An Archaeological Survey of the Navajo Reservoir District, Northwestern New Mexico

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Authors: Dittert, Afred E., Jr. (1922?-2006); Hester, Jim J. (1932?-2016); and Eddy, Frank W.

Publishers:  Copublished by the School of American Research and the Museum of New Mexico

Pub Date: 1961

Binding: Paperback

Condition:  Fair.  Binding tight.  No tears, bends, or folds.  Previous owner’s name on upper corner ffep, and on bottom text block.  Wear, scuffing to front and rear spine edges.  One approx. dime-size white spot on front cover near spine edge (see photo).   Some edge and corner wear.  Appears unused (60+ years old)

Notes: Monographs of the School of American Research and the Museum of New Mexico Number 23.  “The preliminary reconnaissance demonstrated the existence of seven periods of occupation: a Lithic Period, Rosa Phase, Montezuma Phase, Dinetah Phase, Gobernador Phase, Recent Navajo and a Homestead Period….Results obtained from the preliminary investigations indicated that a great many archaeological and historic remains would be destroyed and that need existed for a salvage archaeology program…Excavations or tests were conducted at two Rosa Phase structures, eight Gobernador Phase sites, and three Homestead groups.  Limited surveys yielded an addition forty-seven sites.” (From the Introduction).   VERY RARE.  NO other copies available for sale, and held in only 4 libraries.