Joint Base San Antonio Archaeology and Cultural Resources Archive

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Undated informational booklet on Lackland's historic context.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Joseph M. Logan.

The enclosed materials provide adequate documentation to establish the significance of Randolph Field as an eligible historic district in the area of military history under National Register Criterion A. Building 156 was built during the second era (c. 1943) and served as the Post Photo lab. The structure is eligible for listing as a contributing element within an eligible historic district significant under Criterion A in the area of military history.

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Materials from the 1978 Archaeological and Historical Assessment of Fort Sam Houston.

PROJECT Kathryn A. Burns. Sally Kress Tompkins.

The detailed survey of eighteen (18) architecturally representative structures at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, was undertaken in 1980 by the National Architectural and Engineering Record (NAER) after a comprehensive inventory of the Post was conducted. Funding for the project was made possible through the cooperative efforts of the Department of the Army, Fort Sam Houston and the San Antonio Conservation Society. This project was under the general supervision of Kenneth Anderson, Chief...

PROJECT Kenneth Anderson. Sally Kress Tompkins.

This project contains Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Inventory forms and pictures for historic buildings at Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, which are now part of Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The data and information were collected as part of a project undertaken by the National Park Service, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP). The collection comprises data pertaining to historic structures located at both Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis. This project...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Howard E. Huber.

This is a letter from Randolph Air Force Base to the Texas Historical Commission on a proposed undertaking concerning the replacement of doors at Building 100, the Taj Mahal. This building is located in the historic district of Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. This letter is part of a packet of correspondence concerning Building 100, known as the Taj Mahal at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Included in the packet is a telephone report and typed letter addressing the repair/replacement of doors...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Carol D. Shull.

This is a letter from the National Register of Historic Places indicating the presence of Building 100, the Taj Mahal, on the National Register of Historic Places since August 27, 1987. The building is located on Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. This letter is part of a packet of correspondence concerning Building 100, known as the Taj Mahal at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Included in the packet is a telephone report and typed letter addressing the repair/replacement of doors for Building...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Howard E. Huber.

This is a telephone report addressing the proposed undertaking to replace room 207's doors in Building 100, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Included are hand drawings of the room's door location and other details. This letter is part of a packet of correspondence concerning Building 100, known as the Taj Mahal at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Included in the packet is a telephone report and typed letter addressing the repair/replacement of doors for Building 100, as well as a letter from the...

DOCUMENT Full-Text James E. Bruseth. Timothy K. Perttula.

This letter of correspondence, from the Texas Historical Commission and the Department of Antiquities Protection, addresses the Lackland Air Force Base submittal of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for a project area on Lackland Air Force Base. The letter does not agree with the FONSI conclusion and requests the undertaking of an archaeological survey.

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This project contains correspondence and the report relating to an archaeological survey of a small area proposed to be used as a Dry Storage area at the Fort Sam Houston Recreation Area at Canyon Lake. By applying the criteria set forth in 36 CFR Part 800.4(a)-(c) and 800.5(b), it is the government's determination that the undertaking will have no effect on historic properties. The Texas Historical Commission representatives concluded that, as described, the proposed project should not affect...

DOCUMENT Full-Text James E. Bruseth. Timothy K. Perttula.

This letter of correspondence was written on behalf of the Texas Historical Commission to the National Park Service. It addresses and provides additional information on NRHP eligibility of sites included in the Housing Expansion Project at Lackland Air Force Base. Included in correspondence was Robert Hard from The University of Texas at San Antonio.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Steven De Vore.

The staff of the Texas State Historic Preservation Office has responded to the need for additional testing to determine the National Register status of Site 41BX1066. They agree that additional testing will be necessary when there will be an undertaking that will impact the site. The staff has also reviewed the proposal for testing at Site 41BX1065 and believes that the proposed testing is an appropriate quantity of work to determine the site's eligibility.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Steven De Vore.

The Contractor, Dr. Robert Hard (The University of Texas-San Antonio), has submitted a proposed cost for additional testing of Site 41BX1065, located in the proposed Housing Expansion adjacent to the Wherry Housing area of Lackland Air Force Base. Since the base is planning on construction in this area and based on the survey of the area by The University of Texas-San Antonio it is important that an intensive survey of Site 41BX1065 be conducted in order to assess its National Register of...

DOCUMENT Full-Text William Fickel, Jr..

Letter to Texas Historical Commission from the Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, accompanying the report, "Cultural Resources Survey Letter Report On The Proposed Dry Storage Area At The Fort Sam Houston Recreational Area, Canyon Lake, Comal County, Texas." By applying the criteria set forth in 36 CFR Part 800.4(a)-(c) and 800.5(b), it is the government's determination that the undertaking will have no effect on historic properties. The Texas Historical Commission representatives...

