U.S.A. and Australia

This subfile showcases a diverse array of archaeological and cultural sites across the United States, with a special focus on rock art and conservation efforts. Among the key locations is Painted Rock in Carrizo Plain, California, where archaeologists have engaged in cleaning, graffiti removal, and documentation to preserve this historic site. The Carrizo Plain’s landscape, rich in geological features such as the San Andreas Fault and Selby Rocks, is particularly notable for its petroglyphs.

The subfile also features other significant sites, including the Grand Canyon and Canyon de Chelly in Arizona, Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, Knapp Ranch in Califonia, and Waikoloa Petroglyph Preserve in Hawaii. These locations highlight the landscapes, rock art, and, in many cases, the visitor experience. Additionally, the collection features images of the modern art installation Christo’s Umbrellas at Tejon Pass, California, blending historical and contemporary cultural expressions.

Included in the collection are ten images of Namadgi National Park in Australia, offering a comparative perspective on rock art site management through the example of the Yankee Hat Track.


The majority of the photographs from the United States were taken during Nicholas Stanley-Price's personal visit to the country.

Some people who were identified in the slides include: 
 

On slide NSP-04-001-13 Phil Haydock cleaning Ankh figure, Painted Rock, California, 1991 

On slide NSP-04-001-14 Antoinette Padgett removing poultice, Painted Rock, California, 1991 

On slide NSP-04-001-13 Andrew Thorn providing instruction to Katherine Sale, Painted Rock, California, 1991 

On slide NSP-04-006-16 and 17 Nicholas Stanley-Price in Arara, Quail Creek, Utah, 1987 

The locations and corresponding dates are listed below: 

Australia: Namadgi National Park, (1995) 
 

U.S.A. 

Arizona: Canyon de Chelly, Spider Rock (1996), Grand Canyon (1996), Walnut Canyon (1996), Zion National Park (1987). 

California: Antelope Valley (1987), Arrowhead Spring Rock Art (1987), Ballona Wetlands (1996), Carrizo Plain National Monument (1988), Coso Rock Art District, Coso Lower Pecos Canyonlands (L.P.C.) (1988), Knapp Ranch (1987), Olivas Adobe, Ventura (1991), Painted Rock (1988), Pool Rock, Santa Barbara (1993), San Andreas Fault (1988), Santa Barbara (1989), Santa Ynez Mountains (1987), Selby Rocks, Carrizo Plain (1988), Tejon Pass (1991), Temblor Range (1988), Washburn Ranch (1991)

Colorado: Great Kiva, Escalante Ruins, Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, Dolores (1996), Mesa Verde National Park (1996)

Hawaii: Waikoloa Petroglyph Preserve (1994)

Illinois: Cahokia Mounds, Collinsville (1990)

Louisiana: Louisiana Cypress Swamp (1992), Morgan City (1992), Piazza Italia, New Orleans (1992)

New Mexico: Hungo Pavi, Chaco Canyon (1991), New Mexico (1993), Chaco Pueblo Bonito (1991), Chaco Ruins, Kin Kletso (1984)

New York: New York (1997)

Utah: Quail Creek (1987), Zion National Park (1987)