University House Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: UNMA-094
Scope and Content Note
The University House photograph collection contains photographs from the eras of five presidents in UNM history that lived in the house. The photos span from when the house was first built in 1930 up to 2000. Both the interior and exterior of the house are documented as well as some of the renovations done to the house. The photographs also include some family photos and the Hanging of the Greens.
Dates
- 1931-2000
- Majority of material found within 1975-2000
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print and photographic 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 Note
University House is the official residence of the President of the University of New Mexico. First proposed in 1909, construction finally began in early 1930 with President James Zimmerman and his family moving in later that year. There have been many updates to the house over the years. President Thomas Popejoy requested renovations in 1955, so architect John Gaw Meem was engaged to increase and enclose the sun porch. President Ferrel Heady and his wife refurbished the interior during their stay between 1968 and 1975. The garage was converted to a family room in 1975 for President William Davis. President Richard Peck requested renovations and infrastructure improvements when he moved in 1990.
University House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
University House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (1 Box)
Abstract
University House is the official residence of the President of the University of New Mexico. There are photographs of the interior and exterior of the house for five different UNM presidents.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the University House Photograph Collection, 1931-2000
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Portia Vescio
- Date
- © 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
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
cswrref@unm.edu
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
cswrref@unm.edu