Nevada Archaeological Survey Reports

Collection

Identifier: NC1243

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Nevada Archaeological Survey Reports are in three formats: letters, short reports, and full length reports. Each concerns an individual site, either as a proposal for archeological investigation or as a preliminary or final report of investigation by one or more NAS researchers. Reports generally provide the specific location of the site, names of investigators, plan of work, report of findings, and bibliography. They often refer to previous reports which have a bearing on the current archeological investigation and provide a great deal of information on the history and prehistory of that location.

These reports are arranged in two major groupings: short reports (which include letters) and [long] reports. Short reports are arranged chronologically by the date on the report; the other reports have no specific arrangement. When using this guide, the researcher should check to ensure that all of the reports for a single site have been located; the chronological arrangement means that reports for a single site may not be filed together.

Dates

1973-1981

Creator

Nevada Archaeological Survey (Creator, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Administrative History

Begun in 1966, the NAS was originally a unit of the Desert Research Institute and later became part of the University of Nevada Anthropology Department. The purpose of the NAS was to coordinate all the archeological work in the state of Nevada and foster cooperation between individuals and institutions working in Nevada archeology.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Begun in 1966, the Nevada Archeological Survey (NAS) was originally a unit of the Desert Research Institute and later became part of the University of Nevada Anthropology Department. The purpose of the NAS was to coordinate all the archeological work in the state of Nevada and foster cooperation between individuals and institutions working in Nevada archeology. The collection contains reports of archeological investigations of historic and prehistoric sites in northern Nevada and northeastern California. Each usually includes location of site, statement of purpose, report of findings, and bibliography.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following series: 1) Short Reports, 1973; 2) Short Reports, 1974; 3) Short Reports, 1975; 4) Short Reports, 1976; 5) Short Reports, 1977; 6) Short Reports, 1978; 7) Reports, 1974-1981