Meem, John Gaw, 1894-1983
Person
Found in 7 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 The collection also includes an unpublished article on Meem by...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
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 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
Santa Fe Plaza Renewal Project Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 202
Scope and Content
The Santa Fe Plaza Renewal Project Collection consists of various records pertaining to the 1960s revitalization of Santa Fe's historic plaza.
Collection is arranged chronologically and by subject matter.
Collection is arranged chronologically and by subject matter.
Dates:
1966-1968
Save Jonson Gallery Collection
Collection
Identifier: UNMA-154
Abstract
Save Jonson Gallery Collection is comprised of petitions, letters of support, correspondence, related documents, and newspaper clippings regarding the 1998 campaign to preserve Jonson Gallery from new construction threats.
Dates:
1945-1999; Majority of material found within 1997-1999