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Confirmed Sessions List
General Interest Sessions:
Building an Interactive Web Map of Historic Resources - This presentation is a demonstration of an interactive GIS layer for historic resources on the new City of Tucson web map. This layer is accessible online to the public, and includes the boundaries of 24 historic districts, building footprints of more than 6,000 contributing properties, and interactive links to additional information about these historic resources. The demonstration will be conducted by Jonathan Mabry (Tucson Historic Preservation Office).
Historic Preservation - Its Key Role in Economic Revitalization and Development - This session will explore the economic and social impacts of late 20th century sprawl in which many established neighborhoods were abandoned in favor of newer tract homes in far flung suburbs. Comparisons will be made with urban conservation practices in Sweden and Spain which appear to achieve a more humane balance between people, habitats and transportation. What will it take to preserve our neighborhoods and sense of community. The session will deal with the potential of HP’s new role - that of a key driver of economic and urban vitality rather than a preserver of infrequently-visited museum pieces. International practice suggests that Historic Preservation is not a mere “nice to have” when times are good. It can serve a vital role standing shoulder to shoulder with other disciplines to fuel
the rehabilitation of blighted areas of our cities - particularly in Arizona where there has been scant attention paid to the evolution of a vernacular that speaks to the reality of our desert conditions and cultural heritage.
Route 66 – A State of Mind - There are actually nine states on Route 66, eight of them are geographic but the biggest is the State of Mind. What is the memory, romance and attitude of Route 66 worldwide?
Saving Eisendrath - A video presentation on the historical significance, current rehabilitation and future community use of the Eisendrath House in north Tempe. Built in 1930 for wealthy Chicagoan, Rose Eisendrath, by notable architect, Robert T. Evans, the adobe Eisendrath House is a classic and rare example of Pueblo Revival style architecture. Situated on 9 acres of natural desert on the east side of Papago Park, the house will be rehabilitated as part of the Carl Hayden Campus for Sustainability, which includes the Sandra Day O'Connor Center for Civic Discourse, the Arizona Historical Society Museumand Evelyn Hallman Park. The Eisendrath rehabilitation is a joint project of the City of Tempe, theTempe Historic Preservation Foundation and the Rio Salado Foundation. Presenter will be Victor Linoff of THPF.
The Architecture of Scottsdale - Since Scottsdale’s founding in 1888 by U.S. Army Chaplain Winfield Scott and wife Helen,Scottsdale began as a small farming and ranching community with basic utilitarian structures. Post World War II then attracted people to the dry climate, desert landscape and business opportunities. The community encouraged creativity in all art forms including architecture, as exemplified by Frank Lloyd Wright, Paolo Soleri and Paul Schweikher. To draw tourists the business community adopted the “The West’s Most Western Town” slogan in 1947, which strongly influenced the downtown character. As employers such as Motorola arrived, fast-paced construction was underway and the architecture reflected that era. In the 1970’s an architectural debate took place between being western or modern, resulting in innovative architecture. Transitioning into the 21st century
Scottsdale witnessed more growth with downtown revitalization, a new sensibility toward contemporary projects and an awareness of preserving the unique Sonoran desert. Douglas Sydnor is an architect and a civic leader who is dedicated to Scottsdale’s architectural heritage.
Route 66 Successes - Just when everyone thought it was the end of the road for Route 66, the Mother Road continues to serve the communities it helped create. Route 66 Successes, presented by Sharlene Fouser, will be a fun, interactive introduction to Route 66 across Arizona, and an opportunity to learn about the success the Historic Route 66 Association has had in preserving, protecting, and promoting this Arizona treasure.
Introduction to Scenic Conservation - These days it’s not enough to preserve our buildings and community blocks. Intrusive forms of advertising are quickly dominating our landscapes whether you live in a big city or rural community. This Scenic Conservation overview is designed to get you thinking about preservation from a broader perspective.
Poston Camp and the Hidden Agenda - When the U.S. government agencies decided to build a concentration camp at Poston, they had two purposes in mind. The stated purpose, of course, was to incarcerate 20,000 people of Japanese ancestry who had been removed from the military zone along the West Coast. The other purpose is an untold story, where the Office of Indian Affairs (OIA), the military, and the WRA made a special arrangement in the creation and establishment of the Poston Camp. The infrastructure the Japanese Americans built would be used to relocate Indians from other Arizona tribes.
