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Edith Cherry Historic Preservation Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-714-BC

Scope and Content

This collection contains papers related to Edith Cherry and her firm, Cherry See Architects' historic preservation work in New Mexico, resources for and from courses in historic preservation, and materials related to Cultural Porperties Review Committee matters, 1978-1998. The collection contains documents about historic buildings, districts, and sites in New Mexico. It includes community based design programs; condition reports; preservation plans for historic churches; information and articles on historic buildings, districts and sites; needs analyses; requests for proposals; and photographs.

Dates

  • 1978-1998

Creator

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/History

Edith Cherry received her bachelor's and master's degrees in Architecture from Rice University in Houston. In 1965, she worked for Caudill Rowlett Scott (CRS) in Houston as an intern under William Pena, renowned for his architectural programming expertise. She received her architectural license in 1968, and the same year, she became CRS's first female associate.

In 1972, Cherry moved to New Mexico to teach at the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of New Mexico. She served as Acting Dean in 1974-75; Assistant Dean, 1976-83; Director of Architecture, 1993-96; Associate Professor of Architecture, 1996-2000. She retired from the University of New Mexico in 2000. While teaching at UNM, she also did graduate work in cultural anthropology, thus informing her knowledge of architectural programming.

In 1994, Edith Cherry was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), a very distinguished title in the field of architecture. In 1998, she published the internationally applauded book Programming for Design: From Theory to Practice (John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY, 1998). Currently, Cherry is a partner in the firm, Cherry See Architects in Albuquerque. Her firm has been in operation since 1977 and has done numerous projects including the restoration of the Pueblo-revival style Old Albuquerque Municipal Airport

Extent

1 box (.35 cu. ft.)

Abstract

This collection contains papers related to Edith Cherry and her firm, Cherry See Architects' historic preservation work in New Mexico, resources for and from courses in historic preservation, and materials related to Cultural Porperties Review Committee matters. The collection includes correspondence, historic preservation research papers, and preservation plans for buildings and districts.

Related Material

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.

Separated Material

Applications for State and National Historic Register nomination have been transferred to the Office of Cultural Affairs Historic Preservation Division, Santa Fe, NM.

News clippings and tourism brochures have been transferred to CSWR Vertical Files.

Architectural drawings of McKinley County Courthouse, One Western Bank Plaza (Alb.), County Annex Modifications (Alb.), and Court Annex Modifications (Alb.) have been transferred to John Gaw Meem Archives of Southwestern Architecture - Miscellaneous Collection.

Some publications have been transferred to UNMGL for cataloging. See the List of Separated Publications for titles.

Bibliography

  • Arellano, Vol.1, no. 2, marzo/abril 1992
  • Baker, Geoffrey and Funaro, Bruno, Shopping Centers: Design and Operation, [1951]
  • Blueprints, Summer 1981
  • Bunting, Bainbridge, Landscape Autoguide Tours, 1970.
  • City of Santa Fe, Archaeological Districts Handbook, 1991
  • City of Santa Fe, Historical District Handbook, 1986
  • Coas, Vol. 2, Nos. 1, 2, 4, 1984
  • Cordova, Earl, Guadalupe Neighborhood Historical Survey, 1981
  • Dewitt, Susan and Teague, Jonathan, The Old House Workbook: Rehabilitation Guidelines for Albuquerque, 1980
  • Hall, Harriet, Albuquerque Historic Homes and Districts, 1977
  • Hordes, Stanley M., Historic Markers in New Mexico, 1984
  • Kammer, David, The Historic Highway Bridges of New Mexico, 1996
  • Kammer, David, A History of the Construction and Acquisition of State-Owned Buildings by the State of New Mexico, 1993
  • Kersavage, Lisa, Determining Preservation Policy: An Examination of Historic Preservation in Albuquerque and Other Cities, 1994
  • MacRostie, William, Rehabilitating Historic Office Buildings, 1982
  • Midyette III, John T., The Bond House, 1983
  • National Conservation Advisory Council, Suggested Guidelines for Training in Architectural Conservation, 1980
  • New Mexico Historic Preservation: A Plan for the Year 2001, 1996
  • On Fertile Ground: Assessing and Cultivating New Mexico's Cultural Resources, 1995
  • Park, Sharon C., Improving Thermal Efficiency: Historic Wooden Windows, 1982 Quantum, Vol. 7, No. 1, Spring, 1990
  • Regional Urban Design Assistance Team, Central Avenue Study, 1984
  • Shishkin, J. K. An Early History of the Museum of New Mexico Fine Arts Building, 1968.
  • UNM School of Architecture and Planning, New Mexico Historical Building Inventory Manual, 1980
  • Vale, Thomas R. and Vale, Geraldine R., U.S. 40 Today: Thirty Years of Landscape Change in America, 1983
  • Wilson, Chris and Carter, Thomas, Enterprise and Ingenuity: The Gascon Ranch of Mora County, New Mexico, 1995
  • Wilson, Chris, Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey of the Manzano and Sandia Mountain Villages, 1994
Title
Finding Aid of the Edith Cherry Historic Preservation Papers, 1978-1998
Status
Approved
Author
Processed by Alicia Brown
Date
©2003
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

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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