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Latest Excavations at Chetro Ketl Summary, circa 1931

 File — Box: 3
Identifier: Coll 0032/01.003-052

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series: Includes excavation reports, field reports, student papers, field notes, lecture notes, artifact lists, photographs, and drawings created by students of the UNM Chaco Canyon field school.

Dates

  • circa 1931

Extent

1 Folder

Language of Materials

English

General

Volume 3. Summary of a paper suggesting earlier occupation at Chetro Ketl than was previously thought as evidenced by excavations in the Great Kiva. Also mentions Reginald Fisher's work on geology and geography, Florence Hawley's work on stratification and tree ring dating, Paul Reiter's excavation of the main community house, and Gordon Vivian's excavation of Casa Rinconada. Possibly a lecture; includes mention of slides used to illustrate points made in the discussion. Includes final copy and incomplete original copy with corrections.

Repository Details

Part of the NPS Chaco Culture National Historical Park Repository

Contact:
Chaco Culture NHP & Aztec Ruins NM Museum & Archives Program
Hibben Center Rm 307 - MSC01 1050
450 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque NM 87106 USA