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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. See more

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

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