Hopewell Culture Amidst Ancient Monuments The Administrative History of Mound City Group National Monument / Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Ohio

Cover

Document Approval Sheet

Dedication

List of Figures

Preface and Acknowledgements

Chapter One: A Brief History of the Hopewell Culture

The Hopewell Experience
Squier and Davis at Mound City Group
Mythology of the Moundbuilders
Modern American Archeology and Hopewell Culture

Chapter Two: Preservation of the Mound City Group

The War Department and Camp Sherman
President Harding Proclaims a National Monument
Ohio Establishes a State Memorial
The National Park Service Assumes Control

Chapter Three: Clyde B. King, "Mr. Moundbuilder," 1946-1962

From Custodian to Superintendent
Recreation Overwhelms the National Monument
Era of Development: MISSION 66 at Mound City Group

Chapter Four: Administering the Mound City Group

National Park Service Staff
History of Boundary Changes
Planning
A Special Emphasis: Energy Conservation

Chapter Five: Relations with the Community

Veterans Administration
Prisoners as Neighbors
Ohio State Agencies
The State Coordinator Program

Chapter Six: Exhibiting the Hopewell Culture

Attempts to Retrieve Squier and Davis' Collection
Ohio and the 1920-21 Mound City Group Collection
Mound City Group Visitor Center
Exterior Exhibits
Curatorial Services
Native Americans and the Human Remains Issue

Chapter Seven: Maintenance of Mounds and Park Infrastructure

Grounds Maintenance
Maintenance Challenges
History of the Physical Plant
Temporary Work Programs

Chapter Eight: Resources Management and Visitor Protection

Resources Management Concerns
Law Enforcement

Chapter Nine: Interpreting the Mound City Group

The Interpretive Program
Environmental Education
Eastern National Park and Monument Association
Interpretive Dilemma: The Prehistoric Landscape

Chapter Ten: The Long Road to Hopeton

Significance of the Hopeton Earthworks
Park Expansion and Local Reaction
Threats Escalate, but Congress Is Slow to Act
Transformation: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Appendix A: List of United States Government Personnel Connected with Mound City Group National Monument/Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Appendix B: Annual Visitation Figures

Appendix C: Legislation

Appendix D: Chronological List of Significant Events

Bibliography

Index (omitted from on-line edition)

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For Three Men Who Have Made a Difference --

"Mr. Moundbuilder," Clyde B. King, first Mound City Group National Monument superintendent;

And for my two National Park Service mentors:

F. A. "Andy" Ketterson, Jr., Chief, cultural resources management, Midwest Regional Office (retired)

Edwin C. ("Ed") Bearss, National Park Service Chief historian (retired)

As the Nation's principal conservation agency, the United States Department of the Interior has basic responsibilities to protect and conserve our land and water, energy and minerals, fish and wildlife, parks and recreation areas, and to ensure the wise use of all these resources. The department also has major responsibility for American Indian reservation communities and for people who live in island territories under United States administration.

The document was prepared by the author for reproduction in the Division of Cultural Resources Management, Midwest Support Office, Midwest Region, National Park Service.

United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service

RECOMMENDED:
Superintendent, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (formerly Mound City Group NM)
Date: 03-01-1999

CONCURRED:
Superintendent, Midwest Support Office
Date: 03-10-1999

APPROVED:
Regional Director, Midwest Region
Date: 03-10-1999