The Green Remodel Workshop Part I and Part II: “The greenest building is the existing one” - The federal tax credits for green remodeling end energy efficient improvements have tripled to 30%. Industry research suggests that remodeling and retrofitting the nation’s older homes will have a more significant effect on reducing residential energy consumption than meeting even the most aggressive efficiency goals for new homes. Take advantage of government incentives and tax credits. Green Street is a national leader in NAHB and LEED certified remodels, including the first LEED certified remodel in Arizona, and the first NAHB Emerald certified remodel in the United States. Introduction to green rating systems, material sourcing, HERS analysis, weatherization, recycling, reuse, and green improvements based on budget. Knowledge is the competitive advantage to remodeling green; distinguish yourself
from the competition with this powerful and informative Green Remodeling Workshop. Panel discussion with artisans and contractors who specialize in various aspects of green remodeling will be present for questions and vibrant discussions. Philip Beere from Green Street Development will moderate. Beere has been recognized by countless organizations, and recently appeared on CNN and 3TV (Phoenix) for his ability to remodel and significantly reduce energy consumption.
Preserving Tucson's Historic Signs - Tucson has many exceptional surviving examples of neon signs erected between the 1920s and 1960s, and other types of historic signs. Because most of these do not comply with Tucson's current sign code, developed in 1980, owners of historic signs often cannot repair, change, or move them. The Tucson Historic Preservation Office has worked with a citizen task force to develop amendments to the sign code that allow and incentivize preservation of Tucson's iconic historic signs. Featuring Carlos Lozano (Vanishing Tucson), Demion Clinco (Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation), and Jonathan Mabry (Tucson Historic Preservation Office).
Arizona’s War Town: Flagstaff, Navajo Ordnance Depot, and World War II - Just weeks after Pearl Harbor, the War Department announced the immediate construction of a massive ammunition depot ten miles west of Flagstaff. The Flagstaff story tells the remarkable co-existence of sometimes-contentious ethnic communities, and illustrates the results of military expansion on social, economic, and community development in Arizona. Often humorous and at times unbelievable, the experience was also breathtaking, reaching the heart and soul of Arizona. John Westerlund, author Arizona’s War Town; LTC Mary Williams-Lynch, Commander Camp Navajo Ordnance; and Jason McInteer, Cultural Resource Manager for AZ Army National Guard will present this three hour session as a precursor to the morning tour on Saturday, May 15. See the Registration Page for more information about this tour.
Finding Historic Preservation Funds - Arizona's historic buildings and historic sites are some of our greatest reusable resources, and through reinvestment and rehabilitation these buildings and resources can meet the needs for present and future generations. Dr. Bev Browning will provide information nuggets on writing successful grants and where to find funding sources for historic preservation projects. You will not want to miss this "Edutainer" (her word) as she provides workshop participants with the tools needed to create successful grant applications.
Surveying Route 66 - The State Historic Preservation Office has partnered with the National Park Service's Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program to help develop a comprehensive survey of historic properties along Route 66. The SHPO is compiling existing and new survey information into a standardized format that will be compatible with information gathered from the other seven states along the famed "Mother Road." The project will result in the most complete database of Route 66 diners, motels, and other distinctive roadside properties available through the Internet. Dr. William Collins and Vivia Strang of the State Historic Preservation Office and Kaisa Barhuli, Acting Program Manager for the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program for the National Park Service will discuss the grant.
Yavapai: Mother of Counties, Cradle of Statehood - Presented as an Arizona centennial project by Elisabeth F. Ruffner, founding president of the Arizona Heritage Foundation, now Arizona Preservation Foundation. Ruffner has been honored as a Culturekeeper by an Arizona Centennial program of the Westin-Kierland, with Marshall Trimble, State Historian and the Arizona Historical Society and Sharlot Hall Museum as partners; and as a History Maker by the Historical League of the Central Arizona Chapter (Papago Park Museum) of the Arizona Historical Society. An author and historian, Ruffner hosts a public television program titled "I Believe", a weekly radio program with an emphasis
on history, and produces a bi-monthly page in Prescott Woman magazine. The illustrated lecture briefly details the geography, occupation patterns and political history of the Arizona Territory and the State of Arizona, from the perspective of the first Territorial Capital, Prescott, county seat of Yavapai County, Arizona.
When is a House a Ranch? Making Sense of Post-War Housing Styles - You probably know what a Ranch house looks like, but what about a Character Ranch, French Provincial Ranch, Transitional Ranch, or California Ranch? And what exactly is the difference between a Minimal Traditional and a Transitional Ranch? As the number of names for postwar house styles has increased in recent years, so has the confusion surrounding their proper application. Mark Pry leads a session which surveys published style books, as well as preservation studies conducted both in and outside Arizona, to identify the postwar style names and concepts most commonly used and accepted today. The session also discusses the shortcomings inherent in the practice of classifying buildings by style and demonstrates how to describe houses that do not readily fall into accepted style categories.
