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A Study of Ancient Chetro Ketl, circa 1933

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll 0032/01.005-113

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series: Includes excavation reports, student papers, field notes, autographed notes, artifact lists, photographs, and drawings created by students of the UNM Chaco Canyon field school; correspondence, artifact lists, and catalog codes related to the Museum of New Mexico; and Paul Reiter’s personal notes, research material (including oversize maps), and M.A. thesis.

Dates

  • circa 1933

Creator

Extent

1 Folder

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

CHCU 85819; VA 1939

General

Volume 5. Typewritten drafts of Paul Reiter's MA thesis with handwritten corrections and set of handwritten notes. Thesis is an overview of history and excavation of Chetro Ketl; includes discussion of excavation methods, features of the Great Community House, kivas (particularly the Great Kiva), architecture, and masonry and restoration. First typewritten copy includes glossary and 1 photograph of Chetro Ketl excavation map (C101483). Second typewritten copy appears to be an earlier draft.

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