DOCUMENT Full-Text James E. Bruseth. Timothy K. Perttula.

Response from the Texas Historical Commission to Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, concerning the receipt of the Cultural Resources Survey Letter Report On The Proposed Dry Storage Area At The Fort Sam Houston Recreational Area, Canyon Lake, Comal County, Texas. By applying the criteria set forth in 36 CFR Part 800.4(a)-(c) and 800.5(b), it is the government's determination that the undertaking will have no effect on historic properties. above. The Texas Historical Commission...

DOCUMENT Full-Text James E. Bruseth. James Steely.

Letter of correspondence addressing plans for an environmental assessment associated with the relocation of Air Base Ground Defense to Lackland Air Force Base and Camp Bullis. Included are comments from the Departments of Architecture and Antiquities Protection concerning both archaeological and architectural resources that are involved in the undertaking.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Gregory L. Fox.

Written on behalf of the Western Archaeological and Conservation Center, National Park Service to the 37th Civil Engineering Squardon at Lackland Air Force Base, this letter of correspondence details a list of milestones on the Lackland Housing Expansion project. The schedule provided, along with a field work and final report completion goal was also included.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Robert J. Hard.

This letter of correspondence was written on behalf of the Center for Archaeological Research (UTSA) to the Western Archaeological and Conservation Center with concerns over a pending project. The Lackland Housing Expansion Project was awarded to the Western Archaeological and Conservation Center in July 1996. The items of concern focus on an evolving project plan that was originally submitted in June 1995, but has since then taken on numerous and continuing changes in the scope of work. This...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Steven De Vore.

This letter of correspondence was written on behalf of the Rocky Mountain System Support Office of the National Park Service to Lackland Air Force Base. The letter addresses Dr. Robert Hard’s summary report entitled “Field Summary of an Archaeological Survey of Lackland Air Force Base, Bexar County, Texas” and asks for reviews of the summary by the National Park Service and Lackland’s Air Education and Training Command. Included in this correspondence was Robert Hard, contractor for the survey...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Gregory L. Fox.

This letter of correspondence was written on behalf of the National Park Service, acting for the United States Air Force, to the Texas Historical Commission regarding Section 106 activities associated with the Medina Housing Expansion Project, Medina Annex, Lackland Air Force Base. The letter details the project, along with conclusions made by the National Park Service based on recommendations made by a Mr. Ellis. The National Park Service seeks concurrence from the Texas Historical Commission...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Steven De Vore.

The National Park Service/Air Force (NPS/AF) and the Texas State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) staffs have completed the review of the draft survey report for the archeological survey of Lackland Air Force Base. Included in this document are the general comments from the NPS/AF, the SHPO and the annotated comments on the draft report from the SHPO. Included in this correspondence was Jack Siegel at Randolph Air Force Base, Gabriel Gonzales at Lackland Air Force Base, and thomas Forsyth -...

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The detailed survey of eighteen (11) architecturally representative structures at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, was undertaken in 2000. This project was under the general supervision of Joe C. Freeman, Architect. Project Historian was Daron Duke. Photographic records were provided by Joseph Murphey.

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The detailed survey of two (2) architecturally representative structures at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, was undertaken in 2003. This project was under the general supervision of Joseph Murphey, Architect.

DOCUMENT Full-Text F. Lawrence Oaks.

Continued correspondence concerning roof and ceiling repair for Building 1676 at Lackland Air Force Base. This letter serves as comment on the proposed undertaking from the State Historic Preservation Officer, the Executive Director of the Texas Historical Commission. The letter concludes that the review staff, led by Pam Opiela, has completed its review of the project documentation provided. The proposed work will have no adverse effect on the historic building.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Richard Trevino.

Correspondence between Air Education and Training Command, Lackland Air Force Base, and the Texas Historical Commission regarding Texas State Historic Preservation Office’s rulings regarding National Register eligibility for a number of surveyed Lackland sites. Two reports are addressed and it is noted that two sites that were surveyed were left out of the reports – 41BX1059 and 41BX1065. The letter offers recommendations on the NRHP eligibility of these two sites as well as a detailed summary...

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Architectural and structural condition studies prepared for various historic properties at Fort Sam Houston. Copies of these reports have also been forwarded to the Fort Worth District. The submittal of these documents is in partial fulfillment of the contractual obligations of Geo-Marine, Inc., under contract number GS-10F-0207J.

DOCUMENT Full-Text F. Lawrence Oaks.