Section 106 Training - Ms. Charlene Vaughn of the Advisory Council for Historic Presentation will lead a workshop on the basics of Section 106.
Utilizing Google Map Layers - The layers feature in Google Maps is a powerful tool that is changing the way data is shared. Learn how to use layers in this interactive workshop by Center for Desert Archaeology's Doug Gann (must bring own laptop and registration is limited).
Historic Façade Grant Programs - Façade grant programs help businesses and commercial property owners improve their building's exterior appearance increasing their attractiveness to new customers and contributing a positive influence toward revitalization of their respective areas. Jonathan Mabry of the City of Tucson and Ruth Clark of the City of Avondalewill discuss their community's respective programs.
Tucson's Downtown Master Plans, 1932-2009 - Tucson architect Bill Mackey recently exhibited over 100 master plans for downtown Tucson culled from government archives, libraries, and the collections of historians and architects. Join Mackey as he discusses the lessons learned from looking at 77 years of one community's plans.
The Future of Arizona State Parks - A recent study by a task force appointed by the Governor concluded thatArizona's state park system is unsustainable and without doing something Arizona will become the only state in the union to not have state parks. This session will explore the challenges Arizona State Parks faces as well as learn that ways it could overcome them in this timely session.
Preservation of the Livermore/Art Barn - In this panel discussion presenters will provide their unique perspectives on the efforts to preserve the Livermore / art barn. How is it that a very old barn, possibly one of the oldest in the state, escaped notice until it was threatened with demolition? Topics will include: the history of the barn and what it took to uncover that history, how the barn's story was communicated to the public, efforts to save the barn, and what is the current status of the preservation effort.
Prop 207 Update - Planners from around the state discuss the continuing impact of Prop 207 on planning, zoning, and land use in their communities. Featuring Karl Eberhard of City of Flagstaff, Jonathan Mabry of City of Tucson, Kathy Levin of the City of Sedona, and Hansen from City of Tempe.
From No Place to Some Place: New Ideas for Old Strip Malls and Convenience Stores - Arizona’s built environment is covered with ubiquitous strip malls and convenience stores. Many are aging and unattractive and have become symbols of neighborhoods in decline. Tucson architect Bill Mackey will discuss his humorous ‘Field Guide to Tucson Convenience Stores. Paho Mann will show his photo project ‘Re-inhabited Circle Ks’ where he shows examples of adaptively reused Circle Ks from Arizona and New Mexico. UCLA doctoral student Ava Blomberg will discuss her ideas for utilizing strip malls as community owned retail centers where proceeds are reinvested into the community.
Public Dialogue as Public Participation for Historic Preservation Planning - Dr. Anita Fonte of Community Renaissance will talk about how public participation plays a role in community planning. Public participation engages the public in deep structure conversations where community values are embedded in public dialogue. Digging deeper into where community values are generated require skills beyond surveys and meeting "feedback sessions." This session will explore the range of skills necessary for effective public dialogue as public participation and will brainstorm opportunities for its use in historic preservation.
Preserving the Mother Road Digitally - Sean Evan, an archivist at Cline Library, Special Collections and Archives, Northern Arizona University will speak on the preservation of Route 66 through archival activities, and how that material can be made available to audiences beyond the archive or library via digitization. He will also speak about the evolution of Route 66 writing, and what effect primary source material has played in that process. The presentation includes images of the evolution of Route 66 in Arizona, and archival and intellectual preservation activities.
Postcards from the Parks - Arizona’s State Parks and Heritage Fund are in crisis. In the short movie “Postcards from the Parks: Finding a Future for Arizona’s Heritage”, four friends set out to learn why and to find out what can be done. They head out on a road trip to all 27 state parks and discover natural wonders, great recreation, and fascinating history. They talk to leading citizens, park managers, business owners and tourists to learn how important the parks are to the fabric of life in Arizona. They check the numbers and see just how little our parks cost compared to the economic benefits they bring to our state, cities and towns. They dig to the heart of the
matter to find out why our parks system is eroding, and what needs to be done to make things right. Our parks can be saved. In fact, they can thrive, and continue to enrich all aspects of Arizona life now and for generations to come—if we make the right decisions.
