Historic Preservation Collection

Archived since: Feb, 2010
Description: This collection includes websites of historic preservation organizations in the United States, many of whose archival records are stewarded by Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) at the University of Maryland. SCUA is also the home of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Library Collection.

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Undaunted: Prince George's County, 1814

Description: Archived website of Undaunted, the Prince George’s County War of 1812 Commemoration. The commemoration took place between 2012 and 2014 in Prince George's County, Maryland. The Undaunted website includes information about tours, sites, events, programs, historical information, press information, educational resources, visitor information, and the Undaunted Shop.
Coverage: Bladensburg (Md.)
Date Archived: 2012-2013
Date Created: 2012-2013
Format: Text/html
Language: English

Bladensburg Archaeology Project

Description: Archived blog of the Bladensburg Archaeology Project. The Bladensburg Archaeology Project was proposed by the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) and the Center for Heritage Resource Studies (CHRS) at the University of Maryland. Its objective was "to conduct archaeological investigations and additional architectural documentation on the Market Master's House, the Magruder House, and the George Washington House/Indian Queen Tavern" as well as historical research on the transportation of goods and people on the Anacostia River, railroad, and various historic and modern roads" ("Bladensburg Archaeology Project," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1819/20131220205547/http://bladenarch.blogspot.com/, archived December 20, 2013). The blog was active between 2009 and 2012 and includes information about publications, project websites, and fieldwork updates. Findings from the research project contributed to the website Bladensburg Archaeology, accessible via web archives at https://wayback.archive-it.org/1819/*/http://www.bladensburgarchaeology.com/index.html.
Coverage: Bladensburg (Md.)
Date Archived: 2012-2013
Date Created: 2009-2012
Format: Text/html
Language: English

Preservation Nation

Description: Archived web crawls of Preservation Nation, a blog published by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The blog was active from 2007 to 2010. These web archives include posts from January to March 2010.
Coverage: United States
Date Archived: 2010-2013
Date Created: 2010
Format: Text/html
Language: English

Cultural Tourism in Indiana: The Impact and Clustering of the Arts and Creative Activities in This Recession

Description: Archived online copy of Cultural Tourism in Indiana: The Impact and Clustering of the Arts and Creative Activities in This Recession.
Coverage: Indiana
Date Archived: 2012-06-19
Date Created: 2009-05-12
Format: Text/pdf
Language: English

Preservation Action

Description: Archived website of Preservation Action. Preservation Action, a non-profit organization founded in 1974 and based in Washington, D.C., serves as an advocate for the historic preservation movement and actively lobbies Congress on issues of concern to the preservation field. Its stated mission is "to make historic preservation a national priority by advocating to all branches of the federal government for sound preservation policy and programs through a grassroots constituency empowered with information and training and through direct contact with elected representatives" ("About," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1819/20180429205631/http://preservationaction.org/our-mission-preservation-action-is-a-501c4-nonprofit-organization-created-in-1974-to-serve-as-the-national-grassroots-lobby-for-historic-preservation-preservation-action-seeks-to-make-historic-pres/, archived April 29, 2018). The Preservation Action website includes information about its leadership, foundation, priorities, actions, membership, news, publications, legislative resources, and participation in the Federal Historic Preservation Program Task Force.
Archival Collection Finding Aid: https://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/1474
Archival Collection Finding Aid copy URL into browser : https://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/1474
Coverage: Washington (D.C.)
Date Archived: 2013-
Date Created: 2012-
Format: Text/html
Language: English

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

Description: Archived website of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). The ACHP is an independent federal agency based in Washington, D.C., and describes its charge as follows: "The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation promotes the preservation, enhancement, and sustainable use of our nation’s diverse historic resources, and advises the President and the Congress on national historic preservation policy" ("Advisory Council on Historic Preservation: Preserving America's Heritage," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1819/20131220210622/http://www.achp.gov/, archived December 20, 2013). The ACHP website includes information about its mission, membership, staff, leadership, strategic planning, budget, programs, training and education, publications, and issues.
Coverage: United States
Date Archived: 2013
Date Created: 2013
Format: Text/html
Language: English
Rights: Public domain

Maryland Milestones

Description: Archived website of Maryland Milestones, a program of Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (ATHA). ATHA is a Certified Maryland Heritage Area in Prince George's County, Maryland. The objective of Maryland Milestones is to highlight "the many firsts and 'unique' moments which have occurred in the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area" ("About Maryland Milestones," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1819/20131118195827/http://www.anacostiatrails.org/about, archived November 18, 2013). The Maryland Milestones website includes information about its heritage routes, trails, events, leadership, partners, and management plan, and five-year plan.
Date Archived: 2011-2013
Date Created: 2004-2013
Format: Text/html
Language: English

