Cultural property -- Protection -- United States -- Handbooks manuals etc, Cultural animation -- United States -- Handbooks manuals etc, Indigenous arts -- North America -- Management -- Handbooks manuals etc, Art objects -- Conservation and restoration, Cultural animation, Cultural property -- Protection, Indigenous arts -- Management, Cultural property, Indigenous arts, Museums 

"The surest way to preserve a traditional art form is to continue its practice. However, it is also possible for Indian and other Native American people to use modern documentation tools to safeguard the survival of their cultural traditions for the future. This book presents a selection of professional documentation techniques that are especially practical, effective, and adaptable for community use. Chapters examine organizing a cultural preservation project; locating resources; preparing a proposal; using the still camera, tape recording equipment, and video tools; preserving tapes; and preserving traditional art collections. It is emphasized that it does not necessarily take a large sum of money to make a good cultural preservation project. Above all, people--and especially community involvement and support--make a project work. This book provides general information about organization and personnel as well as technical information about tools and methods. Sample forms, proposals, registration forms, timetables, and budgets; checklists; detailed instructions for using cameras and tape recorders; and suggestions for collecting and maintaining artifacts and keeping collection records are provided and are accompanied by many drawings, diagrams, and photographs. This book contains 119 references."--WorldCat.org.