Title:
Texas Historical Commission Archeology Division records
Description:
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) protects and preserves the state's historic resources for the use, education, and enjoyment of present and future generations. THC's Archeology Division works to identify, protect, and preserve Texas's archeological heritage. These THC Archeology Division records, 1995-2001, bulk 1995-1997, primarily document the La Salle Shipwreck Project with logbooks, photographs, drawings, diving records, field notes, and other project materials. Also present are Antiquities Advisory Board meeting minutes, which include Archeology Committee agendas.
Collection:
Texas Historical Commission Archeology Division records
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission. Archeology Division
Date range of creation:
1995 to 2001
Date range of creation:
bulk 1995 to 1997
Geographic coverage:
Texas
Geographic coverage:
Matagorda Bay (Tex.)
Subject:
Texas Antiquities Advisory Board
Subject:
Archaeology and state
Subject:
Diving
Subject:
Excavations (Archaeology)
Subject:
Salvage archaeology
Subject:
Shipwrecks
Subject:
Underwater archaeology
Type:
Agendas (administrative records)
Type:
Diaries
Type:
Drawings (visual works)
Type:
Field notes
Type:
Logs (records)
Type:
Minutes (administrative records)
Type:
Reports
Citation information:
(Identify the item), Texas Historical Commission Archeology Division records. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Arrangement:
These records are organized into two series:The records are organized into the following series: Texas Antiquities Advisory Board meeting agenda and minutes, 1995-2001, and La Salle Shipwreck Project files, 1995-1997.
Copyright information:
Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted. State records also include materials received by, not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains with the creator. The researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.).
Access restrictions:
Records described in this finding aid may contain information that is confidential under the Texas Public Information Act (PIA) (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552) or other statutes. Restricted information, as outlined in the statutes, applies to both physical and electronic records. As laws change, statutory restrictions may be added to or removed from these records. See our Texas Public Information Act and Researching in the State Archives web page for the more common types of restrictions found in state government records.
Access restrictions:
These restrictions apply to the following series: La Salle Shipwreck Project files.
Size or duration:
4.25 cubic ft.
Size or duration:
4.52 GB
Size or duration:
28653 electronic files
TARO URL:
https://txarchives.org/tslac/finding_aids/18001.html
Technical requirements:
Certain electronic record file formats (.cr2, AutoCAD) require specific software not available at the State Archives. Researchers are expected to obtain the proper software needed if requesting these original file formats.