This letter serves as comment from the State Historic Preservation Officer, the Executive Director of the Texas Historical Commission regarding the draft report: “Archaeological Eligibility Testing of 23 Sites on Lackland Air Force Base, Bexar County, Texas.” The letter raises concern that the Texas Historical Commission wasn’t notified or consulted before the archaeological undertaking at the 23 Lackland sites. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 has been sited by the...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Victoria Green Clow. Geo-Marine, Inc..

Letter that accompanied attached electronic as well as hard copies of the architectural and structural condition studies prepared for various historic properties at Fort Sam Houston. Copies of these reports have also been forwarded to the Fort Worth District. The submittal of these documents is in partial fulfillment of the contractual obligations of Geo-Marine, Inc., under contract number GS-10F-0207J.

DOCUMENT Full-Text John A. Wildie.

This letter of correspondence was written to Duane Peter at Geo-Marine, Inc. from John A. Wildie at Lackland Air Force Base. These emails were written with the purpose to find the whereabouts of artifacts collected from the archaeological studies/investigations conducted on Lackland. Some possible locations discussed include Parsons Engineering and The Center for Archaeological Research at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Included in this correspondence was Madrigal Santos and Sands...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Rachael E. Mangum.

In 1993 Parsons, then Engineering-Science, Inc. performed an archaeological survey at the Prime Readiness in Base Services (RIBS) project area on the Lackland Air Force Base Training Annex. Artifacts were recovered during the survey, and the results were presented in a report entitled “Archaeological Survey at the Prime RIBS Training Area, Lackland Training Annex, Bexar County, Texas.” Arrangements for the permanent curation and transfer of the collection upon completion of the project were...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Steven Hunt.

This letter requests a signature to authorize the transfer of archaeological collections and records from the U.S. Air Force to the Center for Archaeological Research at The University of Texas at San Antonio. The transfer for held-in-trust collections specifically addresses the 2003-2004 Testing at Lackland Air Force Base project and the artifacts, project records, photographs, copy of final report and CD-R with project database.

DOCUMENT Full-Text John A. Wildie.

This handwritten letter of correspondence was written to Steven Hunt at Geo-Marine, Inc. by John A. Wildie at 37 CES/CEVN.The handwritten note from Wildie is written on a letter from Hunt sent April 10, 2006. It includes a signed 'LETTER OF TRANSFER FOR HELD-IN-TRUST COLLECTIONS'.

DOCUMENT Full-Text F. Lawrence Oaks.

Project review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Letter refers to the revised final report: “Archeological Eligibility Testing of 23 Sites on Lackland Air Force Base, Bexar County, Texas.” This letter serves as comment from the State Historic Preservation Officer, the Executive Director of the Texas Historical Commission and includes recommendations made for the 23 archaeological sites tested.

DOCUMENT Full-Text John A. Wildie.

Lackland AFB base planners are considering the potential need to develop and construct on two archeological sites located on the Lackland Training Annex, aka Medina Base, to support future mission requirements. The sites to be potentially impacted are Sites 41BX1104 and 41BX1099. These sites have been extensively evaluated and determined not to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. This letter of correspondence asks the Texas Historical Commission to review these sites and invites the State...

DOCUMENT Full-Text David H. Brigham.

Letter to the Legacy Review Committee concerning the URS Legacy Grant Proposal: Achieving Force Protection Goals in Historic Buildings Within a Green/Sustainable Building Context.

DOCUMENT Full-Text James H. Graham.

Letter to the Legacy Review Committee concerning the URS Legacy Grant Proposal: Achieving Force Protection Goals in Historic Buildings Within a Green/Sustainable Building Context.

DOCUMENT Full-Text William A. Martin.

The Texas Historical Commission has written this letter in reference to proposed construction near site 41BX1065 on Lackland Air Force Base. The site has been deemed ineligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and as a result the Commission does not recommend monitoring by a professional archaeologist. There is mention of a small burned rock midden – a feature that sometimes accompanies a site with human burials. The Commission requests notification if any human remains...

DOCUMENT Full-Text David Brigham.

Memorandum on the review of the METC MIF 3&4 on 25 March, 2009 at the RVK offices in San Antonio, TX.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio.

accession record

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Artifact catalog

DOCUMENT Full-Text Black & Veatch.

The 2030 Plan moves Lackland AFB toward the future - replenishing the combat capability of America’s Air Force. This comprehensive and inspired plan outlines the steps to be taken to bring the base into the twenty-first century as a premier, well-planned, functioning training base. It also recognizes the important roles the associate units have in our Nation’s security and provides development strategies for them. The 2030 Plan was developed in fiscal year 2002, and it examined all the major...

