HWS in New Mexico

The back of this reads "Near Anodyne."

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Kerry and I are still sorting through the Hardy Women’s Society archives on loan to us from Tremlett College. We unsealed a box full of journals, notes, photographs and memorabilia from Ada’s trip to New Mexico in 1904.
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This is the first time we’ve really been able to delve into details of Ada’s first full year after founding the society in 1903. We knew she traveled to the mountains of New Mexico after that school year, but that was about the extent of our understanding. Now, we have a wonderful trove of information to engage with.

As a teaser, we can tell you that Ada stayed near the mining town of Anodyne in the Jemez Mountains. We have pieced together a remarkable story about her summer there, which we will be presenting in the form of a second book, a follow-up to The Library of Lost Trees. Until we can share more details, please enjoy these archival photos from her journey.

The back reads "Into Paraiso" in Ada's handwriting.

This photo is labeled "Jemez."