Photographs of the Albuquerque Indian School, which was established in 1881 to provide off-reservation industrial training to the Indians of the Southwest. By 1912, the school had 8 primary grades and over 300 students; by 1925 enrollment increased to over 800 students and grades 11 and 12 were added. The Albuquerque Indian School continued operating until 1982, when its program was transferred to the Santa Fe Indian School.
Albuquerque Indian School Complex
Students standing at attention
School after Remodeling
Original Albuquerque Indian Boarding School, established in 1881 at Duranes, New Mexico Territory, ca.1881
Early construction of the Albuquerque Indian School
Construction workers at the Albuquerque Indian School
Department of Interior Letter to the Albuquerque Indian School
Pueblo tribal members visiting the Albuquerque Indian School
Albuquerque Indian School official meeting with tribal leader
Early staff at the Albuquerque Indian School
School employees at Albuquerque Indian School
Early Albuquerque Indian School class of young men in uniform
Older Albuquerque Indian School male students in uniform
Albuquerque Indian School baseball team
Albuquerque Indian School Class of younger boys
Albuquerque Indian School Class of boys in uniform
Albuquerque Indian School very early class of young boys with flags
Albuquerque Indian School early class of young ladies
Albuquerque Indian School early class of younger girls
Albuquerque Indian School young school girls attending sewing class
Albuquerque Indian School female students participating in a festival
I am researching Jesse “Cab” Renick. He is of Choctaw/Chickasaw Tribal descent from Oklahoma. I was told that he worked for the Albuquerque Indian School. I am not sure if he worked for the Santa Fe Indian School or not? My interest is to see if he has any photographs that I may collect/reproduce.
I interviewed Mr. Renick in Bartlesville, OK in the early 1980s. And, I am currently working on a documentary of his life. I was told that he adopted “six” Native American children. Possibly they may have been members of some tribal nations in or around Albuquerque or Santa Fe, NM.
Hello, I’m just wondering what happened to all the school records for all the students that attend there?. School attendance, registrations and such. Was there like year book for students too.
CRUZ SANDOVAL: My grandmother graduated from the 8th grade and then Albuquerque High School but continued to board at the Indian School. Around 1917-1918. Any info or pictures would be greatly appreciated. Her sisters also attended. Kathryn (died there) and Lucy.
I have a grandmother whose name is Lucy (born 1911) and finished the 9th grade at Alburquerque Indian School… I dont know who maiden name or if she had siblings. Maybe it’s the same Lucy? Hope to hear a response and maybe confirm?
I am researching Jesse “Cab” Renick. He is of Choctaw/Chickasaw Tribal descent from Oklahoma. I was told that he worked for the Albuquerque Indian School. I am not sure if he worked for the Santa Fe Indian School or not? My interest is to see if he has any photographs that I may collect/reproduce.
I interviewed Mr. Renick in Bartlesville, OK in the early 1980s. And, I am currently working on a documentary of his life. I was told that he adopted “six” Native American children. Possibly they may have been members of some tribal nations in or around Albuquerque or Santa Fe, NM.
Does anyone know anything about Lola Chiquito? This would of been my grandmother.
I was a Music Teacher at the Albuquerque Indian School during the years 1962-1965 and would
love to hear from any students attending during that time.
Hello, I’m just wondering what happened to all the school records for all the students that attend there?. School attendance, registrations and such. Was there like year book for students too.
CRUZ SANDOVAL: My grandmother graduated from the 8th grade and then Albuquerque High School but continued to board at the Indian School. Around 1917-1918. Any info or pictures would be greatly appreciated. Her sisters also attended. Kathryn (died there) and Lucy.
I have a grandmother whose name is Lucy (born 1911) and finished the 9th grade at Alburquerque Indian School… I dont know who maiden name or if she had siblings. Maybe it’s the same Lucy? Hope to hear a response and maybe confirm?