A Conversation with the State Historic Preservation Officer - James Garrison will talk about the state of historic preservation, the upcoming Arizona Centennial, tourism as a basic industry, and answer your questions.
The Rehabilitation of Tovrea Castle - This session is a case study of the rescue and restoration of the 1930 Tovrea Castle and the surrounding cactus gardens. One of the most significant landmarks in Phoenix Arizona, the presenters will take you through the history of the Tovrea Castle, from its inception as a boutique hotel by Italian immigrant Alessio Carraro to a residence inhabited by E.A. Tovrea and his wife Della, through the purchase of the Castle and surround acreage by the City of Phoenix and finally through the design and painstaking restoration of the Castle and gardens. Presented by Barbara Stocklin, City of Phoenix Preservation Officer, and Robert Mather, AIA LEED AP, Historic Preservation Architect, Westlake Reed Leskosky.
Archaeological Sessions:
Undertaking Historical Research 1 and 2
Moderator: Teresita Majewski, Statistical Research, Inc.
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Information contained in historical sources is essential for preparing historic contexts, National Register eligibility recommendations
and nominations, and as background for a wide variety of other studies. This two-part session focuses on locating, evaluating, and
making use of sources of information for those who are researching historical places and persons in Arizona, with an emphasis on
maps; local, state, and federal records; and oral histories and interviews.
The Basics of Historical Research
Teresita Majewski (Statistical Research, Inc.)
Map Resources at the Arizona State Library
Julie Hoff (Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records)
Researching Arizona People and Places
James Ayres (Department of Anthropology, University of Arizona
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The Basics of Historical-Period Artifact Identification 1, 2, and 3
Moderator: Carol Griffith, Arizona State Historic Preservation Office
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Understanding the basics of historical-period artifact identification is essential for archaeologists investigating sites dating
from European contact to the 20th century. This three-part session will provide brief overviews of glass (post–Civil War era to
the early 20th century), tin cans, and ceramics (with emphasis on ca. 1900–1950) using actual examples and emphasizing
technological developments that provide temporal, functional, and interpretive clues to archaeologists.
20th-Century Glass for the Archaeologist
James Ayres (Department of Anthropology, University of Arizona)
Tin Cans for the Archaeologist
James Ayres (Department of Anthropology, University of Arizona)
20th-Century Ceramics for the Archaeologist
Teresita Majewski (Statistical Research, Inc.)
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Hualapai Cultural Preservation Initiatives
Moderators: Loretta Jackson-Kelly (Hualapai Nation Department of Cultural Resources THPO) and Peter Bungart (Hualapai Nation Cultural Resources Department Archaeologist)
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This session focuses on the Hualapai Tribe's programs and initiatives in GIS (the Hualapai Cultural Atlas), ethnobotany, Traditional
Cultural Places (TCP) and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) studies along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon, and Hualapai
native language preservation. These efforts combine to provide useful tools for more effective and comprehensive cultural
resources preservation (both on and off the reservation), as well as create opportunities for participation by and resources
for tribal members that spans generations.
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The Contributions of Avocational Archaeologists to Historic Preservation (2 hours)
Moderator: David R. Wilcox and Peter J. Pilles, Jr.
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For many decades avocational archaeologists have made fundamental contributions to historic preservation in Arizona.
Organized into the Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society (founded in 1916) and the many chapters of the Arizona
Archaeological Society (founded in the 1960s), these citizens with a passion for archaeology have contributed innumerable
hours supporting the activities of professional archaeologists as well as conducting their own research programs. The
papers in this symposium celebrate the contributions of the latter kind of initiatives carried out over the last decade
or more in West-Central and Northern Arizona.
Documenting Hilltop Site in West-Central Arizona from an Airplane
By Joseph Vogel
Full Coverage Archaeological Survey in West Central Arizona
By Jerome Ehrhardt
Ceramic Study Of The Sycamore Canyon/Hackbery Basin Region Of West-Central Arizona
By Jim Graceffa
The Deadman’s Wash Frontier Zone
By Bern Carey
Archaeo-Astronomy Survey of the Middle Verde Valley
By Ken Zoll
Aboriginal Trails in West Central Arizona
By Jerome Ehrhardt
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Preservation Challenges in Grand Canyon National Park
Moderator: Jen Dierker, Grand Canyon National Park
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Grand Canyon has several active preservation and rehabilitation projects in the park each with its own unique
challenges. Pervasive erosion and visitation threaten the integrity of archeological sites and in some instances
preservation in situ is not an option. Recent excavations along the river corridor have provided NPS an
opportunity to collaborate with other resource specialists on stabilization techniques. Alluvial terraces
subject to runoff erosion have in some cases exposed additional cultural materials; erosion control using
stones and brush have successfully reduced additional erosion. Sites that have been excavated and stabilized
require special monitoring and preservation maintenance to mitigate impacts from weathering and visitor-related
uses. Ruins stabilization balances the need to provide public education with the NPS mission of resource
preservation. Archeologists, biologists, and geomorphologists are pooling their expertise and present low
impact preservation techniques currently on-going in Grand Canyon National Park.
