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Louise Coe, American Association Of University Women-New Mexico

The 1976 Women in New Mexico Exhibit by the American Association of University Women - New Mexico

Louise Coe was the first woman elected to the New Mexico State Senate, and at 28 was the youngest person at the time to hold the office. Improvement of the state's system of public education was her main concern during four consecutive terms, from 1925 to 1941.

As chairman of the Senate education committee for 10 years, she was influential in securing passage of many bills aimed at upgrading education: free textbooks, larger libraries, better qualifications for teachers, higher teacher salaries. She initiated bills which provided for a teacher retirement fund and tenure, and worked for school consolidation. She promoted …

Evelyn Fisher Frisbie, American Association Of University Women-New Mexico

The 1976 Women in New Mexico Exhibit by the American Association of University Women - New Mexico

A 1902 graduate of Illinois College of Medicine with degrees in medicine and surgery, Dr. Frisbie arrived in the Territory of New Mexico in 1908. From her parents' homestead near Wagon Mound, she set up practice -- often riding horseback to see patients in Ocate, 25 miles away. In 1911, she moved to Albuquerque, where she was the only woman among the 25 physicians then serving the town's 20,000 people.

Dr. Frisbie practiced medicine in New Mexico for 54 years -- first as a general practitioner, then as obstetrician/gynecologist. She earned the confidence of her many patients and the respect …

Fabiola Cabeza De Baca Gilbert, American Association Of University Women-New Mexico

The 1976 Women in New Mexico Exhibit by the American Association of University Women - New Mexico

Fabiola Cabeza de Baca Gilbert, a New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service agent, was devoted to teaching residents of the state's northern rural areas skills to upgrade the quality of their daily lives. As a writer, she has documented an important part of our state's cultural heritage -- the traditions, customs and patterns of daily life of the descendants of the conquistadores.

Born in 1898 at her grandfather's hacienda near Las Vegas, New Mexico, she was reared by her grandmother, a Spanish matriarch, from whom she learned both household arts and traditions of a family and culture dating back to early …

Sr Blandina Segale, American Association Of University Women-New Mexico

The 1976 Women in New Mexico Exhibit by the American Association of University Women - New Mexico

Sister Blandina Segale set a rule for herself when she came to the Southwest from Ohio in 1872: "Do whatever presents itself, and never omit anything because of hardship or repugnance." It was a simple rule, but not easy to carry out in rugged, lawless New Mexico of the late 1800's. Her letters verify that she was able to abide by it with skill, courage and compassion.

Sister Blandina took her vows in the Order of the Sisters of Charity in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1868. Four years later she was sent to Trinidad, Colorado, to teach school. The school she …

Pablita Velarde, American Association Of University Women-New Mexico

The 1976 Women in New Mexico Exhibit by the American Association of University Women - New Mexico

Pablita Velarde has gained worldwide recognition as a Pueblo Indian whose paintings depict the traditions, culture and daily life of her people. These are changing rapidly as the pueblos move forward in time, uncomfortably elbowed by neighboring cultures. Pablita's combination of background, talent and intense commitment to record the old ways net her a unique place in the history of New Mexico.

She wrote and illustrated a book in 1960 called Old Father, the Story Teller. In this, she retells the legends of her pueblo, Santa Clara, as she heard them in her youth from the old men of …

Saludos Amigas 1964, Associated Women Students

Co-Ed Code/Saludos Amigas

"Welcome to you the coeds of UNM who will be the members of the Associated Women Students for the year 1964-65. This is your handbook. I hope that you will read it carefully so that you may better understand the functions and standards of your self-governing organization."

"This year, A.W.S. is operating under a newly revised constitution. As a governing body, we still retain our three branches--Legislative, Executive and Judicial. The Legislative Council which meets one a week has been expanded to include thirteen elected members. These include the eight officers and five members at large elected from the All …

Saludos Amigas 1962, Associated Women Students

Co-Ed Code/Saludos Amigas

"My warmest greetings are extended to you, the entire study body, and especially to our new women students. We are happy in your selection of the University of New Mexico as your university, and we encourage you to take every advantage of the many opportunities offered for your intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and social growth. With the many offerings of the University, we feel confident that each of you will be able to find many areas of interests and derive satisfactions from participating in and contributing to the over-all university community.

