San Antonio Conservation Society

Preservation Programs - Links

National Resources

	Advisory Council on Historical Preservation An independent Federal Agency that provides a forum for influencing Federal policy, programs, and activities as they affect historic and archaeological resources in communities and on public lands nationwide.

	ArchNet - cultural resource management and historic preservation Part of the World Wide Web Virtual Library, contains an especially useful section on US federal legislation and policy texts related to historic preservation and cultural resource management.

	Designguide An internet directory for the design and construction industry, focusing on professionals, products, and resources. The resources section contains over 500 web links to important industry sites, including historical organizations across the nation.

	Internet Resources for Heritage Conservation, Historic Preservation and Archeology Compiled and maintained by the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training, National Park Service.

	National Parks Service See especially their sections on San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and the National Register of Historic Places.

	National Trust for Historic Preservation The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education and advocacy to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities.

	The Nature Conservancy Among environmental organizations, the Nature Conservancy fills a unique niche: preserving habitats and species by buying the lands and waters they need to survive. See especially their section on The Nature Conservancy of Texas.

	Preservation Action Founded in 1974 in the garden of Casa Villita in San Antonio, Preservation Action has been at the forefront of preservation issues on Capitol Hill and in the Administration ever since.

	Preserve/Net Preserve/Net is designed to give preservationists and those involved in related areas of endeavor a foothold on the Internet.

	Society of Architectural Historians Founded in 1940, the Society encourages scholarly research in the field and promotes the preservation of significant architectural monuments that are an integral part of our worldwide historical and cultural heritage.

State Resources
	Armadillo Providing Texas resources and a view of the future to the K-12 educational community since December 1993.

	Catholic Southwest A Journal of History and Culture See especially, "Los Pastores", "Spanish Mission Policy in Texas ", "Cultural Backgrounds of the Spanish Franciscans in Texas, Spanish and Texas Church Histiography,

	Texas Historical Commission The state agency for historic preservation. THC staff consult with citizens and organizations to preserve Texas' architectural, archaeological and cultural landmarks.

	Texas Historical Foundation The Texas Historical Foundation serves as an independent, non- profit, historical preservation organization for the State of Texas.

	Texas State Historical Association Organized on March 2, 1897, the Texas State Historical Association is the oldest learned society in the state. Access the Handbook of Texas Online; order award-winning TSHA books; explore the Southwestern Historical Quarterly and SHQ Online; and more.

	Texas State Library and Archives Commission The web site provides links to a variety of information about the Lone Star State, as well as about library and archival holdings in Texas. The mission of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission is to preserve the record of government for public scrutiny and to secure and make accessible historically significant records and other valuable resources.

State Resources

Local Resources :

The brochure, "Neighborhood Issues 101: A Quick Guide for Neighborhood First Aid," is available through the San Antonio Conservation Society at 107 King William Street. For more information, call 224-6163.

(All phone numbers are area code 210)