Archaeological Collections Management Procedures, Department of Defense Legacy Resource Management Program

Author(s): Kerry L. Sagebiel; Kelly L. Jenks; Teresita Majewski; Lauren E. Jelinek

Year: 2010

Summary

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 field sampling, acquisition, processing, cataloging, conservation, curation, accessioning, culling, deaccessioning, ethics, research use, loans, and public access. The guidance document provides an overview of current collections management policies and procedures and presents the best practices in each area of curation. The policies and practices recommended are designed to minimize costs while maximizing the research, education, and cultural heritage value of Federal collections in accordance with 36 CFR 79 Curation of Federally-Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections.

Cite this Record

Archaeological Collections Management Procedures, Department of Defense Legacy Resource Management Program, 41. Kerry L. Sagebiel, Kelly L. Jenks, Teresita Majewski, Lauren E. Jelinek. 2010 ( tDAR id: 428126) ; doi:10.48512/XCV8428126

Keywords

Investigation Types
Collections Research • Heritage Management • Methodology, Theory, or Synthesis • Records Search / Inventory Checking • Research Design / Data Recovery Plan

General
Accessioning • Acquisition • Cataloging • Collections Management • Conservation • Culling • Curation • Deaccessioning • Use of Collections

Individual & Institutional Roles

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

Repository(s): Fort Sam Houston

Prepared By(s): Statistical Research, Inc.

Submitted To(s): U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District; USACE ERDC-CERL

Record Identifiers

Task Order(s): 0013

Project(s): 06-319

Contract Number(s): DACW09-03-D-0005

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