Hobson-Huntsinger University Archives Photograph Collection, 1890-1982
Date
circa 1928
Decade
1920s
Subject (LCSH)
Libraries
Educational facilities--New Mexico--Las Cruces
Universities and colleges
Subject (local)
Kent, Harry Llewellyn, 1879-1946
Historical context
Originally the university library, Young Hall was completed in 1928. The hall is named for Regent R. L. Young who was a prominent lawyer in Las Cruces, played a role in the establishment of Las Cruces College, and served on the Board of Regents from 1932 to 1933. Edited based on NMSU-Our-Heritage website.
Extent
5 x 7 in.
Notes
On verso: "Young Hall, Breaking ground for the new library. Pres. Kent with team of horses and a plow. 1928" Harry L. Kent served as the college president from 1921 to 1936.