Laboratory of Anthropology Construction Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-996-029
Scope and Content
Modern copies of photographs located in the Laboratory of Anthropology in Santa Fe, documenting the construction of that building in 1930. The building was designed by John Gaw Meem and built in the Southwestern Pueblo style. Photos include: building under construction, equipment and laborers, the Director's residence (exteriors and interiors). Group of earlier photos (ca.1920-1930) compiled by Kenneth Chapman used as ideas for the design of the Laboratory include: Santuario de Chimayo, views of Isleta, exterior of church at Rancho de Taos, interior church at Santa Cruz showing details of vigas, corbels, balcony, recessed portals, church interior, wooden carved doors at Chimayo and Santa Clara, courtyard of the Museum of Fine Arts (Santa Fe) with Anglos and American Indians in period dress (ca.1920), Churches at San Felipe, San Ildefonso, Picuris, and Laguna Pueblos. Prints are 5 x 7 in.
Dates
- 1920-1930
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.
Extent
84 items (1 box) : 84 photographic prints ; 5 x 7 in.
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Modern copies of photographs located in the Laboratory of Anthropology in Santa Fe, documenting the construction of that building in 1930.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.
- Architecture -- New Mexico -- 20th century -- Pictorial works
- Chimayo (N.M.) -- Pictorial works
- Church buildings -- New Mexico -- Pictorial works
- Indians of North America -- New Mexico -- 20th century -- Pictorial works
- Isleta Pueblo (N.M.) -- Pictorial works
- Laboratory of Anthropology (Museum of New Mexico)
- Museums -- New Mexico -- Santa Fe -- Pictorial works
- New Mexico -- Pictorial works
- Photographs
- Pueblos -- New Mexico -- Pictorial works
- Regionalism in architecture -- New Mexico -- Pictorial works
- Santa Fe (N.M.) -- Pictorial works
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Laboratory of Anthropology Construction Photograph Collection, 1920-1930
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Pictorial Collections Staff
- Date
- © 2008
- 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