On the off chance that you haven't seen it yet, there is a National Register
Bulletin that deals specifically with assessment of aeronautical sites -
it's called, of course, "Guidelines for Evaluating and Documenting Historic
Aviation Properties". Published in 1998, the cover photo is of an air mail
pilot at Bowman Field, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Daniel B. Davis
Archaeologist Coordinator
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Division of Environmental Analysis
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622
(502) 564-7250
-----Original Message-----
From: william mcAlexander [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 11:19 PM
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Subject: 2007 SHA symposium
Greetings fellow HISTARCHers,
After two years of intense research and several more years of toying around
in the subject, I have to say that I've come to enjoy aeronautical
archaeology. However, I've found that locating sources or individuals that
can point me to other areas to continue my research, has at times been
difficult. No doubt others have experianced this same delima.
Therefore, I was wondering how receptive the archaeological community would
be to a symposium on aeronautical archaeology at the 2007 SHA Conference. I
would be more than happy to stress myself out by putting it togather if
thier is enough of a response in favor of it. If you know other researchers
in different fields that might be interested, please pass this info on.
Aeronautics in practical useage has been around since the late 18th century,
and Da Vinci drew designs for a helicopter before that. Dreams of mastery
of the air has had an effect on humanity that is felt today.
Right off hand, there are the views of military, civilian, recreational,
industrial, commercial, scientific, and social aspects as well as lighter
than air, heavier than air, and rocketry that, in my opinion, should be
investigated. Then there is the change in our concept of travel, time, and
spatial relationships. For instance, in developing response plans for the
use of airborne cavalry units that were used in Vietnam, military planners
had to change thier traditional view of miles distance to a reaction time of
minutes. All of these have resulted in physical remains that may not be
apparent to the investigator. For instance, how will an encampment from a
balloon section of Napoleon's army differ from encampments of other units?
I don't know, but would like to.
Anyway, I've rambled enough. Let me know what you think. Responses or
theme ideas can either be made on list or off.
Here are other ways to contact me.
Thank you,
William E. McAlexander Jr.
WK.
William E. McAlexander Jr.
Arkansas State Highway and Trans. Department
Environmental Division
10324 I-30
Little Rock, Ar 72203
(501) 569-2078
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