Restoring Excavated Sites in Grand Canyon: The Challenges of Landscaping in the Desert
Kassy Theobald (Grand Canyon National Park)
Small Scale Erosion Control as a Preservation Method
Christopher Tressler (Utah State University) and Jen Dierker (Grand Canyon National Park)
Preservation of Ancient Architecture: Challenges and Successes
Ian Hough (Grand Canyon National Park)
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New Strategies in Federal Cultural Resource Management
Moderator: Jeremy Haines, Coconino National Forest
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Federal archeologists are typically charged with managing cultural resources across broad land bases that
often contain thousands of sites across hundreds of thousands of acres. Recent increases in information
technology, and data management requirements, as well as changes in land management policies and strategies
have created additional challenges. This brief session will touch upon ways that federal archaeologists have
adapted to this complexity to better identify, protect, and manage cultural resources.
‘Rooms with a View’ – The Forest Service Cabin Rental Program
By Mike Lyndon (Kaibab National Forest) and Kathy Makansi (Coronado National Forest)
Protecting Cultural Resources from Wildland Fire
By Neil Weintraub (Kaibab National Forest) and Ian Hough (Grand Canyon National Park)
Looking Through a Glass Onion – Incorporating Historic Maps into Geographic Information Systems
By Jeremy Haines (Coconino National Forest)
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Petroglyphs and Politics: Picture Canyon
Moderator: Kelley Hays-Gilpin and Evelyn Billo
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Picture Canyon, a short stretch of the Rio de Flag within Flagstaff city limits, is many things to many
people: a archaeological site, the type site for the Northern Sinagua petroglyph style, an outdoor classroom
for university students, a beautiful place to hike and see wildlife, a damaged wetland on the verge of restoration,
an ancestral sacred place, an ethnobotanical wonder, an outlet for city wastewater, a parcel of state land to be
sold at auction, a place to dump trash. Members of the grass-roots community group struggling to protect it—the
Picture Canyon Working Group—are just as diverse. In this session we trace Picture Canyon’s progress from
“Flagstaff’s Canyon of Shame,” as it was described in a newspaper article describing illegal dumping there, to
a National Register-listed historic property that nonetheless remains in managerial limbo. Why, in spite of
community efforts to protect Picture Canyon, does it still endure vandalism and face threats of sale to developers?
Petroglyphs and Politics: An Overview of Picture Canyon Preservation Efforts
By Evelyn Billo (Rupestrian CyberServices; American Rock Art Research Association)
Picture Canyon as an Outdoor Classroom
By Kelley Hays-Gilpin (Northern Arizona University; Museum of Northern Arizona)
Listing Picture Canyon on the National Register of Historic Places: Reflections on the Nomination Process
By Pat Stein (Arizona Preservation Consultants)
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The Alameda-Stone Cemetery: Archaeological Investigations of a
Nineteenth-Century Cemetery in Tucson
Moderator: Marlesa A. Gray,( Director, Historic Program Statistical Research, Inc)
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For the Joint Courts Complex archaeological data recovery project, Statistical Research, Inc., completely excavated
a 4.3-acre, multi-component site in downtown Tucson, Arizona. The project area included a prehistoric component, a large
nineteenth-century cemetery, and the remains of a 4-block post-cemetery residential and commercial development. This session
focuses on the results of our cemetery investigations. We will discuss the history, archaeology, and skeletal biology of
the cemetery, which dated from the early 1860s to 1881, and from which we recovered over 1300 individuals.
Contributors: Joseph T. Hefner ( Statistical Research, Inc.); Lorrie Lincoln-Babb (Bioarch L.L.C.);
John McClelland (Arizona State Museum); Kristin J. Sewell (Statistical Research, Inc.)