Bladensburg Archaeology

Description: Archived website of Bladensburg Archaeology. The Bladensburg Archaeology Project was proposed by the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) and the Center for Heritage Resource Studies (CHRS) at the University of Maryland "to investigate historic properties within Bladensburg" and incorporate findings into "signage and interpretive literature associated with the Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail and Byway" (Bladensburg Archaeology, http://wayback.archive-it.org/1819/20131220205558/http://www.princegeorges1812.org/Bladensburg/index.html, archived December 20, 2013). The Bladensburg Archaeology site includes historical essays about Bladensburg -- including Native American, maritime, and transportation history, and historical myths -- as well as interactive timeline, map, and paintings. Web archives of a blog maintained by the research team are available at https://wayback.archive-it.org/1819/*/http://bladenarch.blogspot.com/.
Coverage: Bladensburg (Md.)
Date Archived: 2012-2013
Date Created: 2012-2013
Format: Text/html
Language: English

Cultural Heritage Tourism

Description: Archived website of Cultural Heritage Tourism, an "electronic clearinghouse" published by Partners in Tourism, a coalition of 19 national organizations and agencies, "as a resource for organizations and individuals who are developing, marketing or managing cultural heritage tourism attractions or programs" ("Cultural Heritage Tourism," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1819/20131220205717/http://www.culturalheritagetourism.org/aboutUs.htm, archived June 19, 2012). The Cultural Heritage Tourism website includes information about its national and federal partners, steps and principles for establishing cultural heritage tourism programs, success stories, calendar of events, newsletter, and resources for finding organizations, funding, and research.
Coverage: United States
Date Archived: 2012-2013
Date Created: 2005-2013
Format: Text/html
Language: English
Publisher: Partners in Tourism

Heritage Preservation

Description: Archived website of Heritage Preservation, a public policy organization, founded in 1973 and based in Washington, D.C., whose stated mission is "to preserve the nation’s heritage for future generations through innovative leadership, education, and programs" ("All around us, the past is vanishing:" http://wayback.archive-it.org/1819/20150421190947/https://www.heritagepreservation.org/ABOUTHP/info.htm, archived April 21, 2015). The Heritage Preservation website includes information about its mission, leadership, strategic plan, programs, issues, calendar of events, newsletters, publications, annual meeting reports, membership, bookstore, and children's programming.
Coverage: Washington (D.C.)
Date Archived: 2015-04-21
Date Created: 1998-2015
Format: Text/html
Language: English

Compatible Infill Design: Principles for New Construction in Oregon's Historic Districts

Description: Archived online copy of Compatible Infill Design: Principles for New Construction in Oregon's Historic Districts.
Coverage: Oregon
Date Archived: 2011-11-16
Date Created: 2011
Format: Text/pdf
Language: English

Publications

Description: Archived Publications web page of the Japan Consortium for International Cooperation in Cultural Heritage.
Coverage: Japan
Date Archived: 2011-2013
Date Created: 2009-2013
Format: Text/html
Language: English , 日本語

Landmarks45

Description: Archived website of Landmarks45, a blog published by the New York Preservation Archive Project from April 2010 to March 2011, to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the New York City Landmarks Law ("All Blogged Out: The 45th Ends and the Future Begins," https://wayback.archive-it.org/1819/*/http://www.landmarks45.org/, archives April 18, 2012). Landmarks45.org includes information about events, preservation history, and ways for readers to share personal preservation stories.
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Date Archived: 2012-2013
Date Created: 2010-2011
Format: Text/html
Language: English

Mississippi Renewal Forum

Description: Final team reports from the Mississippi Renewal Forum, a design charrette that took place from October 11-18, 2005, in Biloxi, MS ("Mississippi Renewal," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1819/20120619184616/http://www.mississippirenewal.com/info/background.html, archived June 19, 2012). The website describes the purpose of the event as follows: "The Mississippi Renewal Forum was an unprecedented gathering of over 200 community leaders and committed professionals seeking responsible design options for the rebuilding of the homes, neighborhoods and communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina" ("The People," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1819/20120619190139/http://www.mississippirenewal.com/info/people.html, archived June 19, 2012).
Coverage: Mississippi
Date Archived: 2012-06-19
Date Created: 2005-11
Format: Text/html
Language: English

Historic Preservation Section of the Prince George's County Planning Department

Description: Archived website of the Historic Preservation Section of the Prince George's County Planning Department, which supports the County's Historic Preservation Commission "through the review of historic area work permits, preservation tax credits, the preparation of architectural surveys, historic district studies, and preservation outreach"; provides "advice to historic property owners on property maintenance and preservation"; and "produces historic preservation plans and publications on community history and development, architecture and architectural history, and design guidelines" ("Historic Preservation," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1819/20120423171723/http://www.pgplanning.org/About-Planning/Our_Divisions/Countywide_Planning/Historic_Preservation/, archived April 23, 2012). The Historic Preservation Section website includes information about its Historic Preservation Commission, publications, plans, funding, African-American history, archaeology, directory of contractors and artisans, survey and designation work, and glossary.
Date Archived: 2012-2013
Date Created: 2012-2013
Format: Text/html
Language: English
Rights: Public domain