NPS Archeology Program - Technical Briefs and Studies

This collection includes a series of short studies on archeological projects or programs, topics, methods, and techniques. These were produced and distributed by the National Park Service Archeology Program in Washington, DC between 1988 and 2008.

Other Keywords
Public Outreach • Method and theory • site preservation • Vegetation • Site Stabilization • National Historic Landmark Program

Investigation Types
Heritage Management • Methodology, Theory, or Synthesis • Archaeological Overview • Site Stabilization • Site Stewardship Monitoring

Geographic Keywords
United States of America (Country) • North America (Continent) • US (ISO Country Code) • Arizona (State / Territory) • All Counties (County) • 04999 (Fips Code) • Coahuila (State / Territory) • New Mexico (State / Territory) • Oklahoma (State / Territory) • Texas (State / Territory)

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  • Documents (8)
  • Developing and Implementing Archeological Site Stewardship Programs (2007)
    DOCUMENT Full-Text Sophia Kelly.

    Archeological site stewardship programs can be a valuable component of protection plans for archeological resources on both public and private lands. These programs provide important assistance to land managers, who are often constrained by limited budgets and staff support. Site stewardship programs also involve landowners in the protection of archeological resources on private property. These programs facilitate communication among professional archeologists, government agencies, and the...

  • Federal Archeological Contracting: Utilizing the Competitive Procurement Process (1990)
    DOCUMENT Full-Text John Jameson. John Eherhard. Wilfred Husted.

    This Technical Brief outlines the Federal procurement process in archeology by emphasizing the utility and importance of the Request for Proposal (RFP) type of competitive procurement. While centering attention on Section C, the Scope of Work (SOW), important considerations in Sections F, H, L, and M are discussed also. Since one of the principal current issues in archeological contracting involves identifying and evaluating archeological properties according to criteria for eligibility to the...

  • Revegetation: The Soft Approach to Archeological Site Stabilization (1990)
    DOCUMENT Full-Text Robert Thorne.

    This Technical Brief is the third in a series that addresses the issues of archeological site stabilization and protection. Each Technical Brief in the series describes a potentially useful technique for maintaining the integrity of an archeological deposit. This series, and the complementary Technical Notes assembled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waterways Experiment Station in its Archeological Sites Protection and Preservation Notebook, are designed to provide baseline data for the...

  • Training and Using Volunteers in Archeology: A Case Study from Arkansas (1990)
    DOCUMENT Full-Text Hester Davis.

    In this age of rapid transformation of the earth's landscape, our only hope for recovery of any major portion of this history [that is written in the soil] is by nearly total involvement of the public (McGimsey 1972:6). Involvement of the public in archeology can and has taken many forms. The quote from McGimsey above reflects the philosophy of public archeology that he espouses, and which has led many, both professional and avocational archeologists, into cooperative endeavors of mutual...

  • Archeology in the Classroom: a Case Study from Arizona (1989)
    DOCUMENT Full-Text A. E. Rogge. Patti Bell.

    There is a growing awareness that public outreach programs are necessary for the continued preservation of archeological resources. The Federal archeological community, through the Interagency Working Group on Public Awareness of Federal Archeology, has identified several goals for a comprehensive public outreach effort. This Technical Brief, which situates archeology in the public schools, and Technical Brief No. 2, which describes the "Take Pride in America" award winning Arizona Archaeology...

  • Archeology in the National Historic Landmarks Program (1988)
    DOCUMENT Full-Text Robert S. Grumet.

    The National Park Service's National Historic Landmarks (NHL) Program plays a major role in preserving America's nationally significant cultural resources. National Historic Landmark designation increases public awareness of archeology by highlighting the importance of our most significant prehistoric and historic archeological resources. By disseminating information on threats to archeological NHLs, the Program draws attention to the worse problems confronting our finest sites. By sponsoring...

  • Arizona Archaeology Week: Promoting the Past to the Public (1988)
    DOCUMENT Full-Text Teresa L. Hoffman. Shereen Lerner. Arizona State Parks.

    The Federal archeological community has identified a need for an organized and comprehensive public outreach effort at the national level which can provide a framework for regional and local public support for America's archeological resources. The goals of the program are to: (1) foster a feeling of ownership of and responsibility for our common heritage, (2) increase public understanding of the science of archeology, (3) enhance public awareness of the current problem involving archeological...

  • Filter Fabric: a Technique for Short-term Site Stabilization (1988)
    DOCUMENT Full-Text Robert M. Thorne.

    Filter fabrics have been available for several years and are used most frequently as an underliner for roadbeds and in other construction related activities. These materials are produced both as woven and nonwoven fabrics and are available in varying weights and porosities. Fabric selection is based on the proposed application and the specifications that the desired material must meet. If filter fabric is selected a~ the stabilization technology that is to be used, it has the advantage of...