Silver, Robert D. - Articles, correspondence, draft, notes, 1877-1988, 1882-1992
File — Box: 1, Folder: 68
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection contains correspondence, drafts, notes, photocopies of articles, clippings, and images accumulated during the writing of the unpublished "Directory of Historic New Mexico Architects." The collection is a compilation of research materials generated separately by Boyd Pratt and Susan McColeman Elder during their involvement on the directory project beginning in 1987. They continued to collect materials until 1992 in anticipation of adding information before publication. The directory, however, was never published.
Information in the directory includes vital statistics, educational background, professional practice, and general description of the work of the architects. Materials relate mainly to New Mexico architects whose practices began as early as 1882, with a small group of out-of-state architects also included. Research materials on architects not included in the final draft of the directory are also part of this collection. Biographical material is arranged alphabetically under the architect's name. Information on over 70 architects, including Charles T. Gaastra and Edward Buxton Cristy, is available in the collection. A 1988 draft of the directory, along with editorial correspondence and guidelines for the project are included.
Background research materials on the history of architecture in New Mexico complete the collection. These include student theses written by women during the early 1900s relating to early 20th Century residential architecture in New Mexico. Building specifications covering structures such as the state penitentiary and the Museum of New Mexico and research materials about city planning for "New" Old Santa Fe, dating from around 1912 are also included. The Santa Fe materials include correspondence, clippings, bills of sale, city planning maps, and published materials.
Information in the directory includes vital statistics, educational background, professional practice, and general description of the work of the architects. Materials relate mainly to New Mexico architects whose practices began as early as 1882, with a small group of out-of-state architects also included. Research materials on architects not included in the final draft of the directory are also part of this collection. Biographical material is arranged alphabetically under the architect's name. Information on over 70 architects, including Charles T. Gaastra and Edward Buxton Cristy, is available in the collection. A 1988 draft of the directory, along with editorial correspondence and guidelines for the project are included.
Background research materials on the history of architecture in New Mexico complete the collection. These include student theses written by women during the early 1900s relating to early 20th Century residential architecture in New Mexico. Building specifications covering structures such as the state penitentiary and the Museum of New Mexico and research materials about city planning for "New" Old Santa Fe, dating from around 1912 are also included. The Santa Fe materials include correspondence, clippings, bills of sale, city planning maps, and published materials.
Dates
- 1882-1992
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 boxes (2 cu. ft.)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu