A History of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act: Law and Regulations

Editor(s): Janet L. Friedman

Year: 1985

Summary

With the aim to present a current topic of debate in archeology and the federal government that would interest the archeological community, publisher Jacqueline Nichols and editor Janet L. Friedman of the American Archeology journal issued a special selection of articles titled “ARPA.” This journal segment provides a history of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act, its conception, development, and the laws and regulations established in the process. Senator Jeff Bingaman offers the concluding remarks in “Preserving Our Past.”

Cite this Record

A History of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act: Law and Regulations. Janet L. Friedman. American Archeology. 5 (2): 81-118. 1985 ( tDAR id: 391259) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8319X73

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Keywords

Investigation Types
Heritage Management

General
Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 • Arpa • ARPA Law Enforcement Training • ARPA Legislation • ARPA Regulations • Forensic Archeology • History Of Archaeology

Spatial Coverage

min long: -125.859; min lat: 24.143 ; max long: -66.094; max lat: 50.188 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contributor(s): Janet L. Friedman; Robert B. Collins; Mark P. Michel; Laura L. Beaty; Bennie C. Keel; Annetta L. Cheek; Dee F. Green; Herrick Hanks; Kristine Olson Rogers; Stephen A. LeBlanc; Senator Jeff Bingaman

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