Hobson-Huntsinger University Archives Photograph Collection, 1890-1982
Date
1965-12-26
Decade
1960s
Photographer
Lovett
Subject (LCSH)
Universities and colleges--Administration
Telephone switchboards
Local telephone service
Subject (local)
New Mexico State University--Administration
Historical context
In 1968 the telephone operation was located in the Visitor Center building, about where the emergency dispatch office was located. At that time Telecom and University Dispatch was a combined department. In the 1970’s, University Dispatch and Telecom separated and Telecom moved out of the building. Cited from The Buildings of New Mexico State University: NMSU Building History by Patricia Grumet, Vol. 1 p. 300.
Provenance
Office of Alumni Association
Extent
8 x 10 in.
Notes
Switchboard operators working with representatives from telephone company to learn new system.