DOCUMENT Full-Text David L. Nickels. Anne A. Fox. Wilson W. McKinney.

The more than 6,000 acres of rich lands now known as Lackland Air Force Base and the Medina Training Annex contain archaeological sites that tell the story of human occupation over the past 9,000 years. This report describes the history of human occupation at Lackland Air Force Base.

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This set of drawings from May 2, 1935 document the addition of a kitchen unit to buildings 21, 23, 26, 33, 34, and 36 at Camp Bullis, Texas. The blueprint also includes cross-sections and extensive notes. The sponsor for this blueprint is the Office of the Post Quartermaster at Fort Sam Houston, Texas under the supervision of Harold Spigelmyre. The blueprint was originally drawn by “C.E.E.” and traced by “C.E.E.” The data measurements used to draw the blueprint were taken by Lt. Liebel.

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Aerial photograph of Camp Bullis with the district boundary and historical buildings marked in red.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

Amendment to the programmatic memorandum of agreement among the United States Department of Defense, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, and the Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record, regarding demolition of World War II temporary buildings. This amendment directly addresses a Programmatic Memorandum of Agreement (PMOA) under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and...

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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That any person who shall appropriate, excavate, injure, or destroy any historic or prehistoric ruin or monument, or any object of antiquity, situated on lands owned or controlled by the Government of the United States, without the permission of the Secretary of the Department of the Government having jurisdiction over the lands on which said antiquities are situated, shall, upon...

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This document is the text of Titles I and V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-336) (ADA), as amended, as these titles appear in volume 42 of the United States Code, beginning at section 12101. Title I of the ADA, which became effective for employers with 25 or more employees on July 26, 1992, prohibits employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. Title I will apply to employers with 15 or more employees beginning on July 26, 1994. Title V...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Ronald W. Burkett. Jeffery A. Huebner.

During August 1988, a cultural resources pedestrian survey was conducted within the West Salado Creek Outfall pipeline easement (two-mile long by 50-foot wide) in southeastern Bexar County, Texas. As a result of surface examination and limited subsurface shovel tests, one prehistoric site (41 BX 785) was recorded. Although some lithic debitage and burned rock fragments were found in the shovel tests at the prehistoric site, there was not enough information from the limited tests to determine if...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Kerry L. Sagebiel. Kelly L. Jenks. Teresita Majewski. Lauren E. Jelinek.

Statistical Research, Inc. (SRI), with Legacy Resource Management Program funding, developed a guidance document for archaeological collections management and curation for Department of Defense (DoD) Service Installations. SRI reviewed collections management and Curation policies and protocols within the DoD and those of select Federal agencies, non-Federal agencies, and professional societies. SRI researched specific aspects of archaeological collections management and curation, including in...

DOCUMENT Full-Text A. Joachim McGraw.

During December 1985, a cultural resources assessment was made within the 350-acre property of Eisenhower Park in northern Bexar County, Texas. Systematic survey of the property and limited subsurface testing at four newly recorded and two previously recorded prehistoric sites were done. All sites are characterized by a deflated scatter of lithic debris. None of the sites examined are deemed potentially eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places or to be designated as a...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Thomas C. Kelly. Thomas R. Hester.

In August, 1976, the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio, conducted an intensive archaeological survey of the proposed Floodwater Retarding Structure No. 1 area, in the Upper Cibolo Creek Watershed, Kendall County, Texas. The work was carried out under the terms of a contract (135-TX-SCS-76) with the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service. An initial survey of this area had been conducted in February, 1975; two historic and 17 prehistoric archaeological sites...

DOCUMENT Full-Text A. Joachim McGraw. William B. Ellis. Joseph H. Labadie.

During January 1986, the Center for Archaeological Research from The University of Texas at San Antonio conducted a pedestrian survey along portions of a proposed Canyon Lake hydroelectric transmission line right-of-way in Comal County, Texas, for the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. The survey located six prehistoric sites (41 CM 160, 41 CM 161, 41 CM 162, 41 CM 163, 41 CM 164, and 41 CM 166) in the right-of-way, and one historic building complex (41 CM 165) adjacent to but well outside of the...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Eric C. Gibson. Courtenay J. Jones. Dennis A. Knepper.

During April 1982, archaeologists from the Center for Archaeological Research at The University of Texas at San Antonio conducted a cultural resource survey and evaluation of 31.68 acres slated as an expansion area for the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. This was accomplished through two research methods: (1) a literature and archival search supplemented by interviews of knowledgeable persons; followed by (2) a planned subsurface archaeological testing program. One...

