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Robert Reck Photographs of John Gaw Meem Buildings

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-2004-005

Scope and Content

This collection consists of photographs by Robert Reck of buildings designed by architect John Gaw Meem. These photographs were produced for the companion exhibit to the book "Facing Southwest" by Chris Wilson with photographs by Robert Reck (2001, Norton Press). Numerous buildings designed and built by John Gaw Meem are depicted, including the McCormick Residence, Los Poblanos, and the Elinor Gregg residence.

Dates

  • 2001

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research

Copy Restrictions

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

Robert Reck is an internationally recognized architectural and interior design photographer whose assignments have taken him around the world. He holds a Masters Degree in Fine Arts from the University of New Mexico. In addition to an active assignment schedule, he enjoys teaching workshops on architectural photography and interior lighting techniques. He was the lead photographer for Santa Fe Style, published by Rizzoli International and has been a major contributor to monographs on many preeminent architects such as John Gaw Meem, Antoine Predock and Robert A.M. Stern. Reck's photographs are featured in Facing Southwest, a book on the life and residential projects of architect John Gaw Meem, published by W. W. Norton & Co. February 2002.

Extent

13 items (1 box) : 13 photographic prints

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of photographs by Robert Reck of buildings designed by architect John Gaw Meem.

Physical Location

B2. Shelved in Big Box location by Pictorial Number.

Related Archival Material

John Gaw Meem Papers, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico. John Gaw Meem Photograph Collection of Meem Buildings, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico. John Gaw Meem Drawings and Plans, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico. John Gaw Meem Collection: Non-Job Specific Photos, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico.
Title
Finding Aid of the Robert Reck Photographs of John Gaw Meem Buildings, 2001
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