Chaco World Heritage Site Designation Collection
Collection
Identifier: Coll 0302
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents:
The records include the original and amended nominators, memos, correspondence relating to the dedication, speeches at the dedication ceremony, the commemorative pamphlets, press releases, photographs and slides.
The records include the original and amended nominators, memos, correspondence relating to the dedication, speeches at the dedication ceremony, the commemorative pamphlets, press releases, photographs and slides.
Dates
- 1980-2002 (bulk dates: 1980-1988)
Creator
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park (Agency : U.S.) (Organization)
Biographical / Historical
Historical:
The Department Of Interior nominated Chaco Culture National Historical Park to be a World Heritage Site in 1987 because it fulfilled the third criterion outlined by the 1972 World Heritage Convention: “to bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared.” When the World Heritage Committee reviewed Chaco’s application, it recommended the park for inclusion but also suggested that the United States government consider including other examples of Puebloan culture, including outlying BLM managed lands. Aztec Ruins, Pierre’s site, Halfway House, Twin Angels, Salmon Ruins, Kin Nizhoni, and Casamero are all part of the World Heritage designation. On October 22, 1988, CCNHP held a dedication ceremony and unveiled a new plaque to honor the designation for Chaco and the outlying sites.
This collection, originally arranged by Joyce Raab, Chaco Collection Archivist in 2003 contains early correspondence and reports from Chaco’s original nomination in 1980. Also included are later drafts from 1986-1988 which include Aztec Ruins and Bureau of Land Management outlying sites. Photographs, slides, and commemorative pamphlets document the October 22nd dedication ceremony.
The Department Of Interior nominated Chaco Culture National Historical Park to be a World Heritage Site in 1987 because it fulfilled the third criterion outlined by the 1972 World Heritage Convention: “to bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared.” When the World Heritage Committee reviewed Chaco’s application, it recommended the park for inclusion but also suggested that the United States government consider including other examples of Puebloan culture, including outlying BLM managed lands. Aztec Ruins, Pierre’s site, Halfway House, Twin Angels, Salmon Ruins, Kin Nizhoni, and Casamero are all part of the World Heritage designation. On October 22, 1988, CCNHP held a dedication ceremony and unveiled a new plaque to honor the designation for Chaco and the outlying sites.
This collection, originally arranged by Joyce Raab, Chaco Collection Archivist in 2003 contains early correspondence and reports from Chaco’s original nomination in 1980. Also included are later drafts from 1986-1988 which include Aztec Ruins and Bureau of Land Management outlying sites. Photographs, slides, and commemorative pamphlets document the October 22nd dedication ceremony.
Extent
.7 Linear foot
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arrangement/Organization: No series; chronological order. Images are in file unit 9.
Provenance
Provenance:
This has become an assembled collection of records pertaining to the designation of Chaco as a World Heritage Site and the dedication in 1988. Several park employees are responsible for contributing these materials. A collection of 10 photos, found in 2003 but donated by Shirley Guterson in 1988 has been added to this accession. 58 Slides from Bob Powers were also added later.
This has become an assembled collection of records pertaining to the designation of Chaco as a World Heritage Site and the dedication in 1988. Several park employees are responsible for contributing these materials. A collection of 10 photos, found in 2003 but donated by Shirley Guterson in 1988 has been added to this accession. 58 Slides from Bob Powers were also added later.
Creator
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park (Agency : U.S.) (Organization)
- Title
- Finding Aid for World Heritage Site Designation Collection
- Subtitle
- Coll 0302
- Author
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park, National Park Service
- Date
- 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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
Chaco Culture NHP & Aztec Ruins NM Museum & Archives Program
Hibben Center Rm 307 - MSC01 1050
450 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque NM 87106 USA