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The purpose of this Act is to secure, for the present and future benefit of the American people, the protection of archaeological resources and sites which are on public lands and Indian lands, and to foster increased cooperation and exchange of information between governmental authorities, the professional archaeological community, and private individuals having collections of archaeological resources and data which were obtained before October 31, 1979. This Act became law on October 31, 1979...

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A list of archaeological sites at Fort Sam Houston, Camp Bullis, and Lackland Air Force Base. Included are site numbers, components, brief description, eligibility status for National Register of Historic Places/Historic, eligibility status for National Register of Historic Places/Prehistoric, and additional recommendations. This eligibility status and recommendations mentioned in this document may be out of date. Refer to the most recent Archaeological Site Eligibility Status and...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Michael D. Petraglia. Dennis A. Knepper.

An archaeological survey of the proposed PRIME RIBS (Prime Readiness in Base Support) project area, on Lackland Air Force Base Training Annex, Bexar County, Texas has been performed. The cultural resources survey was conducted in compliance with federal and state regulations. The survey of the 20 acre area consisted of a pedestrian walkover and a stratified subsurface shovel testing strategy. During the survey, a prehistoric archaeological site of unknown temporal affiliation was identified....

DOCUMENT Full-Text Thomas R. Hester.

In late October, 1974, the Center for Archaeological Research of The University of Texas at San Antonio carried out an archaeological survey of the upper Salado Creek Watershed. Localities slated for the construction of 10 Soil Conservation Service floodwater retarding structures were examined, and 29 prehistoric and historic archaeological sites were found. These cultural resources are described and evaluated. Recommendations are provided for the mitigation of adverse effects on certain of...

DOCUMENT Full-Text David L. Nickels. David W. Pease. C. Britt Bousman.

The Center for Archaeological Research of The University of Texas at San Antonio conducted a pedestrian cultural resources survey on 3,860 acres of land at Lackland Air Force Base and Medina Base Annex in Bexar County, Texas. Limited surveys and shovel testing began in the spring of 1994 in areas slated for development. These were followed by a 100-percent-pedestrian survey with limited shovel testing of the remaining undisturbed and undeveloped areas during the fall of 1994 and spring of 1995....

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During the spring of 1994, the Center for Archaeological Research of The University of Texas at San Antonio conducted a 100-percent pedestrian survey of Laughlin Air Force Base and the Air Force Recreation Area and Marina in Val Verde County, Texas. In addition to the survey, limited paleontological and geomorphological evaluations were made. One historic site, eight prehistoric sites, and one large site with both prehistoric and historic components were recorded. Additionally, three previously...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Fred L. McGhee.

Fred L. McGhee & Associates (FLMA) archaeologists conducted an intensive survey for Alan Plummer Associates in support of the City of San Marcos’ installation of a twelve inch reclaimed waterline to the TXI facility near York Creek. Approximately 3.4 miles of pipeline are to be installed via trenching, with boring being conducted underneath IH-35 and two railroad lines. The project is subject to state antiquities laws and is subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act....

DOCUMENT Full-Text Harry J. Shafer. Thomas R. Hester.

Abasolo Archaeological Consultants (AAC) conducted a Phase I archaeological survey on 250 acres that remain undeveloped on the Solana Ridge property, south San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Solana Ridge is a D.R. Horton development that is nearly 50% complete with streets, houses, and an activity center. The property surrounding the existing development was the subject of this archaeological survey. The surface across much of the property is littered with Uvalde Gravels. Evidence of occasional...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Cynthia L. Tennis. Robert J. Hard.

In June and July 1994, the Center for Archaeological Research (CAR) of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) conducted an archaeological survey on a 147-acre tract of land along Leon Creek in northern San Antonio for Pape-Dawson Engineers. The archaeological work was needed for compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit requirements before construction of a water storage facility. Four archaeological sites (41BX40, 41BX47, 41BX48, and 41BX50) had been recorded within this area...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Ronald W. Burkett.

During October and November 1988, subsurface testing (Phase II) was conducted at prehistoric site 41 BX 785, found in the West Salado Creek Outfall pipeline easement during a pedestrian survey (Phase I) of the project area. The Phase II limited testing determined that the subsurface portion of the prehistoric site is essentially intact, and at least two stratified occupation levels were identified. Although the tests did not produce diagnostic (datable) cultural materials, there is a notable...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Karl W. Kibler. Ann M. Scott.

