2 minute read
Photographs by Barry M. Goldwater on Display in Scottsdale
Photographs by Barry M. Goldwater: The Arizona Highways Collection
Senator Barry Goldwater (1909-1998) is well-known and well-loved in the state of Arizona. Not only was he a dedicated public servant for many years, but he was also a gifted photographer, an avid documentarian, and a frequent contributor to Arizona Highways magazine. As one of the magazine’s first and most important photographers, his extraordinary images celebrating the landscapes, people and culture of the state are true treasures.
Advertisement
Portrait of the Artist as a Married Man, Taken at Coal Mine Canyon between Tuba City and Third Mesa, c. 1935. Photo by Peggy Goldwater.
Senator Goldwater was often granted access to remote Native American villages and communities based on his ability to build lasting relationships with Arizona’s native people. This unique trait enabled him to capture historic moments through his photographs. The Grand Canyon and Native peoples of Northern Arizona were among Senator Goldwater’s favorite subjects.
Barry M. Goldwater, Hopi Child, 1959.
The Barry and Peggy Goldwater Foundation is devoted to preserving, protecting and showcasing the images archives of Senator Goldwater. In collaboration with the Barry & Peggy Goldwater Foundation and Arizona Highways magazine, Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is proud to premiere this special exhibit.
Barry M. Goldwater, Valley of the Monuments, 1967.
Photographs by Barry M. Goldwater: The Arizona Highways Collection presented by SRP will feature the largest collection of photographs by Senator Goldwater and include intimate family photos and personal items. The exhibition runs Jan. 6 – June 23, 2019 at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. It is included with museum admission, free to museum members and children 5 and under. Admission is also free on Thursdays (November – April) to Scottsdale residents with proof of residence. Special thanks are given to Commemorative Sponsors: Charles F., Jennifer E., and John U. Sands.
WESTERN SPIRIT: SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM OF THE WEST 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 scottsdalemuseumwest.org
Photos Courtesy of the Barry & Peggy Goldwater Foundation.
Arizona KEY Magazine
ArizonaKEY.com
