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 The collection also includes an unpublished article on Meem by Chauvenet, biographical material on Meem, and background on Las Trampas from John McHugh.
Photographs housed in photoarchives.
Photographs housed in photoarchives.
Dates
- 1924-1984
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Biography
Beatrice Chauvenet, writer and community leader, was born July 22, 1902 in Iola, Kansas. She received an M.A. from the University of Michigan and moved to New Mexico in 1927. A long-time resident of Santa Fe, she was involved in several civic organizations. Her interest in historic preservation is reflected in her service on the Old Santa Fe Association, the Santa Fe Historical Society, the Santa Fe Planning Commission, and the Urban Renewal Commission.
Chauvenet's publications include Hewett and Friends: A Biography of Santa Fe's Vibrant Era (Santa Fe: Museum of New Mexico Press, 1983) and John Gaw Meem: Pioneer in Historic Preservation (Santa Fe: Museum of New Mexico Press, 1985).
Chauvenet's publications include Hewett and Friends: A Biography of Santa Fe's Vibrant Era (Santa Fe: Museum of New Mexico Press, 1983) and John Gaw Meem: Pioneer in Historic Preservation (Santa Fe: Museum of New Mexico Press, 1985).
Extent
1 box (.45 cu. ft.)
Separated Material
Photographs have been transferred to Beatrice Chauvenet Photograph Collection.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Beatrice Chauvenet Papers, 1924-1984
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Dana Brittain
- Date
- ©2000
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- June 28, 2004: PUBLIC "-//University of New Mexico::Center for Southwest Research//TEXT (US::NmU::MSS 588 BC::Beatrice Chauvenet Papers)//EN" "nmu1mss588bc.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
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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