This report documents the two seasons (December 1996 to February 1997 and January to July 1998) of data recovery excavations, analyses, and interpretations conducted by Prewitt and Associates, Inc. for the Cibolo Crossing site (41BX377) at the Camp Bullis Military Reservation, Bexar County, Texas. The Cibolo Crossing site is a deep, stratified site situated on a terrace of Cibolo Creek. Artifacts, features, and other materials recovered from the site represent seven defined components spanning...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Cynthia L. Tennis.

During a three-week period in March 1995, the Center for Archaeological Research (CAR) of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) conducted the second phase of archaeological work at 41BX47 under contract with Pape- Dawson Engineers. This phase of intensive testing was designed to assess the significance of the Early and Middle Archaic deposits identified during the 1994 CAR survey of the 147-acre project area (Tennis and Hard 1995). These investigations were performed to further comply...

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It is the purpose of this Act [16 U.S.C. 469-469c-1] to further the policy set forth in the Act entitled, “An Act to provide for the preservation of historic American sites, buildings, objects, and antiquities of national significance, and for other purposes,” approved August 21, 1935 [Historic Sites Act, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 461-467] by specifically providing for the preservation of historical and archeological data (including relics and specimens) which might otherwise be irreparably lost or...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Aaron Norment. Charles D. Frederick. Amy E. Dase.

From April to June 2014, personnel from Prewitt and Associates, Inc., conducted an archeological and historical resources survey for Camino Real Fuels, L.L.C., of the North American Coal Corporation and the Dos Republicas Coal Partnership (DRCP) within 1,460 acres of land at the Eagle Pass Mine in Maverick County, Texas. The archaeological survey resulted in the discovery and documentation of 16 previously unrecorded sites. Of the 16 sites, 15 are prehistoric Native American sites, and 1 is an...

DOCUMENT Full-Text James E. Ivey. Cristi Assad. Erwin Roemer. Jack D. Eaton.

During March 1977, the Center for Archaeological Research conducted archaeological and historical surveys of Walnut Creek at Seguin, Texas. The surveys were performed under contract with Hallenberger, Galindo and Associates, Consulting Engineers. This engineering firm, in turn, has been contracted by the U.S. Corps of Engineers to do a study of proposed flood control development along Walnut Creek in anticipation of the projected 50-year flood cycle. The archaeological and historical surveys of...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Air Education and Training Command, U.S. Air Force. Marie H. Huhnke.

On August 6, 2003, the Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence (AFCEE) issued Task Order 0052 (Requisition F41623-03-R-9999/R002) under Contract F41624-01-D-8556 to Geo-Marine Inc. (GMI), to conduct archeological delineation and National Register site evaluation of historic and prehistoric sites on Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), Bexar County, Texas. The work was conducted to comply with Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 USC 470 et. seq.), and the cultural resources...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Steven De Vore.

The reconnaissance level survey of Randolph Air Force Base was conducted in order to assess areas with a high potential for intact sites. Randolph Air Force Base consists of 2,894 acres of Air Force lands in eastern Bexar County, Texas. The survey was concentrated along the perimeter of the base although subsurface construction activities throughout the base were monitored. No archeological resources were identified during the investigations and no further work is recommended.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Steven De Vore.

The reconnaissance level survey of Seguin Auxiliary Airfield, Guadalupe County, Texas, was conducted on May 18-19, 1993, in order to assess areas with a high potential for intact archeological sites. Nine hundred sixty-one acres were surveyed within the boundary of the base. One historic archeological site (41GU32), a homestead dating to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was identified as well as a historic isolated find consisting of a bottle glass base (41GU33) and prehistoric...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Diane A. Cargill.

An archaeological survey was conducted along Leon Creek from Bandera to Babcock roads from July 15 through July 24, and September 14 and 15, 1998, by the Center for Archaeological Research, University of Texas at San Antonio, for the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department. Three newly identified prehistoric sites were documented within the project area. Sites 41BX1301 and 41BX1303 are not recommended as being eligible for State Archaeological Landmark status nor are they recommended as...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Ann M. Scott. Karl W. Kibler. Martha Doty Freeman. Stephen P. Austin.

From January to March 1997, Prewitt and Associates, Inc., conducted an archeological survey of ca. 991 acres (401 hectares), National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) testing of a previously identified prehistoric site (41BXI180), and additional NRHP testing of two historic sites (41BX1163 and 41BX1189) identified as World War I--era training trenches at Camp Stanley Storage Activity in Bexar County, Texas. The survey recorded six archeological sites (4IBXI233-41BXI238), consisting of one...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Karl W. Kibler. Kevin E. Stork. L. Wayne Klement.

