Papers, 1924-1984.

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Papers, 1924-1984.

The Beatrice Chauvenet Papers contain manuscripts, correspondence, notes, articles, and clippings. The bulk of the collection pertains to her book, John Gaw Meem: pioneer in historic preservation. Included are the original and edited manuscripts and research materials on historic preservation in New Mexico. The collection also includes an unpublished article on Meem by Chauvenet, biographical material on Meem, and background notes on Las Trampas from John McHugh.

1 box (.45 cu. ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7387914

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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Meem, John Gaw, 1894-1983

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The original objective of the interview was a survey of the early development of the Santa Fe art colony and the personalities who made it famous. The interviewer is unidentified. Interviewees include renowned architect, John Gaw Meem; Will Shuster, painter and founder of Los Cinco Pintores, Santa Fe's first modernist art group; and Karl Larsson, Swedish immigrant, silversmith, and painter-teacher. From the description of Oral history interview with John Gaw Meem, Will Shuster, and K...

Chauvenet, Beatrice

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Writer and community leader born in Iola, Kansas in 1902. Moved to New Mexico in 1927. Her interest in historic preservation is reflected in her service on the Old Santa Fe Association, the Santa Fe Historical Society, the Santa Fe Planning Commission, and the Urban Renewal Commission. From the description of Beatrice Chauvenet photograph collection [picture]. 1905-1984. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 51392994 From the description of Papers, 1924...