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W. Eugene Smith Portrait of John Gaw Meem

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-2004-004

Scope and Content

This collection contains one portrait of John Gaw Meem, architect, taken by photographer W. Eugene Smith at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Dates

  • 1940-1960

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Photograph is copyrighted.

Duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.

Biography

Architect John Gaw Meem, best known for a style of architecture known variously as "Santa Fe style," "Spanish-Pueblo style," or "Pueblo Revival." John Gaw Meem was involved with the Historical American Buildings Survey (HABS) in the 1930s and after retiring in 1959 continued to pursue an interest in historic preservation of New Mexico buildings.

Extent

1 item (1 box) : 1 photographic print

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains one portrait of John Gaw Meem, architect, taken by photographer W. Eugene Smith at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Physical Location

B2. Shelved in High Security by Pictorial Number.
Title
Finding Aid of the W. Eugene Smith Portrait of John Gaw Meem, 1940-1960
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Pictorial Collections Staff
Date
© 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

  • 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