From November 1995 into early January 1996, Prewitt and Associates, Inc., conducted an archeological survey of 2,125 acres at Camp Stanley Storage Activity in Bexar County, Texas. The survey covered approximately 977 of the 1,780 acres within the Inner Cantonment, avoiding those areas of extreme disturbance by the military. The survey of the Outer Cantonment covered 1,148 acres within five designated survey parcels. A total of 34 archeological sites, consisting af20 prehistoric and 18...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Ann M. Scott.

An archeological survey of approximately 125 acres at Camp Bullis Military Reservation in Bexar County, Texas was conducted by Prewitt and Associates, Inc. on 14–18 July 1997. Eight archeological sites were recorded consisting of one historic site, 41BX1242, and seven prehistoric sites, 41BX1243-41BX1249. It is recommended that all of the sites be considered ineligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Paul Maslyk.

An archeological survey of approximately 400 acres at Camp Bullis Military Reservation in Bexar County, Texas, was conducted by Prewitt and Associates, Inc., in September and October 1998. One prehistoric site-41BX1304-was recorded, and two previously recorded historic sites-41BX398 and 41BX433-were revisited and reassessed. It is recommended that all three sites be considered ineligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Ann M. Scott.

An archeological survey of approximately 63 acres at Camp Bullis Military Reservation in Bexar County, Texas, was conducted by Prewitt and Associates, Inc., on 9–12 February 1998. Two new archeological sites were recorded consisting of one historic site, 41BX1260, and one prehistoric site, 41BX1261. A previously recorded prehistoric site, 41BX414, was revisited and reassessed. It is recommended that all three sites be considered ineligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

This notice sets forth the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. These standards and guidelines are not regulatory and do not set or interpret agency policy. They are intended to provide technical advice about archeological and historic preservation activities and methods. The proposed Standards and the philosophy on which they are based result from nearly twenty years of intensive preservation activities at the Federal, State, and local...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Joe C. Freeman.

An architectural assessment concerning observations made in April of this year Building 135, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Geo-Marine, Inc. (GMI), and its consultants, were asked to evaluate the structural and architectural conditions of the building, its integrity, and its potential for reuse in an administrative or similar function. This evaluation includes consideration of building code requirements, floor load requirements, accessibility, and the property’s historic status. Costs for bringing the...

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A document offering a detailed description of Building 189, as well as its significance, character defining features, condition summary, and general assessment of the building condition and integrity. Also included are photographs of Building 189's exterior. Building 189 was originally built in 1918 as a nurses’ quarters in support to the installation’s World War I-era hospital complex. It is located at the edge of the Cavalry and Light Artillery Post section of Fort Sam Houston and is a...

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An architectural assessment of Building 238 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Included is a detailed description of the building, its significance, character-defining features, condition summary and integrity. Also included are photographs of Building 238's exterior. Building 238 is one of two similar Stable Guard and Shops built in the old stable area north of the Staff Post. It is a contributing element of the Fort Sam Houston National Historic Landmark District.

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Report concerning observations made in June of 2005 at Building 4188, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Geo-Marine, Inc. (GMI), and its consultants, were asked to evaluate the structural and architectural conditions of the building, its integrity, and its potential for reuse in an administrative or similar function. This evaluation includes consideration of building code requirements, floor load requirements, accessibility, and the property’s historic status. Building 4188, built in 1941, is one of a...

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Architectural Assessment concerning observations made in June of 2005 at Building 4189, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Geo-Marine, Inc. (GMI), and its consultants, were asked to evaluate the structural and architectural conditions of the building, its integrity, and its potential for reuse in an administrative or similar function. This evaluation includes consideration of building code requirements, floor load requirements, accessibility, and the property’s historic status. Building 4189, built in...

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An architectural assessment concerning observations made in June of 2005 at Building 4190, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Geo-Marine, Inc. (GMI), and its consultants, were asked to evaluate the structural and architectural conditions of the building, its integrity, and its potential for reuse in an administrative or similar function. This evaluation includes consideration of building code requirements, floor load requirements, accessibility, and the property’s historic status. Investigations...

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An Architectural Assessment concerning observations made in June of 2005 at Building 4191, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Geo-Marine, Inc. (GMI), and its consultants, were asked to evaluate the structural and architectural conditions of the building, its integrity, and its potential for reuse in an administrative or similar function. This evaluation includes consideration of building code requirements, floor load requirements, accessibility, and the property’s historic status. Building 4191, built...

