Lynette Strangstad

A Graveyard Preservation Primer

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A Graveyard Preservation Primer has proven itself to be a time-tested resource for those who are seeking information regarding the protection and preservation of historic graveyards. It was first written to help stewards of early burial grounds responsibly and effectively preserve their graveyards. Much information found in the first edition of the book remains valid today. Still, much has changed in the twenty-five years since its first publication, and the new edition reflects these changes. Perhaps the most dramatic change in burial ground preservation is in the world of technology. Changes in computers and the way we use them have also changed preservation practices in historic graveyards. Discussion of technological changes in the new edition includes those in mapping, surveying, photography, archaeology, and other areas of evaluation and planning.

Produktdetails

• American Association for State and Local History
• Verlag: RLPG/Galleys
• Second Edition
• Seitenzahl: 238
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. August 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 545g
• ISBN-13: 9780759122413
• ISBN-10: 0759122415
• Artikelnr.: 38077059

Autorenporträt

Trained through the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Restoration Workshop, Lynette Strangstad has specialized in graveyard preservation since 1980. She has served as conservator, burial ground consultant, preservation planner, and speaker at sites throughout the United States and is nationally known for her work in burial ground preservation.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Figures Foreword Preface Chapter 1 Assessing the Problem The
Importance of Early Graveyards A Few Definitions Chapter 2 Organizational
Concerns Developing a Plan Working with Volunteers Public Awareness
Security Graveyards as an Educational Tool A Word about Funding Chapter 3
Documentation and Research Documenting the Graveyard Research Surveys Site
Management Plan Mapping the Graveyard Archaeology Chapter 4 Conservation
Issues Safety Note Cleaning and Maintaining the Site Landscaping Finding a
Gravemarker Conservation Professional Stone in Graveyards Brick and Stone
Box Tombs and Vaults Metals Chapter 5 A Question of Ethics Observing
Respect Maintaining Historic Integrity Gravestone Rubbing Removal of
Gravestones Appendices A. Sample Gravestone Rubbing Regulations B. Sample
Cemetery Survey Forms C. S ample Individual Marker Assessment Form D.
Sample Vegetation Survey Form E. Ironwork Assessment Worksheet F. Sample
Cemetery Legislation G. Consultants, Conservators, and Carvers Glossary
Sources of Additional Information Index About the Author