico History Museum, in partnership with the New Mexico Japanese American Citizens League, presents the third in a series related to the internment of Japanese males arrested and incarcerated in Santa Fe at one of New Mexico’s four Department of Justice (DOJ) internment camps during World War II.

The community is invited to listen to a panel discussion with interviewees from the documentary film “Community in Conflict” directed by Claudia Katayanagi, 1-4 p.m., Saturday, April 20, at New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave., in Santa Fe.

The movie focuses on the Santa Fe Read More

Explore Art Of Storytelling April 14 At Fuller Lodge

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Community News:

Samizdat Bookstore and Los Alamos Arts Council invite the community to an afternoon exploring the art of storytelling with Yvonne Montoya, choreographer and Artistic Director of Tucson’s Safos Dance Theatre.

Montoya, along with dancers Delia Ibañez and Esteban Rosales, will guide participants in using storytelling in a highly interactive workshop to explore themes of community, home and the history of Los Alamos.

In groups of 2-3, participants will follow a series of prompts to share a fun or interesting story about themselves and their home. The workshop will conclude Read More

Los Alamos Historical Society: ‘What’s Up’ For April

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‘A 7-foot vertical banner to gauge how close we are to opening the Oppenheimer House!’ Courtesy/LAHS

LAHS News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society Shares “What’s Up” for April:

  • A 7-foot vertical banner to gauge how close we are to opening the Oppenheimer House! 

This large goal tracker in front of the house will allow people to see how far we’ve come to meeting our goal.  

Help us fill this martini glass! 

Smaller versions of this goal tracker and its progress will appear around town to show how far we’ve come, reflecting how soon we can open and tour the house whose occupant filled martini Read More

History Of History … New Mexico Historic Preservation Division Celebrates More Than Five Decades

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NMHPD News:

SANTA FE — Each May, the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) and historians across the nation celebrate National Preservation Month, which recognizes the work and benefits of preserving historic places for future generations.

As another Preservation Month draws closer, NMHPD delved into the history of the month-long celebration of preservation. 

“Historic preservation is a year-round effort in New Mexico and across the country, but National Preservation Month reminds us each year that preserving historic properties means preserving the lifeblood of communities Read More

Project Oppenheimer Receives Historical Society Of New Mexico Dorothy Woodward Award

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COUNTY News:

Project Oppenheimer has been awarded the Historical Society of New Mexico Dorothy Woodward Award.

The efforts of Team Oppie, the core Project Oppenheimer Team, and the Los Alamos Community are responsible for this honor.

Notice of the Award:

On behalf of the Historical Society of New Mexico Awards Committee, I am pleased to inform you that Project Oppenheimer has been selected to receive the HSNM Dorothy Woodward Award. This award recognizes significant work in the advancement of education in New Mexico history. The awards committee was impressed with the way the Los Alamos community, Read More

‘The Little Holocaust Video That Could’ … 24 Years Later

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‘The little Holocaust video that could’ is being released worldwide. Courtesy/Jim Terr

Holocaust News:

Twenty four years after it was produced in the year 2000 with a small budget from several foundation and private grants, a one-hour video of interviews of New Mexico survivors of the Holocaust is being released worldwide, with a new introduction and with the benefit of internet viewing and download.

View the video here.

“We Were There: Seven Survivors of the Holocaust” was produced by Las Vegas, N.M. producer Jim Terr, then living in Santa Fe. Under a grant from World Voices Media of Santa Monica, Read More

New Mexico History Museum 2024 First Wednesday Zoom Lecture Series Focuses On Diaries Of Pioneer Women

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‘Family resting at midday’. Courtesy/NMHM

NMHM News:

Friends of History for the New Mexico History Museum ‘(NMHM) continues its 2024 First Wednesday Zoom lecture series with another very interesting topic: Diaries of Pioneer Women, noon to 1 p.m., May 1 by journalist Norma Libman on YouTube.

Free – Donations Welcome

Register here.

Brief Lecture Summary:

The journey West was perilous and exciting. The journals kept by women pioneers provide details that enrich our understanding of the experience in a way that differs from and enhances the information we get from the writings of Read More