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An architectural assessment concerning observations made in June of 2005 at Building 4192, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Geo-Marine, Inc. (GMI), and its consultants, were asked to evaluate the structural and architectural conditions of the building, its integrity, and its potential for reuse in an administrative or similar function. This evaluation includes consideration of building code requirements, floor load requirements, accessibility, and the property’s historic status. Building 4192, built...

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An architectural assessment concerning observations made in June of 2005 at Building 4193, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Geo-Marine, Inc. (GMI), and its consultants, were asked to evaluate the structural and architectural conditions of the building, its integrity, and its potential for reuse in an administrative or similar function. This evaluation includes consideration of building code requirements, floor load requirements, accessibility, and the property’s historic status. Building 4193, built...

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An architectural assessment of Building 610 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Included is the structure's description, significance, and character-defining features, as well as a condition summary, and general assessment of building condition and integrity. Building 610 is one of a series of interconnected barracks known as the Long Barracks (Building Nos. 603–610, 613). The Long Barracks extends the entirety of the east end of the parade ground in the historic Infantry Post and is a major...

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Architectural observations made in May of 2005 at Building 610A, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Geo-Marine, Inc., and its consultants, were asked to evaluate the structural and architectural conditions of the building, its integrity, and its potential for reuse in an administrative or similar function. This evaluation includes consideration of building code requirements, floor load requirements, accessibility, and the property’s historic status. Accompanying the report are photographs of the...

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This report concerns an architectural assessment and observations made in May of 2005 at Building 611, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Geo-Marine, Inc., and its consultants, were asked to evaluate the structural and architectural conditions of the building, its integrity, and its potential for reuse in an administrative or similar function. This evaluation includes consideration of building code requirements, floor load requirements, accessibility, and the property’s historic status. Also included in...

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This architectural assessment concerns observations made in May of 2005 at Building 611A, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Geo-Marine, Inc., and its consultants, were asked to evaluate the structural and architectural conditions of the building, its integrity, and its potential for reuse in an administrative or similar function. This evaluation includes consideration of building code requirements, floor load requirements, accessibility, and the property’s historic status. Building 611A is one of a...

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Architectural Assessment concerning observations made in May of 2005 at Building 612A, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Geo-Marine, Inc. (GMI), and its consultants, were asked to evaluate the structural and architectural conditions of the building, its integrity, and its potential for reuse in an administrative or similar function. This evaluation includes consideration of building code requirements, floor load requirements, accessibility, and the property’s historic status. Building 612A is one of a...

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Snapshot of online website for Architectural Pottery, including dimensions for the Allen House Vase and Heller House Vase to be considered for flower pots at the entrance of Randolph Air Force Base's Chapel One, Building 102.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Victoria Green Clow. Lila Knight. Duane E. Peter. Sharlene N. Allday.

From the initial site search for the new field in 1927 to the construction of the housing area in 1931, Randolph Field grew from a concept to a completed facility in just four short years. The design of Randolph Field was revolutionary in its creative integration of all aspects of both an airfield and a military post. Its planners utilized the most advanced civilian planning principles of the time to create a training center that was aesthetically pleasing as well as efficient and safe for...

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This regulation has been revised, and prescribes new policies, responsibilities, and procedures for Army military construction, including major military construction; unspecified minor military construction and Army family housing construction programs; and the acquisition of facilities with military construction funds. It describes planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of military construction projects, annual and biennial programs, and related activities. It implements Department of...

DOCUMENT Full-Text William A. Martin. James E. Bruseth. Robert J. Huggins.

Magnetic surveys and electromagnetic conductivity surveys were conducted at several sites during the course of field work at the Richland/Chambers Reservoir in north-central Texas between 1982 and 1985. Much of this work was conducted at the Bird Point Island site (41FT201J, which was used as a proving ground to test the effectiveness of various remote-sensing techniques. Two devices, a Geometrics proton precession magnetometer and a Geonics Limited EM-38 electromagnetic conductivity sensor were...

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When he retired in 1976, Colonel Parr had flown over 6,000 hours in fighter aircraft and earned more than 60 decorations, including the Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, 10 Distinguished Flying Crosses, and 41 Air Medals. This document, originally from the official web site of the United States Air Force, details 16 of Colonel Parr’s decorations.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Julio Munoz.

A work request from Randolph Air Force Base for a partition wall that is required to divide Room 207 of Building 100 so that part of the room can be used as a storage area.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Gregory A. Loser.

Work request form for the modification of the north wing of the first floor and the replacement of carpet in two rooms for Building 661, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Richard Lapierre.

The Air Education and Training Center requests construction of a large deck/patio near Building 675, C wing. Also requested is a site survey to be completed at the earliest opportunity to discuss design and recommendations.