Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

What is Archeology?
What is an archeological property?
What is the purpose of the bulletin?
Archeology and the National Historic Preservation Act
Who can prepare nominations for archeological properties?
Who can determine the eligibility of archeological properties?
When should information be restricted from public access?
Using the National Register
What if an archeological property is nationally significant?
What other National Register bulletins may be helpful?
What other National Park Service guidance may be helpful?

II. Historic Contexts for Archeological Evaluation

III. How are Archeological Properties Identified?

IV. Evaluating the Signficance of Archeological Properties

National Register Criteria
Criteria Considerations
Evaluating Properties in Context

Local Context
State Context
National Context
The Importance of Small or Overlooked Sites

Evaluating Archeological Properties Under the Criteria

Criterion A: Event(s) and Broad Patterns of Events
Criterion B: Important Persons
Criterion C: Design, Construction, and Work of a Master
Criterion D: Information Potential

Data Sets
Important Information and Research Questions

Other Significance Considerations

Areas of Significance
Period of Significance
Significant Dates
Significant Person(s)
Cultural Affiliation
Architect or Builder

Aspects, or Qualities of Integrity

Location
Design
Setting
Materials
Workmanship
Feeling
Association

V. Preparing Documentation for National Register Eligibility and Listing

Classification

Sites and Districts
Multiple Property Submissions

Archeological Districts: Contributing and Noncontributing Resources

Historic and Current Functions or Uses

Architectural Classification Materials

Narrative Description

Narrative Statement of Significance

VI. Bibliographic References

Previous National Park Service Documentation

VII. Establishing Boundaries and Geographic Information

Acreage

UTM References

Verbal Boundary Description

Boundary Justification

VIII. Maps and Photographs

Maps

Photographs

IX. Ownership

X. Bibliography

Appendix 1 - Multiple Property Submission Cover Documents Under Which Archeological Properties Have Been Nominated

Appendix 2 - Checklist for Archeological Nominations