Architectural Details, 1859-1980
Series
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The John Gaw Meem Non-Job-Specific Photo Collection contains photographs compiled by architect John Gaw Meem. The collection consists primarily of photos of buildings, architectural elements, and details of buildings located in small towns, cities, and Pueblos of New Mexico. These photos made up Meem's "idea files." Others are projects proposed by Meem but never built. Photographs include those taken by photographers Laura Gilpin, Tyler Dingee, and Dick Kent. Many photos were taken as a part of the Historic American Buildings Survey (H.A.B.S.). One album is included and contains photocopies of historic (1855-1880s) photos of old Santa Fe. Oversized prints include portraits of John Gaw Meem and his wife, Faith, and two Meem exhibit posters from 1976.
Included is The Carlos Vierra Collection of New Mexican Architecture, 6 photograph albums of Indian Pueblos, Mexican Houses, and Old Santa Fe Houses. The 6 albums are also available on 2 rolls of microfilm.
Included is The Carlos Vierra Collection of New Mexican Architecture, 6 photograph albums of Indian Pueblos, Mexican Houses, and Old Santa Fe Houses. The 6 albums are also available on 2 rolls of microfilm.
Dates
- 1859-1980
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1867 items (13 boxes) : 1850 photographic prints and postcards, 7 negatives, 6 photograph albums, 2 posters, 2 rolls of microfilm
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
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