The Repair of Casa Grande Ruin, Arizona, in 1891 / Fifteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1893-94, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1897, pages 315-348

Name: The Repair of Casa Grande Ruin, Arizona, in 1891 / Fifteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1893-94, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1897, pages 315-348
Author: Cosmos Mindeleff

By Cosmos Mindeleff

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An illustrated technical report records a thorough survey and conservation campaign for a large prehistoric adobe masonry ruin in Arizona, describing its layout and condition, presenting detailed plans and specifications for underpinning, bracing, roofing, and fencing, documenting excavation methods and contractor work, and listing artifacts recovered and their catalog numbers. It reproduces contracts, bids, correspondence, and maps and plates, and recommends reserving surrounding land for protection, concluding with tables of specimens and construction records that together provide practical guidance and an archival record of the preservation project.

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Cosmos Mindeleff

Cosmos Mindeleff was an American ethnologist and archaeologist known for his extensive work with the Bureau of Ethnology. His research primarily focused on the indigenous cultures of the American Southwest, particularly the architectural remains of ancient civilizations. Among his notable contributions are detailed reports on the Casa Grande Ruin and the cliff dwellings of Canyon de Chelly, which provide valuable insights into the lives and structures of the Native American peoples. Mindeleff's writings, such as "Aboriginal Remains in Verde Valley, Arizona," reflect his commitment to documenting and preserving the history of these cultures.