Linda-  I agree that the Archaeological Conservancy is the best hope for
our future.  They have been on to historic sites for a long time.  "Way
back" in 1982 one of their early projects in New Mexico was the
aquisition and transfer of Fort Craig into public land protection (BLM).
  The Western Regional Director, Lynn Dunbar, worked hard about seven
years ago to try to get protection for some historic mining districts in
Nevada, and she paid attention to some Pony Express, Central Overland
Stage sites.  Unfortunately, the stars have not been in alignment but I
know the moment that there is evidence that there is a change in
position, the Conservancy staff will make the most skilled effort to do
right thing by both historic and prehistoric resources.  I am not an
insider in the SHA organization but as a member I would support
permanent ongoing recognition for the work of the Conservancy and its
staff.  What about a commitment for an annual contribution from SHA?
What about a $5 recommended, but optional annual contribution for each
SHA member at dues time earmarked to the Conservancy to be contributed
for efforts specifically on historic sites?  -Mark
Mark Henderson
Ely, Nevada

Linda Derry wrote:

> I for one, would be glad to give a personal testimonial about the
> conservancy to anyone that wants to call or email me.  They are great.
> Ironically, I was their worst critic a few years back because they seemed to
> be turning their back on historic sites, or at least those that did not have
> an American Indian component (Contact period).  But, in the last few years
> they have done a fine job of correcting this bias, and have even come to the
> rescue for the site I'm working on.  Of course, they are not always like
> Santa Claus and just drop free money on your problem, but they are fine,
> hard working partners.  The expertise of their staff is invaluable.   They
> have certainly gone the extra mile here in Alabama to help us save some very
> important historic archaeological sites.  Alan Gruber of the Southeast
> division has been super.
>
> In fact, If the SHA hasn't already acknowledged the fine work they do, I
> think the Board of Director's should consider it.  Hey.....Anyone out there
> interested in lobbying the BOD with me?   Perhaps we need to show the
> Conservancy that historical archaeologists appreciate what they do, so
> they'll continue to save historical sites in the future.
>
> Linda Derry, Director
> Old Cahawba - AHC
> 719 Tremont St.
> Selma, AL 36701 - 5446
> ph. 334/875-2529 / email: [log in to unmask]
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of K.
> Kris Hirst
> Sent: Monday, December 18, 2000 1:15 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: archaeological conservancy
>
>
> geoff carver writes:
>
> K. Kris Hirst schrieb:
>  > Not that I don't fully agree with the conversation so far, but let me put
>  > in a word for the Archaeological Conservancy. Doing a great job of
>  > protecting archaeological resources by buying them up, and a nice little
>  > public archaeology magazine to boot.
>  >
> is this like a mixture of the british RESCUE and english heritage/national
> trust? got more info on this? how effective it's been, etc?
>
> Here's a bunch of information on the conservancy:
>
> http://www.americanarchaeology.com/aaabout.html
>
> kris
> ...................................................
> K. Kris Hirst
> About.com Archaeology Guide
> http://archaeology.about.com
> email: [log in to unmask]
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