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Soil, Cinders, And Stone: An Overview of Preservation Activities at
Flagstaff Area National Monuments
Moderator: Lisa Baldwin (Flagstaff Area National Monuments, National Park Service)
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Walnut Canyon, Wupatki, and Sunset Crater National Monuments protect the remains of the culturally diverse landscape around
Flagstaff Arizona. A diverse population inhabited the Sunset Crater area prior to the volcanic eruption of the late 11th
century. Walnut Canyon consists primarily of Northern Sinagua cliff dwellings and open air sites. Wupatki was a frontier
between multiple prehistoric groups. This session highlights recent work by park service archeologists meeting the
challenge of preserving the past for the enjoyment of future generations.
Walking on the Flow: The Pedestrian Survey of Sunset Crater National Monument.
By Matt Marques and Kelly Stehman (Flagstaff Area National Monuments, National Park Service)
Rooms with a View: Insights Gained from Mapping, Architectural Documentation, and Comparative Analysis of
Sites within Walnut Canyon National Monument.
By Roger Dorr and Walter Gosart (Flagstaff Area National Monuments, National Park Service)
Conveying Preservation: The Reburial of Wupatki Pueblo.
By Lisa Baldwin (Flagstaff Area National Monuments, National Park Service)
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Recording Navajo Homesites
Moderator: Ron Maldonado (NNHPD)
Early Irrigation at Las Capas: One of Archaeology Magazine’s Top 10 Discoveries of 2009
Moderator: William Doelle (Desert Archaeology, Inc.)
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Contributors: Doug Gann (Center for Desert Archaeology); Loy Neff (Pima County); Jim Vint, (Desert Archaeology, Inc.);
Henry Wallace, (Desert Archaeology, Inc.)
Over a year of continuous fieldwork at Pima County’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility brought archaeologists
in contact with diverse audiences on a daily basis. Communicating effectively with each audience requires different
skills and approaches. This project illustrates the incredible value of visual communication tools. Recounting current
developments, sharing the excitement by helping others see through our eyes, using multiple media, and listening to what
the workers in the plant do on their daily shifts are all important. (Minimizing the dust that your backhoe kicks up on
Monday’s after County workers drive their freshly washed pickup trucks to work is also advised.) The Las Capas
archaeological excavations revealed great new insights into early agriculture in the American Southwest. This session
shares some of the discoveries and the communication methods that helped this project succeed at many levels, and
ultimately gained it designation as one of Archaeology Magazine’s Top 10 Discoveries of 2009.
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The Story of a Preservation Success: The Valencia Community of the Tucson Basin
Moderator: Linda Mayro (Pima County) and William Doelle (Desert Archaeology, Inc.)
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Preserving nearly 100 acres of a Hohokam ballcourt community within the city limits of Tucson is an ongoing
process. The process made a significant step forward in November 2009, when Pima County used bond funds and
Growing Smarter matching funds to purchase 67 acres of State Trust Land. Goals for preservation and
interpretation were first laid out in Tucson’s Santa Cruz Riverpark master plan written in 1976. Over the
ensuing decades, a variety of development projects impinged upon the Valencia Community, which originally
stretched nearly the entire two-mile length of an area zoned for an industrial park. Development projects
funded numerous phases of research that have yielded major new insights into Tucson’s prehistory from roughly
1000 BC to AD 1200. Efforts to achieve preservation by archaeologists, City and County government personnel,
and very importantly, representatives of the Tohono O’odham Nation, have gradually brought about a series of
preservation successes. In this session, the story of more than three decades of effort is condensed into a
one-hour presentation. The community values that make this place important are considered and the practical
aspects of lessons that can be applied elsewhere in Arizona are highlighted.
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Arizona Archaeological Council Board Session: Preservation through Standardization.
Moderator: Jim Watson (Arizona State Museum/School of Anthropology, University of Arizona)
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Standardization in archaeological recording is an important element to minimizing data loss in a science that
is practiced by a community of individuals with a wide variety of training, experience and abilities.
Unfortunately, standardized recording protocols are limited or non-existent when considering certain archaeological
features. In addition, problems often arise when trying to compile data from across numerous resources. We will
highlight some of the issues, specific examples and problems associated with the current limits of standardized
recording protocols in archaeology.
Mortuary Features Are Special
By Jim Watson (Arizona State Museum/School of Anthropology, University of Arizona)
The Science of Sleeping in Circles
By Tina Carpenter (Northland Research, Inc.)
The Road to Ruin: Assessing Trails in Arizona
By Steve Swanson (Arizona State University and EPG, Inc.)
Data, Data, Everywhere: Lessons in Regional Data Collection and Management
By Mason Thompson (Arizona State University)
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2010 Conference At A Glance