The Associated Women Students are eager to welcome and assist …

Saludas Amigas 1951, Associated Women Students

Co-Ed Code/Saludos Amigas

We are very happy to welcome new students to the University of New Mexico. We believe our University has much to offer its students and alumni. There are many opportunities for participation in activities and in student government. There is a spirit of friendliness prevailing on this southwestern campus which makes it easy for new students to adjust to University life.

All students, especially our women students, are ready and eager to offer their assistance to you. the office of the Dean of Women welcomes the opportunity to know you and to be of service to you.

I join the …

Saludas Amigas 1950, Associated Women Students

Co-Ed Code/Saludos Amigas

A Message from the President of A.W.S.

May I, as president of the Associated Women Students of the University of New Mexico, welcome you, the new women students, to the University and into our organization.

Upon enrollment you automatically became a member of the Associated Women Students, whose purpose it is, not only to promote school spirit, to broaden social interests, and to provide uniform and individual representation in student activities, but also to promote a spirit of friendliness and to act as advisers to our new women students. Only by full cooperation of all can these aims be accomplished. …

Co-Ed Code 1941-1942, Associated Women Students

Co-Ed Code/Saludos Amigas

The Associated Women Students of the Uni­versity of New Mexico wish to present this book­let to the freshmen women and to the upperclass women who are entering the University for the first time.

We are attempting, with its aid, to acquaint the new women students with the activities, regulations, and traditions of the University. By the Co-Ed Code we sincerely hope you will become more quickly acquainted with the Uni­versity and will find a place for yourself among the numerous student activities. It is from co­operation with the University, its faculty, and its student body, through its organizations and activities, …

Co-Ed Code 1940-1941, Associated Women Students

Co-Ed Code/Saludos Amigas

A Message From the President of A.W.S.

May I, as president of the Associated Women Students of the University of New Mexico, wel­come you, the new women students, to the Uni­versity and into our organization.

Upon enrollment you automatically become a member of the Associated Women Students, whose purpose it is, not only to promote school spirit, to broaden social interests, and to provide uniform and individual representation in stu­dent activities, but also to promote a spirit of friendliness and to act as advisers to our new women students. Only by full coöperation of all can these aims be accomplished. …

Co-Ed Code 1937-38, Associated Women Students

Co-Ed Code/Saludos Amigas

The Associated Women Students of the University of New Mexico wish to present this booklet to the Freshmen women and to the upper-class women who are entering the University for the first time.

We are attempting, with its aid, to acquaint the new women students with the history, tradition, customs, and regulations of the University, as well as the many little things which go to make university life.

By the Co-Ed Code we sincerely hope you will become more quickly acquainted with the University and will find a place for yourselves among the varied student activities. It is from co-operation …

Co-Ed Code 1936-37, Associated Women Students

Co-Ed Code/Saludos Amigas

The Associated Women Students of the University of New Mexico wish to present this booklet to the Freshmen women and to the upper-class women who are entering the University for the first time.

We are attempting, with its aid, to acquaint the new women students with the history, tradition, customs, and regulations of the University, as well as the many little things which go to make university life.

By the Co-Ed Code we sincerely hope you will become more quickly acquainted with the University and will find a place for yourselves among the varied student activities. It is from co-operation …

Co-Ed Code 1935-36, Associated Women Students

Co-Ed Code/Saludos Amigas

The Associated Women Students of the University of New Mexico wish to present this booklet to the Freshmen women and to the upper-class women who are entering the University for the first time.

We are attempting, with its aid, to acquaint the new women students with the history, tradition, customs, and regulations of the University, as well as the many little things which go to make university life.

By the Co-Ed Code we sincerely hope you will become more quickly acquainted with the University and will find a place for yourselves among the varied student activities. It is from co-operation …

Regulations Concerning Women Students - October 1920, Unm Board Of Regents

Co-Ed Code/Saludos Amigas

"The following Regulations were presented by President Hill with the indorsement [sic] of the Advisory Council of the Faculty and of the General Supervisor of Women, Dr. Edna Mosher. The Regulations (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) were approved by the Executive Committee of the Board of Regents."

(A) -- General Regulations

(B) -- Residence

(C) -- Chaperons

(D) -- Social Functions

(E) -- Sororities