Friday, April 15, 2011

A Great Source for finding out more about Carlsbad Caverns history is…

A Historic Resource Study
of Carlsbad Caverns and
Guadalupe Mountains
National Parks
and the Surrounding Areas

by Hal K. Rothman
Daniel Holder, Research Associate

1998

Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Washington, DC

Museum Curatorship in the National Park Service 1904-1982 (cover)

A Historic Resource Study
of Carlsbad Caverns and
Guadalupe Mountains
National Parks
and the Surrounding Areas

by Hal K. Rothman
Daniel Holder, Research Associate

1998

Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Washington, DC

These are the topics covered in the book by Professor Rothman:

Cover Page

Acknowledgements, Executive Summary

List of Illustrations, List of Maps

Introduction

Maps

Chapter 1: From Prehistory to European Contact

Chapter 2: The Spanish and Mexican Era

Chapter 3: The American Appearance

Chapter 4: The Military Seeks Control

Chapter 5: Vectors of Settlement

Photos 1

Photos 2

Chapter 6: Aspirations and Realities

Chapter 7: A Stronger Federal Presence

Chapter 8: Carlsbad Caverns in the Post-War Era

Chapter 9: A Southern Cornerstone in a Sub-region: Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Epilogue: Parks in the Post Industrial World

Bibliography

Sources Consulted


Note: There are some formatting differences between the original printed publication and the electronic version of this book. Last Updated: 22-April-2003

The above link to Adobe Reader documents. Click the links above to view the chapters or topics that you are interested in. When through with that information, simply exit that document to return to the main page of this blog, and if you’re interested, further choices.

I enjoyed reading this book, particularly Chapter 8; I also enjoyed scanning Professor Rothman’s bibliography. and his list of illustrations, photos, and maps.

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Rothman’s book treats both Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains history.  The National Park Service-funded book had a primary objective of assisting “visitor-contact rangers” to research and refine their knowledge of area history.

If you are a ranger or someone interested in Carlsbad Caverns history or a general area history “buff,” check out Professor Rothman’s book.

It is just a link away.

Bob Hoff

Hal K. Rothman

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