Archive & Notable Collection

Howard Meyer (1903-1988) was one of the pioneers of modern architecture who combined modern technology with traditional forms and materials in designing commercial, residential, governmental, religious and educational buildings. Born in New York City, Meyer graduated from Columbia University with a bachelor of architecture in 1928. He established a firm in Dallas in 1935, where he continued to work until his death.

The Hugh McMath papers include textual and photographic material primarily documenting his 44-year teaching career in the School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Austin. He held a deep interest in the art and architecture of Mexico and developed courses in pre-Hispanic and Colonial architecture of Mexico and published several monographs on the subject. Record types include photographs, correspondence, student work, writings, and faculty papers.

Professor Hugo Leipziger-Pearce (1902-1998), established the Community and Regional Planning Program at the University of Texas at Austin, and worked as an independent planning consultant in Texas and Germany. In this collection, correspondence, job files, printed material, maps, photographs, and audiovisual items chronicle the urban planning work and academic career of Hugo Leipziger-Pearce.

Ida Scott was born Ida Calhoun Futch in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma in 1926 and studied at the School of Architecture at the University of Texas from February 1944 through June 1947. Photographs, drawings, and papers illustrate her education, career, and interests in furniture, barrier free architecture, and women in the profession.

J. Eugene Wukasch (1921-2001) earned his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in 1943. He established practice as Wukasch & Associates, AIA, PE, Architect and Consultants at in Austin, Texas and was involved in local building preservation activity. Drawings, presentation boards, and papers illustrate the architectural and structural engineering career of J. Eugene Wukasch.

John Frderick Buenz was a prominent architect who worked for San Antonio architects Atlee B. and Robert M. Ayres before opening his own office in 1936. In 1940 Fred Buenz was hired by the San Antonio City Council to direct the completion of the San Antonio River Walk (Paseo del Rio). Drawings, photographs and medals illustrate part of the career of J. Fred Buenz.

Wees (1861-1942) was a German-born architect who practiced in St. Louis and Paris, Texas. He settled in Paris, Texas after being called there to rebuild the city which was destroyed by fire in 1916. Reports, an oral interview, specifications, newspaper clippings, and drawings provide information about buildings that architect Wees designed for Rufus F. Scott in Paris, Texas.

Architects Harold E. (Bubi) Jessen (1908-1979) and Wolfe Jessen (1915-1977), both born in Austin, Texas and educated at the University of Texas. They opened Jessen and Jessen in 1938 and continued to practice in Austin with a range of partners for decades. The collection included papers, photographs, and drawings. Related materials can be found at the Austin History Center.

James G. Reeves was a landscape architect and educator. Reeves taught design and graphics at University of Michigan, University of California at Berkeley, California Polytechnic State University, Rice University, and Harvard Graduate School for Design. Reeves started working at Sasaki Walker and Associates (SWA Group) in Houston in 1970 and became head designer in 1989. Records include drawings, project lists and files, office records, professional correspondence, clippings, brochures, notes, and postcards.

James E. Flanders was one of Dallas' earliest architects who was instrumental in shaping the city’s direction and style of architecture. This collection contains material on Flanders, assembled by Jim Willis while conducting research for a website entitled James Edward Flanders; Dallas's First Architect. Records include Willis' correspondence and clippings, copies of historic documents, small historical publications, drawings, and photos about Flanders and his work.