Meem, John Gaw, 1894-1983
Person
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Bainbridge Bunting Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-385-BC
Scope and Content
This collection focuses on historic buildings and architecture in New Mexico. There is a significant component of the collection that relates to the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) and nominations of buildings to the National Register of Historic Places. Student research and research papers, class notes and lectures, and Bunting's articles and publications are significant components of the collection. Photographs associated with reports remain in the collection, while loose...
Dates:
1849-1981; Majority of material found in 1964-1979
Beatrice Chauvenet Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-588-BC
Scope and Content
The Beatrice Chauvenet Papers contain manuscripts, correspondence, notes, articles, and clippings. The bulk of the collection pertains to her book, John Gaw Meem: Pioneer in Historic Preservation. This book was written under the working title, "Ventures in Historic Preservation." Included are the original and edited manuscripts and research materials on historic preservation in New Mexico. The collection also includes an unpublished article on Meem by...
Dates:
1924-1984
Beatrice Chauvenet Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-588
Abstract
This collection contains 15 photographic prints from the personal files of Beatrice Chauvenet.
Dates:
1905-1984
Emory Stedman Photograph Album and Loose Material
Collection
Identifier: PICT-2009-004
Abstract
The majority of the photograph album is dedicated to interior and exterior views of the Stedman house at 646 E. Garcia St., Santa Fe (NM), including architectural features, furnishings, and views.
Dates:
1926-1935
Historic Santa Fe Foundation Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1109-BC
Abstract
The collection documents the history of the Historic Santa Fe Foundation and some of their projects.
Dates:
1961-1986
John Gaw Meem Collection of Non-Job-Specific Photos
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-675NJS
Abstract
The John Gaw Meem Non-Job-Specific Photo Collection contains photographs compiled by architect John Gaw Meem.
Dates:
1859-1980
John Gaw Meem Drawings and Plans
Collection
Identifier: SWA JGM Drawings CSWR Microfilm NA737 M438 J64
Abstract
The John Gaw Meem Drawings and Plans consist of architectural drawings, including floor plans, elevations, preliminary sketches, site surveys, details, and perspectives. Designs for residences, churches, school buildings, and commercial structures are included, many of them fashioned in the Pueblo Revival and Territorial Styles that are popular in the Southwest.
Dates:
1925-1961
John Gaw Meem Job Files
Collection
Identifier: MSS-790-BC
Abstract
This collection contains John Gaw Meem's files pertaining to his architectural projects, predominantly in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM, 1925-1960. Files consist of correspondence, proposals, specifications, bids, contracts, contractor accounts, progress notes, change orders, schematics, soil analysis, photographs, and certificates of payment.
Dates:
1925-1960
John Gaw Meem Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-675-BC
Abstract
This collection contains John Gaw Meem's personal and business records. Business files consist primarily of correspondence from his architectural firm. Also included are materials relating to Meem's professional associations and his work on historic preservation in New Mexico.
Dates:
1914-1992
John Gaw Meem Photograph Collection of Meem Buildings
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-675
Abstract
This collection contains photographs of buildings designed and built by architect, John Gaw Meem.
Dates:
1925-1963
Palace of the Governors Building Plans
Collection
Identifier: AC 591-OV
Scope and Content
Collection contains various floor plans, building plans, and exhibition plans for the Palace of the Governors. There are also plans for the Museum of Fine Arts, and Armory and Elks buildings.
Dates:
1791 - 2000
Santa Maria de Acoma Construction and Dedication Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-996-032
Abstract
Photographs documenting the construction and dedication ceremonies at Santa Maria de Acoma, a catholic church and mission at McCartys, New Mexico designed by John Gaw Meem.
Dates:
1931-1934