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− | Established: [[established in::date:: | + | Established: [[established in::date::1952]] |
− | + | Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1952]]- ) | |
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==Functions== | ==Functions== | ||
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+ | The New World Archaeological Foundation was organized in 1952 with the stated purpose of studying Preclassic archaeology (from about A.D. 200 and earlier) in Mesoamerica. The foundation produces papers and reports of field work and of studies of subjects related to Mesoamerican (southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and western Honduras) archaeology. The Papers are written by archaeologists as reports of their work which are referenced extensively by others. | ||
==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ||
− | + | The New World Archaeological Foundation was administered by a director, under the direction of the college dean. | |
==Associated Units== | ==Associated Units== | ||
− | Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences]] ([[date::1984]]- | + | Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University.]] ([[date::1952]]-[[date::1984]]) |
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+ | Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences]] ([[date::1984]]- ) | ||
==Associated Archival Materials== | ==Associated Archival Materials== | ||
− | + | New World Archaeological Foundation (Electronic Resource: http://www.lib.byu.edu/spc/nwaf/) | |
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
− | Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1984-1985: p. 288 (Gareth W. Lowe, director (1984- | + | Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1984-1985: p. 288 (Gareth W. Lowe, director (1984-1988)) |
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+ | Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library Digital Collections at BYU WWW site, December 16, 2009: New World Archaeological Foundation (founded in 1952; functions) | ||
==Maintenance Information== | ==Maintenance Information== |
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The New World Archaeological Foundation was organized in 1952 for the purpose of studying Preclassic Mesoamerica. The NWAF is the foreign archaeological organization with the longest continued presence in Mexico. Gareth W. Lowe served as director from 1984 to 1988.
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Description
Established: 1952
Location: Provo, Utah (1952- )
Functions
The New World Archaeological Foundation was organized in 1952 with the stated purpose of studying Preclassic archaeology (from about A.D. 200 and earlier) in Mesoamerica. The foundation produces papers and reports of field work and of studies of subjects related to Mesoamerican (southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and western Honduras) archaeology. The Papers are written by archaeologists as reports of their work which are referenced extensively by others.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The New World Archaeological Foundation was administered by a director, under the direction of the college dean.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. (1952-1984)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1984- )
Associated Archival Materials
New World Archaeological Foundation (Electronic Resource: http://www.lib.byu.edu/spc/nwaf/)
Sources
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1984-1985: p. 288 (Gareth W. Lowe, director (1984-1988))
Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library Digital Collections at BYU WWW site, December 16, 2009: New World Archaeological Foundation (founded in 1952; functions)
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