David Kammer, articles by or about, photos; in Alibi July 2001, Son of the Mother Road, interview. Kammer article in New Mexico Sun, 1983, America’s motorists have Roots on 66, shows Albuquerque Casa Grande Motel, Tingley Beach, El Don, El Vado, neon lights, etc. A 1992 article on Kammer, The Spirit of 66, highlights locations in Albuquerque and rest of state also. Article Looking Back, The Evolution of Railroad Avenue - Central Avenue. A 1992 article from Gallup Independent, Kammer's research project, preservation work, nominations, and some Gallup history, impact of the Interstate Highway. A 1993 article on Kammer's research, National Historic Register work, highlights UNM Campus Laundry - Pig and Calf Lunch spot, Rio Puerco bridge, impact of Interstate Highway, changes, 1990s, 2001
File — Box: 8, Folder: 2
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
“Research and Nominations" documents the bulk of David Kammer’s professional work surveying cultural landscapes and preparing State and National Register nominations. Properties he examined range from vernacular buildings of northern New Mexico to road sections and commercial buildings along Route 66. Kammer conducted the first statewide study of New Deal public works architecture and landscape projects in New Mexico. He surveyed historic acequias, bridges, theaters, neon, neighborhoods, schools and forts, Kammer’s work spans the geographic State of New Mexico, from Albuquerque to Colfax County, Corrales, Fort Bayard, Fort Marcy, Galisteo, Las Vegas, Mora, Ojo Caliente, Santa Fe, Truth or Consequences, and White Sands. He also worked in Costilla County, CO and Socorro/San Elizario (TX).
This series consists largely of accumulated photocopied research from a wide variety of sources and resultant historical narratives written by David Kammer. A collection of slides is also included. The collection provides a wealth of information related to New Mexico’s cultural and historic landscape.
Additional materials added to the collection in May 2019.
This series consists largely of accumulated photocopied research from a wide variety of sources and resultant historical narratives written by David Kammer. A collection of slides is also included. The collection provides a wealth of information related to New Mexico’s cultural and historic landscape.
Additional materials added to the collection in May 2019.
Dates
- 1990s, 2001
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 8 boxes (8 cu. ft.), one oversize folder
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