OUR CONTRIBUTORS

This issue of Mesa Verde Notes is greatly delayed, caused by a shortage of mimeograph paper in the regular allotment and lack of funds for purchase. A number of CCC boys have generously contributed many hours to help get this issue in the mail.

T. Alan Casey: Temporary Ranger and traveller who studied archaeology at the University of Arizona last year has now returned to Denver University to continue his studies in medicine. Ted started our sketches, but had to leave for school before they were completed, so a newcomer to our ranks volunteered to complete them.

Meredith Guillet: CCC. Co. 861 has completed the sketches and stencils for this issue. Meredith is now assigned to Museum work and will be one of the main workers on our new miniature group. You will hear more about him.

Louis R. Caywood: Temporary Ranger this past summer at Mesa Verde received a permanent position at Casas Grande National Monument in Arizona. He made a study of Cliff Dweller sandals while here and gives a short description.

Hebert Alberding: Temporary Ranger, now fellow at the University of Arizona has prepared a check list of the plants of Mesa Verde. The cacti of the park are not numerous, but were important to the Cliff Dweller.

Don Watson: Ranger-Historian, and friend of the Navahos was fortunate enough to be on the fire line this summer when nearly 5,000 acres of the Mesa burned. He had a chance to observe our Navahos in action.

Robert Burgh: A former ranger at Mesa Verde and archaeological student with experience gained as member of expeditions of the Field Museum of Chicago, worked on the Ruin Survey being conducted with PWA funds. He gives here his findings while recording Far View House.

Carlisle Crouch: Chief Ranger, while on park patrol duty saw a cougar in action. This was the thrill of a lifetime so he records it.

Paul R. Franke: Park Naturalist, while tramping over the Mesa Verde with Earl H. Morris, Field Archaeologist of the Carnegie Institution helped gather a mass of sherds. The unusual pot resulting is described herein.

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GREETINGS

The Institution of Christmas was unknown to the ancient pueblo people. Because we wish the illustrations and decorations in the Mesa Verde Notes to be in the spirit of their art and religion, there is nothing in this issue to suggest the Holiday season.

The printed word is not restricted thus; and we gratefully make use of our privilege to extend to all friends of the Mesa Verde National Park a cordial greeting at the close of the year.