Methodology and Results of On-Site Archival Organization and Cataloging of Historic Map and Architectural Drawings Collections, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas

Summary

This report summarizes the methodology and results of on-site organization and cataloging of map and architectural drawings collections performed by Martha Doty Freeman for the Fort Worth District Corps of Engineers at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. The organization and cataloging of historic maps occurred between September and October 1989; the organization of architectural drawings occurred between September 1989 and January 1990. Contract DACA 63-89-D-0063 also called for the completion of catalog forms for both the map and drawings collections, utilizing the catalog forms developed under an earlier delivery order with another contractor. The forms were completed in April 1990.

Results of the archivist’s activities between September 1989 and April 1990 are presented in this report. A summary of the tasks called for is provided together with a discussion of the conditions at Fort Sam Houston which affected the execution of those tasks. The condition of the various collections at the initiation of the project is described, and subsequent organizational and curatorial activities are discussed. Finally, recommendations concerning the future use, storage, and preservation of the maps and drawings are offered.

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Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Cultural Resource Office, Joint Base San Antonio

Repository(s): Fort Sam Houston

Prepared By(s): Komastu & Associates, Inc.

Submitted To(s): US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District

Record Identifiers

Delivery Order(s): 0001

Contract Number(s): DACA 63-89-D-0063

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