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New Mexico Architectural Foundation Records,

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-600-BC

Scope and Content

The collection is divided into two overlapping series: Administrative Files, and Projects. Administrative files comprise the bulk of the collection. The series includes correspondence, board of directors meeting minutes, annual reports, membership lists, and grant related materials. The Projects series includes files relating to specific projects that N.M.A.F. was involved with, including exhibitions, field trips to New Mexico towns and Pueblos including Las Vegas, Santa Fe, Socorro, Gallup, Taos and Picuris, church restoration projects, publication of Recording a Vanishing Legacy: The Historic American Buildings Survey in New Mexico, 1933-Today and programs relating to children and architecture.

Dates

  • 1987-2002

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.

Historical Information

The New Mexico Architectural Foundation (N.M.A.F.) was founded in 1987, with the goal of promoting architectural excellence in New Mexico by stimulating public awareness of architectural traditions. It was formed primarily to be eligible to receive grants to sponsor programs. N.M.A.F. also planned to produce publications such as tour guides to New Mexico architecture, and to acquire museum and archival materials relating to architecture in New Mexico. Fund raising for activities such as giving grants for research pertaining to to New Mexico's architectural history and awarding scholarships to New Mexico architectural students has been another goal for the New Mexico Architectural Foundation. Successful fundraising events have included art sales and auctions, field trips, walking tours, and house tours through architecturally significant areas around the state. The Foundation sponsors exhibitions, shows, lectures and seminars to increase public awareness of New Mexico's architecture and architectural traditions. The Foundation supports an active public relations campaign about architecture, architectural awards, and architectural restoration and preservation activities throughout the State. N.M.A.F. established guidelines for the preservation and restoration of historic adobe buildings. Some of the projects that N.M.A.F. was involved with include the "Churches: Symbols of the Community" project (1988-1992), "Celebrate Youth" (1992-1993), "Architecture and Children" (1987-1995), and the 2001 publication of Recording a Vanishing Legacy: The Historic American Buildings Survey in New Mexico, 1933-Today. The Foundation's presidents have included Harold Joe Waldrum, Van Dorn Hooker, George Pearl, Jan Dodson Barnhart.

Extent

1 box (1 cu. ft.), plus oversize folder

Abstract

This collection contains records of the New Mexico Architectural Foundation. Records consist primarily of administrative and project files, including correspondence, membership, finances, meetings, grants, and projects involving the Foundation.

Related Archival Material

Historic American Buildings Survey Collection Center for Southwest Research. University Libraries. University of New Mexico. John Gaw Meem Papers Center for Southwest Research. University Libraries. University of New Mexico Bainbridge Bunting Collection of Measured Drawings Center for Southwest Research. University Libraries. University of New Mexico. Bainbridge Bunting Papers Center for Southwest Research. University Libraries. University of New Mexico. David Kammer Professional Papers Center for Southwest Research. University Libraries. University of New Mexico.

Processing Information

Collection was reprocessed with materials added, January 2007.
Title
Finding Aid of the New Mexico Architectural Foundation Records, 1987-2002
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Processed by A. Jewett
Date
©2000, ©2007
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 600 BC::New Mexico Architectural Foundation Records)//EN" "nmu1mss600bc.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

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