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Van Citters Historic Preservation Reports and Research

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1111-BC

Scope and Contents

The collection contains research, reports, photographs, and slides compiled by Van Citters Historic Preservation and partnering entities. Most of their work was done in New Mexico, but the collection also documents projects in Texas, Oklahoma, and Utah. National Register of Historic Places documentation and nominations; maintenance and preservation plans, research and background materials comprise the bulk of the collection. Karen Van Citters and William A. Dodge authored many of the included studies.

A sampling of projects around New Mexico include Kirtland Air Force Base, Hobbs Army Airfield, Fort Bayard, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, New Mexico School for the Deaf, Santa Fe Rail Yard, Guadalupe County Courthouse, Albuquerque Indian School, Laguna Mart. Fort Bliss, Texas is another significant Van Citters project represented in the collection.

Preservation resources including publications, pamphlets, workshop, and town hall materials are also found in this collection.

Dates

  • 1980-2011

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.

Background Information

Van Citters Historic Preservation provides consultation for identifying and documenting historic properties. They work with federal, state, and local agencies as well as non-profit groups, archaeologists, and architects to develop plans for compliance with maintenance, preservation, rehabilitation, and stewardship standards for historic properties.

Extent

5 boxes (4.35 cu. ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains research and reports compiled by Van Citters Historic Preservation and partnering entities. Most of their work was done in New Mexico, but the collection also documents projects in Texas, Oklahoma, and Utah.
Title
Finding Aid of the Van Citters Historic Preservation Reports and Research Collection
Author
B. Silbergleit
Date
May 2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451