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- National Park ServiceAn excellent starting point. "Find a Park" provides useful information about each park. "Explore Nature" is especially helpful for four biology resources pertaining to ecosystem management, invasive species, endangered species, and wildlife management. "Discover History" sites are described below.
- Coalition of National Park Service RetireesNot a government site, but useful for recent issues.
- National Parks: Index. I 29.103 Doc RefA listing of park units with basic individual information and acreage. Only latest print available or access NPIonline via PRIMO (2009-2011 and 21012-2016 online as of May 2017).
- NPS Maps (Harpers Ferry Center)Online maps from park brochures.
History and Cultural Resources
- Archaeology ProgramThis is a useful overview and entry point for archaeology conducted in the national parks.
- Cultural Resources: Working with Native AmericansProvides links to the Tribal Preservation Programs and other resources pertaining to Native American cultures and the preservation of tribes.
- Discover HistoryThis serves as a good starting place to find resources on historical topics and locations covered by the National Park Service.
- Heritage Documentation ProgramsResources here include the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), Historic American Engineering Record (HAER), the Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS), and the Cultural Resources Geographic Information Systems (CRGIS).
- History E-LibraryThis site provides a good starting point for resources on a variety of National Park historical topics and databases.
- National Heritage AreasTheir interactive map allows users to quickly locate information on National Heritage Areas by state.
- National Historic Landmarks ProgramInformation on existing national historical landmarks and how a site can become a national historical landmark.
- National NAGPRAWebsite for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Provides links to a variety of resources including maps, publications, and databases.
- National Park Service Historic Places and ResourcesLinks to a variety of resources, sorted by culture, including the National Register of Historic Places Focus Database.
- Park Ethnography ProgramClick on "site map" for an array of resources.
- Park HistoriesProvides a large array of online books not just on administrative history but also general history pertaining to each park.
- Places Reflecting America's Diverse CulturesExplore the National Park Service's itinerary as they provide information to help people everywhere learn about the amazing diversity of this country's historic places that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Provides descriptions of each featured unit, stories, photographs, maps, and more.
- Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary SeriesEach itinerary is a self-guided tour to historic places most of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Spotlighting different communities, geographic regions and themes across the country, the travel itineraries expose you to a huge variety of places significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture.
- Southeast Archeological CenterResource for information on national parks in Southeastern United States.
- Technical Preservation ServicesIncludes resources for both professionals and lay people regarding preservation and restoration of historic buildings.
- Vanishing TreasuresArchaeology and ethnography specific to the American Southwest.
Publication Resources
- Common Ground : Archeology and Ethnography in the Public Interest. I 29.59/5-2 DocFull text articles on NPS archaeology and ethnography for the layperson. Print issues available from 1996 to present. Online archive available from 2003 to present.
- CRM: The Journal of Heritage Stewardship I 29.86/2 DocFull text articles on cultural resources management. Both print and online archive available from 1978 to the present.
- Historical Handbook Series. I 29.58 DocPublished 1950-1970s. Many of these older handbooks are available online at by title or browse this series (and other historical series) by cover image.
- Historic American Buildings Survey. I 29.74 DocPublished 1952-1996.
- Historic Resource Studies. I 29.58/3 DocMost are on individual units, with some found on web sites at individual parks. This link accesses the Park Histories page. Some of the sites include a "Historic Resource Study" among their listed publications.
- Historic Structures Report. I 29.88 DocPublished 1981 to the present. Many are online at the individual park web sites. This link accesses the Park Histories page. Some of the sites include a "Historic Resource Study" among their listed publications.
- National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings.These narrative books represent a pioneering survey done in the 1950s and 1960s.
1958 edition: I 29.74: N 277 Storage
1963 edition (Themes II and III): I 29.2/2:In 2/4 Docs - Natural History HandbooksBrowse by cover, items the National Park Service has published in their Natural History series. The links at the bottom go to series for other topics.
- NPS Handbooks. I 29.9/5 DocThese attractive handbooks describe individual parks or historic themes.
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