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This paper discusses issues pertinent to establishing a paleontological resource program.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Michael C. Hall. James P. Barker. Russell L. Kaldenberg. Jan Townsend.

The report is comprised of two separate "working papers" on the prehistory of the California Desert: 1) Background to Prehistory of the El Paso / Red Mountain Desert Region; and 2) An Archaeological Protection and Stabilization Plan for the Squaw Spring Well Archaeological District near Red Mountain, California. The first report represents the second in a series of regional (i.e., Planning Unit) studies undertaken or scheduled for the California Desert Planning Program, United States...

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Programmatic Agreement regarding compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA as it pertains to the Federal-Aid Highway Program in California.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Skip Stagg. John Terreo.

In September 1993, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) was tasked by the Environmental Management Office (AFFTC/EM) to study and recommend approaches for managing, restoring, and preserving historic jet aircraft of the Cold War era. The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) Museum was the partner in this project. This study's objective was to identify issues, problems and techniques regarding the cultural and historical evaluation and restoration of Cold War era jet aircraft. This objective was...

DOCUMENT Full-Text John Terreo.

The ranch Florence Lowe Barnes (Pancho Barnes) owned and operated (which is now part of Edwards Air Force Base [AFB]) was a focal point for entertainment, social activity, and comradery. Many prominent individuals involved with historic flight test programs and projects went there for relaxation. In 1954, Pancho's home was destroyed by a fire that resulted in the annihilation of a large portion of her personal archives and artifacts. Consequently, one option to preserve crucial historical and...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Jane E. Kamplain.

This technical report presents the results of a Department of Defense Legacy Program project to inventory, analyze, and recover private collections related to Edwards Air Force Base. The project had four general purposes: 1) to recover valuable information and materials from private collections, 2) to develop methods and techniques to effectively identify and gain information from private collections, 3) to assess the usefulness of private collections in addressing cultural resource management...