Cane River Creole National Historical Park Curation Facility
1. Resources Consulted
NCPTT, “Join us Aug. 11 for Preservation in Your COmmunity LIVE on USTREAM,” available from http://www.ncptt.nps.gov/ncptt-to-host-9th-annual-preservation-in-your-community/
nps.gov, “Cane River Creole,” available from http://www.nps.gov/cari/index.htm
Cane River Heritage Area, “Cane River Creole National Historical Park,” available from http://www.caneriverheritage.org/main_file.php/crnhp.php/
2. Location
400 Rapides Dr
Natchitoches, LA 71457
3. Owner/manager
The CRCNHP is owned and operated by the National Park Service.
Mrs. Laura Gates is the superintendent and Dustin Fuqua is the Museum Technician and manages the curation facility.
4. Site Description
The curation facility is currently housed in a leased building which was a former restuarant. It holds collections from Magnolia and Oakland Plantations which are components of the CRCNHP. The artifacts from these collections are conserved, identified, cataloged, and labeled. While some of the artifacts are on display at the plantation sites, the remaining items are stored at the curation facility. The CRCNHP is comprised of the two plantation sites.
5. Ease of Finding Information
The websites listed were rather easy to find, but did not provide a description of the curation facility nor did they list Ms. Laura Gates as the superintendent. I found Dusty’s name mentioned in the NCPTT website article.
6. Quality/Quantity of Information
While information about the plantation sites are readily available, I did not find any information on the curation facility itself. I was able to provide a description because I worked there in the past.
7. Visitor Expectations Based on Available Information
Visitors that have not been to the curation facility may not know what to expect unless they have visited another curation facility elsewhere.
Natchitoches Preservation Network
1. Resources Consulted
Natchitoches Preservation Network http://natchitochespreservation.ning.com/
Natchitoches Preservation Network Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/preservationnetwork?ref=mf
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jkguin
2. Location
Natchitoches Preservation Network http://natchitochespreservation.ning.com/
3. Owner/ Manager
Jeffrey Guin
Public Information Officer at National Center for Preservation Technology & Training
Alexandria, Louisiana Area
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jkguin
4. Site Description
This network joins people interested in preservation in Natchitoches and other areas. It allows members to share information about projects and methods in the preservation community. The information is shared using blogs and video.
5. Ease of Finding Information
The web did all the work, very easy to find information on the network, as well as, Mr. Jeff Guin.
6. Quality/ Quantity of Information
Plenty of information available especially since it is a web based network.
7. Visitor Expectations Based on Available Information
The site will provide information on ongoing and upcoming events. I am already a member of the Natchitoches Preservation Network, although I rarely seek information from the site. I should probably try more often.
Filed under: HR 5010, Presite Form
